Mindfulness
True or false: you can eat a french fry mindfully
True - tell me how
True or false: If we use our interpersonal effectiveness skills, others will give us what we want
False
When do we use distress tolerance skills?
When experiencing intense distressing emotions / in a crisis
What makes regulating your emotions difficult (2 examples)?
(Intense emotions, impulsivity, environment, other people, etc)
This therapist was born in Mount Vernon, WA
Brittany
How many eyes does a caterpillar have?
12
What is interpersonal effectiveness?
Interpersonal effectiveness in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) refers to a set of skills designed to help individuals communicate their needs effectively while respecting others' boundaries. It focuses on building healthy relationships, practicing assertiveness, and managing conflicts while maintaining respect for oneself and others.
8
What ER skill did you learn this week? Tell me what it means!
Opposite action - doing the opposite of what your emotions tell you to do
This therapist was born in Portland, ME
Sarah
What is Wise Mind?
Wise mind represents a balance between reason and emotion. It is the state of mind where individuals are aware of their emotions while also considering logical and rational factors. Wise mind is considered the optimal state for making decisions.
What is positive reinforcement?
Positive reinforcement occurs when something is added to increase a behavior such as giving a dog a treat. Research indicates that positive reinforcement is the most effective way to teach a new behavior.
Tell me 3 distress tolerance skills
TIPP, STOP, self-soothe, pros and cons, ACCEPTS, IMPROVE, radical acceptance
Give me an example of a scenario where you could use an emotion regulation skill
Abby
What is mindfulness?
Awareness of the present moment, observing and labeling thoughts, feelings, and behaviors objectively, and being fully present and engaged in the moment.
What is the only insect that can turn it's head (a full 180 degrees)?
Praying mantis
Give me examples of 3 things in and not in your control
Up to facilitator
What is the largest animal in the world
Blue whale
This therapist was born in Anchorage, Alaska
Sophia
Give me 3 examples of ways you can practice mindfulness
Up to facilitator
What are stages of change?
Precontemplation: Not intending to change behavior.
Contemplation: Intending to change behavior within the next six months.
Preparation: Planning to change behavior within the next month.
Action: Actively making changes.
Maintenance: Sustaining the changes.
Relapse
Termination: Behavior change is fully integrated
As a group, do a pros and cons on the white board for a scenario
Up to facilitator
Act out a way to practice regulating your emotions
Activity
This therapist was born in Kennewick, WA
Skyler