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Instead of saying 'positive/negative' emotions you could say '____' and '____' emotions
Comfortable and uncomfortable emotions
What is 'distress'?
When we are feeling an uncomfortable emotion
What is 'tolerance'?
Being able to “sit with” something for longer and longer periods of time
What was the calming exercise we introduced at the start of group?
Five Finger Breathing
"Frustrated" is an example of a _____ emotion
Uncomfortable
"Joy" is an example of a ______ emotion
Comfortable
Why should we learn to tolerate distress?
Pain is a part of life and can’t always be avoided. Learning to tolerate distress for longer periods of time will prevent you from making the situation worse.
We can use distress tolerance skills to help us ride the _____
Wave
What does the A in the ACCEPTS skill stand for?
Activities
What do the two c's in the ACCEPTS skill stand for?
Contributing and comparisons
What does the E in the ACCEPTS skill stand for?
Emotions
What does the P in the ACCEPTS skill stand for?
Pushing away
What does the T in the ACCEPTS skill stand for?
Thoughts
What does the S in the ACCEPTS skill stand for?
Sensations
Name 1/3 questions you should ask yourself when considering whether to use distress tolerance skills?
Am I able to solve the problem in this moment (Y/N)? Is now a good time to solve it (Y/N)? Am I in Wise Mind enough to solve it (Y/N)?
Doing something nice for someone would fall under which category in the ACCEPTS skills?
Contributing
