Name the skill
Taking a shower every other night, taking 20 minutes to read a good book, and cuddling with our pets after a long day are all examples of practicing this type of compassionate skill.
Self care
Please share one of your favorite self-care activities after a challenging week of program.
Anything that feels restful, pleasant, productive, or restorative to you! :)
Carbohydrates break down into ______ to be used for energy.
Glucose
I don't want to think about the food I am eating, that is too challenging and upsetting. I will utilize *this skill* to go through the motions to get the nutrition I need.
Mechanical eating
What ingredient is used in bread to make it rise?
A. Flour
B. Salt
C. Sugar
D. Yeast
D. Yeast
"What is evidence for this thought? What about evidence against it?" This is an example of questioning we can practice when engaging in *this* skill.
Challenging cognitive distortions
You are considering going to bed soon, then remember you haven't had HS snack yet. You experience an urge to just skip it for tonight. Name a skill that could help to follow meal plan in this instance, and tell us why it might be helpful.
Lots of skills could apply here! Ex: opposite action, WiseMind, pros and cons.
We need _______ to absorb vitamins A D E and K.
Fats
I am experiencing the urge to yell at my family members while they are frustrating me during dinner. I don't know that, long term, this will benefit our relationship. I can use *this skill* to remain calm, kindly ask them if we can talk about the meal later, and engage with a distracting game instead.
Opposite action
Which type of gas is dissolved in water to make it fizzy?
A. Nitrogen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Oxygen
D. Diesel
B. Carbon dioxide
If someone is careful to consider objective facts of a situation, AND how the situation makes them feel, that person is utilizing *this* skill.
WiseMind
Demonstrate what WiseMind might sound like in the following scenario:
It is time for dinner and one of the components of the meal is a fear food.
"I am feeling very anxious about trying this food, and I am aware that challenging my ED is important for recovery. I also know that my body and brain needs this food for energy. I will use skills to ease my anxiety and try taking bites."
Peanut butter would be an example of which 2 macronutrients?
Fat and protein
Essential oils, wrapping yourself in a fluffy blanket, petting your cat/dog, listening to calming music, and watching the leaves on the trees in the wind are all examples of using *this skill* to appeal to our senses.
Self-soothing
Is watermelon:
A. a fruit
B. a berry
C. a vegetable
D. an animal
B. A berry! It's a specific category of berries — one with a tough rind, multiple flat seeds and pulpy flesh.
Carissa was tempted to throw shade back at clients after being roasted. However, she reminded herself that KINDNESS is very important to her. In this moment, Carissa was able to reflect on her *what* to guide her behavior?
Values
The first day of school is approaching, and you find yourself thinking, "I am going to be so anxious that I will have a panic attack and everyone will judge me for it." How can you practice challenging this cognitive distortion?
"I will likely feel some anxiety over the first day of school, however I have skills I know I can utilize to help ground and self-soothe. I may really enjoy seeing everyone again, as that has been how I have felt returning to school in the past."
Molly gave the example of our body seeing glucose similar to how we see ______ because our stomach does not have eyes (hint its a toy)?
Legos
I am really wanting to engage in an ED behavior after having a distressing conversation with a friend. I can distract myself until the feeling starts to go away, demonstrating *this skill.*
Urge surfing
What year was the chocolate chip cookie invented?
A. 1938
B. 1806
C. 1550
D. 1981
A. 1938
Seeing size exclusivity in a clothing store is an example of *this* pervasive aspect of our society,
while rejecting the normalcy of assigning value to a person based on their body size/shape is practicing *this* philosophy.
Weight stigma, body liberation
What is one way you can help yourself to determine if a value you hold is authentic or comes from ED?
Ex: The value is centered around body image/appearance.
You notice you started to hold said value around the time ED started becoming more prominent.
Fruits and vegetables are an example of which macronutrient?
Carbs
My meal plan has been changed and I am not happy about it. I wish I could make it different, but I also know I do not have control over that part of my treatment. Using *this skill* can potentially bring some relief from trying to fix something out of my control.
Radical acceptance
What is the only US state that grows and produces coffee?
A. California
B. Connecticut
C. Utah
D. Hawaii
D. Hawaii