RIBEYE
TEAM: list out the RIBEYE acronym
Relax
Identify
Brainstorm
Evaluate
say YES to one solution
ENACT the solution
Individually: True or False - Radical acceptance means we have to like whatever we're accepting
False! You do not have to like/condone what you're choosing to accept
TEAM - Define a "primary" emotion and a "secondary emotion"
A primary emotion can be what you see on the surface, or your gut reaction. A secondary emotion is an emotion underlying the primary that influences our behavior but isn't as obvious
Individually: What is ONE way to use thought defusion?
Eg include: silly voice, mindfulness/meditation (imagining it as a ball pushing under the water, leaves on a stream), accent, drawing it out, jumbling the words, inserting the phrase "I am having a thought that..."
Name your primary and family therapist
You tell 'em
TEAM: True/False you can list helpful/unhelpful options in RIBEYE
TRUE! You can list ALL choices
TEAM: Give SIX examples of situations where it's appropriate to use radical acceptance
Examples can include:
- coming to compass/school
- going to the doctor
- taking an exam/test
- chores
- consequences (natural or loss of privileges)
- laws
- family therapy
- using skills
TEAM: list the steps for engaging with emotion iceberg
1. list the facts
2. observe your emotion
3. Get specific! What additional emotions do you notice
4. Experience your emotion as a wave that will pass
Individually: Each team member has to give an example of defusing a thought with a silly voice
Nailed it, boo
What is the loudest animal in the world?
The pistol shrimp