Draw a DBT Pros and Cons list
Must include:
Pros of | Cons of
Pros of ___________ |____________
Cons of ___________|____________
What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation? (PMR)
A body movement that can be done by clenching and releasing tension in different parts of your body to engage in grounding.
What is a word or phrase that can be used to uplift/encourage someone during a hard time?
Positive Affirmations
What is an example of a positive affirmation you can give to someone who worries about reaching out to others for help?
"Help is within your reach"
"You are never doing this alone"
etc. etc.
Fun Fact! When is Jana's birthday?
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
How do you cultivate positive experiences? (Short term vs. long term)
Short Term: Schedule positive experiences
Long Term: Create small goals to complete a larger, greater goal
How do you create a SMART goal?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-Bound
Fun Fact! What is the name of the song that Austin defaults to playing in group?
Kashmir by Led Zepplin
What is TIPP?
Temperature, Intensive Exercise, Paced Breathing, Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Who is our Case Manager?
Catherine!
Fun Fact! What is Paul famous for?
World Record for most Funko Pops!
What are at least two examples of gaslighting warning signs?
Denial, Distraction, Ignoring, Minimizing, Projection, Put-Downs, Sabotage, Threats
What is the purpose of engaging in a community building activity?
Foster connection, get to know others in the group, practice distress tolerance, etc.
What are the five different love languages?
1) Gift Giving
2) Words of Affirmation
3) Physical Touch
4) Quality Time
5) Acts of Service
Name at least three group guidelines
[See group guidelines]
Fun Fact! Which staff members wear glasses? (100% of the time)
Jana, Abi, Paul, Emily, Nicole, Sara
Act fast! Play a quick round of 5 card Uno, whoever wins gets the points!
Who won?
What is an example of a DBT Cope Ahead plan?
[Emily's discretion]
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Draw a sample Window of Tolerance
Must include hyperarousal, hypoarousal and regulated
SCENARIO: A friend of yours is making you feel uncomfortable and breaking your boundaries. How would you address this situation mindfully?
1) Address boundaries with friend
2) Use GIVE/FAST skill
3) Recognize the relationship may need to take a pause
SCENARIO: You get into an argument with your parents and immediately, you begin to feel yourself getting hot, your heart rate increasing, and you start to sweat. What state of arousal is your body going into?
Hyperarousal
SCENARIO: You get dysregulated in group, but do not need to step out of the room. Where can you go to re-regulate?
The dysregulation station! For 5 mins max!
SCENARIO: You get out of PHP today and your parents immediately start pestering you about all the chores you have to do when you get home. You respond by yelling back and therefore, the car ride home is nothing but fighting.
Using the cognitive model, how can you reframe your thought to help in getting a better outcome?
2) By responding without yelling, the conversation could end sooner and not end in fighting.