Mindfulness
What is mindfulness?
choosing to pay attention to your thoughts and feelings in the present moment without judgement or reaction
What are 2 coping skills?
Breathing, distractions, mindfulness, talking to someone, etc.
Name 3 types of support group meetings
AA, NA, CA, Celebrate Recovery, SMART Recovery, etc.
What is 5-4-3-2-1?
5 things you see
4 things you hear
3 things you feel
2 things you smell
1 thing you taste
What are ways we can be mindful?
meditation, 5-4-3-2-1, thought reframing, visualization, breathing
What is the difference between rational mind, emotional mind, and wise mind?
rational mind: thought-centered, facts, emotions ignored
emotional mind: feeling-centered, emotions, facts are distorted to match mood
wise mind: thoughts + feelings, observing and responding
What does TIPP stand for?
Temperature, intense exercise, paced breathing, paired muscle relaxation
What are the three parts to mindfulness?
Observe, describe, participate