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Distress Tolerance- ACCEPTS

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  • What does the S in the ACCEPTS skill stand for?
    Sensations
  • "Frustrated" is an example of a _____ emotion
    Uncomfortable
  • Instead of saying 'positive/negative' emotions you could say '____' and '____' emotions
    Comfortable and uncomfortable emotions
  • What does the E in the ACCEPTS skill stand for?
    Emotions
  • What is 'tolerance'?
    Being able to “sit with” something for longer and longer periods of time
  • We can use distress tolerance skills to help us ride the _____
    Wave
  • What does the A in the ACCEPTS skill stand for?
    Activities
  • Doing something nice for someone would fall under which category in the ACCEPTS skills?
    Contributing
  • 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.
  • "Joy" is an example of a ______ emotion
    Comfortable
  • 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)?
  • What does the P in the ACCEPTS skill stand for?
    Pushing away
  • Using the 5-4-3-2-1 technique would fall under which category in the ACCEPTS skills?
    Sensations
  • What is 'distress'?
    When we are feeling an uncomfortable emotion
  • What does the T in the ACCEPTS skill stand for?
    Thoughts
  • What do the two c's in the ACCEPTS skill stand for?
    Contributing and comparisons
  • What was the calming exercise we introduced at the start of group?
    Five Finger Breathing