Mindfulness
What is WISEMIND
This set of skills teaches us ways to (temporarily) distract ourselves from a distressing situation.
What are the ACCEPTS skills
This skill involves intentionally engaging in activities or behaviors that have prompted pleasant emotions in the past and are likely to do so in the present. It also can include taking steps toward building a "life worth living".
Accumulating Positive Emotions (short and long term)
Finding the kernel of truth in another person's perspective or situation; acknowledging that person's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors have causes and are therefore understandable.
What is validation.
Being aware of the present moment and focusing our attention on the here and now
What is MINDFULNESS
Noticing your body sensations; paying attention; controlling your attention; practicing wordless watching.
What is mindfully observing.
A skill that allows us to recognize when we are in distress and give space and time to move forward effectively.
What is the STOP skill.
Name at least two vulnerability factors addressed by the PLEASE skills.
What are: treating physical illness, balanced eating, avoiding mood altering substances, sleep and exercise.
This skill is used to determine the intensity of a response to a request or the intensity with which we make a request.
What is the DIME GAME.
Balancing opposites while entering the paradox of "yes" and "no," "true" and "not true," at the very same time
What are dialectics or dialectical thinking.
Putting words on the experience; labeling what you observe; unglue your interpretations and opinions
What is mindfully describing.
A set of skills that includes calming/relaxing music, smells, pictures, and/or soft touch.
What is SELF SOOTHE (ing).
Doing things that make you feel competent and effective to combat helplessness and hopelessness
What is the building mastery skill.
The skill we use when obtaining our objective is our highest priority.
What is the DEARMAN skill.
A mental space where your emotions are in control-when they influence and control your thinking and your behavior.
What is emotion mind.
Fully entering into the present moment; becoming one with whatever you are doing; go with the flow
What is mindfully participating.
A skill for doing what is needed in a situation "wholeheartedly", even when we may not want to do it.
What is the willingness skill.
A skill used to decrease the duration and intensity of an emotion we want to change. It typically involves responding in a way that is contrary to our urges (for example, approaching a situation we want to avoid).
The skill we may use when maintaining or improving a relationship is a top priority.
What is the GIVE skill.
A psychological concept where a reward is given for engaging in a desired behavior .
What is reinforcement.
Bonus 200: Giving a reward for a behavior is positive reinforcement. What does it mean to negatively reinforce a behavior?
Viewing reality as it is, recognizing and replacing labels for experiences/individuals as good or bad, right or wrong, while still acknowledging consequences.
What is Non-Judgemental stance or Not judging
Letting go of fighting reality, even when it is unpleasant.
What is RADICAL ACCEPTANCE
Name at least one of the three core functions of emotions:
What are:
- giving us information
- communicating to others
- motivating and preparing us for action
The "A" in FAST advises people who use the skill to do what?
Not apologize.
Bonus 200 points: What is meant by the concept "no apologies".
This person is responsible for creating DBT
Who is Marsha Linehan.