In the beginning
What does SOS stand for?
Slow Down, Orient, Self-Check.
When only logic is in the driver's seat controlling your thoughts and choices, this is called...
The reasonable mind.
Avoiding, extreme risk taking, hopelessness, self-blame, problems in relationships, mentally shutting down and breakdowns in the body are all reactions to ______________?
Trauma.
The two types of distress tolerance skills are called what?
Distract and self-soothe.
True or False? You can use coping thoughts and positive self-talk, instead of negative thoughts, to better respond to situations/triggers and make healthier choices.
What is the acronym for ways of coping that can mess you up?
A MUP (Mess-you-up).
You are reacting without thinking and emotions are in completely in control of thinking, feeling and doing.
FALSE.
What does it mean to be mindful?
To be aware and fully present in the moment.
What does the "L" stand for in LETM' GO?
Losing it - why am I using it and what are my triggers?
Describe the flat bottle or exploding bottle?
The flat bottle is numb and bottles things up; the exploding bottle is messy and explodes all at once.
You are in this mind when you are able to listen to both your emotions and your thoughts and listen to your gut or intuition...
The wise mind.
What are emotional leftovers?
Problems or past issues people have that they ignore and "stuff" away. Emotional leftovers may come up later and lead to MUP's.
What are some examples of self-soothe skills?
Examples include using your 5 senses - things you see, sounds you hear, odors you smell, foods you taste, things you touch.
Why is MAKE A LINK used?
To talk to people more effectively, deal with conflict, and to have healthier relationships.
Doing drugs, overeating, picking fights and chain smoking are examples of ____________?
A MUP (mess-you-up).
What are the 3 parts of mindfulness "what" skills?
Observe, describe and participate.
Cursing, belittling, threatening and name-calling can be examples of what?
Emotional abuse.
What are some distraction skills?
Activities, such as hobbies, contributing to someone else, opposite emotions such as watching a funny movie, pushing away by putting the pain on a shelf, other thoughts, intense other sensations, such as holding ice in your hand.
Why is it important to pay attention to your body messages?
Our body gives us physical cues - it gives us information about how we feel that can help monitor changes in our mood.
The 2 factors being measured in an SOS are....
Personal distress and personal control.
Don't judge, stay focused and do what works are example of mindfulness ___________________?
How skills.
A reminder of something painful from the past is called what?
A trigger.
Your choice!
What is the difference between being angry and losing your temper?
What you do (behavior, choice).