DBT Skills In The Wild
You feel very angry because your siblings took your spot to play video games. Before yelling, you stop, take a breath, and count to 10. What is this an Example of?
STOP Skill + Mindful Breathing. (Either answer is fine)
Your Current Residential Unit
Cummings
True or False: Mindfulness means clearing your mind of all thoughts?
False
It means paying attention to whatever is happening in the present moment-thoughts included-without judgement
What is the difference of having on-campus privs and off-campus privs?
On-Campus Privs guarantees campus and unit activities (Movies, Park, Etc.)
Off-Campus Privs guarantees Outings, and Day Visits
What are privs? (privileges)
Cafe Privs, School Room, Movie and Movie Nights, Art Room, Solo Walks, Backyard access, Kitchen Access, Activities with Peers.
A friend says something mean at recess. You calmly tell them, “I felt hurt when you said that. Please don’t talk to me like that.
DEAR MAN (Interpersonal Effectiveness)
Why? It is a classic DEAR MAN skill — asking for what you need or setting a boundary calmly and respectfully.
Your Identical Neighboring Unit
Powers
True or False: Are there good emotions and bad emotions?
False
All emotions are normal, valid, and serve a personal purpose
What is the difference between Level 1 searches and Level 2 searches?
Level 1: Check all pockets on person, along with waist and bra bands
Level 2: Client is supervised by 2 Staff, and is required to take off all clothing items (Other than Underwear and Bras) to be thoroughly checked.
True or False: Reflection, IR's, and Behavior for the Day can affect your privs and request for outings?
True
While your parents are making your snack, they accidentally make it wrong and must start over, taking longer to complete.
Mindful Breathing, STOP Skill, Distraction, or Radical Acceptance. (Either answer is fine!)
Final Answer: Radical Acceptance.
Why? Because The problem can’t be fixed faster—the snack is already being remade. Radical Acceptance helps ease frustration when you can’t change what’s happening, only how you respond to it.
The unit closest to the park and school.
Redwood
True or False: Is it okay to walk away during a conflict if you need your space?
True
It is completely okay and valid to walk away when you feel like you need your space, however communication is key towards taking your space.
What is the difference between Medium-Risk and High Risk Supervision?
Medium-Risk: Helps ensure the safety of a client through constant verbal's in solo spaces, increased solo space checks, and level 1's before solo spaces.
High-Risk: Helps ensure safety of a client with Medium-Risk factors, along with 2 staff supervision for solo spaces and bathroom, Contestant supervision, and a special safety Plan.
When receiving an IR, How long does it take to be eligible for an outing?
7 Days (A full Week)
You’re feeling overwhelmed by the 10 task that you are completing, so you take a breath and focus on one task at a time. What is this an example of?
One‑Mindfully or Mindfulness- One at a time
Why? This skill helps reduce overwhelming tasks by bringing your attention to just one thing in the present moment instead of everything all at once.
The unit closest to the clinic.
Sequoia
True or False: DBT Skills help with relations at school, home, and online.
True
DBT Skills help with handling emotions, communication, and relationships more effectively
When having to 1:1 with a staff, What does this mean?
1:1 with staff means constant supervision on campus, and on Unit.
80% Group and school participation
100% School and group attendance for the week
You’re sad because you miss someone. You use your 5 senses to pick a comforting activity, like listening to music or holding a soft blanket.
Self‑Soothe (Distress Tolerance).
Why? You can use your 5 senses (hearing music, touch with a soft blanket, etc.) to comfort yourself when you’re sad is exactly what Self‑Soothe is designed for
The unit farthest away from campus, Once done with residential treatment you may be sent here.
Northpoint
True or False: Does using skills like crushing ice, paced breathing, or healthy distractions just mean you're avoiding the issue?
False
These are coping skills, not avoidance--When used correctly
What supervision task keeps the staff Occupied every 15 mins?
Bed Checks
To earn Daily privs, you must participate in ____, Complete __________, and complete 80% of school and group, while not being on re-entry or have an IR within 24 Hours.
Group
Morning routine (Personal Hygiene and daily room cleaning)