What might happen in our bodies when we experience distress?
Increase heart rate, pupil size, blood pressure, decreased digestion ETC
False
What does the A in ACCEPTS stand for.
and Name one way you can use this strategy.
Any acceptable answer.
What does the I in Improve stand for?
How could you use this strategy?
Imagery.
Any acceptable answers.
What/When are the TIP skills for?
When we are too upset to apply other strategies/ aren't thinking clearly.
Fight, flight, or freeze.
Using distress tolerance skills will help you return to your wise mind.
True
What does one of the C's in ACCEPTS stand for.
Name one way you can use this strategy.
Contributions or Contribute
Comparisons
Any acceptable answer
What does the V in IMPROVE stand for?
How can you use this strategy?
Vacation
Any acceptable answer.
What does the T in TIP stand for?
How can you utilize this strategy?
Temperature
Any acceptable answer
What nervous system do we want to spend most of our time in?
Parasympathetic Nervous System
There is no benefit to acting on a crisis urge.
False. we often feel an immediate benefit which is why we do it; however, there is often a better way.
Give one example of how you could use this strategy.
The E stands for Emotions.
Any acceptable answer.
What does the M in IMPROVE stand for?
How can you use this strategy?
Meaning
Any acceptable answer?
What does the I in TIP stand for?
How can you use this strategy?
Intense Exercise
Any Acceptable Answer
Which nervous system is activated when you are distressed and do not utilize coping strategies. When in this nervous system your heart beats faster, your blood pressure is increased, your pupils are dialated, and digestion slows or completely stops.
Sympathetic Nervous System
Using a distress tolerance strategy is normally the easiest option.
False. It is often hard to use a distress tolerance strategy which is why we practice these strategies.
What does the P in ACCEPTS stand for.
Name one way you could use this strategy.
Pushing Away.
Any Acceptable answer.
What does the O in improve stand for?
How can you use this strategy?
One thing at a time.
Any acceptable answer
What does the P in TIP stand for?
How could you use the strategy.
Paced breathing
Any acceptable answer
Which nervous system is activated when we are calm or apply strategies to cope with distress? When in this nervous system our heart rate, pupil size, and blood pressure decrease. Digestion increases.
Parasympathetic nervous system.
Describe a situation that would likely put you in an emotional state of mind.
Any acceptable answer.
What does the T or the S stand for in the ACCEPTS strategy?
Give one example of how you would use one of these strategies.
Thoughts, Sensations
Any acceptable answer.
What are the 5 ways you can use your senses to soothe yourself?
Vision: look at something pleasent/calming.
Hearing: Listen to something calming.
Taste: Mindful eating
Touch: Touch something calming (i.e. fidget, blanket)
Smell: Smell something soothing.
Correctly demonstrate one of the TIP skills.