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Emotion Opposites
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Emotion Regulation 101
100

Name 5 primary emotions

Multiple correct answers

100

The opposite emotion to happy

Sad

100

STOP

Stop, Take a Step Back, Observe, Proceed Mindfully

100

What day of the week did we meet for group?

Wednesday

100

If you imagine a comforting relaxing or confidence boosting image in your mind, you may be using this skill

Mindfulness/imagery

200

What does DBT stand for?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

200

The opposite emotion to fear

Calm/relaxed

200

TIPP

Temperature, Intense Exercise, Paced Breathing, Progressive Muscle Relaxation

200

How many weeks of group did we complete?

10 weeks!

200

What factors influence our emotions? Remember HALT

Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired

300

Name 2 ineffective coping skills

fighting, substance use, lashing out, self-harm, avoidance, etc

300

The opposite emotion to relaxed

Anxious/worried/afraid

300

IMPROVE

Imagery, Meaning, Prayer, Relaxing, One thing in the moment, Vacation, Encouragement

300

What DBT skill was your favorite/most useful and why?

Must name a skill :)

300

What does emotion regulation mean? Name one goal of emotion regulation.

understand and describe emotions, decrease emotion vulnerability, decrease emotional intensity, learn skills to cope with emotions when they happen

400

Why do we use coping skills?

To calm down, feel better, avoid consequences, etc

400

The opposite emotion to embarassment/shame

Pride

400

PLEASE

Physical Illness, Eating, Mood-Altering Substances, Sleep, Exercise

400

What are the two group facilitators names?

Dr. K and Ms. Wiltsie (or Ms. W)

400

Name one function or purpose of emotions

to communicate with others, to communicate with ourselves, a survival instinct

500

True or false: information shared in DBT group should be confidential

TRUE !

500

The opposite emotion to jealousy/envy

Gratitude

500

Name one step in the problem solving skill

Figure out and describe the problem, Check the facts, Identify your goal, Brainstorm solutions, Choose a Solution, Take Action, Evaluate Results

500

Why do we start every group with a mindfulness activity?

Multiple correct answers 
500

Name one step of checking the facts

Name emotion, describe prompting event, write the facts, write interpretations/assumptions/judgments, list other possible explanations, identify threat/catastrophe/worst case scenario, decide if the emotion fits the facts