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Which of the following is the purpose of TIP skills?
Which of the following is the purpose of TIP skills?
Which of the following is NOT one of the TIP skills?
Which of the following is NOT one of the TIP skills?
What is the temperature TIP skill?
What is the temperature TIP skill?
How long should you hold an ice pack over your eyes when using the temperature TIP skill?
How long should you hold an ice pack over your eyes when using the temperature TIP skill?
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What is the purpose of intense exercise as a TIP skill?
What is the purpose of intense exercise as a TIP skill?
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What is paced breathing as a TIP skill?
What is paced breathing as a TIP skill?
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What is paired muscle relaxation as a TIP skill?
What is paired muscle relaxation as a TIP skill?
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What is the benefit of using TIP skills?
What is the benefit of using TIP skills?
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When should you consult with a healthcare provider before using the temperature TIP skill?
When should you consult with a healthcare provider before using the temperature TIP skill?
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What is the benefit of practicing TIP skills regularly?
What is the benefit of practicing TIP skills regularly?
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Which of the following is a TIP skill that involves the use of water?
Which of the following is a TIP skill that involves the use of water?
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Which TIP skill involves saying 'relax' as you release tension?
Which TIP skill involves saying 'relax' as you release tension?
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Study Notes
Using TIP Skills to Manage Intense Emotions
- TIP skills are used to manage intense emotions and reduce extreme stress.
- TIP skills work by changing body chemistry to reduce extreme emotions quickly.
- There are four TIP skills: temperature, intense exercise, paced breathing, and paired muscle relaxation.
- The temperature TIP skill involves using cold water to decrease heart rate and activate the parasympathetic nervous system.
- To use the temperature TIP skill, plunge your face into a bowl of ice water or hold an ice pack over your eyes and breathe slowly for at least 30 seconds.
- Intense exercise can release some of the stress you're experiencing, even if it's just for a few minutes of jumping jacks or push-ups.
- Paced breathing involves breathing deeply into your belly area, slowing down your pace of breathing, and making your out breath longer than your in-breath.
- Paired muscle relaxation involves tensing and relaxing muscle groups one by one, saying "relax" as you release the tension.
- TIP skills can help you feel more relaxed and behave more skillfully when experiencing extreme emotions.
- If you have a heart condition or are taking medications, consult with a healthcare provider before using the temperature TIP skill.
- Using TIP skills can help reduce emotional intensity and allow for the use of other coping mechanisms.
- Practicing TIP skills regularly can improve emotional regulation and stress management.
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