ACCEPTS
Program Rules
IMPROVE
MINDFULNESS
MISC
100

What does the 1st "C" stands for in the ACRONYM "A.C.C.E.P.T.S"

"What is Contributes" 

100

Sharing contact information. Examples: social media accounts, exchanging phone numbers, and hanging out outside of program.

"What is breaking confidentiality"

100

What does "I" stands for in the ACRONYM "I.M.P.R.O.V.E."

"What is Imagery"

-Escape the situation 

100

What is wise mind 

"The perfect combination of rational and emotional mind"

100

self-soothe

What is utilizing the five senses 

200

What does "P" stands for in the ACRONYM "A.C.C.E.P.T.S"

"What is Pushing Away"

200

How far apart do you need at all times while in the building?

"What is 3 feet apart"

200

What does "M" stands for in the ACRONYM "I.M.P.R.O.V.E."

"What is Meaning" 

-Find the meaning in a negative situation 

200

What is emotional mind

"What is acting on emotions alone"

200

Components of T.I.P.P

T: Temperature

I: Intense Exercise

P: Progress Muscle Relaxation

P: Pace Breathing  

 

300

What does "A" stands for in the ACRONYM "A.C.C.E.P.T.S"

"What is Activities"

300

What is allowing one person to talk at a time, listening to group therapist and members, and participating in the group process? 

"What is being respectful" 

300

What does "R" stands for in the ACRONYM "I.M.P.R.O.V.E."

"What is Relaxation"

-Do something that relaxes you

300

What is rational mind

"What is acting on facts alone"

300

Is DBT your "Work Skills" or "Rest Skills"

"What is Rest Skills" 

400

How can you apply "S" in the ACRONYM "ACCEPTS"

What is S= Sensations 

Application Examples: 

See=watch a funny movie, Hear=listen to music, Smell=smell candles, Feel=play with slime, and Taste=eat your favorite snack.



400

What is giving items, gifts, and food to other group members?

"What is sharing"

400

Taking a brief break from the situation 

"What is Vacation" 

400

Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact 

"What is Awareness" 

400

Radical Acceptance 

"What is taking things for what they are"

500

What does the 2nd "C" stands for in the ACRONYM "A.C.C.E.P.T.S"

"What is Comparison"

500

What items are considered contraband in program?

"What is alcohol, drug paraphernalia, tobacco products, vapes, lighters, and sharps"

500

How can you apply "E" from the ACRONYM "I.M.P.R.O.V.E."

"What is Encouragement"

 BE YOUR OWN CHEERLEADER!!!

500

What having control over your thoughts and being in the present moment

"What is Core Mindfulness"

500

What does "DBT" stand for

"What is Dialectal Behavioral Therapy"