Monday
Everyone in the group must name someone or something that you really care about and why
:)
Name everyone in the room :)
What do we call the emotional map of our symptoms and emotions that goes from 1 to 10?
Emotion Ladders
True or False: Defusion allows for us to see our thoughts as reality
False
Name all of the adult Skills group leaders
Emily, Alexa, and Devan
What are the four types of communication styles? Which one is the considered the healthiest form of communication?
Passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, assertive.
Assertive.
On Tuesday we talked about Maslow's hierarchy of needs. What was the 3rd level called?
Love/belongingness
What are the 3 zones on an emotion ladder?
Safe zone, warning zone, crisis zone
Which Defusion technique is being used if someone put their negative thought on a cookie cake?
Shifting Locations
Everyone on your team say 3 nice things about yourself!
:)
What is an example of a passive statement? What might their body language look like?
"It's ok, don't worry about it" "It's not a big deal" "I don't care, whatever you want to do" etc...
Body language: Lack of eye contact, closed body posture, soft-spoken voice, etc
You're at a family party, and you just had an encounter with a difficult family member. You find yourself in the crisis zone. By using the ACCEPTS acronym, how can you deescalate from the situation?
BHA approval
Name all the letters of ABC :) When can this skill be used?
Accumulate pleasant experiences, build mastery, connect to values.
This is an emotional regulation skill that can be used everyday, when not in crisis.
Statements like "I ate a piece of chocolate while on my diet and now it's ruined" "I am either totally safe in a car or in great danger" "This test will be so hard, I'm just going to fail" are which type of cognitive distortion?
All or nothing thinking (Black and white thinking)
What disorder includes consistent feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, and worthlessness?
Depression (Major Depressive Disorder or Persistent Depressive Disorder)
What is an example of a time when you could negotiate while using DEAR(WO)MAN?
Ex: When asking to extend curfew, when asking for a raise at work, saying no to something that makes you uncomfortable, etc.
We talked about the stages of change on Tuesday. Which stage involves being aware a problem exists, but with no commitment to action?
Contemplation stage
There are a lot of misconceptions about what depression actually looks like. When we feel like we're alone or that we're a burden, it can prevent us from ______
Reaching out/asking for help
There are several coping skills that can be used to respond to negative or racing thoughts. Which one am I using if I "watch my thoughts go by," and remind myself that they're "just a story told by my brain?"
Defusion
True or False, If someone has a growth mindset they see their failures as a learning opportunity
True
Name all 9 letters of DEARWOMAN :)
Describe, express, assert, reinforce, willingness, openness, mindful, appear confident, negotiate
Name all the letters of ACCEPTS :)
Activities, contributions, comparisons, emotions, push away, thoughts, sensations/senses.
You decide to take a self-care day. You watch a funny show on Netflix, cook a nice meal for yourself, and spend time with family. Which of these activities listed above would be the letter B if utilizing the ABC acronym?
Cook a nice meal for yourself
We talked about cognitive distortions on Thursday. What are cognitive distortions? Which cognitive distortion uses words like "always" "never" when describing ourselves or a situation?
Cognitive distortions: thought patterns that cause people to view reality in inaccurate — usually negative — ways.
Overgeneralization
BPD is a disorder which includes difficulty with black and white thinking, unstable relationships, trouble regulating intense emotions, what does the B in BPD stand for?
Borderline (Personality Disorder)