STOP
What is the S in stop?
Stop! Freeze! your emotions may try to make you act without thinking. Stay in Control!
True or False:
It is better to use your rational mind over your emotional mind
FALSE!!!
True or False?
I am in control of how angry I get
TRUE!!!
What are the three things that tell you that you are in a crisis?
The situation is highly stressful, Short-term or all of a sudden, and creates pressure to solve the situation immediately.
What is a pro acting on your crisis urges?
assisting in medical emergencies, skillful in reaction time etc...
What is the T in stop?
Take a step back from the situation. Take a break/a deep breath. Do not let your feelings make you act impulsively.
What are the 3 adjectives used to describe your rational mind?
Cool
Rational
Task-Focused
Name two things that you are not in control of?
What others say, do, or feel. The weather, time, death, or race.
When do you use your Crisis Survival skills?
When you have intense pain that will not go away, you want to act on your emotions, but it will only make things worse, you are overwhelmed, but demand must be met.
What is a con of acting on your crisis urges?
Making things worse, Stressing your body out etc...
What is the O in stop?
Observe- Notice what is going on inside and outside of you. What are your thoughts and feelings. What are others saying and doing?
What are the 3 adjectives to describe your emotional mind?
Hot
Mood-Dependent
Emotion-Focused
Name three things that you are in control of
What you say, do, feel, your attitude. How you treat others. What do you moment by moment etc...
True or False:
You use your crisis survival skills to solve your everyday problems
FALSE!
What is the definition of mindfulness?
a state of nonjudgmental awareness of what is happening in the present moment, including the awareness of one's own thoughts, feelings, and senses.
Proceed Mindfully- Act with awareness. Think about your goals. Which actions will make things better and which will make things worse?
How would you describe Wise Mind?
your rational and emotional mind combined
seeing the value within reason and emotion
Fill in the blank!
The only __________ in life is a _________ ______________!
The only disability in life is a bad attitude!!!
Do not use the crisis survival skills:
In order to make your life worth living, to solve everyday problems
What happens if you give us a call, we were not able to answer, and there is no voicemail left?
You will not receive a call back.