There is a right way to feel in every situation
You're afraid that you will say something stupid in front of others
Make conversations with other people
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Avoid mood-altering substances
How can you put more positive experiences in your life?
Saying no to a request is a selfish thing to do
Painful emotions are not important and should be ignored
You're envious that a coworker got a promotion but you didn't
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Balance sleep
Give 3 examples of how to validate others
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
You're angry at your roommate because they did not wash their dishes last night. Again.
Take a time out then talk to them when you are in wise mind.
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Balance eating/Get exercise
Explain wise mind, emotion mind, and rational mind
What does DEARMAN stand for, and give an example that applies DEARMAN
Other people are the best judge of how I feel
You watch something on TV that makes you sad
Engage in a pleasant event
P
treat physical illness
How do emotions organize and motivate action?
Emotion can motivate your behavior without you having to take the time to think. Emotions can also help us overcome obstacles in our environment.
Emotions Communicate to and Influence Others
You feel ashamed of your depressive symptoms
Share your feelings with trusted friends
Why is reducing vulnerability important?
we are more likely to be vulnerable to negative emotions, to experience or see the negative than the positive, less able to handle situations and interactions with our wise mind
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
How can emotions be self-validating?
Emotions can give us information about a situation or event. They can signal to us that something is going on (gut feeling).