State of Mind
When we are in emotion mind, we are focused on our _______.
Emotions/feelings
This "what" skill involves noticing an experience
Observe
This means to stick to the facts without evaluating or giving an opinion.
Nonjudgmentally
Mindfulness is the _________ of DBT.
Foundation
When we are in reasonable mind, we are focused on the _____.
Facts
This "what" skill involves labeling an observation with words
Describe
This means to only focus on one thing in the moment.
One-mindfully
Describe Wise Mind.
The mix of reasonable and emotion mind. Being able to bring logic and emotion into a situation
What are two examples of situations that trigger emotion mind?
Breaking up with your significant other, fighting with someone, writing poetry, falling in love, listening to music... that Sarah McLachlan sad animal commercial
This "what" skill means to fully experience the present moment.
Participate
Judgement does this to our emotional intensity.
It increases emotional intensity!
Explain how you can use mindfulness to identify thoughts, feelings (body sensations), and emotions.
Example: observing, noticing, being in the moment, understanding and naming thoughts/emotions.
What are two examples of situations that trigger reasonable mind?
Solving a math problem, learning to drive, baking, reading a book, doing a puzzle...
Give an example of how the participate skill could help you work toward your DBT goals.
Learning how to use skills in group and throwing yourself into using skills outside of group.
Explain how the "how" skill can help you achieve your DBT goals.
It reduces emotional intensity through reduced judgments, improves skill use through one-mindfulness, and increases goal-oriented behavior through effectiveness.
You should practice mindfulness...
Daily!
What are the three states of mind AND share a common misconception about at least one state of mind.
Emotional, Reasonable, Wise
Misconceptions:
-Being in any state of mind besides Wise Mind is "bad"
-Being in reasonable state of mind means you are without emotions
-Someone is only in emotions mind if they are experiencing "bad" emotions, like guilt, shame or anger
Explain how mindfulness "what" skills can help reduce impulsivity.
Increasing awareness of emotions, urges, and triggers. Participating fully in healthy distractions.
This is used to act skillfully to achieve your goals.
Effectiveness
What are the two types of mindfulness that are not states of mind but accomplished by practicing the WHAT and HOW skills?
Full awareness (opened mind) and attentional control (focused mind)