Have you been listening?
The acronym ACCEPTS outlines seven techniques for..
distracting yourself from distressing emotions until they pass.
What does Contributing ask you to do?
Do something that allows you to focus on another person.
• Ask a friend about their day. • Make a gift for a loved one. • Volunteer. • Send a thoughtful card.
T/F- Someone is in the Contemplation stage if they are ambivalent about changing their behavior.
True
When are attachment styles created?
Attachment styles are established in childhood and strongly impact romantic relationships throughout life.
Give an example of how to tie a new habit to other activities
“After each meal, I will read for 5 minutes.”
How many hours before bed should you avoid eating/exercise?
2
The E part of ACCEPTS stands for what? And please give an example
Emotions
Sad? Watch a happy movie
Anxious? practice deep breathing
Angry? Go for a walk
What does NARCAN work on?
Only Opioids!
What tells you someone has an Avoidant attachment style?
overly rigid, guarded, and distant
uncomfortable with emotions and conflict
difficulty expressing needs and wants
How many hours can caffeine remain in your body?
12
T/F: Most people have a primary attachment style, but it’s common to have some traits from other styles.
True
Give 2 examples of sensations you can create
Cold shower, holding ice, drinking something hot, eating something spicy/sour.
What stage of change is someone in if they have begun to make minor changes to support their goal, but they might not have completely ended the unwanted behavior?
Preparation
What tells you someone has Anxious-Avoidant attachment?
tendency toward emotional extremes
difficulty maintaining healthy boundaries
prone to high-conflict relationships
Alternates between anxious and avoidant attachment. Simultaneously desires and distrusts intimacy with their partner, resulting in contradictory, inconsistent behavior.
Give an example of how to track your habit
Keep a journal, calendar, or spreadsheet to record your habit each time you practice.
After how long of trying to sleep should you get up and try to do something calming?
20 minutes
Thoughts in ACCEPTS asks you to what? And please give an example.
Use a mental strategy or an activity to shift your thoughts to something neutral.
• Starting with the letter “A,” name objects around you that start with each letter of the alphabet. • Count a specific object around you (e.g. bricks, trees…) • Sing a song out loud or recite it in your head.
What are 3 signs of overdose?
➢ Unresponsive to shouting/ pain stimulation
➢ Unconsciousness
➢ Slow and shallow breathing or NOT breathing
➢ Pale, clammy skin, loss of color
➢ Blue, purple, or gray face, especially around
lips/fingernails
➢ Faint or NO pulse
➢ Extremely small “pinpoint” pupils
What tells you someone has a Secure attachment style?
committed to relationship, but independent
attentive, affectionate, and accepting
able to handle and resolve conflict
What are 3 things you can do to improve sleep hygiene?
Set a schedule, don't force yourself to sleep, avoid alcohol/nicotine/caffeine, avoid napping, only use your bed for sleep, exercise and eat well, and sleep in a comfortable environment.
Describe the Action Stage
Significant steps are taken to end the problem behavior. The individual might be avoiding triggers, reaching out for help, or taking other steps to avoid temptation.
What does ACCEPTS stand for?
Activities
Contributing
Comparisons
Emotions
Pushing away
Thoughts
Sensations
What are the stages of change?
Pre-contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance.-- sometimes Relapse
What are the 4 attachment styles
Secure, Anxious, Avoidant, Anxious-Avoidant(Disorganized)
What are 5 things you can do to help build a new habit?
Differentiate between goals and habits.
Start with small changes
Update your environment
Tie new habits to other activities
Some practice is better than no practice
Tell someone you’re starting a new habit
Track your habit
Celebrate your successes