LET' M GO/Make a Link
When could a person use Make A Link?
When there is an interpersonal problem (conflict).
What is a trigger?
Reminder of something painful from the past
Name the 3 types of abuse.
Physical, sexual, emotional.
Name the three states of mind.
Emotion, Reasonable, Wise
What does MUP stand for?
Ways of coping that will "Mess you up"
What does the L in Make a Link stand for?
Let them know you understand their point of view
What are some negative effects of uncontrolled anger?
May make things worse (ex: additional consequences), treat others poorly (damage relationships), perpetuates revenge.
Give 3 examples of trauma symptoms one may experience.
Nightmares, issues eating/sleeping, somatic complaints, flashbacks, hypervigilance, etc.
True or False: Mindfulness is paying attention to the past and future on purpose.
False - when we are mindful we are aware and fully present in the here/now
Give 3 examples of a MUP
Self harm, substance use, binge eating, purging, excessive exercise, over spending, unhealthy relationships, etc.
When is it NOT a good idea to use Make A Link?
The other person is out of control or emotionally not available, you are possibly (or actually) in danger), the timing is not right (the person is ready to walk out the door for an important appointment).
What are some benefits of having anger?
How may trauma affect mood/behavior?
Irritable, short fuse, angry, sad, depression, impulsive, difficulty with attention, aggression, etc.
2 examples of Self Soothe categories as a distress tolerance skill.
Sight, Smell, Touch, Taste, Hearing
What does SOS stand for?
Slow down
Orient
Self Check
Why is the L in Make A Link important?
Lets others know you understand their point of view.
What is the difference between feeling angry and losing your temper?
The behaviors displayed. Losing your temper means out of control. You can be angry and still have control.
How may trauma affect an individual physically?
Headaches, stomachaches, tired, tense, fight/flight/freeze
Name the mindfulness What and How skills.
What: Observe, Describe, Participate
How: Don't Judge, Stay Focused, Do What Works
Why might an SOS be helpful?
Losing it, Identify Emotions, Thoughts, Make Meaning, Goal, Options.
Name three benefits of controlling your temper and 3 coping thoughts.
Benefits: fix problems quicky and more likely to get what we want, feel more in control, less likely to have to do damage control for our temper, more respect from others, more honesty (people may be afraid of you), think more clearly, people will want to help you
Coping thoughts--- examples vary
How may trauma affect thinking patterns (2 examples)?
May see more negative thoughts toward self/others/world. Decrease in trust.
Name the ACCEPTS categories (what do all the letters stand for).
Activities, Contributing, Comparisons, Opposite Emotions, Pushing Away, (other) Thoughts, (intense other) Sensations
Why did we shake the 3 soda/seltzer bottles up in group? What was it meant to show?
What can happen when we keep things/emotions bottled up inside (explode, go numb).