Mindfulness/DBT
Coping Skills
On the unit
Problem-Solving
True or False
100

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.

100

Give an example of an active coping skill you can utilize while angry and why it would be helpful. 

Example

100

Who is older, Rigby or Delilah?

Delilah 

100

True or False: There is only one way to solve a problem.

False

100

Avoidance is an effective coping skill. 

False; If you avoid your issues/feelings they will still be there. 
200

What is mindfulness?

Mindfulness is the practice of observing one's emotions and environment, describing feelings and experiences, and fully participating in the moment.

200

Give 3 coping skills that you know are not helpful and why. 

Examples!

200

How many total bathrooms are on the unit?

8
200

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

200

Your prefrontal cortex is fully developed at age 22. 

False, it is closer to 25/26.

300

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. 

300

The proper way to breathe is not with your chest but with your...

Diaphragm 

300

Which month has the most resident's birthdays?

April with 3 residents!

300

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."

300

The left side of the brain is more logical while the right is more creative.

True

400

What are the four main categories/skills of DBT?

Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness.

400

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. 

400

Which staff has been working here the longest? Bonus points if you know how long!

Su or Carney

27 years!

400

What can’t talk but will reply when spoken to?

An Echo

400

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. 

500

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. 

500

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!!

500

Write down as many staff as you can in 30 seconds. The team with the most gets the points!

How many can you name?!

500

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.

500

The whole clinical team (Leah, Jen, Cara and Tori) all own cats. 

False; Leah has a dog!