SUDS Scale
STOP & TIPP
ACCEPTS
Pros & Cons
100

What number is considered the crisis zone?

70+
100

The T in TIPP stands for

Temperature Skill

100

The S in ACCEPTS stands for 

Intense Sensations 

100

What does Pros & Cons help you with?

It can help you get back to Wise Mind and think about the Long-Term consequences of engaging in the crisis behavior.

200

If your emotions are above 70, what type of skills should you use?

Distress Tolerance

200

When doing the temperature skill how many seconds do you hold your breath and how many times do you repeat?

Hold breath for 20-30 seconds and repeat 8-10 times

200

Give an example of Contributing 

Volunteering

Texting a friend a compliment or asking how they are doing 

Helping your little sibling with homework 


200

When should you create your pros and cons?

In Wise Mind

300

T or F: When your emotions are above 70, you should reach out to the person you are struggling with and ask to have a conversation with them?

FALSE--- When emotions are above 70, you should use a distress tolerance skill.

300

The Two P's in TIPP stand for

Paced Breathing

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

300
The T in ACCEPTS stands for 

Replace Thoughts

300

Once you have written the pros and cons for engaging in the crisis behavior or resisting the crisis behavior, what is the last step?

Writing whether each point is LT or ST

400

SUDS Stands for 

Subjective Units of Distress Scale

400

The steps to STOP are 

STOP

Take a Step Back

Observe

Proceed Mindfully 

400

Why would it be helpful to use the ACCEPTS skills all the time even if you are below a SUDS of 70?

This is avoidance. You will never solve the problem!
400
Give an example of how you should use a pros and cons
If I am having high urges to engage in a crisis behavior, I will have already created my pros and cons and taken a picture of it on my phone. I will then read the pros and cons before I make a decision of how I want to act.
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