Mindfulness
In the video we watched, the power that Mindfulness gives you
What is a Superpower?
Name one thing that the downstairs brain is in charge of...
Anger, Sadness, Fear, Breathing, Blinking
Name three positive emotions- GO
Happy, Content, Excited, Confident, Calm, Collected etc....
If I say "I'm bored" what level could you possibly be at?
Level 2
Name one of our Group Rules
Be Respectful, Listen Actively, Participate Actively, Wait your Turn, Use Kind Words
False-Mindfulness makes it easier to understand how you're feeling in response to emotions.
Name one thing the upstairs brain is in charge of...
Decision making, problem solving, thinking
Fight
John can't use words or think clearly at the moment. What possible level of emotion is he at right now?
Who is someone you can turn to when you feel frustrated?
Trusted teacher, guidance counselor Mrs. C or your parent
Head hurts, spinning, starburst
Who is in charge of the staircase from the upstairs brain to downstairs brain?
Big Boss Bob ;)
Name one of the three high emotion responses
Fight, Flight or Freeze
John feels he's at a Level 3, what should he do?
Try a coping strategy or ask for help from a trusted adult.
When we respond to a situation that creates a strong emotion- how should we respond?
Wisely!
Name one type of mindfulness activities we have done this year so far
Mindful breathing, Mindful eating, Body Scan
True or False: Math skills are part of the Upstairs Brain
Trick Question- Yes! Problem solving is part of the upstairs brain
John sees a test on his desk. He has prepared but now feels like he forgot everything. He can't even take his pencil out. What emotional response is he having?
Freeze
Ramona is feeling Sad, how does she know she needs to ask for help?
When she realizes that her thoughts stop her from working.
All emotions are good or bad, true or false
Nope, all emotions are good- the responses are what determine if they are negative or positive
Show Mrs. C a type of mindful breathing you have learned (either this year, or in the past)
Demonstrate your skils!
There's a tiger in the room!
What is Bob going to do first?
Shut down the staircase and put Downstairs Brain in charge.
Name an emotion that would be described as a Level 3
Anxiety, Sadness,
Mark just walked into class and found out there is a test that period. What should he do?
Check his feelings and thoughts, determine his level and then make a plan!
How do you spell Mrs. C's last name ;)
Calapai