What does ABC stand for?
Accumulate positive emotions/experiences, build mastery, connect with values
What does Brooke do at the beginning of the first group every morning to practice the A in ABC?
Look at the pups on the humane society website :)
p.s. there's so many new cute ones plz go look guys
What does TIPP stand for?
Temperature, intense exercise, progressive muscle relaxation, paced breathing
What did you guys learn from invisible maze?
BHA judges
communication, asking for help, etc.
TRIVIA
How many teeth does an aardvark have?
a. 0
b. 12
c. 20
d. 28
a. zeroooooo
(Arthur is an aardvark) ... I think
What type of skill is ABC?
emotional regulation - the one's we should be trying to use/do every day!!!
What does BRAVING stand for?
Extra 100 points: what category of skills does it fall under?
Boundaries, reliability, accountability, vault, integrity, non-judgement, generosity
Extra 100: Interpersonal effectiveness
What is the danger of overusing crisis skills?
If we use crisis skills while we are not in crisis, they may not be as beneficial for us when we really need them (when we're in crisis)
Alsoooo... a lot of crisis skills involve distracting ourselves from our emotions/thoughts. If all we are doing is distracting from our emotions outside of crisis, that is avoidance. Which is no bueno.
What is self-soothe?
Extra 200 points: Name the 5 senses and at least one thing you could put in a self-soothe kit for each of them
Soothing ourselves using our 5 senses - crisis skill
BHA judges extra points :)
BRAIN TEASER!!!
What word begins and ends with e but only has one letter?
envelope
this one was hard sorry <3
What does STRENGTH stand for AND what type of skill is it?
Sleep, take care of self, resist urges, exercise, nutrition, gain mastery, take time for self, healthy self talk
Emotional regulation skill - will also accept prevention skill if anyone says that :)
Everyone on your team has to tell me 3 positive things they are doing this weekend to take care of themselves or to accumulate positive emotions/experiences :)
BHA judges
have a good weekend guys <3 - Brooke
If we use moment to pause in crisis, what should we pair it with?
A crisis skill!!
Examples:
Yelling, aggressive stance, speaking faster, etc.
BRAIN TEASER!!!
What can you hold without ever touching or using your hands?
your breath
What should we do if we are worried about something that is out of our control?
Radically accept - shift our focus to something positive we could do that IS within our control.
When we are having intense urges, which skill do we use to take a step back and give ourselves enough time to make a wise mind decision?
Moment to Pause
Everyone on your team has to name 3 things that they value
BHA judges
What emotions are commonly disguised under our anger?
BHA judges :)
TRIVIA!!!
What is the smallest state in the U.S.
a. Delaware
b. Rhode Island
c. Massachusetts
d. Connecticut
Rhode Island
BRAVING is the anatomy of ________.
trust <3
What does IMPROVE stand for?
Imagery, meaning, prayer, relaxation, one thing in the moment, vacation, encouragement
it's a crisis skill :)
What does it mean to be willing?
BHA judges
Everyone on your team has to say 3 positive statements about themselves <3
Extra 100 points!!!! If someone from your team gives everyone in the room a compliment :)
BHA judges
BRAIN TEASER!!!
The more you take out of it, the bigger it becomes. What is it?
A pit. Or a hole. Both work :)