Emotions 101 Potpurri Turn the volume down! Don't make it worse!
100
Name 1 function of emotions (i.e., why we need them).
1) Motivate (and organize us for action)
2) Communicate to (and influence others)
3) Communicate to ourselves
100
Why is it helpful to identify and describe our emotions?
May automatically help us to down-regulate; helps us understand our action urge and physiological response
100
When do we want to use distress tolerance skills?
We only want to use distress tolerance when the situation cannot immediately change or when we are in crisis. We also only want to use it in the short term.
200
Identify at least 1 reason why it is hard to regulate our emotions
Biology; lack of skill; reinforcement of emotional behavior; moodiness; emotional overload; emotion myths
200
Name the skill: Rehearse and plan ahead of time so that you are prepared to cope skillfully with emotional situations
Cope Ahead
200
What should you do when you have reached your "skills breakdown point" and can’t use emotion regulation skills?
Distress tolerance skills
300
This emotion that tells us that an important goal is being blocked and helps us have the energy and force to try to remove that goal.
Anger
300
Describe the "Opposite Action" skill.
We do the opposite of what our action urge is telling us to do when we realize it is not helpful to follow that urge.
300
What is the difference between distress tolerance and avoidance?
Distress tolerance is intended to be used as a short-term way to get through crises. If we use as our only way of coping, it becomes avoidance because distress tolerance doesn't actually solve the problem!
400
What can help you describe your emotion if you don’t know the name/label for it?
Ask yourself what your body is experiencing, what your body language is telling you, what your action urge is, and what the prompting event was
400
What is the technique for "tipping the temperature?
1) Fill a bowl with ice water (or grab an ice pack)
2) Bend over so your head is below your heart
3) Submerge your forehead and cheeks for 30 sec.
4) Hold your breath!
500
What is an action urge? Give an example of an action urge.
Every emotion has an action urge. It tells us what we want to do in response to having an emotion.
500
Identify the 4 options for solving any problem.
1) Solve the problem
2) Feel better about the problem
3) Tolerate the problem
4) Stay miserable






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