Dialectics
What is the definition of dialectics?
Dialectics are synthesis of opposites that lead to balance in life
Which thinking styles involves tunnel vision?
Mental filter
What are some warning signs of anger?
Mind goes blank, shaking, sweating, crying, throwing things, face turns red, feel hot, clench fists, yell, punch things, pacing, go quiet, swearing, headaches, heavy breathing, ruminate, scowl, insult the other person
Which two areas of the brain does the stress signal come from?
Hypothalamus and pituitary gland
How many pictures are in the doctor’s office?
3
Dialectics fall under the umbrella of which therapy?
DBT Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
This thinking style involves basing your view of situations or yourself on the way you are feeling?
Emotional reasoning
When is anger a problem?
When it negatively affects other, hinder performance at work or school, affects health or well-being, and when it is too intense
What are the three major stress hormones?
Adrenaline, norepinephrine, and cortisol
What brand of markers is used on the white boards?
Marks a lot
Who created/founded DBT?
Marsha Linehan
What is the definition of black and white thinking?
Seeing only one extreme or the other
What are triggers? How do you use them to your advantage?
Triggers are things that set you off. Create a list and review them daily increasing the likelihood you notice them before they become an issue, you can create a plan for if/when you are triggered, and you can avoid them/make lifestyle changes
Chronic or ongoing stress can cause?
Weaken immune system, sleep problems, migraine headaches, mental health increases, problems with memory or learning, and heart disease
What color are the walls in the group room across from the doctor’s office?
Blue
There are three common dialectical principles; what are they?
Step out of black and white thinking, move into shades of gray, and being flexible and adaptable
Mind reading and predictive thinking fall under which unhelpful thinking style?
Jumping to conclusions
The coping skill of taking a time out entails what?
Temporarily leave the situation that is making you angry. If other people are involved, explain to them that you need a few minutes along to calm down.
True/False: Typically digestion will increase when under stress?
False; digestion decreases
What is the phone number with the area code for the PHP building?
860-496-6380
There are two common dialectical tensions; what are they?
Self-acceptance vs. making personal changes and doing your best vs needing to do better
Personalization involves?
Blaming yourself for everything that goes wrong, even when you may only be partly responsible or not responsible at all.
What will be the outcome of your next anger-fueled action? Will arguing convince the other person you’re right? Will you be happier after the fight? What coping skills asks these questions?
Thinking of the consequences
What is the stress response called that helped us evolve and survive?
Fight, flight, or freeze
How many couches are there in the waiting room?
3