Mindfulness
Give 3 examples of mindfulness activities
eg. box breathing, rainbow breathing, mindfulness eating, train of thought, observing, going for a walk, 5 senses activity
Why do we need emotions? What good are emotions?
communication, information and motivation
True or False:
Distraction can be effective in the long term to help cope with distress
false, distraction is most effective in the short term
True or False:
Interpersonal effectiveness is often associated with...
skills like active listening, assertiveness, and empathy.
True
What are the 3 states of mind?
Emotional, Reasonable, Wise
What is something that you can do today to develop positive experiences in the short-term?
Talk to a friend, pet a dog or cat, watch a comforting show, listen to music etc.
True or False:
TIPP stands for...
Take a deep breath
Intense Exercise
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Prayer
False
T-Temperature
I- Intense exercise
P-Paced breathing
P- Progressive muscle relaxation
What does it mean to validate?
acknowledging and accepting others' emotions without judgment.
Describe the weather today non-judgmentally
Examples: cold, warm, windy
Not: beautiful, bad, gross
Finding ways to make you feel more in control of your life is an example of...
a) Coping ahead
b) Building mastery
c) a FAST skill
Building Mastery
The skill of accepting things you can't change is...
Radical Acceptance
What can you do to appear confident?
Tone and body language.
Give an example of how you can use your "participate" mindfulness skill
Throwing yourself into the moment:Dancing, cleaning, drawing. feeling sad in the moment,
Give 3 examples of PLEASE skills
1. putting down electronics to go to bed
2. going for a wellness walk
3. Make a meal with your family
Physical Health
Limit Screen Time
Eating
Avoid mood-altering substances
Sleep
Exercise
Name the 6 senses and provide an example of how you can use each one to self-sooth
sight, taste, hear, smell, feel, move
What does FAST stand for?
(be) Fair
(no) Apologies
Stick to your values
(be) Truthful
Why is mindfulness important?
Choices & control over your behaviour
Reduce emotional suffering
Help you make important decisions
Help focus your attention
Increase compassion
Lessen pain, tension & stress
What might you need to think about to cope ahead for an upcoming test?
- How much time do I have?
- What do I need to study?
- Is there something that I can wear or bring to make me feel comfortable?
- Do I have any questions for my teacher?
- What supplies do I need to write the test? eg. calculator, pencil, paper, a book.
Why is it important to consider the pros and cons of acting on urges?
The skills of considering pros and cons allows people to see that coping skillfully with pain and impulsive urges lead to better results than acting impulsively and rejecting reality.
Name something that you've learned from attending this group
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