Monsters
This furry blue monster is known for his insatiable hunger for cookies on the children's TV show "Sesame Street."
Who is Cookie Monster?
Writing down your thoughts and feelings can help process difficult emotions. This practice is commonly known by this term.
What is journaling?
The DBT acronym TIPP stands for Temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing, and this.
What is Progressive muscle relaxation?
This practice, often focusing on the present moment without judgment, helps improve mental clarity and reduce stress.
Mindfulness
This pirate term, often found on treasure maps, marks the location where treasure is hidden.
What is "X marks the spot"?
this legendary creature is said to drain the blood of livestock, especially goats.
What is the Chupacabra?
A 5-sense practice that encourages noticing sounds, smells, tastes, touches, and sights in the environment to promote grounding.
What is grounding?
$400: In PLEASE, the "E" stands for balancing this, essential for emotional regulation and physical energy.
What is Eating?
This practice involves taking a few minutes to relax and calm the body by focusing on the rhythm of your breath.
What is deep breathing?
This fictional pirate captain from J.M. Barrie’s "Peter Pan" famously has a hook for a hand
Who is Captain Hook?
This multi-headed serpent from Greek mythology would grow two heads back for every one that was cut off.
What is the Hydra?
A body-focused mindfulness practice where each muscle group is tensed and then relaxed, often used to alleviate physical tension.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
In the DBT GIVE acronym for relationship effectiveness, the "I" stands for acting in this way, which shows that you understand the other person's feelings.
What is Interested?
: Regularly taking time for activities you enjoy or interests is important for mental health and is called this.
What is engaging in leisure activities or hobbies
In Robert Louis Stevenson’s "Treasure Island," this one-legged pirate has a parrot on his shoulder and seeks hidden treasure. (you can also go here for fast served fish filets).
Who is Long John Silver?
This slender, faceless figure from internet urban legends is said to abduct children and cause paranoia.
Who is Slender Man?
This CBT technique helps challenge and replace negative or distorted thoughts with more realistic and helpful ones.
What is cognitive restructuring?
In the IMPROVE the moment acronym, the "M" stands for this concept, which means visualizing a calming place or peaceful scenario.
What is Imagery
This involves setting and maintaining _____ with others to protect your emotional and mental energy.
What is setting boundaries?
This term refers to the Caribbean-based French and English pirates who raided Spanish settlements in the 17th century. (they also recently won a Super Bowl)
What are buccaneers?
This giant sea creature, with tentacles large enough to pull down ships, is described in Jules Verne’s “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.”
What is the Kraken?
Exercising for at least 30 minutes a day can reduce stress and improve mood by releasing these “feel-good” chemicals.
What are endorphins?
The DEAR MAN acronym ends with "N," which stands for this, essential for staying true to your request or position.
Answer: What is Negotiate?
Self-care involves cutting out or limiting time with people who do this to your emotional and mental well-being.
What is draining your energy or being toxic?
This legendary English pirate captained the ship Queen Anne's Revenge.
Who is Blackbeard (Edward Teach)?