ACCEPTS
ACCEPTS encourages using _____ mind.
Wise Mind
putting your head down, taking a walk, laying down, etc.
Dunking your face in cold water is an example of which part of TIPS
temperature
Give a personal example of something you are currently weighing pros and cons
n/a
What do either of the C's in ACCEPTS stand for and give an example.
Contribute or Comparisons.
soft blanket, a pet, etc.
What does the I in IMPROVE stand for?
Imagery.
name a technique that could be considered paced breathing
box breathing, belly breathing, star breathing, etc
What is the purpose of pros and cons?
Helps people think about positives and negatives of tolerating distress.
List an example of a sensation you can use to distract from distress.
chew ice, listen to loud music, take a hot or cold shower, work out, etc.
(Clients provide personal examples: lavender, sage, eucalyptus, etc.)
Give an example of finding "meaning" and how it could be helpful in times of distress.
making the best of a bad situation, got in trouble but learned something, etc.
What does the T in tips stand for?
temperature
Creating a pros and cons list is an example of what?
Dialectics- two things can be true at once.
What does the "T" stand for in ACCEPTS?
Thoughts.
taste, touch, see, smell, hear
IMPROVE encourages us to focus on _____ thing(s) at a time.
One
Give examples of the "I" in tips
running, biking, pilates, swimming, etc.
When should you create a pros and cons list?
When you have the urge to engage in a problematic behavior.
When do we use ACCEPTS skills?
In times of crisis.
Give an example of something you may envision when using self-soothe skills.
the ocean, a sunset, a fav tv show or movie, etc.
Encouragement, any positive self-talk.
Paced breathing
Before creating a pros and cons list, it is important to check the _____ of each pro and con.
Validity- facts.