Acronym
Act it Out
Name That Value
Cognitive Distortion
Random
100

Daily Double

What does TIPP stand for?

What skill can you use in the place of the "I"?

Temperature. Intense Exercise. Paced Breathing. Progressive Muscle Relaxation.


100

Act out a situation where someone uses STOP before reacting to something frustrating.

you're a star!

100

Treating yourself and other people with care, patience, and consideration.

Compassion / Kindness

100

“I made one mistake on my presentation, so the entire presentation was terrible.”

All-or-nothing thinking

100

In DBT, what are the three states of mind?

Reasonable Mind, Emotion Mind, and Wise Mind.

200

What does DEAR MAN stand for?

Describe, Express, Assert, Reinforce, Mindful, Appear confident, Negotiate.

200

Act out a disagreement with a friend using DEAR MAN. 

You must include all seven parts

Wow! Look at those communication skills!


200

Being honest and genuine rather than pretending to be someone you're not.

Authenticity

200

“My friend hasn't texted me back. They must be angry with me.”

Mind reading

200

What is the difference between acceptance and approval?

Acceptance means acknowledging reality as it is; it does not mean agreeing with, liking, or approving of it.

300

In ACT, what does ACT stand for?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

300

One person is experiencing intense anxiety. Act out how you could use TIPP to help regulate the emotion.

Woahhh way to regulate!

300

Continuing to pursue something meaningful even when it becomes difficult or uncomfortable.

Perseverance / Commitment

300

“I got a B on my exam, but I only got it because the test was easy. It doesn't count.” 

Discounting the positive

300

What does ACT encourage us to commit to?

Our values and meaningful action.

400

In DBT, what does GIVE stand for?

Gentle, Interested, Validate, Easy manner.

400

Act out a situation where someone is having the thought, “I'm a complete failure,” and uses cognitive defusion rather than arguing with the thought.

Great diffusion!

400

Making choices based on what matters to you rather than simply doing what other people expect.

Autonomy / Independence

400

“If I don't get this job, I'll never find another job, I'll be broke forever, and my entire life will fall apart.”

Catastrophizing

400

In ACT, what is psychological flexibility?

The ability to stay present and respond effectively to life's experiences while acting in accordance with your values—even when difficult thoughts and emotions are present.

500

What does FAST stand for in DBT?

Fair, Apologies (limited), Stick to values, Truthful.

500

Act out a scenario where someone wants to avoid something uncomfortable, but instead chooses to engage in a values-based action. 

The person must acknowledge that the situation is uncomfortable without trying to make the discomfort disappear.

Slay values!

500

Allowing yourself to experience difficult emotions, uncertainty, or discomfort while continuing to move toward what matters.

Courage

500

“I know my partner is going to leave me eventually. Everyone I've loved has left, so this relationship will end too.”

Overgeneralization

500

A person is extremely angry and wants to send an angry text immediately. They notice their emotion, pause, take several breaths, and decide to wait before responding.


  • STOP
  • Mindfulness
  • Wise Mind
  • Distress tolerance
  • Emotion regulation
  • Response vs. reaction
  • Urge surfing
  • Cognitive defusion