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
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