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Mindful or Mindful?
Coping Skills 101
Cognitive Restructuring
Work/Life Balance
Grab Bag - Could Be Anything!
100

This DBT "What" skill means simply noticing your thoughts, emotions, and surroundings without trying to change them.

What is Observe?

100

Taking five slow, deep breaths to calm your body is an example of what coping skill?

Deep Breathing (or Controlled Breathing)

100

Automatic Thought:
"I always fail."

What honest evidence could challenge this thought?

Examples:

  • I've succeeded before.
  • I've overcome difficult situations.
  • I don't fail at everything. 
100

Question:
Name one activity you can do every day that helps reduce stress before it builds up.

Answer:
Examples:

  • Walking
  • Reading
  • Exercise
  • Meditation
  • Listening to music
  • Deep breathing
100

Question:
Which Singer/Football player got married at Madison Square Garden Recently?

Answer:
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

200

When you describe your feelings by saying, "I notice I'm feeling anxious," you are using which DBT What Skill?

What is Describe?

200

Calling a trusted friend instead of isolating yourself is what type of coping skill?

Seeking Social Support

200

Question:
Automatic Thought:
"Everyone is judging me."

What is a clearer perspective?

Examples:

  • I can't know what everyone is thinking.
  • Most people are focused on themselves.
  • Some people may not even notice.
200

Question:
True or False:
Taking breaks during the day can actually improve productivity.

Answer:
True

200

Question:
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

Answer:
Mars

300

Giving your full attention to one conversation instead of checking your phone is an example of which DBT How Skill?

What is One-Mindfully?

300

Writing down your thoughts and feelings to better understand them is called what?

Journaling

300

Question:
Automatic Thought:
"I'm so stupid."

What could be a kind statement to yourself?

Examples:

  • I'm learning.
  • Everyone makes mistakes.
  • One mistake doesn't define me.
300

Question:
Which is healthier?

A. Working until you're completely exhausted.

B. Scheduling regular rest before burnout happens.

Answer:
B

300

Question:
Who painted the Mona Lisa?

Answer:
Leonardo da Vinci

400

Instead of judging yourself for feeling sad, you simply acknowledge, "I'm having sadness right now." Which How Skill are you using?

What is Nonjudgmentally?

400

Going for a walk or stretching when feeling overwhelmed is an example of what healthy coping strategy?

Physical Activity / Exercise

400

Question:
Automatic Thought:
"I'll never get better."

Using the equation, what is a more balanced thought?

Answer:
Examples:

  • Recovery takes time.
  • I've made progress before.
  • I can keep practicing skills one day at a time.
400

Question:
Your friend works all day, skips meals, sleeps four hours each night, and never relaxes.

Name one healthy change they could make.

Answer:
Examples:

  • Eat regular meals
  • Sleep more
  • Schedule breaks
  • Exercise
  • Set boundaries
  • Practice relaxation



400

Question:
How many continents are there on Earth?

Answer:
Seven 

500

A client notices they're becoming angry during an argument and decides to pause, breathe, and focus only on listening. Name two DBT mindfulness skills they are using.

Possible answers:

  • Observe
  • Participate
  • One-Mindfully
  • Nonjudgmentally
  • Effectively
500

A coping skill that helps bring your attention back to the present moment by using your five senses is called what?

What is Grounding?

500

Question:
Automatic Thought:
"I had a bad day today, the whole week is ruined."

Answer
Possible response:

"Today was difficult, but one hard day doesn't erase the rest of the week. I've handled tough days before. I can take care of myself and try again tomorrow."


500

Question:
Name three signs that your work-life balance may be out of balance.

Answer:
Examples:

  • Burnout
  • Constant exhaustion
  • Irritability
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Neglecting relationships
  • No hobbies
  • Feeling overwhelmed
  • Increased anxiety 
500

Question:
What is the largest organ in the human body?

Answer:
The skin