Show:
Understanding and Labeling Emotions
Checking the Facts
Problem Solving and Opposite Action
A
B, C, PLEASE
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Name an emotion and the function of that emotion.
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True or False: Examining our thoughts and checking the facts can help us change our emotions.
100
True or False: In the brainstorming step of problem-solving, the idea is to generate as many solutions as you can. At this step, you should avoid being critical of any potential ideas at first.
100
What does the A in ABC, PLEASE stand for?
100
True or False: When trying to Build Mastery, it is important to select a task that is as easy as possible.
200
Give four different words for “sadness.”
200
Fill in the blank: Many emotions and actions are set off by our ______ of events, rather than by the events themselves.
200
Nick has missed several sessions due to not having a reliable mode of transportation to the VA. He decided to make use of DBT skills to address this problem. He described the situation and then identified his goal of “finding a way to get to DBT appointments.” He generated a ton of solutions, including taking the bus, taking a taxi, getting an uber, paying a friend to take him, calling DAV, and hitchhiking. After weighing the options, he decided to try paying his friend to take him each week. After successfully making it to 3 sessions in a row, he decided this was a great idea! Which Emotion Regulation skill did Nick use?
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Why are pleasant events important?
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True or False: Taking care of your body is one way to take care of your mind. Explain your answer.
300
Name at least 2 of the reasons that people have emotions (in other words, what are 2 of the things that emotions do for us)? Bonus points if you can name more than 2 reasons.
300
George takes a sip of milk and feels disgusted upon realizing that the milk tastes very spoiled. Does this emotion fit the facts? Why or why not?
300
Provide examples of “action urges” that might go along with each of these emotions: sadness, anger, shame, fear. Bonus points: provide examples of how you could use opposite action for each of these emotions.
300
True or False: Acting in line with our values is always a pleasant experience. Bonus points: Provide an example that illustrates your answer.
300
Give an example of an activity that builds mastery and how it might affect your mood.
400
Withdrawing from social contact, lying in bed, and moping are examples of acting on what emotion?
400
Match the appropriate answer to each blank: When your emotions do NOT fit the facts or when acting on your emotions is NOT effective, it’s helpful to use this skill: ________ . When your emotions DO fit the facts and acting on them WOULD be effective, it’s helpful to use this skill: _________. Choices: a) Opposite Action b) Problem-solving
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What does it mean to act opposite to your action urges “all the way”? Why is this important?
400
What is a value? How is it different from a goal?
400
What does the acronym PLEASE stand for? Bonus Points: Provide a specific example of a PLEASE skill that someone might use.
500
Name an emotion myth that we discussed and say why it is a myth.
500
Maggie just found out that two of her close friends (who are also friends with each other) went to dinner last night without inviting her. She begins to feel sad (at an intensity of 90%) and thinks, “Clearly they don’t like me anymore. I doubt I’ll hear from either of them ever again.” Do Maggie’s emotions (and their intensity) fit the facts of the situation? Walk through each step of Checking the Facts to decide.
500
Tim has been in a relationship with Felicia for quite some time. They have children together. Over the years, Felicia became more and more physically and emotionally abusive toward Tim. After trying many other solutions, Tim ultimately decided that it was in his best interest to end his relationship with Felicia. However, he continues to have strong feelings of love toward her. She continues to try to call him and reach out to him. How could Tim use opposite action for love in this situation?
500
When engaging in pleasant events, what does it mean to be “unmindful of worries?”
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Mark is feeling anxious about an upcoming flight, as he has not flown in several years. Describe (in detail) how he might use Cope Ahead in this situation.