Challenge Emotional Myths
There is a right way to feel in every situation.
I feel the way I feel, and my feelings are valid.
Try getting 7-9 hours of _______ each night to help us feel capable of handling intense emotions and establish a regular routine.
Balanced Sleep
What do we call the situation which triggers our emotions?
Prompting Event
The S in SMART goals asks us what exactly we want to accomplish.
Specific
The T in VITALS Skills encourages us to break big tasks down into more manageable pieces in order to _____ _____ ______.
Take Small Steps
I need to push down my anger or it will become dangerous.
I should work through my feelings because suppressing them won't help me.
Trying to maintain a routine of ___________ by having three meals a day helps us to sustain our bodies and provide us with the energy we need to handle our emotions.
Balanced Eating
What do we call conditions which may influence our ability to cope with feelings in the moment, such as feeling hungry, tired, or sick?
Vulnerability Factors
The T in SMART goals asks us when we want to achieve this goal.
Time-bound
The A in VITALS skills encourages us to acknowledge our successes by __________ ___________.
Applauding yourself.
My emotions speak the absolute truth.
Just because I feel something strongly doesn't mean my feelings match the facts of the situation.
Getting at least 20 minutes of _____________ daily supports us in keeping our bodies healthy and helping us to feel energized.
Exercise
This term describes the way that we perceive situations which may impact our thoughts and feelings about them more than the actual facts of the situation do.
Interpretations
The A in SMART goals asks us if we have the skills to reach this goal?
Achievable
The V in our VITALS skills encourages us to allow ourself to feel our feelings when they occur, which is called ________ __________ ___________.
Validating Your Feelings.
If others don't approve of my feelings I should not feel that way.
There is no right or wrong way to feel and my feelings are valid.
Tend to your body, see a doctor as needed, and take medications as prescribed to ensure your physical health.
Treat Physical Illness
This is the outward effects of our feelings, which includes things we may say or do in response to our feelings.
Expressions and Actions
The M in SMART goals asks us if this goal can be clearly tracked.
Measurable
The S in VITALS Skills encourages us to celebrate our efforts, or to __________ _________ __________.
Sweeten the Pot
My emotions are who I am.
My emotions might be part of me, but they are not all of me.
Avoiding _________________ which may alter our thoughts and feelings helps us to stay regulated and helps to reduce the intensity of some emotions.
Mood-Altering Substances
The consequences of our thoughts, feelings, and actions which can include our memories, physical functioning, and behaviors.
Aftereffects and Secondary Emotions
The R in SMART goals asks us why we are working on this goal now and if it aligns with our greater objectives.
Relevant
The VITALS skills help us to ___________ ______ _________.
Achieve Our Goals