What is Mindfulness?
Willingness is
Accepting reality, doing what the situation calls for, using wise mind, doing the best you can, and focusing on what you can change.
Name the four core modules of DBT
Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Efffectiveness
Refocusing attention from yourself to what you can do for others, is called what in the ACCEPTS Skill
Contribution
What is the I in IMPROVE?
Imagery
Accepting reality no matter what reality is
Radical Acceptance
What is changing your thoughts so you can accept?
Turn the Mind
Give an example of Self-Soothe for each of the 5 senses
Examples: VISION: Walk in a pretty part of town. Look at the nature around you. HEARING:Listen to beautiful or soothing music, or sounds of the ocean. SMELL: Smell breakfast being cooked. Light a candle. TASTE: Have a special treat, and eat it slowly, savoring each bite. TOUCH: Take a bubble bath. Pet your dog
Not accepting or dealing with pain leads to
What does DBT stand for?
What are the "What Skills" of Mindfulness?
Observe, Describe, Participate
Provide the definition and give one example of Opposite Action.
Acting opposite to our current emotional state/urge.
Example: Take a walk around the block when feeling tired
Imagery, Meaning, Prayer, Relaxation, One Thing at a Time, Vacation, Encouragement
This skill allows us to look at the benefits and costs of our actions/decisions objectively
Pros & Cons
Name three mindfulness activities
Deep breathing, meditation, Five senses
Distracting yourself by doing activities
ACCEPTS
How do you IMPROVE the moment
Replace difficult events with enjoyable events
Making a conscious decision to accept over and over
What is the overall goal of DBT
Helping people change unhelpful thought patterns