Mindfulness/DBT
Give an example of a mindfulness activity we have used at the beginning of group.
Going on a picnic, Mindful eating, "What's in the bag," Categories, Counting to 20, Old/Young lady, etc.
Give an example of an active coping skill you can utilize while angry and why it would be helpful.
Example
Who is older, Rigby or Delilah?
Delilah
True or False: There is only one way to solve a problem.
False
Avoidance is an effective coping skill.
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the practice of observing one's emotions and environment, describing feelings and experiences, and fully participating in the moment.
Give 3 coping skills that you know are not helpful and why.
Examples!
How many total bathrooms are on the unit?
If I am feeling dysregulated about a situation, which of these should I do first: A. Try to change the outcome of the situation; B. Use a coping skill to calm down; C. Ignore my feelings about it
B. Use a coping skill to calm down
Your prefrontal cortex is fully developed at age 22.
False, it is closer to 25/26.
What does dialectic mean and give an example of a dialectic.
Two opposing things can be true at once. I am happy and sad, I feel too tired to go to school and I am going to school anyways, I am making progress and i feel stuck, etc.
The proper way to breathe is not with your chest but with your...
Diaphragm
Which month has the most resident's birthdays?
April with 3 residents!
Give an example of an unhelpful thought you may have and reframe it into a helpful one.
Ex. Unhelpful: "There is no point in going to school."
Helpful: "It may be hard for me to go to school, but it will help structure my day."
The left side of the brain is more logical while the right is more creative.
True
What are the four main categories/skills of DBT?
Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Give an example of a stressor in your life and a coping skill you can use to manage that stressor.
Example: I'm not understanding the material in school.
I can take deep breaths, take a break and ask the teacher for help.
Which staff has been working here the longest? Bonus points if you know how long!
Su or Carney
27 years!
What can’t talk but will reply when spoken to?
An Echo
Coping skills are only useful during times of crisis or extreme stress.
False; Coping skills can be useful at all times and become more useful during times of crisis when practiced in a regulated state.
What are the 4 categories of New Me Activities and an example of each.
Focus: Puzzle, word search etc.
Fun: Dancing, talking with people etc.
Relax: Shower, sel-care etc.
Distract: Watch Tv, play cards etc.
Each team gets 5 skills to act out to their team, the team that gets them all right first, gets the points!
ACT IT OUT!!
Write down as many staff as you can in 30 seconds. The team with the most gets the points!
How many can you name?!
I don't agree with a staff's redirection and am upset.
Give 3 ways to manage this problem.
1. I can go to my room and use a skill to regulate.
2. I can ask staff for clarification.
3. I can accept the redirection even if I don't agree and move on.
The whole clinical team (Leah, Jen, Cara and Tori) all own cats.
False; Leah has a dog!