Technique that consists of identifying and then disputing irrational or maladaptive thoughts. Reframing is a way of viewing and experiencing events, ideas, concepts and emotions to find more positive alternatives.
An immediate response a person has due to an event , can be externally or internally, heavily influenced by ones life experiences.
An intense level of anxiety or fear associated with being in a situation or place that one can not escape. Exp: fear of being in the outdoors such as a forest or large crowds.
A technique where a patient is trained to utilize a sensing device to provide vital signs such as heart rate or O2 sats. The patient then uses various techniques to control or change their environment by using cognitive restructuring to decrease
Can be adaptive and maladaptive ways to manage stress or distress. Two traits: distort/deny or represent the truth and are believed to be operating on an unconscious level, other than suppression
An active process of bringing ones attention to a single repetitive unchanging stimulus, this includes a repetitive thought, phrase, or image. With practice a patient can gain insight and/or greater awareness.
A person has the feeling that the world around them is not normal say the size of objects, senses in the air, or how people are behaving.
A negative experience when a person expends energy which can lead to anxiety, confusion, depression, fatigue, helplessness, and hopelessness.
A process that the brain uses to 'rewire' itself. This often happens during childhood.
Ritualistic behaviors that a person feels compelled to do in an attempt to stop or decrease stressful thoughts from occurring.
When a person practices turning their mind back to the moment by observing, describing, and participating intentionally/effectively decreasing stress as they are more present and focused. This makes a patient more likely to utilize positive adaptive behaviors skills.
A physical sensation from the fear of the unknown. It is a universal experience that occurs on a continuum.
A persons cognitive and behavioral practices to manage stress. This can be adaptive or maladaptive, intentional; intentional or unintentional; learned or inherited.