mindfulness
Intentionally living with awareness of the present moment
What is mindfulness
D.E.A.R.
What are describe, express feelings, assert and reinforce person ahead of time
Cold water, intense exercise, paced breathing, paired muscle relaxation.
What are TIP skills?
Use this skill when emotions don't fit the facts or it's not effective to act on the emotion.
What is opposite action?
The A in a link in the chain stands for this.
What is action?
The mind state that's cool, rational, and task focused and guided by reason, facts, and logic
What is reasonable mind?
M.A.N.
What are mindful, appear confident, and negotiate
Accepting, contributing, comparisons, emotions, pushing away, thoughts, sensations.
What are distracting skills?
Asking yourself whether a situation fits your emotional reaction.
What is check the facts?
The B in the chain stands for
What are body sensations?
The mind state that's governed by moods, feelings, and urges to do or say something.
What is emotional mind?
G.I.V.E.
What are gentle, interested, validate, and easy manner?
What is self-soothing with the 5 senses?
Figure out and describe the problem.
What is step one of problem solving?
A C link in the chain stands for
What are cognitions/thoughts?
The mind state of wisdom within each person that sees value of reason and emotion. It brings both mind states together.
What is Wise Mind?
F.A.S.T.
What are fair, no apologies, stick to values, and truthful?
Skills of the anacronym I.M.P.R.O.V.E.
What are imagery, meaning, prayer, relaxation, one thing in the moment, vacation, and encouraging yourself?
Accumulating positive emotions in the long run is part of this activity.
What is building a life worth living.
E in the chain stands for this.
What are events.
Observing, Describing, and Participating
What are "What skills?"
Finding a kernel of truth in a person's perspective or situation and verifying the facts.
What is validation?
Asking yourself things like: can you feel the hairs on your head, can you feel a breeze on your skin, can you notice your arms touching your body.
What is sensory awareness?
Playing tennis, reading, and painting are part of this list.
What is the pleasant events list?
F in the link stands for this.
What are feelings?