Vocab
What does it mean to notice what is happening around you and inside you?
Mindfulness / being mindful
Name all the parts of the PLEASE skill.
Physical health, eat well, avoid, sleep well, and exercise
Name the missing step:
1. Observe and name the feeling.
2. Name the opposite feeling.
3. ______________.
Do the opposite
I feel like warm sunshine and rainbows. People always smile when I am around. I show up when you are doing something you like or hanging out with friends/family.
Happy/joyful
What do you call a dog who has a fever?
Hot dog
What are skills that help me handle big feelings and tough situations?
DBT
Identify the missing part of the LAUGH skill:
Let go of worries. Apply yourself. Use coping skills. Set goals. ____________
Have fun! :)
What can you use to ride the wave of your emotions?
Coping skills/tools. *Bonus - if you named a distress tolerance skill :)
I am often associated with the color blue. I may make your body feel heavy or tired. People often cry or want to be alone when I am around.
Sad
What happens when you cross a balloon with a porcupine?
You hear a pop!
Name the missing skills:
What – describe, observe, _______.
How – be effective, stay focused, _________.
Participate and don’t judge
Name an example of avoid – *HINT* Think overall things that aren’t good for you.
Any examples: negative friendships, arguments/conflicts, etc.
TRUE/FALSE: Riding the wave of your emotion means that the emotion will just go away easily.
FALSE – sometimes we can’t change our emotions, so we ride them out.
I usually show up when a boundary is crossed or something is unfair. I can make your body feel hot and tense, and your face crunches up.
Anger
What animal is always at a baseball game?
A bat
What does emotion regulation mean?
I control my emotions, so they don’t control me
What is the purpose of the LAUGH skill?
To increase positive emotions! Laughter is the best medicine!
If you are feeling angry and want to hit someone, what is the opposite action?
Walk away, etc.
My job is to warn you about danger (real or fake). I make people want to freeze, run away or hide. Sometimes I may your heart race.
Fear or anxiety
How can you tell the ocean is friendly?
It waves!
Name at least 4 distress tolerance skills.
STOP, TIPP, distract, acceptance (GOMO), self-soothe, pros & cons, willingness/willfulness
How does the PLEASE skill help regulate your emotions? *HINT* Think about feeling hangry.
Mind and body are connected. If our bodies feel good, it’s easier to cope with emotions.
TRUE/FALSE: You should do the opposite action if you are in danger or the action is harmful.
FALSE
I notice everything around me. I feel like everything is happening one after another. I make people feel like screaming or shutting down. Loud noises, people talking, more homework. AH!
Overwhelmed
What animal needs to wear a wig?
A bald eagle