Emotions 101
Name one function of emotions (why we need them)
Motivate us into action, Communicate to others, Communicate to ourselves
Finish the sentence: Examining our thoughts and CHECKING THE FACTS can help us change our…
Emotions
Name two things you did this week to build positive events.
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What should you do when you have reached your Skills Break Down Point - and you can't use Emotion Regulation Skills?
Crisis Survival Skills, Distress Tolerance
The state of mind in which people are most likely to act impulsively.
What is Emotion Mind
Name on of the reasons emotions may be so hard to regulate for a person.
Biology, Lack of skills, Reinforcing mood, Sea of dyscontrol, Myths
What is the "S" in PLEASE?
Sleep
Observe your emotion as a ____ coming and going.
Wave
What is mindfulness?
Intentionally living with awareness in the present moment.
The what skill in mindfulness where individuals sit back and look at things.
What is Observe
True or Myth: There is a right way to feel in every situation.
Myth - 50 bonus points for coming up with an appropriate challenge to this myth
Doing the opposite of what you feel like doing when you know your feelings don't make sense.
Opposite Action
The P and the A of PLEASE
Treat Physical Illness and Avoid mood altering substances.
Name the skill: Rehearse and plan ahead of time so that you are prepared to cope skillfully with emotional situations.
Cope Ahead.
Focusing on the facts themselves, not just a label of good or bad.
What is non-judgmental
Name an action urge for anger.
Hit, attack, throw
Give an example of how someone would use apposite action to overcome depression
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Name an emotion regulation skill that prevents emotional suffering in the future.
Cope Ahead, Build Mastery, Accumulate Positive Emotions
Opposite Action is only effective if it is done ___ ___ ___.
ALL THE WAY
What are the three states of Mind in DBT?
Emotion Mind, Rational Mind, Wise Mind
Name two examples of vulnerability factors that affect how we experience an emotion. (page ER 6)
fatigue, hunger, illness, stress
Name the skill: Doing at least one thing a day to make yourself feel competent and introl and build skills.
Build Mastery
Give an example of when fear would fit the facts.
Threat to your life, well being or health to you or someone you care about.
If your emotion (or its intensity or duration) does not fit the facts and is not an effective response, what skill should you use?
Opposite Action
How can you tell you are in Wise Mind?
When you are able to see choices, not have to's, when you can listen to others without getting defensive, when you can make choices based on short and long term consequences, when you feel balanced, when you can express your emotion but not do things impulsively or go overboard in your actions.