Mindful Movement
Where do YOU feel stress in your body first?
Answers vary - head, chest, stomach, shoulders/neck, hands, legs, etc.
True or False:
Big feelings are normal.
True
True or False:
Grief is a sign of love and connection, not weakness.
True
Name one part of the CBT triangle.
Thoughts, Feelings, and/or Behaviors.
True or False:
Humans are not built for connection.
False
True or False:
Mindful movement is a workout challenge.
False
Name one situation to use TIPP.
Panic, rage, strong self-harm urges, "I'm about to do something I'll regret."
Grief is not just about death. Identify at least 3 other things that someone could grieve.
Losing health, Parents divorcing, Losing safety, Pets, People, Life plans changing, Friend groups that change, Breakups, Moving schools, Moving homes, etc.
Identify one goal of the "Cognitive Distortions & Checking the Facts" group.
Notice common thinking patterns that can bend the truth.
Practice body and thought skills for when our brain is loud.
Try one small skill we can use this week.
The group, "How to Support Others" falls under what daily theme?
Community Care & Belonging
Fill in the blanks:
We can practice mindfulness outdoors by observing what we ___, ___, ____, ____, and ____.
see, hear, smell, taste, and feel
What does the "P" stand for in STOP?
Proceed mindfully
Name at least 2 things grief can affect.
Sleep, energy, focus, appetite
"It's all my fault" or "It's all their fault" is an example of which cognitive distortion?
Personalization/Blaming
Provide an example of both a support statement and a fixing statement.
Support: "I'm with you in this."
Fixing: "I'll solve this for you."
Name at least 2 things that can be accomplished when we move (specifically from presentation).
Our bodies can burn off extra fight/flight energy.
Our breath can slow down.
Our muscles can let go a little.
Our brain gets a clearer signal: "I might be safe right now."
What was the theme of the day when we discussed STOP & TIPP (Hint: It's a DBT module)?
Distress tolerance
What might trigger grief?
Reminders such as dates, songs, places, or smells.
Why does it matter to identify cognitive distortions?
Distorted thoughts can:
Turn small problems into huge ones
Make feelings even bigger
Push us into behaviors we regret
What are at least 2 components of active listening?
Be present (phone away, eyes/ears open)
Reflect: "So you're saying..."
Validate" That makes sense because..."
Ask: "What feels helpful right now?"
Identify 3 situations or places where you could use mindful walking/movement.
Walking to class
On the way to the bathroom
Walking your dog
Pacing in your room
Before a hard conversation
What does STOP stand for and what does TIPP stand for?
Stop; Take a step back; Observe; Proceed mindfully
Temperature; Intense exercise; Paced breathing; Paired muscle relaxation
The loss is still real, and the circle of life gets ____.
bigger
We talked about 7 different cognitive distortions. Name at least 4.
All-or-Nothing Thinking
Mental Filtering
Overgeneralization
Catastrophizing
Personalization/Blaming
Emotional Reasoning
Compare & Despair
Each team member must share at least 2 things they can do to support others today.
Examples:
Listen without interrupting
Sitting with someone so they're not alone
Asking, "Do you want advice or just someone to listen?"
Validate their feelings
Avoid things that are typically not helpful (making it about you, share someone's secret for drama, minimize, etc.)