MUPS/SOS
LET'M GO/MAKE A LINK
Mindfulness
SPARC Skills
Being the Best You
100

What does MUPS stand for?

Coping skills that MESS YOU UP

100

What is the "L" in LET'M GO?

Losing it/Triggers

100

What does it mean to be mindful?

To be aware and fully present in the moment

100
What is a trigger?
Reminder of something painful from the past
100
Name 2 specific ways to make a difference.
Volunteering, tutoring, take care of siblings, help parent or friend, make someone laugh, voice your opinion etc.
200

Name 3 examples of MUPS

Substance abuse, overeating, getting into fights, property destruction, running away, sleeping too much, self-harm, isolation....
200

When should you use LET'M GO?

When you are feeling stressed going on now or by Emotional Leftovers

200
What is a wise mind?
You are in wise mind when you are able to listen to both your emotions and your thoughts and listen to your gut or intuition.
200
Name 2 way to self-soothe.
Examples should include focus on 1 of the 5 senses.
200

Name 2 ways to distract yourself.

With activities, comparisons, making a contribution, pushing away other thoughts, intense other sensations

300

What mind are people usually in when they use a MUP?

Emotion Mind

300

What is the M in LET M GO?

Meaning Making

300
What is a reasonable mind?
When only logic is in the driver's seat controlling your thoughts and choices
300
Before using self-soothe or distract, what should you always do first and why?
SOS in order to be mindful of whether or not there is something else you should do first in order to be safe.
300
What are we talking about when we say pay attention to your body messages?
Pay attention to physical clues- it can give us information about how we feel and can help us monitor changes in our mood
400

What does SOS stand for?

Slow down, Orient and Self-Check

400

What should you do BEFORE you do a LET 'M GO?

Do an SOS

400

Name 3 "HOW" Skills?

Don't judge, stay focused, do what works

400

What are emotional leftovers?

Stuff from past that we carry with us

400
Why is it important to try not to judge or judge your judging?
More likely to be in emotion mind and less likely to be in wise mind
500

Self-check measures your level of  ____ and ____ on a scale of 1-10

Stress and self-control
500

When is it NOT a good idea to use MAKE A LINK?

The other person is out of control or emotionally unavailable; you could be in danger; the timing is not right (just about to walk out the door with no time to talk)

500

Name 2 Mindfulness Activities that we did in Group

Blowing Bubbles, Thumpeta Thumpeta, Guess What it is? Sandpaper or Softness, Snap, Crackle, Pop, Eating Mindfully, Observe your emotions, etc

500
Why might SOS be helpful?
Less likely to do something in emotion mind that you will regret later. More likely to be in wise mind
500

What is the difference between being angry and losing your temper?

Being angry is an emotion.  Losing your temper is expressing emotion in a negative way (MUP)

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