Interpersonal Effectiveness
What does interpersonal effectiveness mean?
The ability to interact with others in different situations and goals.
What is Distress tolerance?
learning to bear pain skillfully because pain and distress are part of life
What is emotional regulation?
Emotion regulation is the ability to exert control over one’s own emotional state.
What is mindfulness?
A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment.
What are some benefits of being on green?
Green means the pt can leave the unit to Rec, art, and go outside.
How can you balance priorities and demands in relationships?
Balancing priorities and demands involves considering both your own needs and the needs of others.
What does it mean to self-soothe?
Self-sooth skill involves doing things that feel pleasant, comforting, and provide relief from stress or pain.
What is a famous wheel you can use to identify emotions?
Emotions wheel
True or false, listening to music counts as mindfulness?
False, mindfulness is being present and sometimes music is used as a distraction
Who decides if a Patient is on green?
The doctor is the only one who can determine whether a pt is on green.
What is the difference between assertiveness and aggression?
Assertiveness involves expressing your needs while respecting others, whereas aggression disregards others’ feelings.
What are different ways to self-soothe?
True or False being emotionally intelligent means you will never feel negative feelings ever again.
False, Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage our emotions and reactions.
What are various ways to practice mindfulness?
Mindfulness Practice can include:
- Journaling
- Meditation
- Mindfulness Movement (yoga)
When are morning and evening shower times?
Morning: 7:30 - 8:30
Evening: 8:30 - 9:30
What are various forms of communication? (How can you communicate with someone?)
Phone call, Text Message, and In-person
What does radical acceptance mean?
Radical acceptance is the complete and total acceptance of reality.
Talk to someone, journal, take a break, feel the emotion
What is a goal of a mindfulness practice. (List one)
Goals of Mindfulness Practice include:
-Reduce suffering & increase happiness
-Increase control of your mind
-Experience reality as it is
What are the expectations in order to get to green? (Name two)
Show the doctor that you are taking your medication, attending AND learning during groups, showing that you can be safe with yourself and others.
What kind of relationships do most people have? Name two
Friendship, Romantic, Mentor, Family
What Situations can you use distress tolerance in?
School, Family, Friends, Negative Self-talk, Unfortunate events (Trauma)
What is emotional dysregulation?
When you can't control how you react to strong emotions
What is wise mind vs emotional mind.
Wise mind integrates logic and emotions, while emotional mind is driven by intense feelings.
What are the expectations during group?
Attend and participate.