Coping Ladders
Please describe the mood rating scale and what does each end of the scale represent?
0-10 scale. 0= more comfortable and pleasurable emotions and 10= more unpleasurable, and uncomfortable, extreme emotions
What is the first step of O2EA? Provide an example
Identify the current emotion
What is an impulse?
A tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little forethought, reflection, or consideration of consequences
What does the B in Bored stand for and list 3 different ways you can do this?
Be creative: correct responses of examples up to staff discretion.
What do we call the range of 8-10 mood rating?
The crisis zone
What is the 2-part, second step of O2EA? Please provide an example
Identify the opposite of your current emotion. Correct response up to staff discretion.
What types of situations or factors influence our decision to make impulsive actions?
Impulsive decisions are typically based in emotion or stress
In what situations might we use the skill BORED?
During unstructured time, during times of boredom
What is the point of a coping ladder?
To better understand what symptoms (thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and physical reactions) you're experiencing at each mood rating and identifying what skills may be helpful for that specific mood rating and symptoms.
What is the 3rd step of O2EA and why is this step important? Please provide an example
Breaking the action or behavior down into baby steps. We want to make sure that this action/behavior is manageable. Correct example up to staff discretion.
What might be considered different forms of impulsive actions?
Unhealthy coping skills: Self-harm, substance use, lashing out, raising your voice, aggression towards objects or people.
Who sings the song "Bored in the House"?
Tyga
Bad luck
Who was the late host of the show Jeopardy?
Alex Trebek
Which is better: Pepsi or Cocacola?
Cocacola
1. What does the E in BORED stand for?
2. How long should you do this for?
3. Name 3 ways you can do this.
1. Exercise
2. 20 Minutes
3. Correct response up to staff discretion
Name 3 skills you can use in your crisis zone and also explain why skills use is still necessary in the 0-3 mood rating range.
Correct Response up to staff discretion
What type of skill is Opposite to Emotion Action? Identify a situation you can use this skill for
DBT- Emotion Regulation. Correct response of situation up to staff discretion
Describe the skill SODAS and apply an example using the skill
Situation, Options, Disadvantages, Advantages, Solution (steps towards action)
Correct application of skill up to staff discretion
Describe how boredom can effect your CBT cycle and share examples of each piece of the cycle
Correct Response up to staff discretion