Brain Function
What is the brain stem
This skill is used to help you in the moment by replacing the immediate event that has caused unpleasant emotions, with a more positive act, thereby making the moment more pleasant and easier to tolerate. (Hint is a 6 letter acronym)
What IMPROVE
What is the Opposite Action Skill
Remain present by practicing________ and exercise daily
What is mindfulness
This enables motivation, learning and pleasure. it gives you the determination to accomplish goals desires and needs
What is Dopamine
Doing things that feel pleasant comforting and provide relief from stress and pain. it helps to pass the time without making things worse.
What are self-soothing skills
Anger, Shame, fear, depression, Disgust, Guilt......
What are emotions (or negative emotions)
_____ , ______ , and ______ are necessary to maintain your mental wellness
What is eating, sleeping, and taking medication
This is the serenity prayer.
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference
This give a feeling of trust. It motivated you to build intimate relationships and sustain them
What is Oxytocin
Complete and total acceptance of reality; accepting the reality of a situation in your mind, heart and body. "You stop fighting against reality and accept it"
What is Radical acceptance
When a person has control over his/her emotions and are able to utilize the rational thinking part of their brain they are said to have good_________
What is emotional intelligence
Have a ______ ______ plan in place
What is relapse prevention
This releases a brief euphoria that mask physical pain. it is a response to pain and stress which also helps alleviate anxiety and depression
What are Endorphins
This skill can be very helpful when you need to make decision between 2 or more options. the objective is to realize that accepting reality and tolerating distress leads to better outcomes.
What is Pros/Cons Skill
This skill is about taking good care of ourselves so that we can take care of others.
What is the ABC Please Skill
Always _______your_______ as________
what is take your medication as prescribed
It is the pleasure you get when you experience social power, loyalty or status
What is Serotonin
This skill specifically helps us to collect the facts and take steps to solve a problem for which we can change.
What is Problem Solving skill
The ability to understand negative thought processes and emotional triggers. this also includes the ability to recognize relationships between thoughts, feelings and actions.
What is Self-Awareness
Build up your ______ _______
What is support network
This person is responsible for founding DBT movement
Who is Marsha Linehan