Cycle 19 - Flashcard Set 3
What are neuro pathways in the brain?
Neuro pathways in the brain are paved from years of repetition, resulting in quick, automatic responses to triggers.
What can repetition do for practicing DBT skills?
With repetition, DBT skills can become the more natural way of responding.
What happens to the rational and intellectual part of the brain when triggered?
When triggered, the rational and intellectual part of the brain shuts down, and the amygdala takes over in fight, flight, or freeze mode.
Why is it helpful to be aware of triggers and signs of being in fight, flight, or freeze mode?
It is helpful to be aware of triggers and signs of being in fight, flight, or freeze mode, and to take a moment to pause and regroup.
What can be helpful to engage the rational mind in triggering situations?
A binder or cue cards with DBT skills can be helpful to engage the rational mind, be effective, and self-soothe in triggering situations.
What is coping ahead?
Coping ahead involves imagining oneself being successful in a triggering situation and repeatedly reading a script until it feels like second nature.
What does the pause between being triggered and taking action allow for?
The pause between being triggered and taking action gives the opportunity to choose a skillful response and return to the situation when the nervous system is relaxed.
What is the goal when it comes to triggering situations?
The goal is to cope and deal effectively and skillfully in triggering situations.
Why may DBT skills feel difficult to access and practice at first?
DBT skills may feel difficult to access and practice at first due to the neuro pathways in the brain being paved from years of repetition.
What is the amygdala responsible for in triggering situations?
The amygdala takes over in fight, flight, or freeze mode in triggering situations.
What can be used to help engage the rational mind, be effective, and self-soothe in triggering situations?
A binder or cue cards with DBT skills can be used to help engage the rational mind, be effective, and self-soothe in triggering situations.
What is the purpose of coping ahead?
The purpose of coping ahead is to imagine oneself being successful in a triggering situation and repeatedly reading a script until it feels like second nature.
