Fears
What are some examples of external fears?
Dogs, spiders, the number 13, drowning
What is the relapse sign when a person starts avoiding contact with friends and family
Isolation
Describe the emotion mind & one or two examples
Emotion mind occurs when your thoughts are being controlled by your emotions
Taking an impulse trip without planning
Purchasing something you can’t afford
Fighting with someone you disagree with
Name some different categories of drugs.
Depressants, stimulants, opioids, hallucinogens, etc.
Rephrase this sentence into an "I" statement.
"You are so lazy and you make me so angry! You ignore me when I say we need to do the laundry and it piles up!"
Something along the lines of:
"I feel angry when the laundry is not done." "I would feel less stressed if the laundry did not pile up"
How are external fears *usually* developed?
From a past experience or trauma
It is only triggered under specific instances when you encounter what it is that frightens you.
Too much free time without a structured, consistent schedule can lead to this emotion.
Boredom
What are the “three minds” DBT talks about?
emotion mind, wise mind, rational/reasonable mind
These are substances under what category?
Stimulants
List at least 3 ways you can build trust in a relationship.
Be open and willing to work on the relationship. Create new positive experiences together. Talk to one another. Find ways to connect. Say what you mean and mean what you say. Keep and follow through on commitments you make. Be consistent.
What are the 3 types of fears
External
Internal
Subconscious
What is the relapse sign when a person replaces an old addiction with a new one?
Cross addiction
Describe the rational mind & one or two examples
Rational mind is when you can think logically or be rational and reasonable about what is occurring
Looking up the bus schedule before walking to the stop to wait
Studying for a test
Measuring the ingredients to bake a cake
Stimulant & the coca plant.
What are some common listening mistakes when having an argument or disagreement?
Daydreaming or thinking of something else (even something as simple as your list of groceries) while another person is speaking
Thinking of what to say next; Judging what the other person is saying; Listening with a specific goal/outcome in mind.
What are some examples of internal fears?
Internal fears manifest as fear of failure, fear of success, fear of rejection, lack of self worth and doubt.
What is the relapse sign when a person starts becoming nostalgic for their old lifestyle, and daydreams about past substance use that they found fun or relieving and disregards all the memories of bad experiences
Romanticizing
Describe the wise mind.
Wise mind is the point of overlap between emotion and reasonable mind. Wise mind is part reason and part emotion and what makes you know you’re in this mind is often a sense of intuition. It can sometimes be described as that ‘aha’ moment.
You might have a sense that you’re stepping back from the situation
Wise mind may also feel reluctant. You may want the answer to be different, to be easier or less painful but you know the truth deep down.
What is the difference between a stimulant and a depressant?
Stimulant speeds up the central nervous system and a depressant slows down the central nervous system.
What are the four horsemen?
How are internal fears *usually* developed?
Triggered by events outside of you, but unlike external fears with situations, internal fears have to do with emotions, lack of self worth and doubt.
What is this possible trigger called when a person gets a new job, a new relationship, a new house with a new mortgage to pay, etc?
Life Transitions
What is Alternate Rebellion in DBT and what are some examples?
nondestructive ways to express rebellion
Give an honest response instead of a polite one
Do things out of order
Get a tattoo
Say no to the family when they ask for a favor
Break out of roles expected of you
Withdrawal from this substance/category can cause:
- Nausea and vomiting, Diarrhea, Anxiety, Inability to sleep, Hot and cold flashes, Excessive sweating, Muscle cramps, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Opioids
What is Brene' Brown's acronym for trust?
*Bonus 100 points if you know 4/7 letter stands for*
*Bonus 250 Points if you know what each letter stands for (7/7)*
BRAVING
Boundaries, Reliability, Accountability, Vault, Integrity, Nonjudgement, and Generosity