ACRONYMS
THERAPY TERMS
COLORADO CAFE
MILIEU
SPA RULES
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What does the acronym DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
100
This term's definition means total acceptance of mind, heart, and body. Its when you stop fighting reality and let go of bitterness because reality is not the way you want it.
Radical Acceptance
100
How long is H/S Snack?
20 minutes
100
Name three topics that you should not discuss on unit with other clients.
Food, weight, calories, numbers, exercise, drugs, alcohol, meds, treatment war stories, discussion surrounding former patients, and no staff bashing
100
What time does the spa open in the morning for women?
6:30 am
200
What does the Distress Tolerance skills acronym "STOP" represent in DBT?
Stop Take a step back Observe Proceed Mindfully Distress tolerance will help you cope better with painful events by building up your resiliency and giving you new ways to soften the effects of upsetting circumstances.
200
This term in Dialectical Behavior Therapy means a state or quality of being aware of something. This term is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.
Mindfulness. Mindfulness will help you experience more fully the present moment while focusing less on painful experiences from the past or frightening possibilities in the future. Mindfulness will also give you tools to overcome habitual, negative judgments about yourself and others.
200
Name three items of clothing that are not appropriate in the Colorado cafe?
Jackets, hoodies, items with pockets, scarves
200
When are bedrooms locked?
During program hours
200
How long must you wait after meals to use the bathroom?
1 hour
300
What does the Emotional Regulation skills acronym "PLEASE" represent in DBT?
Treat "P"hysica"l" illness; Balance "E"ating' Avoid Mood-"A"ltering Substances; Balance "S"leep; Get "E"xercise Emotion regulation skills help you to recognize more clearly what you feel and then to observe each emotion without getting overwhelmed by it. The goal is to modulate your feelings without behaving in reactive, destructive ways.
300
This form of psychotherapy is commonly described as a form of cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT). Using strategies that help you be present in the moment and make behavior changes, this type of therapy invites people to open up to unpleasant feelings, and learn how not to overreact to them. The objective of this therapy is not elimination of difficult feelings; rather, it is to be present with what life brings us and to "move toward valued behavior".
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or "ACT"?
300
True or false? Upon completion of your meal, stacking dishes is permitted.
False
300
How long can personal belongings be kept in the fireplace room before they are confiscated?
24 hours
300
What time does the morning spa close?
7:50 am
400
What does the interpersonal effectiveness skills acronym "GIVE" represent in DBT?
(BE) "G"entle; (ACT) "I"nterested; "V"alidate; (Use an) "E"asy Manner Interpersonal effectiveness gives you new tools to express your beliefs and needs, set limits, and negotiate solutions to problems—all while protecting your relationships and treating others with respect.
400
Name three core skills learned from Dialectical Behavior Therapy training?
Mindfulness; Interpersonal effectiveness; Emotional regulation; Distress tolerance
400
What are three appropriate fruits that can be mixed into hot and cold cereal?
Bananas, berries, raisins
400
Name four "4" professionals that are part of everyone's treatment team
Psychiatrist; Primary Therapist; Family Therapist; Dietician; Case Manager; Medical Doctor
400
What is the earliest you can provide a urine specimen in the morning?
5:00 am
500
What does the interpersonal effectiveness skills acronym "DEAR MAN" represent in DBT?
Describe; Express; Assert; Reinforce; (STAY) Mindful; Appear Confident; Negotiate
500
Name three ways of applying distress tolerance to self-sooth using your five senses.
With vision - e.g., take a walk and view nature With hearing - e.g., music With smell - e.g., aromatherapy With taste - e.g., have a cup of tea or tasty treat With touch - e.g., pet your furry friend
500
What four foods can be mixed into yogurt?
Berries, nuts, granola, bananas
500
Name three of the four fresh air break start times during the weekdays.
9:45 am; 2:30 pm; 4:45 pm; 6:50 pm
500
What are the penalties for lining up outside the spa before 6:25 am?
You will lose a fresh air break
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