Coping skills
Do this when you are feeling overwhelmed to physically regulate heart rate, blood pressure, and stress response
What is taking deep breaths
_________ is a secondary emotion
What is Anger
Heart racing, shortness of breath, scared, nervous, sweaty palms, hot, trembling
What are anxiety symptoms
Term used to describe the therapist not being able to disclose what was said in session to others
What is confidentiality
I have many holes but can still hold water
What is a sponge
A technique to reduce stress/anxiety by fostering a sense of calm and emotional balance
What is meditation
Anger is related to the ____,______, or________ response of the nervous system
What is the fight, flight, or freeze response
The practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress
What is self care
Strategies used to help manage difficult feelings or situations
What are coping skills
I have branches but no fruit, leaves, or a trunk
What is a bank or government
A technique used to check in with your 5 senses to help you stay present in the moment
What are grounding techniques
The ________ is the event that provokes anger, such as being yelled at someone
What is a trigger
"I am worthless" is a form of _________ thinking
What is irrational or maladaptive
Your _______ ______ is the part of the brain you use to make the decision to use coping skills
What is the prefrontal cortex
I have to be broken before you can use me
What is an egg
The conscious decision to be mentally and emotionally present in the moment
What is mindfulness
Techniques used to reduce anger
What are anger management techniques (specific coping skills are also considered correct)
If I am so afraid of heights, that I panic when I even think about heights. I have a _________
What is a phobia
___________ behavioral therapy is a therapy used to change the way we think
What is cognitive
I have many keys but can't open a lock
What is a piano
The process of releasing and gaining relief from strong or repressed emotions
What is catharsis
The _________ is the part of the brain responsible for emotions such as anger
What is the amygdala
Messages that your body and mind are sending you about how you are emotionally experiencing something
What are feelings
Similar to CBT, ____ treats interpersonal conflicts by using techniques for emotion regulation, reality-testing, distress tolerance, acceptance, and mindful awareness
What is DBT
I'm tall when I'm young, and I'm short when I'm old
What is a candle