ACCEPTS
Self Soothe Skills
100

What does the "A" stand for in ACCEPTS?

Activities

200

Give an example of how you might practice "E" in ACCEPTS

If you are sad, watch a funny video

200

Doing yoga or throwing a ball around is example of which Self Soothe Skill?

Movement 

300

Give an example of how you can practice the "S" in ACCEPTS

Do something that uses your 5 senses- hold an ice cube, take a hot or cold shower

300

Looking at a photo album is an example of which Self Soothe Skill?

Vision

400

If you hold a door open for a stranger or compliment a friend on their outfit, what part of ACCEPTS are you doing

Contributing

400

Putting a cold cloth on your head and petting an animal are examples of which Self Soothe Skill?

Touch

500

Give an example of something that you can do for EACH letter of ACCEPTS!

Activity - puzzles 

Contributing - volunteering

Comparisons - comparing to a time that you felt worse 

E - when you feel angry, dance 

P - when you are angry from doing a hard math problem, put it down for a bit 

T -Think about your trip to the beach and every activity that you did or everything you saw 

S - watch a piece of ice melt in your hand when overwhelmed 

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