Group Stuff
How many weeks is IOP group (minimum)?
8 weeks
Definition: The practice of being aware of and accepting the present moment without judgment. Which core skill is this?
Mindfulness
What are the three states of mind?
Wise mind, emotion mind and reasonable mind
True or False? There are good feelings and bad feelings.
False. Feelings are not good or bad, right or wrong, they are just feelings. You have a choice in how you express them, which can result in positive or negative consequences
What are the emotions in Inside Out?
Joy, sadness, anger, fear and disgust
How many days of group can you miss before you have to make up days?
Two. Any days missed after two must be made up before you can successfully complete group
Definition: The ability to exert control over one's own emotional state. Which core skill is this?
Emotion regulation
Your friend cancels on you last minute. You initially worry that they're mad at you or don't want to be your friend. You take a pause to realize that maybe they're tired or had a bad day and you can try to reschedule. Which mindfulness coping skill did you use?
Perspective, nonjudgmental stance
Which state of mind combines both emotion and reason to make balanced decisions and actions?
Wise mind
Name one breathing exercise or grounding technique.
Smell the flower & blow out the candle, box-breathing, 5-4-3-2-1 (five senses), progressive muscle relaxation, meditation
What is the therapeutic approach used in group?
DBT - Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Which core skill teaches the three states of mind? (Wise mind, emotion mind and reasonable mind)
Mindfulness
Name one of the three mindfulness "what" skills?
Observe, describe and participate
When in emotion mind, you might make quick decisions and act in relation to stress. What is this called?
Impulsivity
Which interpersonal effectiveness/communication skill involves "more than 'hearing' someone's words. It is fully attuning to the feelings and views of the speaker"?
Active listening
What does IOP stand for?
Intensive Outpatient Program
Definition: The ability to navigate highly stressful and frustrating circumstances in life without resorting to destructive or impulsive behaviors. Which core skill is this?
Distress tolerance
What do two of the letters in distress tolerance "STOPP" skill stand for?
Stop, take a breath/pause, observe, perspective, proceed mindfully & effectively
Which mental mode are you operating out of when working on your homework and studying for a test?
Doing mode
What is a positive emotion or feeling that involves being thankful and appreciative for various things and people in your life?
Gratitude
What are two of the four core skills taught in group?
Mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness and distress tolerance
Which core skill teaches you how to interact with others in a way that is assertive, respectful, and strengthens relationships?
Interpersonal effectiveness
Which coping skill involves the ability to accept situations that are outside of your control without judging them?
Radical acceptance (distress tolerance)
What are you doing when you are recognizing, understanding and expressing acceptance of another person's feelings? You can also do this toward your own emotions and experiences.
Validation
Eric, Lex & Anabel