DBT Emotion Regulation
This skill encourages you to do the opposite of an emotional urge when acting on that urge would be ineffective.
What is Act Opposite?
The "PL" in PLEASE stands for treating this aspect of wellness.
What is Physical Illness?
Going for a walk, reading, or calling a friend are examples of this.
What is self-care?
The "S" in SMART stands for this.
What is Specific?
This stage often begins before a person thinks about using substances.
What is Emotional Relapse?
Before reacting emotionally, this skill asks you to examine whether your thoughts match reality.
What is Check the Facts?
The "E" in PLEASE encourages maintaining this healthy habit.
What is balanced Eating? or What is eating healthy?
Name one benefit of self-care.
Improved mood, reduced stress, increased resilience (any acceptable answer).
The "M" in SMART stands for this.
What is Measurable?
During this stage, a person may experience cravings and think about using.
What is Mental Relapse?
If you feel like isolating due to sadness, attending a support group instead would be using this skill.
What is Act Opposite?
The "A" in PLEAE stands for
What is Avoid mood-altering substances.
DBT encourages building positive experiences both in the short term and the ______ term.
What is long term?
A goal should be realistic and possible to accomplish. Which SMART letter is this?
What is Achievable or Attainable?
This is the stage in which substance use actually occurs.
What is Physical Relapse?
This DBT emotion regulation strategy helps reduce vulnerability by improving physical and emotional wellness.
What is PLEASE?
This part of PLEASE encourages getting enough rest each night.
What is balanced Sleep?
Participating in enjoyable activities can help reduce this emotional vulnerability.
What is risk of emotional distress?
Goals should align with a person's recovery needs and values. Which SMART letter is this?
What is Relevant?
Name one warning sign of emotional relapse.
Isolation, poor self-care, bottling emotions, poor sleep, not asking for help (any acceptable answer).
When your emotional response does not fit the facts of a situation, DBT recommends using this skill.
What is Act Opposite?
The final "E" reminds individuals to engage in this regularly.
What is Exercise?
This DBT skill involves intentionally scheduling enjoyable activities.
What is Pay Attention to Positive Events?
Every SMART goal should include this element so progress can be tracked.
What is Time-Bound?
A person is romanticizing past substance use while also wanting to stay sober. This is an example of:
What is Mental Relapse?