ACCEPTS
This is the skill that Amy used when she noticed her anxiety getting more intense thinking about starting her job next week. Amy decided to write down her thoughts, put them in her desk drawer, and not think about them for the evening as there wasn't anything she could do about it right away. She would come back to the problem later with her therapist.
What is PUSH AWAY?
Identifying your immediate thoughts, focus of attention and sensations is this part of STOPP.
What is Observe?
Using Pros and Cons involves thinking about the ________ and _______ outcomes of tolerating and not tolerating distress.
What is Good and Bad/Positive and Negative?
There are _____ problem solving options.
What is 4?
True or False. Distress can be used to describe various feelings that are overwhelming and intense.
What is True?
Blaise is feeling sad and he wants to distract himself from that feeling by watching a movie. He decides to watch Elf. Which skill is he using?
What is (OPPOSITE) EMOTION?
Noticing your breathing as you breath in and out is what letter in STOPP?
What is Take a breath?
When writing pros and cons, you should think about the _______ goal and effect(s) of the decision.
What is long-term?
Kim's family has to move. She thinks it is unfair and constantly complains about the situation. She has decided that she is going to hate her new neighborhood and is not going to try to make new friends. What solution is she using?
What is Stay Miserable?
Fill in the blank. Distress tolerance is about getting through a terrible moment without making it _______.
What is Worse?
This is the skill Jessica used when feeling sad about how much her family is arguing while at Thanksgiving dinner. She remembers that, even though they still argue, she and her parents are getting along better than last year at Thanksgiving. She keeps this thought in mind to get through the meal.
What is COMPARISONS?
When you know the most helpful thing for yourself and others you may_________.
What is Proceed?
Give an example of how Pros and Cons can be used for reasons other than tolerating distress.
What is ____________________?
Chris does not like the way his girlfriend treats him. He decides to break up with her. What solution is he using?
What is Solve the Problem?
True or False: Distress Tolerance is all about solving problems in the moment.
What is False?
ACCEPTS skills help provide a _______________ from negative thoughts/feelings.
What is DISTRACTION?
The STOPP skill should be used when one is feeling overwhelmed, not able to __________ clearly and in danger of doing something rash.
What is think?
Making a Pros and Cons list can help keep you from acting/reacting _________________.
What is impulsively?
Tonya hates her new haircut and is afraid that she will get teased about it at school. After further thought, she decided that she is going to embrace her new look and starts to feel that it makes her look unique.
What is Feel Better About the Problem?
What is a possible result of not tolerating distress?
What is ______________?
Engaging in destructive, impulsive behaviors
What does ACCEPTS stand for? No peeking!
What is Activities, Contribute, Comparisons, Emotions, Push Away, Thoughts, Sensations?
Describe all of the STOPP skills to use for this scenario: you boyfriend told you he needs some” space.”
What is:
S stop don’t yell or cry
T slow down and take some breaths
O observe your reactions, what are your thoughts
P get some perspective, try to see things from his side
P remember what works - proceed after reflection
List the 4 possible Pros and Cons of coping/not coping when you have the urge to skip school.
Pros of coping: getting an education, not upsetting parents
Pros of not coping: get to stay home/sleep/do what I want
Cons of coping: getting up early, dealing with annoying teachers/ peers
Cons of not coping: get in trouble, truancy, missed education
Kevin broke his leg and is going to miss playing in the big game. He's not happy about it but says, "It is what it is. Once I recovery, I will just start preparing for next season."
What is Tolerate the Problem?
Distress tolerance skills can be used to survive a _____________.
What is Crisis?