STATES OF MIND
DEALING WITH DISTRESS
Mindfulness
100

The 3 States of Mind

1. Emotion Mind

2. Fact Mind

3. Wise Mind 

100
What is Distress?

Sad, Mad, Scared, Uncomfortable, Frustrated, Worried, Anxious, Etc. 

100

Name two mindfulness activities we've played in class. 

Categories with repeating prior list, categories, counting to 10, left/right game, see/think/wonder, etc. 

200

What is Emotion Mind?

When thinking and behavior are controlled by emotions

200

Acronym for Dealing with Distress 

DISTRACT 

200

Name the MAIN difference between "ACTION" and "URGE". 

Urge is what you WANT to do. Action is what you ACTUALLY do. 

300

What is Fact Mind?

Thinking and behavior are controlled by facts only and no emotion. 

300

What does the "D" in DISTRACT stand for?

Do Something Else! Like Video Games, Read a Book, Listen to Music! 

300

What mind are we in when we're being mindful? 

Wise Mind!! 

400

What is Wise Mind?

When thinking and behavior are controlled by a combination of our emotions and the facts. When we are fully present and being mindful of our decisions. 

400
What does the "T" in DISTRACT stand for?
Take a Break! Go for a walk. Get a drink of water! 
400

Name 2 things mindfulness helps us with! 

1. Focusing.

2. Stay in control.

3. Understand our feelings.

4. Make decision in wise mind 

5. Understand the situation. 

6. See things for how they really are - no judgements! 
500

Sally is talking to Jessie. The teacher comes by and yells at Sally for talking while she should be doing Language Live!!! Provide 1 emotion mind response and 1 wise mind response.

:) 

500

Provide 1 example of "Self Soothe" or 1 example of "Remind Yourself" 

Self Soothe: Putty, Stress Ball, Play Doh, Fidget Spinner

Remind Yourself: It's ok. I got this. It's not that bad. I've been here before. 

500

Name 2 of the 3 components of Mindfulness 

1. In the moment

2. On purpose

3. Not Judging 

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