DBT
Emotions come with specific ______ that push us to act a certain way
action urges
What was the goal of the open process stories?
*DOUBLE JEOPARDY* What was the goal of emotions charades during anxiety?
You can assume what someone is feeling but without open communication you cannot truly know what someone thinking.
*Same^ and to decrease social anxiety.
What does CRT stand for?
*DOUBLE JEOPARDY* What is a nickname for it?
Cognitive Remediation Therapy.
* Brain Gym
Which therapist had a pet snake growing up?
India
What is the goal of DEAR MAN skills?
Getting someone to do what you want.
What is opposite action?
Acting opposite to the action urge when the emotion is causing more harm than good.
What was the theme of Vanessa's story?
Vanessa: you never know what someone is going through
What was the goal of CRT?
Flexible thinking.
Which staff member had the same mascot in high school and college? (Hint: A pirate)
*DOUBLE JEOPARDY* Which staff member was a summer camp counselor?
Melissa.
*Katelyn*
What is the DE in DEAR MAN? Explain.
Describe: the situation; stick to the facts. Express: your feelings using "I..." statements.
Opposite action works best when...
1. The emotion does not fit the facts.
2. The opposite action is done ALL THE WAY.
What was the theme of Nyjeh Lydia and Azori's stories?
Nyjeh- choose your own path
Lydia- radical acceptance
Azori- always be nice
Riddle: What can go through glass without breaking it?
Light.
Which staff member gave birth in the back of a car?
*DOUBLE JEOPARDY* Which staff member met Frank Ocean?
Devon.
*Noel*
What is the AR in DEAR MAN? Explain.
Assert: ask for what you want or say "no" clearly (remember the other person cannot read your mind). Reinforce: reward the person ahead of time by explaining the positive effects of getting what you want.
Explain acting opposite to: Fear/ Anxiety.
The action urge of fear/anxiety is avoidance. The opposite action of that is approach- engage in activities, people, places, tasks; do things to create a sense of control and mastery over fears.
What was the theme of Emma, Emme and Chace's stories?
*DOUBLE JEOPARDY* What was the theme of Benna's story?
Emma- don't burn bridges
Emme- safe place
Chace- don't judge a book by it's cover
*Benna- money isn't everything
Name all staff (Hint: 12).
Noel. India. Katelyn. Melissa. Deeanna. Devon. Madison. Jackie. Mikayla. Katrina. Colleen. Alexis (Dr. Fertig).
Which staff member pet a shark, was an Irish step dancer and survived a tornado?
*DOUBLE JEOPARDY* Which staff member parasailed in Hawaii?
Colleen!!!
*Noel*
What is the MAN in DEAR MAN? Explain.
Mindful: keep your focus on what you want, avoiding distractions- ignore attacks. Appear Confident: make and maintain eye contact; use a confident tone of voice- do not whisper, mumble or give up! Negotiate: be willing to give to get; ask for the other person's input- offer alternative solutions to the problem.
Opposite action requires these 7 steps..
Figure out the emotion you are feeling. What is the action urge that goes with the emotion? Ask yourself: does the emotion fit the facts of the situation/ will acting on the emotion's urge be effective? Ask yourself: do I want to change the emotion? If yes, figure out the opposite action. Do the opposite action-- all the way. Repeat until the emotion goes down enough for you to notice.
Everyone in the group act out how it feels to be anxiety (in front of group- stand up!)
Fidgeting with hands, shaky legs, hair-pulling, facial expression, heavy breathing, etc.
Riddle: I can be cracked, I can be made, I can be told, I can be played. What am I?
A joke.
Name which staff member worked at each of the following: Auntie Anne's, Mister Softee, KFC/ Taco Bell.
Madison: Mister Softee. Devon: Auntie Anne's. Deanna: Target.
Change the following statements to "I feel.." statements:
“You always leave your mess lying everywhere.”
“You don’t care about me or my feelings.”
*DOUBLE JEOPARDY* “You never tell me how you’re feeling."
“I feel frustrated when I come home and the house is messy.”
“I feel frustrated when my feelings aren’t heard or acknowledged.”
* “I would love to know how you’re feeling about this.”