Shame and Guilt
I.M.P.R.O.V.E.
Self Esteem
Fact vs Opinion
Riddles
100

I can be positive at times and even necessary. 

Guilt

100

Imagine a very relaxing scene, imagine a secret treehouse, imagine hurtful emotions draining out of you like water from a pipe, remember a happy time and imagine yourself in it again, etc.

Imagery 

100

Feeling consistently sad, down, or empty • Reduced pleasure in activities previously enjoyed or lack of interest in most things • Increased or reduced appetite • Sleep difficulties (inability to sleep, sleeping more than usual, waking up in the middle of the night and unable to return to sleep) • Feeling tired and without energy • Being fidgeting and restless or slowed down compared to your usual speed of doing things (this is observed by others)

Signs of depression

100

I think it will rain.

Opinion 

100

What’s black and white and read all over?

A newspaper 

200

I am a basic feeling of inferiority. I involve the perception of oneself as a failure or feeling unacceptable to others. I can involve feeling “flawed” “unworthy” or “not good enough.”

Shame

200

Practicing deep breathing, doing yoga, stretching, doing progressive relaxation, taking a bubble bath.

Relaxation 

200

 Showing kindness to yourself. It means accepting yourself for who you are, imperfections and all.

Self Compassion

200

Couples should be acquainted for at least a year before getting married.

Opinion

200

What gets bigger the more you take away?

A hole.

300

Trying to gain power over others, being aggressive, and using shame to fight shame.

Shield of moving against.

300

True or false: You must believe in a God to use the prayer skill.

False 

300

Nullify negative thoughts.

Practice positive self-talk.

Learn when not to care.

Keep your mistakes into perspective.

Ways to increase self esteem.

300

I yelled at my brother because he was being disrespectful towards me.

Fact. 

300

The more that there is of this, the less you see. What is it?

Darkness 

400

I am based on Values, Morals, and Standards, all of which are necessary and important with regards to guiding people's behavior in a positive direction.

Guilt

400

Give yourself a brief break from the situation (don’t do so if this will create more problems for you).

Vacation

400

Give 2 examples of a negative core belief.

I am un worthy. 

I am a bad person.

I am unlovable. 

etc...

400

I wore a lavender wedding dress because I believe that white wedding dresses are ugly.

FACT

400

Two fathers and two sons are in a car, yet there are only three people in the car. How is this possible?

They are grandfather, father and son.

500

Seeking to appease and please.

Shield of moving towards.

500

Focusing your entire attention on a single thing is how you use which IMPROVE skill?

One-thing-in-the-moment

500

The Following are examples of_______.

  • A mother who values her career highly could view herself as highly motivated, a role model, and recognize how she provides for her family.
  • A person who wishes they had straight hair could see examples of beautiful curly hair like their own, and learn to appreciate what they have. They might still wish to have straight hair, but they learn to like their curly hair, too.
  • A person who is not athletic but loves sports could find themself fitting into coaching or support roles.

Accepting yourself (self-acceptance) 

500

Watching sports events in person is better than watching them on TV.

Opinion 

500

What happens once in a lifetime, twice in a moment, but never in one hundred years?

The letter 'M'