States of Mind
This state of mind is where people are most likely to act on impulse.
What is emotion mind.
In this skill you put words to your experience.
What is describe?
This "how" skill is helpful when describing just the facts.
What is non-judgementally.
The in between of two extremes.
This state of mind is where people care about facts and logic.
What is reasonable (or logical) mind.
In this skill you pay attention to both your internal and external world and notice what is happening.
What is observe.
This "how" skill is counter to multitasking.
What is one-mindfully.
You are right AND the other person is right, is an example of what type of statement?
What is a dialectical statement.
This state of mind that is the middle path, sometimes called our intuition.
What is wise mind.
In this skill you use all of your senses to pay close attention
What is observe?
This "how" skill encourages you not to use words such as "bad" or "good" or "should".
What is non-judgementally.
Thinking in extremes or polar opposites
What is black and white (or polarized) thinking?
You are upset with your performance at school. You go to the grocery store and buy food that you think will make you feel better. What state of mind are you in?
What is emotion mind.
In this skill, you get involved in your experiences without judgement.
What is participate.
This "how" skill involves thinking about your goals/preferred outcome and using what works.
What is effectively.
You are starting to pace, get distracted and get a headache while doing your work. What mindfulness tool(s) can you use to manage your increasing anxiety?
What is Observe (internal state/behavior), Describe (name your anxious emotion) or Participate (in a calming activity)?
What is Effective (use something that you know helps to self-soothe), one-mindfully (take time our to focus on the activity), or non-judgmental (judging leads to more anxiety)?
You are upset with your performance at school. You go to the grocery store to buy food that will make you feel better. You balance out the treats with something nutritional, as you realize both things can make you feel good. What state of mind are you in?
What is wise mind.
You are at a friends birthday party. You are playing charades. Your friend makes a "sad" face and you tell him that it looks like he is frowning. You guess the character he is playing and then it is your turn. What skill(s) are you using?
What is "what skills"?
This statement is an example of what type of thinking: "I like to be alone and I need help sometimes."
What is dialectical (or balanced) thinking?
Mindfulness skills help us reach which of the 3 states of mind: Rational, Emotional or Wise Mind?
Wise Mind