ACCEPTS Skills
Which ACCEPTS skill can include eating something sour or holding an ice cube?
What is: Sensations
Define "mindfulness".
What is: focusing on the present moment, being aware of thoughts and feelings without judgement
Breathing strategies help our brains and nervous systems reregulate. The strategy from TIPP skills is called _____ Breathing.
What is: Paced
True or False? ACCEPTS skills are meant to help you permanently avoid emotions forever.
What is: False
This television show recently released its 5th season, starring Millie Bobby Brown.
What is: Stranger Things
If you are helping a friend/teacher or doing something kind for someone else, you are using this ACCEPTS skill.
What is: Contributing
Define "distress tolerance skills".
What are: skills that help to manage big emotions without making things worse; gives time to take a step back and think more clearly before problem solving
Changing your body temperature can help you calm down fast. What is one strategy you can use to cool down?
What is: hold an ice cube, get a drink of cold water, splash water on your face, etc. (answers will vary)
Why is it important to focus on yourself during Mindfulness?
What is: to respect the other people in the room, to not disturb the mindful moment, to practice noticing thoughts and emotions without judgement
This popular movie/musical was adapted from a book and starred Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
What is: Wicked
Which ACCEPTS skill involves putting a problem or worry in a "mental box" to go back to later?
What is: Pushing Away
Define "ACCEPTS skills".
What is: one set of tools for managing high stress moments; includes Activities, Contributing, Comparisons, Emotions, Pushing Away, Thoughts, and Sensations
Paired muscle relaxation (also called progressive muscle relaxation) is helpful to release built up energy and stress. Practice tensing and releasing your hands and notice how your muscles feel.
Answers will vary - release of tension, relaxation, etc.
When is it most appropriate to use distress tolerance skills?
What is: when you need quick or short-term distractions from intense emotions
This current Patriots quarterback was on a 10-game win streak before losing to the Bills this weekend.
Who is: Drake Maye
If you're shifting your perspective and thinking about a time you handled a problem or situation well, you are using this ACCEPTS skill.
What is: Comparisons
Define "TIPP skills".
What are: skills that help calm your body down quickly when feeling extreme emotions; includes Temperature, Intense Exercise, Paced Breathing, and Paired Muscle Relaxation
Strong feelings and built up energy can be released with intense exercise. Give two examples of intense exercise that can help release tension and regulate your body.
What is an extreme emotion that you could manage with distress tolerance skills?
Bonus: What distress tolerance skill would you use?
What is: anger, fear, jealousy (answers may vary)
This Australian wildlife advocate recently won Dancing With The Stars and is a voice actor on the new Zootopia 2 movie.
Who is: Robert Irwin
List two examples of skills that would fall in the Activities category of ACCEPTS.
What are: go for a walk, play a game, listen to music, etc. (answers will vary)
Define "managing extreme emotions".
What is: noticing when to slow down, understand your emotions, and choose helpful coping strategies instead of acting impulsively or making unhelpful choices
Using your senses to help focus/ground yourself is super useful when managing extreme emotions. What is one skill we practiced this year that involves your senses?
What is: 5-4-3-2-1, sensations, activities, etc. (answers will vary)
Share an example of a time that you used (or could have used) an ACCEPTS skill to help tolerate a stressful situation.
(Answers will vary)
What is the name of Taylor Swift's most recent album?
What is: The Life of a Showgirl