DBT/Group Basics
This classroom has DBT group with Miss Cassie how many times per week?
How many mindsets does DBT teach us about?
Three
What is the main idea of mindfulness?
Focusing your mind
What animal is the mascot of Hillcrest Academy?
The blue jay
The four zones/colors we use for our check-ins are...
Blue, green, yellow, and red
Which mindset is controlled by facts, information, reason, and logic?
Rational or Reasonable Mind
What everyday item can be a symbol for your attention?
(Hint: we call it our "_________ focus")
Flashlight
What is the most common eye color?
Brown
DBT helps us find our...
...balance.
Which mindset is helpful for comforting others, celebrating, and showing love?
Emotional Mind
observe, ___________, and participate
(Hint: it means putting your observations into words, or talking/writing about what you noticed with your senses)
Describe
Which letter is the only one that does NOT appear in any of the names of the 50 US states?
Q
What does DBT stand for?
A.Diabolical Behavior Treatment
B.Dialectical Behavior Therapy
C.Dream Based Therapy
B. Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Which mindset is the most balanced because it listens to BOTH feelings/emotions AND facts/logic?
Wise Mind
True or false: mindfulness can help us be more balanced because it helps us to slow down so that we can "react" impulsively more often
False! Mindfulness helps us slow down so that we can "respond" planfully more often (and "react" impulsively LESS often)
All the planets in our solar system spin counterclockwise, except for which one?
Venus
What two main areas does DBT help with?
A. Problem solving and safety
B. Anger management and safety
C. Managing emotions and safety
C. Managing emotions and safety
Which mindset are you using in this example?
"You impulsively buy something from Amazon using your Mom’s credit card, but did not ask her permission."
Name a way that we have practiced mindfulness during group.
Possible answers: A-Z challenge, counting our blessings (gratitude activity), playing "What" ball, New Year reflection/goal setting, solving the gingerbread house mystery, observe/describe scavenger hunt, using our 5 senses
What is the only fruit that has seeds on the outside?
Strawberries