Mindfulness
What is WISEMIND
Doing an activity when feeling distressing emotions; activities that are engaging; things that require attention to something besides the emotion
What is DISTRACTION
Initial feelings about a situation or event; simple, less complex reactions
What is PRIMARY EMOTIONS
Finding the kernel of truth in another person's perspective or situation; acknowledging that person's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors have causes and are therefore understandable.
What is VALIDATION
Noticing your body sensations; paying attention; controlling your attention; practicing wordless watching
What is OBSERVING
Technique based on changing temperature, exercise, and breathing.
What is TIP
Reactions to feelings and reactions about a situation/event; more complex reactions
What is SECONDARY EMOTIONS
Essential to good interpersonal relationships; limits or rules
What is BOUNDARIES
A technique used to slow down our minds and bodies; usually done at the start of meditations.
What is DEEP BREATHING
Letting go of fighting reality and understanding that there are some things that we can not change.
What is RADICAL ACCEPTANCE
Checking out whether your emotional reactions fit the facts of the situation
What is CHECK THE FACTS
Statements that show attentiveness and engagement in a conversation
What is REFLECTIVE LISTENING
Viewing reality as it is, refraining from labeling experiences/individuals as good or bad.
What is Non-Judgemental
Using the five senses to reduce distress; engaging in things that are comforting
What is SELF SOOTH
A skill used to slow down emotional reactions; encourages observing emotions and surroundings before making a decision.
What is STOP
Expressing your opinions, emotions and needs clearly, honestly and respectfully without forgetting the needs of the ones you communicate with.
What is ASSERTIVENESS
Tuning into your body and listening to how it feels; going slowly through each body part.
What is BODY SCAN
Making a chart to weight options; helpful when thinking about changing a behavior
Balancing emotional urges; ex - facing an anxiety-provoking situation instead of avoiding it
What is OPPOSITE ACTION
Working with someone to find a middle ground in a situation; flexibility when setting limits and rules
What is NEGOTIATING BOUNDARIES