Skills this week
This skill requires some tension, but ultimately helps you to feel more chill.
Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR)
Self-soothing includes appealing to what?
The 5 senses
Some might use this skill if they do not want to take a bite of a fear food, and their action urge is to restrict.
OPPOSITE ACTION
"I didn't complete 100% of lunch today, so I have lost all progress in recovery!!!!"
"Everyone has challenging meals/treatment days. I can only do my best each moment."
OR
"Not completing this meal does not undo all of the progress I have made thus far in treatment."
What is the most popular flavor of ice cream worldwide?
Writing a script for this DBT skill can be helpful when asking for something you need.
DEARMAN
Box breathing
Someone can utilize this skill when needing moral support/solidarity from others at the table when bites become challenging.
BUDDY/BESTIE BITES
"I know I am not going to finish this snack, so I won't even bother taking a bite."
"This snack does feel challenging, and I can remind myself that eating some of it is still more helpful than eating none of it."
OR
"I can tell my ED is using black and white thinking to avoid this snack. My authentic self wants the nourishment and to overcome this obstacle."
In which country was Hawaiian pizza invented in?
Canada
This is a helpful type of communication when demonstrating that you value both your needs and those of the person you are speaking to.
Assertive communication
Will accept nearly any activities that involve your attention besides sleeping <3
This skill is described as eating without thinking about the food or the process too much; just going through the motions.
MECHANICAL EATING
"My parent made a judgmental comment about my plate. I should skip this meal."
"The judgmental comment was hurtful and not helpful, and I can still choose to stay on track with meal plan and recognize my parent may not know everything about food/meal plan."
According to a Hispanic tradition, how many grapes should you eat on New Year's Eve for good luck?
12 grapes
Define "appearance preoccupation" (as related to Body Dysmorphic Disorder).
When someone becomes extremely fixated on a certain part or parts of their body and how they look; often struggle to stop thinking about it.
Tell me one way you practiced mindfulness this week (BE SPECIFIC).
Points will be earned if you give me a specific example outside of sleeping.
If you are finding yourself feeling down or struggling with confidence during a meal, naming these phrases to yourself could be helpful.
AFFIRMATIONS
"Carissa just said it's time for skills and that is the last thing I want to do right now, so I'm going to sleep."
"I don't always feel super motivated in program, and I am very tired. I can still give my best and try to get something out of the conversation."
If someone reframes the thought, "I am not smart enough," after getting a lower grade on a test to, "This test was difficult, and I will continue to study for the next one," what skill are they practicing?
Challenging negative self-talk
TRUE or FALSE: Doing an enjoyable activity when feeling high distress, sadness, overwhelm, or anger can reduce these unpleasant feelings and help to delay any urges to engage in harmful behaviors.
TRUE
If looking at the whole plate feels overwhelming during a meal, using this step-by-step skill to break down what you want to accomplish can feel more approachable.
GOAL SETTING
"I don't feel good in my body today, so I am going to stay in bed."
"Challenging body days happen for everyone, and I can still engage with people who care about me/do things I enjoy."
Which fruit was known as the "Apple of paradise" in the Middle Ages?
Banana