Build Mastery/Cope Ahead
These skills are part of what DBT Module?
Emotion Regulation
What 3 mindfulness skills do we use to be mindful of others?
Observe, Describe and Participate
What was the psychoed group on today?
Building Resilience
These skills are part of what DBT Module?
Distress Tolerance
What is Validation?
•• Finding the kernel of truth in another person’s perspective or situation; verifying the facts of a situation.
•• Acknowledging that a person’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors have causes and are therefore understandable.
What is the 1st step of using the "Build Mastery" Skill?
1. Plan on doing at least one thing each day to build a sense of accomplishment.
True or False: I can only describe what I have observed in my interactions with others
True: Being mindful means describing what you observe with your 5 senses, or an observation of your own thoughts, feelings and sensations
What was the psychoed group on yesterday?
Hobbies and Interests
What is the opposite of willingness?
Willfulness
True or False: Validation means I agree with the other person
False - It means that you understand that someone's experiences, feelings/emotions, beliefs, opinions, or thoughts about something are CAUSED
True or False: Practicing skills is a way to build mastery, even if I don't get it right
True: You have more information and to troubleshoot and try again in the future
True or False: If I know someone well, I can know what their intentions are when I interact with them
False: Remember, no one has ever observed another person’s thoughts, motives, intentions, feelings, emotions, desires, or experiences.
Name something you learned in the psychoed group on Wednesday.
Coping with Loneliness
What is willingness?
A readiness to enter and participate fully in life and living
How many levels of validation are there?
6 - 1. Pay Attention; 2. Reflect Back; 3. "Read Minds"; 4. Understand; 5. Acknowledge the Valid 6. Show Equality
What 2 steps are required in the 1st step of Cope Ahead (Describe the situation that is likely to prompt problem behavior)?
•• Check the facts. Be specific in describing the situation.
•• Name the emotions and actions likely to interfere with using your skills.
How many steps are there in the THINK skill?
5 - Think about the situation from the other person's perspective, Have empathy, Interpretations, Notice, and respond with Kindness
Name something you learned in the psychoed group on Tuesday.
SMART Goals
What does half smiling and willing hands help us do?
It helps us accept reality using our body (open hands and half smile)
What does self-validation help with?
Recovering from invalidation
How do Build Mastery and Cope Ahead help with regulating emotions?
They increase resiliency to painful emotions before they come up and/or reduce vulnerability to Emotion Mind.
What does the THINK skill help us do?
Reduce negative emotions toward others
Name something you learned in the psychoed group on Monday.
Happiness and Joy
What is willfulness?
••Willfulness is refusing to tolerate the moment. ••Willfulness is refusing to make changes that are needed. ••Willfulness is giving up. ••Willfulness is the opposite of “doing what works.” ••Willfulness is trying to fix every situation. ••Willfulness is insisting on being in control. ••Willfulness is attachment to “me, me, me” and “what I want"
right now!”
True or False: Emotions are always valid
True - Emotions are always valid, they are not always justified