Don't Panic, It's Just a Crisis
What are characteristics of a crisis?
It is short term, highly stressful, and creates pressure to resolve it now
What is radical acceptance?
Accepting a situation but not showing approval of it
Teen Miles Morales becomes Spider-Man of his reality, crossing his path with five counterparts from other dimensions to stop a threat for all realities.
What is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)?
What is an example of how to observe your thoughts?
Think of thoughts as waves; acknowledge you're having the thoughts; don't suppress the thoughts
Give an example of a mindfulness technique
54321; counting; coloring; listening to guided imagery
What does the STOP skill stand for?
Stop, Take a Step Back, Observe, Proceed Mindfully
What can interfere with radical acceptance?
You don't have the skills; accepting a painful event = approval; emotions are too strong
A sexually frustrated suburban father has a mid-life crisis after becoming infatuated with his daughter's best friend.
What is American Beauty (1999)?
What is one way to divert your attention from distressing thoughts?
What is distraction?
Name 2 ways to validate someone
Look interested; reflect back; ask questions.
What does the TIP skill stand for?
Tip the Temperature, Intense Exercise, Paced breathing/paired muscle relaxation
Your boyfriend/girlfriend broke up with you in school without any explanation. You feel sad, empty, angry, and alone. Your feelings become overwhelming and you begin to have thoughts to hurt yourself. In order to distract yourself from these feelings, you walk into the kitchen and grab some ice cubes that you hold in your bare hands for 10 minutes. This is an example of using what ACCEPTS skill?
What is Sensations?
After he reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage; starring Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart.
What is Central Intelligence (2016)?
Prayer, relaxation, seeking guidance, and encouraging yourself are examples of ___________ skills.
What is "Distress Tolerance?"
Which animal has the highest blood pressure?
What is a giraffe?
What are 3 examples of self-soothe skills?
(Name things that engage the senses)
Give an example of common inconveniences (every day acceptance)
Waiting in traffic; weather is not what you want it to be; delivery person is late; your favorite team is losing; grocery store doesn't have what you need
A middle-aged husband's life changes dramatically when his wife asks him for a divorce. He seeks to rediscover his manhood with the help of a newfound friend, Jacob, learning to pick up girls at bars; starring Steve Carrel, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore.
What is Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)?
Name a way to practice mindfulness of thoughts through visualization
Imagine thoughts as leaves on a stream, as bubbles floating away, as items on a conveyor belt, etc.
A snail can sleep how many years?
What is 3?
What does the acronym IMPROVE stand for?
With Imagery, Meaning, Prayer, Relaxing actions, One thing in the moment, with a brief Vacation, with self-Encouragement and rethinking the situation.
Give an example of something you recently had to radically accept
What is ...?
A washed-up superhero actor attempts to revive his fading career by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway production; starring Michael Keaton.
What is Birdman (2014)?
What is a technique you can use if you struggle with being mindful of your thoughts?
Practice grounding techniques; engage in a behavior activation activity
How many legs does a lobster have?
What is 10?