Detective Thinking
This is the purpose of detective thinking
What is re-evaluation automatic interpretations (or flexible thinking)?
This is step one of problem solving
What is defining the problem?
Instead of focusing on the on the past (which can't be changed) or the future (which hasn't happened yet), this practice helps us focus on this
What is the present (or here and now)?
This is a situational exposure
What is a situation that makes a person feel fear, anxiety, discomfort, etc.?
A type of tracking completed every day at the beginning of skills group
What is before, during, and after?
This is the first step of detective thinking
What is identifying the thought/automatic interpretation?
This is step two of problem solving
What is identifying possible solutions?
This is labeling the details of your experience out loud or to yourself
What is "say something about it"?
These are 3 benefits to doing exposures
Possible answers: more flexible thinking, disrupting the cycle of avoidance, less distress and intense feelings, habituation, more control over emotional reactions, ability to try new things, less restrictive behaviors, less limitations
This is a dining room rule
Examples: Do not speak of WISECALF, no hoodies/bulky sweatshirts, stay seated, ask staff for help, time limits, etc.
This is the second step of detective thinking
What is identifying the thinking trap(s)?
This is step three of problem solving
What is listing the pros and cons of each possible solution?
This is wordlessly noticing your environment and emotional experiences
What is "notice it"?
Kenneth has arachnophobia and has been undergoing exposure therapy for some time. Kenneth used to have panic attacks just from seeing pictures of spiders. Now, he can calmly look at pictures of spiders and is able to tolerate being in the same room as a tarantula in an terrarium.
This is called _______________.
What is habituation?
These are Kori's cats names
Who are Winston and Willow?
This is the third step of detective thinking
What is asking detective questions to evaluation the thinking trap?
This is step four of problem solving
What is picking a solution and trying it out?
This is using all your senses to fully experience the moment without distractions
What is "experience it"?
Ginger believes that people will laugh at and ridicule her if they hear her sing. She decides to challenge herself and sing karaoke in front of an audience. Ginger learns that no one laughs at or makes fun of her through the experience.
This is called ________________.
What is belief discomfirmation?
This is what the SPACE acronym stands for
What is Size, Portions, Appearance, Calories, and Exercise?
This is the fourth step of detective thinking
What is identifying the most realistic thought/outcome?
What is evaluating the outcome and/or repeating the process?
This is a compassionate, kind, and accepting way of thinking about what is going on around and inside us
What is "nonjudgmental awareness"?
Dexter gets anxious in crowds of people. He practices being in crowds of people and practices relaxation techniques after. He discovers that his anxiety has reduced each time.
This is called ______________.
What is distress tolerance?
This is what the Mr. Raccoon in the fridge is saying
What is "no kids in Mr. Raccoon's fridge"?