Distress Tolerance Skills
Symptoms
Cognitive Distortions
Celebrities
Random Animal Facts
100

Distress Tolerance Skills allow a person to survive an immediate emotional crisis without making it worse and is a module from this theoretical model.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

100

This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (a sudden onset of exhilaration and excessive good mood), and a depressive phase (feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and prolonged sadness)

Bipolar Disorder

100

Sometimes called "black and white thinking" - examples include: "If I'm not perfect I have failed" and "either I do it right or not at all."

All or Nothing Thinking

100

This author lives with depression. She is known for writing the Harry Potter series.

Who is J.K. Rowling

100

What is the only Animal with 4 knees?

Elephant

200

These techniques for adults include breathing, positive self-talk, visualization, placing your hand over your heart, and practicing self-compassion. Children engage in this behavior by thumb sucking or stroking their favorite toy.

Self-soothing

200

Name 3 symptoms of Depression

1. Hopelessness/Helplessness

2. Fatigue or loss of energy

3. Increased sadness, tearfulness 

4. Difficulty concentrating, lack of interest in activities

5. Suicidal ideations

6. Changes in sleep and/or appetite

7. Recurring headaches or frequent gastrointestinal upsets

200

There are two types of this cognitive distortion: mind reading (imagining we know what others are thinking) and fortune telling (predicting the future)

Jumping to Conclusions

200

This rapper struggled with substance abuse, depression, and suicidal thoughts. "Lose Yourself" is one of his well known hits.

Who is Marshall "Eminem" Mathers

200

where on a cows body are the sweat glands located?

the nose

300

Weighing pros and cons is a technique that helps bring us back to this ego state.

Adult

300

This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common among victims of crimes and people in the military.

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

300

Examples include:

"I'm a loser"

"I'm completely useless"

"They're such an idiot"

Labeling

300

This singer has appeared on Glee and is known for hits such as "Neon Lights" and "Cool for the Summer." She also lives with bipolar disorder

Who is Demi Lovato

300

This type of bird can only eat when it's head is upside down.

Pink Flamingo

400

When we let go of control and tell ourselves "it is what it is," we are using this distress tolerance skill:

Radical Acceptance

400

"Sweating, nausea, trembling and numbness in the legs or hands, dizziness, hot or cold flashes, a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest, hyperventilation, “jelly” legs or blurred vision can develop. Individuals may even feel like they are going to die of a heart attack" What Event does this describe?

Panic Attack/Anxiety attack

400

Using critical words such as 'should,' 'must,' or 'ought' can make us feel guilty or like we have already failed and is an indicator that we are operating from this ego state?

Critical Parent

400

This actor is revered for his performances in "Sweeny Todd" and "Pirates of the Caribbean." He also copes with anxiety and panic.

Who is Johnny Depp

400

How many hearts does an Octopus have?

3

500

TIPP stands for what?

T - Temperature

I - Intense Exercise

P - Paced Breathing

P - Paired Muscle Relaxation

500
Symptoms of this disorder include either obsessions or compulsion (or both), persistent/unwanted thoughts, intrusive images or urges, and/or compulsive or ritualistic behavior to get rid of the thoughts:

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

500

This is when blow things out of proportion.

Catastrophizing

500

Best known for playing Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games," this actress lives with social anxiety.

Who is Jennifer Lawrence

500

For every human in the world, there are one million of this insect

Ants