Coping Skills
ACCEPTS is a DBT acronym that outlines what?
Seven techniques for distracting yourself from distressing emotions until they pass.
What are distress tolerance skills?
A person's ability to manage an emotional incident without feeling overwhelmed.
Who's birthday is today?
Liam's!!!!! Happy Birthday Liam!!!
What are "struggle strategies"?
Coping mechanisms we use to avoid or get rid of unwanted thoughts and feelings
What is the purpose of mindfulness?
To ground yourself in the present by paying attention moment-by-moment to your feelings, physical sensations, and outside environment without judgment
What are the benefits of positive thinking?
Improve physical health, Increased resilience, Increased self esteem, Improve social health
What is trauma?
A strong emotional response to one or more negative events that cause harm, or threaten to cause harm.
What is Snoop Dog's real name?
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.
What lifestyle habits have been proven to decrease depression symptoms?
Exercise, Sleep, Healthy diet, limit smoking, good stress management
What is ego depletion?
A state in which an individual's willpower and control over self regulation processes have been expended.
What do you do to distract yourself from painful thoughts/emotions?
Answers will vary
Why do triggers occur?
Brain distorted "why" the bad thing happened - Our brains processed the event in an unhealthy way.
What animal sleeps the most?
a) sloth
b) cat
c) koala
d) sloth
Koala
What lifestyle habits have been proven to increase depression?
Over eating/under eating, sedentary lifestyle, substance abuse, poor sleep hygiene, poor stress management
What is automaticity?
Unconscious habits and routines that individuals follow without active thought or full awareness.
What is in your coping skills toolkit?
Answers may vary
What are the benefits of mood tracking?
Building awareness of mental and physical symptoms, behaviors, thoughts, and effect/response to coping mechanisms.
What is Scotland's national animal?
a) lion
b) horse
c) bull
d) unicorn
Unicorn
What is self awareness?
The ability to see ourselves clearly, recognize how others see us, and understand how we fit into society and the world
How do you deal with uncomfortable feelings?
Answers may vary - (Acceptance to prevent emotional numbing/avoidance)
When are coping mechanisms self destructive or negative?
When we over-rely on them, or use them excessively. When they negatively impact our wellbeing with significant long term costs
True or false: Our minds twist experiences to align with our core beliefs.
True! Our outer world reflects our inner world.
Where is the world's most ancient forest?
a) China
b) Australia
c) Brazil
d) USA
Australia
Why is it important to have self awareness?
more positive self-image and a deeper understanding of others, leading to greater empathy, better communication skills, improved wellbeing
What are some ways to improve self-regulation?
Practice self discipline, reframe negative thoughts, work on self confidence (efficacy & self esteem), identify triggers, etc.