Distress Tolerance
What is Distress Tolerance?
One's ability to cope with stressful situations.
What percentage of communication is verbal and what percentage is non-verbal?
20% verbal
80% non-verbal
What is Opposite Action?
Doing the opposite of what our emotions wants us to do.
What are the two types of Guilt?
Justified and Unjustified
What year did the first iPhone come out?
2007
What is the difference between Distress and Eustress?
Distress- unhealthy stress that increases anxiety and other unhealthy emotions
Eustress- healthy stress that keeps us motivated and accountable
When communicating with another person, it is important to do what in return?
reflective listen
What would the Opposite Action of Anxiety and Depression be?
Approach
Get Active/Talk it out/Self-care
How do we challenge the types of Guilt?
Justified - make amends, apologize
Unjustified - Self-compassion
How many Disney parks are there in the world?
6
List 3 distraction activities.
Examples- walking, listening to music, drawing
What is the purpose of reflective listening?
validate and show the other person that you are listening
How long does a pure emotion last?
15 to 60 seconds
What is mindfulness of current thought?
Being aware of our thoughts in the moment and acknowledging that we do not have to engage with the thought
What two states were added to the Union (the United States) on the same day?
North and South Dakota
What are the 4 solutions to any problem?
Change the situation
Change your attitude
Accept the situation
Stay Miserable
What is an I feel statement?
I feel...when...because...
Why are emotions important?
to communicate to ourselves about what is happening
communicate and influence others
prepare us for action
What are the HOW and WHAT skills of mindfulness?
Non-judgemental, one-mindful, effective
Observe, describe, participate
What is the most visited country in the world?
France
Argument with parents about cell-phone use. How can you apply the 4 solutions to this scenario.
Change the situation, attitude, accept and stay miserable
What three words do you not want to use in an I feel statement?
Give an example of an I feel statement without these three words in it.
You, But, Should
I feel...when...because.
What are the ABC's of Emotional Regulation?
A - Accumulate Positive Events
B - Build Mastery
C - Cope Ahead
What does it mean to be mindful? How can you be mindful this weekend?
grounding activities, deep breathing, 5 sense
What is the brightest star in the nighttime sky?
Sirius - "The Dog Star"