DBT
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Mindfulness is...
Being aware of the present moment without judgment
True or false: Mindfulness is the foundation of the rest of the DBT modules/skills
True
Part of mind that is ruled by thinking, facts, reason, and logic
Reasonable Mind
What is your favorite mindfulness activity
Answers vary
Fill in the blank: Mindfulness is being in control of your mind rather than letting your mind...
Be in control of you
Name one benefit to mindfulness practices
Give you more choices and more control over behavior; Reduce emotional suffering; Increase your pleasure and sense of well being; Helps focus your attention; Increase compassion; Lessen pain; Living in the moment
What word is used to describe observing without placing labels, criticizing, or forming an opinion
Nonjudgmental
Part of your mind that is ruled by your feelings and urges.
Emotion Mind
Share three activities or environments that make it difficult for you to remain mindful
Answers vary
An important part of DBT is completing your weekly ______
Diary Cards
Give an example of something you might focus on during a mindfulness exercise
Your breath, an object, five senses, an activity, nature
True or false: One judges their thoughts and environment when they practice mindfulness.
False
Balance between emotion mind and reasonable mind.
Wise Mind
Share three daily activities that you could complete "mindfully"
Washing the dishes, walking, eating, breathing, listening to music, playing with a pet, etc.
Dialectical means that two opposing things can be ___
True
Bad, good, ugly, dumb, and stupid are all examples of _________. They usually make you feel worse and should be avoided in mindfulness.
Judgments
What are the 3 states of mind?
Give an example of someone being in emotion mind.
Must include an example of when someone acts out of emotion
Mindfully describe something you can see using only the facts
DBT skills help people experience a range of emotions without necessarily...
Acting on those emotions
When you notice your mind wandering during a mindfulness exercise…what should you do?
Notice the thought and do your best to come back to the present moment
Life happens in the _____
Here and Now/Present
Give an example of what it looks like to use your wise mind.
(Must include a balance between reasonable and emotion mind)
Complete the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 grounding exercise
5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, 1 thing you can touch