STOP skill
What does the "T" stand for in STOP skill
Take a step back
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness means paying attention to the present moment without judgment.
What does "Urge Surfing" refer to?
Urge surfing refers to experiencing and allowing an urge to pass without acting on it, similar to riding a wave.
Name a communication style.
Assertive; Aggressive; Passive; Passive Aggressive
Name the 3 states of mind.
Wise Mind; Emotion Mind; Rational/Robot Mind
How does the "O" in the stop skill help us?
Helps us observe the situation at hand to get the full picture
Name a type of breathing technique.
Answers will vary; ex. box breathing, butterfly breathing, rainbow breathing.
Do urges last forever?
NOPE! (sometimes only 30 minutes)
What is the difference between “assertive” and “passive” communication?
Passive communication avoids expressing feelings or needs. Assertive communication expresses thoughts and feelings openly and respectfully.
What is Emotion Mind?
Where your emotions take over and impact your logical decision making.
What is the purpose of the "P" in the STOP skill?
Proceeding mindfully can help us make positive and effective choices in the moment.
Name one part of the "TIPP" skill.
Temperature; Intense Exercise; Paced Breathing; Progressive Muscle relaxation
What can be considered "non-verbal" communication?
Body language, Facial expressions, Hand movements, etc.
Describe a time you could have or did use the "STOP" skill
Answers vary.
Describe a helpful/effective regulation skill or tool.
Answers will vary.
What is "active listening" and how can it improve communication?
Active listening involves giving full attention to the speaker, reflecting back what they said, and clarifying if needed. This improves understanding.
How can the STOP skill help prevent impulsive decisions?
The STOP skill helps slow down the decision making process in order for effective choices to be made and consequences to be evaluated.
Describe how "distress tolerance" strategies can help during emotional crisis.
Distress tolerance skills help you manage intense emotions without making the situation worse, such as using grounding techniques or accepting the emotion without acting impulsively.
How do you set up an "I" statement?
I feel _____ (emotion) when ____ (situation) because (reasoning)