Weekend Planning
Someone we can contact this weekend if we need support
Family, friends, therapist, etc.
What are 2 things on a SUD scale?
Symptoms and warning signs
the practice of accepting situations and events as they are, without judgment or the expectation that they will change
radical acceptance
3 things that go in a safety plan?
Warning signs, coping skills, distractions, supports
This country is called the "Land of Lakes". It's name also suggests that there are many fish there, too!
Finland
What are 3 productive activities we can do this weekend?
Doing the dishes, going on a walk, vacuuming, cleaning our room, getting a car wash, etc.
We talked about what distress tolerance is, what are 2 distress tolerance skills we learn in program
TIPP, IMPROVE, ACCEPTS etc.
What is: a person, place, thing, or situation that comes from outside of yourself and can cause a response.
External trigger
Butterflies use this body part to taste.
Their feet
Explain 5 4 3 2 1 exercise
5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste
a strategy to help people prepare for and manage stressful situations by anticipating potential challenges and developing coping skills
T.I.P.P stands for
Temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing, and Paired Muscle relaxation.
You should have one of these to help you when being triggered
safety plan or relapse prevention plan
This human body part stays the same size from birth, however, our nose and ears never stop growing.
Eyeballs
Name 3 treatment goals you can achieve this weekend
Taking medications as prescribed, practicing a coping skill, and journaling
We talked about urge surfing this week, what does it mean?
a mindfulness technique that helps people manage unwanted cravings and impulses. It involves observing an urge without acting on it, and instead allowing it to pass on its own
Take a step back from stressful situations
Do something positive to get your mind off of things
What is distractions
What is: events, thoughts, feelings, behavior?
Cognitive triangle
This fruit has the highest calories of any fruit.
Avocado
physical, mental, psychological, social, emotional, spiritual
Factors of stress vulnerability
mood-altering substances, medication use, coping skills, social support, and meaningful activities
What does DEARMAN stand for?
Describe the situation, express your feelings, assert yourself, reinforce your position, mindful of the other person, negotiate
feeling discontented, frustrated, bored, resentful, stressed and anxious - what are these?
internal triggers
Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of this number.
The number 13