What is mindfulness?
Being in the moment!
What emotion are you feeling today? It has to be a feeling word not just 'good' or 'alright'!
Happy, sad, angry, excited, worried, or others.
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
What does it mean to tolerate?
To be okay with things even if they're not our favorite.
What’s your favorite art material?
Paint, markers, oil pastels, or more!
What are our five senses we use to observe?
Sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch
____ mind is a balance between emotional mind and reasonable mind.
Wise mind
How can you get along with others?
Sharing, listening, being kind.
What is a coping skill that actually helps you destress?
Deep breathing, walking, talking to a supportive person, journaling, art making, singing, dancing, and more!
What shape is this?
Triangle
How many things can we focus mindfully on at once?
1
What is a physical symptom in your body you might have when you feel anxious?
Butterflies in tummy, stomachache, chest tight, or more.
What is an effective communication skill?
Having good eye contact, being respectful and assertive.
Why should you stop and think before doing?
To make sure you are in your wise mind to make the best decision- even if it's not the easy choice. To stop yourself from doing something unhealthy.
What are the three primary colors?
Red, yellow, and blue
How can you mindfully eat?
Notice the texture of the food in your mouth. What does it feel like to chew, what is the temperature of your meal? Take slow bites, paying attention to your senses.
When should you do the opposite action of what you want to?
When what you want to do will not help you or the situation.
Give a compliment to someone on the opposing team.
I like your shirt. You are smart.
What is urge surfing?
Waiting and riding out the want or compulsion to do something unhealthy, and doing something else to not give in.
What two colors make green?
Blue and yellow
How can you practice being non-judgmental?
Not labeling things as 'good' or 'bad', remembering even uncomfortable things can be helpful or that fun things can be harmful so to not judge a book based on its cover.
How can an uncomfortable feeling such as fear or anger be helpful?
To help you stay safe, to learn more.
Sing Lydia Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to you...
What is radical acceptance?
Being okay with the facts of reality even if you don't like them.
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