Mindfulness
What is mindfulness?
Staying aware of the present moment
Noticing distractions
Awareness of your senses
What is the emotion mind?
When our thoughts and behaviors are controlled only by our feelings.
What are thoughts?
What goes through my mind
What I think happened
Do something else
What's Ms. P's dog's name?
Charlie
Demonstrate box breathing
4 counts inhale, 4 counts hold, 4 counts exhale, 4 counts hold
What is fact mind?
When we can look at what is happening without our emotions. Focused on solving problems, without addressing how you may feel.
What are feelings?
Emotional Reaction
Face and body changes
What does S stand for in DISTRACT?
Self Soothe
What is "Friends Way" called in the Middle School?
School Psychologist
Demonstrate belly breathing
Belly fills with inhale, belly empties with exhale
What are pros and cons of emotion mind?
Can help us do hard things, knows what is important, shows others what we need.
We might do things without thinking about consequences.
What is the difference between an urge and an action?
What you want to do or say versus what you actually do or say
Temperature
Name something your learned this year at Friends Way
Woohoo!
What are some benefits of mindfulness?
Reduce stress
Improve focus
Manage emotions
Increase awareness
What are pros and cons of fact mind?
When we need to look at just the facts for things like studying, doing research, or learning.
Ignores how you or others may feel.
What is an event, and what does it do?
Something that happens around you, or a thought that may come up that can affect your thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Demonstrate Progressive Muscle Relaxation, or Squeeze/Relax
Demonstrates PMR
What kind of pet does Mrs. Benanti have?
Bunny Rabbit
Name another mindfulness activity
What is wise mind?
What are consequences?
Thoughts, feelings, behaviors, actions, rewards, or punishments that result from your actions.
What does I stand for in TIPP?
Intense Exercise
BONUS: How could you use this in school?
What are you looking forward to most next year?
Have a great time!