DBT
What does DBT stand for?
What is: Dialectical Behavior Therapy
What is the term used for people, places, or things that increase the risk of substance use?
What is: Triggers
True or False: Cravings lasat forever if you do not act on them.
What is false. Cravings are temporary and eventually pass.
What is the first step in managing emotions effectively?
What is: identifying and naming emotions.
Why are healthy relationships important in recovery?
What is: They provide support, accountability, encouragement, and reduce isolation.
Which DBT concept combines emotion and reasonable mind?
What is: Wise Mind
Name two healthy coping skills that can help prevent relapse?
What is: Any of the following- Calling a supportive person, journaling, attending a meeting, mindfulness, deep breathing.
What technique involves observing a craving without acting on it till it passes?
What is urge surfing.
What is the difference between an emotion and a behavior?
What is: Emotions are feelings, behaviors are actions we choose in response to feelings.
What is one characteristic of a healthy relationship?
What DBT distress tolerance skill involves changing body temperature, intense exercise, paced breathing, and progressive muscle relaxation?
TIPP Technique
What are the common warning signs that often occur before a relapse?
Name one HALT that can increase cravings?
What is: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired
What cognitive skills involves challenging unhelpful thoughts and replacing them with more balanced ones?
What is: Restructuring/Reframing
What is the difference between being alone and feeling lonely??
What is: Being alone is a physical state, and loneliness is an emotional experience.
What skill teaches us to do the opposite of what our emotions urge us to do when those emotions are not effective?
What is Opposite Action
What is included in a relapse prevention plan?
What is one reason cravings can become stronger during early recovery?
What is: Brain adjustments, stress, environmental triggers, or breaking old habits.
Why is it important to recognize emotions before they become overwhleming?
Name two ways someone can build meaningful connections in recovery?
What is: Attend meetings, Volunteer, Join Support groups, Participate in Hobbies, Reconnect with supportive family, or engage in community activities.
In DBT what does the acronym DEARMAN help with?
What is: Assertive communication and asking for what you need while maintaining relationships and self respect.
True or False: A relapse begins the moment someone uses a substance.
What is: False, relapse often begins long before use through emotional and mental relapse stages.
What should someone do if they experience a strong craving and feel at risk of using?
What is: Contact support, leave triggering situation, use coping skills, attend a meeting, or seek professional help.
Name three ways to regulate healthy emotions.
What is: mindfulness, exercise, journaling, grounding skills, relaxation techniques, talking with supports
True or False: Recovery can be successfully maintained without support from others.
What is False: While recovery is a personal, healthy support systems greatly improve long-term success.