DBT Skills
What is DIME?
Distress Tolerance
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Mindfulness
Emotion Regulation
What's the difference between Bipolar I and Bipolar II?
Bipolar I includes manic episodes
Bipolar II includes hypomanic episodes
What does STS stand for?
Specialized Therapeutic Services
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
True of False: If you get here after 10:30AM you will be marked as absent and be asked to leave for the day
True
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
What is an SSRI?
I.E.- Paxil, Lexapro, Zoloft,
1- Respect peers and facilitator
2- Quietly leave the room if you need to
3- No cellphone use at all in groups
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 SKILLS
HOW SKILL
What are the "Happy Chemicals" in your brain?
What is the rules for absences?
If you miss three days in a row you can be subjected to discharged (dependent for reason). If you do not call and we cannot get ahold of you, a welfare check will be sent.
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
Projection vs. Displacement
Projection- A person attributes their thoughts and feelings onto others
Displacement- A person takes their feelings out on another person or object.
How many times per week do you meet with the prescriber/therapist?
Once a week
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
What are the four most common stress responses that the body has to protect itself from danger?
Fight- The body's response to face a threat aggressively, such as by pushing, struggling, or verbally fighting
Flight- The body's response to run away from danger, such as by hiding or backing away
Freeze- The body's response to become immobile or paralyzed
Fawn- The body's response to try to please someone to avoid conflict, such as by accommodating others or keeping them happ