DBT
What is mindfulness?
The ability to be fully present, aware of where you are and what you're doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what's going on around you.
What does THINK stand for?
True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, and Kind
What does it mean to compromise?
An agreement or a "middle ground" reached by adjusting conflicting views or desires.
What is radical acceptance?
Accepting something fully, mentally and emotionally, without judgment. It does not require liking or approving of something. It means only that the facts are accepted as reality.
What is assertive communication?
Clearly and respectfully stating your thoughts, feelings, and boundaries while actively listening to and respecting the rights and needs of others
What are 3 things in your control?
Examples include your words, choices, beliefs, body, actions.
When should you use ACCEPTS?
When dealing with difficult emotions such as sadness, anger, anxiety.
What is passive communication?
when someone doesn’t speak up for themselves, even when something bothers them. They might stay quiet, avoid eye contact, or let others make decisions for them.
What are 3 things out of your control?
Examples include the weather, the past, the future, other people's words, other people's actions, other people's emotions.
When should you use DEAR MAN?
Whenever you need to ask for something, assert a boundary, say "no" to a request, or resolve a conflict.
What is aggressive communication?
when someone tries to get what they want by being forceful, loud, or disrespectful.
They might interrupt, yell, blame, or use hurtful words.
What is an " I statement" ?
I feel (emotion) because of (situation)