What & Why
Why bother tolerating painful feelings and Urges? Because...
1. Pain is part of life and can't always be _____.
Avoided
What does the "A" in Accepts stand for?
Activities
Imagery means to do what?
Imagine very relaxing scenes of a calming, safe place. Imagine things going well. Imagine painful emotions draining out of you like water out of pipes.
When should you use the TIPP skill?
When emotional arousal is very high!
On a scale of 1-10 you are between a 7-10.
2. If you can't deal with your pain, you may act ____.
Impulsively
What does Contributing refer to in Wise Mind ACCEPTS.
Contribute to someone or doing something nice for someone.
What does the "M" in IMPROVE stand for?
Meaning
What does the "I" in TIPP stand for?
Intense exercise
When you act impulsively, you may end up hurting ___, hurting ____, or not getting what you ____.
Yourself, someone else, want.
How can you create different EMOTIONS?
Watch a funny TV show or emotional movie, listen to soothing or upbeat music, get active when you are sad, etc.
How do you use Encouragement in IMPROVE the moment.
Cheerlead yourself. Self-affirmations. Provide yourself with encouraging words.
How do you use "Temperature" in TIPP?
tip the temperature of your face with cold water to calm down fast.
Skills for tolerating painful events and emotions are called what?
Crisis Survival skills
What are the Two "C"s in ACCEPTS.
Contributing and Comparisons
How do you do "One thing in the moment" using IMPROVE the moment?
What does the two "P"s in TIPP stand for?
Paced breathing and progressive muscle relaxation.
What specific problem behavior does distress tolerance target.
Impulsivity.
What does "Pushing Away" mean in Wise Mind Accepts?
Push the painful situation out of your mind temporarily.
What does the "P" in IMPROVE the moment stand for?
Prayer
What happens when emotional arousal is very high?
You are caught in emotion mind, your brain is not processing information, you are emotionally overwhelmed.