Myth Busters
There is a right way to feel in every situation
False, all feelings are valid
You're afraid that you will say something stupid in front of others
Make conversations with other people
A
Avoid mood-altering substances
Give 1 examples of dialectics
I want my room to be clean AND I don't want to pick up my clothes.
Saying no to a request is a selfish thing to do
False
Painful emotions are not important and should be ignored
False, all feelings are valid
You're envious because your best friend made the soccer team but you didn't
Make a gratitude list
S
Balance sleep
Give 1 examples of how to validate others
I can understand why you feel that way...
What does the STOP skill stand for, and when would it be most helpful?
Stop, Take a step back, Observe the situation, Proceed mindfully; when you want to act impulsively on crisis urges
Emotions can happen for no reason
Thoughts, actions, behaviors
You're angry at your sibling for borrowing something of your without asking. Again. Your action urge is to yell.
Use the STOP skill then talk to them when you are in wise mind.
E
Balance eating/Get exercise
Explain wise mind, emotion mind, and rational mind
When should you use Opposite Action
When your feelings and intensity DO NOT fit the facts of the situation your emotion in INEFFECTIVE
Other people are the best judge of how I feel
You watch something on TV that makes you sad and your urge is lay on the couch.
Get up and do something fun.
E
Balance eating/get exercise
Name 2 mindfulness techniques
describe the facts
non-judgmental
What can help you change your emotional reaction to a situation?
Changing your beliefs and assumptions to fit the facts.
Daily Double!
People should do whatever they feel like doing
You feel ashamed of your depressive symptoms
Share your feelings with trusted friends who won't reject you.
Daily Double!
PL
Give examples of how to be mindful of others
Go with the flow; stop multitasking; be open to new information about others; replace judgmental words with descriptive words; avoid questioning others' motives
Name a way to practice mindfulness through visualization
Imagine thoughts as leaves on a stream, as bubbles floating away, as items on a conveyor belt, etc.