Emotion Regulation
TRUE or FALSE:
Some emotions are good and some are bad.
FALSE!
Emotions are neither good or bad. We need to have emotions to learn from our experiences and live. They help keep us safe. They also help us make connections with others.
What is something you can focus on while practicing mindfulness?
Your breath, a picture, something you hear
What is the goal of Distress Tolerance?
To help us work through our painful emotions
How else can we describe Interpersonal Effectiveness
Helpful/positive relationship with others
Do you remember what Ms. Ellis' favorite Thanksgiving food was?
STUFFING
What are the five emotions on the movie Inside Out?
Anger, Joy, Sadness, Jealousy, Fear
How did we practice mindfulness in group session with the food?
We observed the food and smelled it before tasting it. We described what we saw and felt. Then we slowly tasted it and described taste and texture. Any sensations we felt while tasting it were also shared.
What are the 6 senses we can utilize to help work through difficult emotions?
Sight, Sound, Smell, Taste, Touch, Movement
TRUE or FALSE:
Using "I feel" statements is a great way to express your feelings and ask for what you want.
TRUE!
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
If you are beginning to feel frustrated or angry, how can you respond?
Ask to take a break, do a different activity, ask to talk to someone
Why should we practice mindfulness?
Helps us observe our surroundings
Live more in the moment and be present
Helps us participate and be more involved
Name a way you can utilize touch through distress tolerance
Pet a dog, hug someone, touch something soft or rough to take your mind off your trigger
Give an example of an "I feel" statement
I feel__________
When _________
Because _________
I would like __________
What is the lowest, regulated level of the GRUMP METER? We colored this blue.
CALM
What are the skills called that help us calm down and control our emotions?
Coping Skills
Give an example of how using mindfulness might help increase your ability to participate.
You could be more focused with less distractions
How can you use sight to work through painful emotions?
Look at pictures that make you happy, watch a funny video, do a puzzle, look outside
TRUE or FALSE:
You can use interpersonal effectiveness skills with your family and friends.
TRUE! These skills can be used with anyone to show respect and express what you want.
What is something you learned from group?
:) Hopefully something
TRUE or FALSE:
Emotions will feel different in our body based on which one we are experiencing.
TRUE!
We will feel different sensations in our body if we are excited compared to angry.
TRUE or FALSE:
Being mindful is being aware of the present moment without judgment and without trying to change what is happening.
TRUE!
We are just observing what we see, how it makes us feel and any sensations we experience. Not noticing if they are good or bad, just observing.
When using distress tolerance, do we avoid dealing with our emotions altogether?
No. By utilizing our senses, we can remain safe and skillful until we are at a place where we can process our emotions and work through them.
What were some of the qualities we put our of positive relationships board?
Safe, feel loved and respected, kind and feel like they care about you
What were some of the foods we ate when practicing mindful eating?
Chocolate, sour worms, pretzels, ZOTS, gummy worms