Acronyms
DBT is an acronym for this phrase
What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy?
Dialectical abstinence is made up of two components called this
What are Abstinence and Harm Reduction
Self-soothing taps into our _____ _____ which feel comforting and nurturing to us
This Theory explains why some humans have difficulty with emotions
What is The Biosocial Theory?
WHAT & HOW skills fall under this pillar of DBT
What is Mindfulness?
This would be an activity I could do instead of "problem behaviors" or using
What is go to a meeting, try a new hobby, call my sponsor, practice alternate rebellion?
Taking a long hot bath or shower would appeal to this category of self-soothe
What is Touch?
This is an example of a Dialect related to SUDS treatment or real life
Give an example!
True or False: We can control our emotions
What is False?
Daily DOUBLE!!!!!!!
IMPROVE is an acronym for this distress tolerance skill
What is Imagery, Meaning, Prayer, Relaxing, One thing, Vacation, Encouragement?
True or False: Best practice for maintaining abstinence includes burning bridges with people who even REMIND ME of the temptation to use (for example, deleting my friend's number and telling them to stop contacting me, even if they have been a life-long friend & support)
TRUE
Paying attention to the sounds of nature would appeal to this aspect of self-soothe
What is Hearing?
These points go to whoever can show the moderator a copy of their Diary Card filled out or with actual notes on it
Show me!
We often use this type of behavior to ignore painful or unpleasant emotions
What is avoidance?
TIPP stands for this popular crisis survival skill, used in periods of emotional dysregulation
What is Temperature, Increased/Intense exercise, Paced breathing, PMR (paired muscle relaxation)?
This is the name for holding onto problematic people, numbers, and paraphernalia in case I want to use again later down the road or after treatment
What are Reservations?
We completed this type of meditation in group when practicing self-soothe
What is a body scan meditation?
True or False: Dialects are considered a "Mindfulness" Skill
"You're fine, just get over it and stop overreacting" is an example of this type of statement or environment
What is invalidating?
DEAR MAN stands for ___________ and is used for _________________
What is Describe, Express, Assert, Reinforce, (stay) Mindful, Appear confident, Negotiate? What is interpersonal effectiveness?
What is Extreme thinking?
Self-soothe is a skill which falls under this DBT pillar
What is Distress Tolerance?
True or False: Dialectics can be proven
What is False?
This skill is used when we want to send positive affirmations to someone we care about, ourselves, or all living beings
What is loving kindness?