Mindfulness
What does it mean to “observe” in mindfulness practice?
to notice what is happening without reacting or judging.
What does the “D” in DEAR MAN stand for?
Describe.
What is radical acceptance?
Accepting reality as it is, without resistance or judgment.
What does it mean to “check the facts” in DBT?
To look at the situation objectively and separate facts from emotions.
Pizza Pineapple yes or no?
YES
What is the “What” skill that involves putting words to your experience?
Describe.
What does the “A” in DEAR MAN stand for?
Assert.
True or False: Radical acceptance means you agree with or approve of what happened.
False.
Why is checking the facts helpful in emotion regulation?
It helps determine if your emotional reaction fits the situation.
Name one distress tolerance skill.
TIP, ACCEPTS, Self-Soothe, IMPROVE the moment.
What does “participate” mean in mindfulness?
Fully engage in the moment without self-consciousness.
What does the “G” in GIVE stand for?
Be Gentle.
Name one reason why radical acceptance can reduce suffering.
It helps stop fighting reality, which reduces emotional pain.
True or False: Feelings are always facts.
False.
Jason or Michel Myers?
Michael Myers
Name one “How” skill used in mindfulness.
Non-judgmentally, One-mindfully, or Effectively.
What is the purpose of the DEAR MAN skill?
To help you ask for what you want or say no effectively while maintaining self-respect and relationships.
What is one sign that you are resisting reality?
It shouldn’t be this way” or feeling stuck in anger or denial.
What is one question you can ask yourself when checking the facts?
“What actually happened?” or “What evidence do I have?”
What does the “S” in Self-Soothe stand for?
sing your senses to comfort yourself (e.g., sight, sound, touch).
hat is the difference between “one-mindfully” and multitasking?
One-mindfully means focusing on one thing at a time with full attention, while multitasking divides attention and reduces effectiveness.
What does the “F” in FAST stand for?
Be Fair.
What is a skill you can use to practice radical acceptance in the moment?
Mindfulness, breathing, or saying “It is what it is.”
Give an example of a situation where checking the facts could change your emotional response.
Thinking someone is ignoring you, but learning they were busy or didn’t see your message.
Burgers Big Mac or Whopper
WHOPPER