Thoughts & Feelings
Angry
What is a feeling?
... their family pet died.
What is sad?
I already know they aren't going to hire me because they are going to see the gaps in my resume.
What is Assumption, Mind Reading or Fortune Telling?
This coping skill helps bring your body temperature down in a high crisis state.
What is splashing your face with cold water?
Chandra's favorite actor.
Who is the Rock?
"I feel like I want to smack her"
What is a thought?
... they aced a test.
What is happy, excited, proud, etc.
"People always lie to me. I never can trust anyone. Everyone is the same."
What is the Overgeneralization?
Using pencils, paint or crayons to make something pretty.
What is art therapy?
Picture a place you love and feel safe. Imagine yourself there and go through all 5 senses.
What is Visualization?
Lonely.
What is a feeling?
... their friend spread a rumor about them.
What is angry, betrayed, upset, etc.
"I should have studied more... then I would have passed my test."
What is Shoulds?
In for 4, out for 4. In for 4, out for 4. Can add a scent that you like to increase effectiveness of this skill.
What is deep breathing?
I tense up my toes and let them go. Then my calves. Then further up until I've tensed and released all my muscles.
What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation?
"I feel depressed".
Thought- Depression is not an emotion, it is made up of different symptoms and emotions.
... their friend jumps out at them.
What is scared, startled, surprised, happy?
"I feel it, therefore it must be true". Assuming our emotions are how things really are.
What is Emotional Reasoning?
This coping skill releases endorphins & serotonin to boost mood.
What is physical activity?
Chandra loves to use these movies as a therapy tool.
What are Disney movies.
Prompting event, interpretation of the event, physical responses, thought of action, action and consequence all make up what?
What is a the cycle of emotions?
... they are in a healthy relationship.
What is content, happy, secure, etc.
Only thinking the worst possible outcome.
What is Catastrophizing?
This coping skill consists of observing & describing, is used to bring yourself to the moment.
What is listening to mindfulness?
I am doing this mindfulness skill when I am trying to calm myself looking around the room.
What is 5,4,3,2,1?