Mindfulness
What is the difference between Mindful and Mind Full?
In the moment, focused on one thing at a time verses focusing on everything going on around you and not on the moment
What are the two types of stress?
Distress and Eustress - Chronic and Acute
What does it mean to regulate our emotions?
To bring balance to our emotions and manage them effectively
What are the two things interpersonal effective looks at?
Communication and Relationships
When did the first iPhone get released?
2007
What is an example of being mindful?
Listening to music and restarting the song
What are distractions/self-soothing?
Distractions - taking a break
Self-soothing - relaxing in the moment
What is opposite action?
doing the opposite of what our emotions want us to do.
What are the 4 styles of communication
assertive, passive, passive aggressive, aggressive
How many Disney castles are there in the world?
6
What are the three states of mind?
Logic, Emotion, WISE
What are 5 self-soothing/distraction skills you can use this weekend?
music, TV, movies, video games, talking with friends, shower, outside, self-care day, the list goes on!
What is the REST skill of emotional regulation?
Relax, Evaluate, Set an Intention, Take Action
What is an I feel statement?
I feel...when...because...
What two states became states on the same day? We still don't know which one was first...
North and South Dakota
What are the HOW and WHAT skills?
Observe, Describe, Participate
One Mindful, Non-judgmental, Effective
What are the 4 solutions to any problem?
change situation, change attitude, accept, stay miserable
What is the difference between and action urge and an opposite action?
Give an example using Anger.
Action urge: yell, hit, punch, scream, swear
Opposite action: exercise, talk it out, take a break, deep breaths
What does validation mean? Give an example.
to offer support, listening ear, thoughtfulness and to be mindful when communicating with someone.
What country has the unicorn as its national animal?
Scotland
What does it mean to be non-judgmental?
being in the moment, being aware of thoughts and feelings and not placing judgment onto our thoughts/perception
How can you apply the 4 solutions to this problem?
Your dream car is ordered but comes in your LEAST favorite color
Apply the REST skill to this situation:
First day back at school
who can you talk to, fidgets, music, journal, email teachers and counselors ahead of time, ask for breaks from class, etc.
Fit these 4 characters into the communication styles:
Plankton
Spongebob
Squidward
Sandy
Aggressive
Passive
Passive-aggressive
Assertive
What world famous landmark appears to grow taller every summer?
Eiffel Tower