STOP/Self-soothe
The self-soothe skills use
What is touch, taste, smell, sound and vision (movement)
Stating the facts, only what is true.
What is describe
The TIPP skills
What is temperature, intense activity, paced breathing and paired muscle relaxation.
"I can do this."
What is encouragement.
What is activity.
Getting a massage or a warm bath.
What is touch.
Completing 25 push ups.
What is intense exercise.
Focusing only on what I am doing.
What is one thing in the moment.
What is reduce distressing emotions.
Sensing, experiencing and paying attention to your surroundings.
What is observe.
The purpose of T
Quickly altering body chemistry
Doing something that allows me to feel the opposite of the unpleasant emotions I am experiencing.
What is emotions.
STOP skills (name/describe)
What is stopping, taking deep breathes, taking time to observe your feelings, thoughts, and others' reactions, and thinking about a plan to meet your goals.
When experiencing different emotions, this is the first thing to change.
What is breathing.
Figuring out why I feel the way I do and validating my feelings.
What is making meaning
"I have done this before and I thought I would not make it true, and I did. This is hard right now, I can do this."
What is comparisons.
STOP helps with...
What is managing my emotions and being less impulsive.
The "what" and "how" skills give you instructions to practice it better.
What is mindfulness.
What is the purpose of progressive muscle relaxation.
The IMPROVE the moment skills are
What is Imagery, Meaning, Prayer, Relaxation, One Thing in the Moment, Vacation and Encouragement
The letter in ACCEPTS mean...
What is Activities, Contributing, Comparisons, Emotions, Pushing away, Thoughts and Sensations.