STOP the Chaos
What does the S in STOP stand for?
Stop - Stop what you are doing or saying
What does TIPP help with?
Quickly reducing intense emotions.
What does the I in IMPROVE stand for?
Imagery
What does the A in ACCEPTS stand for?
Activities
You are about to blow up someone's phone with angry texts but decide to take a step away from your phone and take a few breaths
STOP
Why is “Take a step back” helpful during intense emotions?
It gives your brain space to think instead of react.
Name one way to change your body temperature safely.
Splash cold water, hold an ice pack, etc.
Give an example of "meaning" like in the IMPROVE skill?
Finding a purpose or lesson in a situation, etc.
Give an example of "contributing"
Helping someone, doing a chore
You splash cold water on your face when you are nervous to present a project in class
TIPP (temperature)
Give an example of “Observe” in a stressful moment.
Noticing your breathing, thoughts, or surroundings.
What kind of breathing is used in the “Paced Breathing” skill?
Slow, steady, controlled breaths. "Box breathing", "478 breathing"
What does the P stand for?
"Prayer" or connecting to values and spirituality
What is radical acceptance?
Fully accepting reality as it is- "It is what it is"
You imagine a calm beach to get through a stressful class
IMPROVE (Imagery)
What does “Proceed mindfully” look like in real life?
Choosing an action that fits your goals instead of acting on impulse.
What does the second P stand for?
Progressive or Paired muscle relaxation.
What does "One thing in the moment" mean?
Focusing on one task, thought, or sense at a time
Is radical acceptance the same thing as liking or approving of something? Why or why not?
no - you don't have to approve of something to accept it
ACCEPTS (Contributing)
Describe a situation where STOP could prevent a conflict at school.
Any reasonable example.
Explain a scenario where TIPP could help you regulate
any realistic scenario
A friend is making fun of another friend, and you notice it really hurt their feelings, which is making you frustrated and upset. Share at least 3 skills from IMPROVE you would use to help yourself through this situation.
A reasonable example using at least 3 letters
You've been looking forward to going to a concert for your favorite artist for months, but the show gets cancelled for an unknow reason. Explain how you'd use both radical acceptance and ACCEPT to cope through this situation?
Any reasonable example combining distraction + acceptance.
You accept that your friend is upset with you and that you can't control their reaction, even though its upsetting
Radical acceptance