Biosocial Model
What are the three components of emotional vulnerability?
Intensity, frequency, and duration
This state of mind is described as what I feel to be true.
Emotion Mind
Name the skill: Identifying your emotion and putting a label on it, e.g., "I feel anger"
Describe
Name the skill: When you are eating, eat. When you are walking, walk.
One-mindfully How Skill
What are some strategies for getting into WISE mind?
Many could apply, some examples from Handout 3A:
- breathe in WISE, out MIND
- ask Wise Mind a question
- spiral staircase
- consulting your short-term goals, long-term goals, and values
True/False: Some people are more vulnerable to their emotions than others
True.
Some people may more frequently experience intense emotions that last longer.
This state of mind is what I think to be true.
Reasonable Mind
Name the skill: Focusing on one of your five senses to be in touch with the present moment
Observe
The ______ how skill is defined as "doing what works"
Effectively
Imagine you lose your keys. You are anxious because you have a big meeting in the morning and don't want to be late, and you have the thought, "I never get anything right. I'm so stupid". Try reframing this judgment in terms of the facts and consequences.
The keys are missing, my meeting is at [time], and I need to find my keys to get to work to get to work on time.
True/False: All environments are invalidating some of the time
True. Everybody experiences invalidation some of the time, and some environments may be invalidating most of the tim.
What are the components of WISE Mind?
Integration of emotion mind and reasonable mind with consideration of short-term goals, long-term goals, and values
Riley reads the last book by the author of their favorite book series. They notice they feel sad about ending the series, and allow themselves to tear up. Which what skill is Riley using?
Aki did not get selected for a promotion at work. He notices that he is upset and feels the urge to shut down. After some consideration, he decides instead to set a meeting with his manager to discuss what steps he could take in the future to increase his likelihood of promotion.
What how skill did Aki use?
Effectively how skill
Reminder: Sometimes our emotions fit the facts, and acting on those emotions may not help us reach our WISE mind goals (short- and long-term).
The following prompt is a description of what state of mind:
Zeke is training a new team member, Annie, and Annie comes into their one-on-one meeting in tears. Zeke starts the meeting agenda with preparations for next week's presentation.
Reasonable Mind