Emotion Regulation 1
Name one emotion regulation skill we discussed in this module
Check the facts, opposite action, problem solving,
etc.
Is this module change-based, or acceptance based?
Change-based
True/False: we use the skills in this module when our SUDs are high
False
True/False:
All emotions are valid.
True
List one example of when fear is justified
When there is a threat to your life or that of someone you care about, your health or that of something you care about, your well-being or that of someone you care about
Describe the skills breakdown point
SUDs are high, distress is extreme, you are overwhelmed, you cannot focus your mind on anything but the emotion itself, your mind shuts down, brain stops processing information, you cannot solve problems or use complicated skills
What is one function of emotions?
Emotions motivate, communicate to/influence
others, communicate to ourselves
When are shame and guilt justified?
Shame: when we are being rejected for a characteristic/behavior of ours; Guilt: when we don’t behave in accordance to our values
When are envy and jealousy justified?
Envy: when we want something someone else has; Jealousy: when there is a threat to losing something that is already ours
When do we use opposite action?
When our emotion isn’t justified, or when emotion is
justified but acting on the urge would not be
effective
Describe how you would use mindfulness of current emotion
Observe your emotion, experience it as a wave, coming and going; don’t block/suppress the emotion, nor keep the emotion around
What is the purpose/goal of ABC PLEASE?
To reduce vulnerabilities and increase resilience towards emotion mind
List 3 of the factors that make it hard to regulate our emotions
Biology, lack of skill, reinforcement of emotional
behavior, moodiness/mood-dependence, emotional
overload, emotion myths
List 2 of the goals of emotion regulation
Understand and name your own emotions, decrease the frequency of unwanted emotions, decrease emotional vulnerability, decrease emotional suffering
List the skills in ABC PLEASE
Accumulating positives in the short-term/long-term, Building mastery, Cope ahead, treating PhysicaL illness, balanced Eating, Avoid mood-altering substances, balanced Sleep, balanced Exercise