the STOP acronym stands for
What is....
Stop
Take a step back
Observe
Proceed mindfully
You do this to find balance between two opposite things
What is...
Walk the middle path
This thinking trap makes you believe something is all good or all
What is...
Black-and-white / all-or-nothing thinking
Skipping meals or not sleeping can mess with our emotions because we forget to use this skill
What is.....
PLEASE
Taking a moment to notice 5 things you see, 4 you hear, 3 you feel, 2 you smell, and 1 you taste is called this
What is....
a grounding exercise
This ‘mind’ runs on feelings and urges
What is...
Emotion mind
the PLEASE acronym stands for
What is....
treat Physical iLlness
balance Eating
avoid mood-Altering substances
balance Sleep
get Exercise
GIVE acronym stands for
What is....
be Gentle
act Interested
Validate
Easy manner
These unhelpful thinking styles twist the truth and make emotions stronger even though they feel real.
What are...
Cognitive distortions
Preparing for future distress by rehearsing positive coping strategies.
What is....
Cope ahead
the FAST acronym stands for
What is....
(be) Fair
(no) Apologies
Stick to values
(be) Truthful
You can find Wise Mind by using both of these parts of yourself at the same time
What are...
Emotion and reason mind
the ACCEPTS acronym stands for
What is....
Activities
Contributing
Comparisons
Emotions
Pushing away
Thoughts Sensations
DEARMAN acronym stands for
What is....
Describe
Express
Assert
Reinforce
Mindful
Appear confident
Negotiate
This distortion makes you focus only on the negative parts of a situation and ignore the good stuff
What is...
Mental filter