Mindfulness
What mindfulness activity will you practice for self-care this weekend?
Example - listen to music, watch a new movie, enjoy a meal with a friend
How can we practice taking care of Physical Illness or maintaining our physical health? (PLEASE skill)
What does "validation" mean?
Finding the kernel of truth in another person's perspective. Understanding where the other person is coming from, even if we do not necessarily agree with, approve of, or like what the other person is saying or doing.
What crisis survival skill could you use this weekend if you reached an emotional intensity of 5 or above?
ex: TIPP, STOP, ACCEPTS, IMPROVE, self-soothe, mindfulness of current emotion.
What is Barbie's full name?
Barbara Millicent Roberts
Joy, contentment, neutral, gratitude, grief, anxiety, stress, etc.
How can we practice eating a balanced diet? (PLEASE skill)
How can you validate someone by showing them that you are listening to what they are saying?
Being present with them (Level 1 Validation). Don't multitask. Give them your full attention, demonstrate active listening skills - eye contact, head nodding, etc.
Share a personal example of being willing/ practicing willingness.
Example: Being open to therapist feedback. Practicing a new coping skill.
Where is Silly String illegal on Halloween?
Hollywood
Give an example of how we can practice the mindfulness skill of "Observe" with others this weekend.
Pay attention with interest and curiosity to others around you at a public event.
Give undivided attention to the people you are spending time with.
Stay in the present. Notice when judgmental thoughts arise and let them go.
How can we practice avoiding mood-altering substances? (PLEASE skill)
Examples: Choose a non-alcoholic beverage at a social gathering, take our medications as prescribed, engage in a BA or a coping skill instead of using our drug of choice
Give an example of a self-validating statement.
It makes sense that I feel nervous because I am going to a new haunted house that I have never experienced before.
Share a personal example of being willful/ practicing willfulness.
Examples: Refusing to see things from another person's perspective. Not listening when someone offers feedback.
What is Barbie's hometown?
Willows, WI
My friend is being annoying. --> My friend is laughing loudly while we are out in public.
Avoid making assumptions without checking the facts - describe the situation using objective facts.
How can we practice healthy sleep hygiene? (PLEASE skill)
Examples: create and follow a consistent sleep schedule, wake up at a consistent time - even on weekends!, and stop using screens/ electronics 30-60 minutes before bed time
What should we validate for others and ourselves?
Emotions and feelings, honoring true values, recognizing the legitimacy of desires, appreciating the effort a person is putting in to achieving a goal, reinforcing efforts made to problem-solve, etc.
True or False: When you practice half-smile, others should be able to tell that you are smiling.
False! As long as you feel like you are smiling/ the corners of your mouth is turned up slightly, it does not matter how others perceive your facial expression.
What is the difference between a spider web and a cobweb?
Spider web: functional structure for a spider to hunt and survive
Cobweb: tangled, irregular, messy webs that a spider vacated.
Give an example of an opportunity when you can practice participating in a social activity/ conversation with others this weekend.
I can participate in mindful conversation with my friend over dinner.
How can we practice engaging in exercise more regularly? (PLEASE skill)
Examples: make a habit of engaging in 20 minutes of physical activity that you enjoy, such as taking a walk, stretching, yoga, lifting weights, dancing, etc.
What should we NOT validate for others?
Do not validate the invalid - thoughts that are not founded in fact/ reality. Ineffective, unsafe, or unhealthy behaviors.
What posture could we practice when we are trying to radically accept a difficult truth/ reality?
Willing Hands and Half-Smile :)
What film popularized the modern image of a witch with flowing black robes, a pointy hat, and green skin?
Wizard of Oz