DBT Skills
Mindfulness
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Distress Tolerance
Emotion Regulation
What's the difference between Bipolar I and Bipolar II?
Bipolar I includes manic episodes
Bipolar II includes hypomanic episodes
Name three rules for virtual participants
1. Cameras on
2. Keep self on mute when not speaking
3. Join breakout rooms when prompted
Name three maladaptive coping skills
Self harm
Substance use
Isolation
Avoiding
Risky behaviors
What does the MEDS acronym stand for?
Medication
Exercise
Diet
Sleep
What does the TIPP skill stand for?
Temperature
Intense exercise
Paced breathing
Paired muscle relaxation
Name two highly stigmatized mental health diagnoses
Personality disorders
Psychotic disorders
Name three rules for all participants
1- Share the floor/ take turns speaking
2- No repeating what's heard in groups
3- No disrespectful behavior
Name three benefits of mindfulness practice
Improved memory
Improved concentration
Improved ability to regulate emotions
Thoughts
Feelings
Behaviors
Name one Interpersonal Effectiveness skill
DEARMAN
FAST
GIVE
Name three symptoms of PTSD
Nightmares
Hypervigilance
Tremors
Jumpy/ easily startled
Flashbacks
Difficulty sleeping
Difficulty concentrating
Impulse control issues
Guilt and shame
Irritability
Name three rules for in-person particpants
1- Respect the space/ materials
2- Don't move the chairs
3- No eating during group
What is a vulnerability factor?
A preexisting factor which may make it more difficult to regulate emotions/ make it more difficult to cope.
Examples:
-Lack of sleep
-Hunger
-Physical pain
-Environmental/ situation stress
-Illness
What does ACT stand for?
Acceptance and
Commitment
Therapy
Name one Mindfulness skill
WHAT
HOW
What's the difference between PTSD and C-PTSD?
PTSD develops in response to a singular traumatic event.
CPTSD develops in response to a series of traumatic events which occur over time (such as ongoing childhood abuse)
How many times per week do you meet with your clinician?
Once
Name two coping skills that are healthy in moderation but harmful if used to excess?
Hyper-productivity (staying busy as a means of avoidance)
Distraction
Spending time alone
Sleeping
Eating
Exercising
Name two benefits of regular gratitude practice
Improved relationships
Improved self-esteem
Reduction in stress
Shift in perspective
Improved sleep
What does DEARMAN stand for? (Name at least three letters of the acronym)
Describe
Express
Assert
Reinforce
(stay) Mindful
Appear confident
Negotiate
Name three anxiety disorders
Separation Anxiety Disorder
Specific phobia
Social Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
Agoraphobia
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
How many times per week do you meet with the prescriber?
Once
Name one coping skill that would work for someone who has chronic pain or is differently abled
Calling a friend
Puzzles
Reading
Sitting outdoors
Meditating
Artwork
At what age do we begin to form long-term memories?
Ages 3-4