ACCEPTS
What does the A in ACCEPTS stand for?
Activities
What does the I in IMPROVE stand for?
Imagery
What does “One Thing in the Moment” mean?
Focusing your attention on one task or experience at a time.
What does the C's in ACCEPTS stand for?
Contributing and Comparisons
What does the M in IMPROVE stand for?
Meaning
Name one example of a mini-vacation.
Answers may vary.
Sitting outside
Listening to music
Turning off your phone
What does the T stand for in ACCEPTS?
Thoughts (doing something to shift your thinking)
What does the R in IMPROVE stand for?
Relaxing
What does encouragement mean in DBT?
Using positive or supportive self-talk.
What does the P stand for in ACCEPTS?
Pushing Away
What does the V in IMPROVE stand for?
Vacation (Mini-vacation)
What does the P in IMPROVE stand for?
Focusing on positive intentions or reflections within.
Give an example of using ACCEPTS during a stressful moment.
Calling a friend
Cleaning
Watching a show
Helping someone else
What does the O in IMPROVE stand for?
One Thing in The Moment
Examples of Relaxing?
Take slow deep breaths
Listen to calming music
Stretch your body or do gentle yoga
Taking a hot shower/bath