Mindfulness
State of non-judgmental awareness
What are the 3 "What" skills?
Observe, Describe, Participate
What are the three "how" skills?
Don't Judge, Stay focused, Do what Works
What are the states of mind?
Wise Mind, Reasonable Mind, and Emotional Mind
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
What are two components of Mindfulness?
What are the observe skills?
wordless watching, using senses, watching your thoughts/feelings, etc.
What does "don't judge" mean?
Notice, but don't evaluate as good or bad
What is Wise Mind?
balance between emotional and reasonable
What time does group start and end?
3:30-5:00pm
What are some benefits of Mindfulness?
Improved ability to manage emotions, improved ability to adapt to stressful situations, improved memory, improved focus, reduced anxiety, etc
What are the describe skills?
Put words on experience, label what you observe
What does "stay focused" mean?
Focus attention on one thing at a time, concentrate your mind
What is emotional mind?
Feelings control thoughts and behaviors
How old are your group leaders?
25 & 29
What are your 5 senses?
smell, touch, taste, hear, see
what are the participate skills?
Throw yourself into present moment, fully experience the moment
What does "do what works" mean?
Be effective, let go of negative feelings
Make decisions based on facts/logic
What are the 4 sections of DBT?
Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness
Name 4 ways to practice being Mindful
meditation, walk, body scan, five sense, etc.
Give example of using all three "what" skills this past week
Up to group member
Give examples of using all three "how" skills this past week
Up to group member
Give examples of each state of mind
Up to group member
Name the current president and vice president
Joe Biden & Kamala Harris