Relaxation
Skills
Skills
When should you use your relaxation skills?
Free Response
What is the difference between a Descriptive thought and a HOT thought?
“I’m such a LOSER, I just tripped in the hallway.”
What is labeling?
When you feel afraid in your body and mind, but realize you are actually safe, should you avoid the fear and run away, or should you face it and be brave?
If you are safe, face your fear and be brave!
How does trauma affect how we think about other people and the world around us?
Demonstrate Belly Breathing (i.e., paced breathing)
Free Response - Demonstration
Which statement is the more helpful thing to say to yourself to challenge a negative thought? 1) Is there another way to think about this that makes more sense, is more realistic? Or 2) There’s only ONE way to look at this.
#1
“I saw my friend in the hallway and they didn't say hi to me. I knew she hated me!”
What is mind reading?
What happens when you keep avoiding a scary or upsetting memory?
When solving problems with other people, why is it important to notice if you are having any Survival Mode thoughts?
Demonstrate “Squeeze & Release” (i.e., Progressive Muscle Relaxation; PMR).
Free Response - Demonstration
Change this thought using the Hot Seat Strategy: “I saw a friend in the hallway and they didn't say hi to me; they must be mad at me.”
Free Response
“My parents had the worst fight last night…It’s all because of me. It’s my fault.”
What is taking things personally?
What is a trauma reminder?
Situation: You forgot to set an alarm and you're late to your first class online. Give one example of:
Survival Mode: Thought & Behavior
Safe Mode: Thought & Behavior
Free Response
Take us through a brief guided imagery.
Free Response - Demonstration
Give an example of: 1) Real Alarm situation vs. 2) False Alarm situation
Free Response
“I ALWAYS get in trouble and you NEVER buy me ANYTHING. You’re the worst parent EVER!!”
What is black and white thinking?
How would you teach a friend to face their fear of riding in a car?
Free Response
When solving problems with other people, why is it important to put yourself in the other person’s shoes?
Bonus 100 points: Give an example of using perspective-taking between two people involved in a conflict.
Free Response