Reducing Vulnerability to Emotion Mind

A way to remember these skills is to remember the term ABC PLEASE.


A
Accumulate positive emotions

Short Term: Do pleasant things that are possible now.
Long Term: Make changes in your life so that positive events will happen more often in the future. Build a "life worth living."

B
Build mastery

Do things that make you feel competent and effective to combat helplessness and hopelessness. Build coping skills.
C
Cope ahead of time with emotional situations

Rehearse a plan ahead of time so that you are prepared to cope skillfully with emotional situations.
PLEASE
Take care of your mind by taking care of your body

  1. Treat PhysicaL illness
  2. Balance Eating
  3. Avoid mood-Altering substances
  4. Balance Sleep
  5. Get Exercise