Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
All-or-nothing thinking, personalizing, catastrophizing, fortune telling, mind reading, “should” statements, disqualifying the positive, emotional reasoning
What are Cognitive Distortions?
Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness
What are the Key Principles of DBT?
No cell phone use, no sidebar conversations, be respectful of others, be on time to groups, maintain group confidentiality
What are Group Guidelines?
Relaxation, walking, journaling, sleep hygiene, setting aside “me” time, taking breaks, rewarding yourself
What is Self-Care?
Psychological reactions to an event, person, place, object, or memory that cause us to feel a certain way. It is important to learn how to manage our reactions to them.
What are Emotions?
This world-famous actress, known for her roles in Spiderman, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Marie Antoinette, struggled with depression in her twenties, referring to them as her “dark years.”
Who is Kirsten Dunst?
Our most deeply held assumptions about ourselves, others, and the world.
What are Core Beliefs?
The point of overlap between emotion and reasonable mind.
What is Wise Mind?
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What is the number for Crisis?
Maintain limits with self and others, protect your personal and emotional space.
What is Setting or Maintaining Boundaries?
It is important to learn to manage this uncomfortable mental experience that can occur when we worry or stress over things.
What is Anxiety?
This Oscar-winning actor, known for his roles in Titanic, Catch Me if You Can, and The Aviator, was diagnosed with OCD as a child and had a deep fear of open spaces and germs.
Who is Leonardo DiCaprio?
Negative thoughts a person has in response to a trigger, often outside of that person's conscious awareness.
What are Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTS)?
TIP, Radical Acceptance, Pros and Cons, STOP, ACCEPTS, IMPROVE
What are examples of Distress Tolerance Skills?
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What was BHcare’s previous name?
Counting to 10, breathing, positive self-talk, consequential thinking, grounding, stress management.
What are Coping Strategies/Skills?
These changing temporary states of mind can make us feel high, low, and everything in between, so it is important to be able to regulate these.
What are Moods?
Referred to as the “Princess of Pop,” this artist has struggled with social anxiety since her early twenties.
Who is Britney Spears?
A cognitive skill used to challenge dysfunctional or distressing thoughts.
What is Thought Stopping?
Describe the current situation. Express your feelings. Assert yourself. Reinforce. Stay Mindful. Appear confident. Negotiate.
What is DEAR MAN?
Ansonia, Branford, Derby
Where does BHcare have offices?
Five things you can see. Four things you can touch. Three things you can hear. Two things you can smell. One thing you can taste.
What is the 54321 Grounding Skill?
It is essential to learn to eliminate this negative emotion that stems from holding on to anger and grudges.
What is Resentment?
This iconic and world-renowned figure, tragically killed in a car crash, developed bulimia in her twenties, which was said to be triggered by her unhappy marriage.
Who is Princess Diana?
Pushing yourself to do activities even when you don't have the motivation to.
What is Behavioral Activation?
Two things that can be true at the same time (e.g., you can want to change and be scared of changing).
What are Dialectics?
A mental health modality that enriches the therapeutic process through active creativity and expression.
What is Art Therapy?
Get up at 7 am. Brush teeth. Shower. Get dressed. Make bed. Eat breakfast. Journal. Go to work, go to school, take a walk. Etc.
What is an example of a Healthy Routine?
Deeply disturbing or distressing experiences that occurred earlier in life may contribute to symptoms.
What is Trauma/PTSD?
This pop culture icon struggled with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder after a suicide bomber targeted one of her concerts.
Who is Arianna Grande?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-based
What are SMART Goals?
Accumulate positive experiences. Build mastery. Cope ahead. Treat physical Illness.
What is ABC Please?
BHcare provides comprehensive behavioral health, prevention, and domestic violence services that improve the lives and health of the individuals, families, and communities we serve.
What is BHcare’s mission statement?
Hungry. Angry. Lonely. Tired.
What is HALT?
Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance.
What are the Stages of Change?
This American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress, referred to as the "Songbird Supreme,” was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder in 2001.
Who is Mariah Carey?