Thinking Styles
Name the three thinking styles
Emotional
Logical or Rational or Reasonable
Wise
Noticing and attending to your experience (physical and emotional)
Define Nonjudgmental
Not assigning a value to yourself, or others when describing a situation
Define One-mindfully
Name three current people in this group AND their correct pronouns
*** depends on day ****
Give one example of using your Emotional Mind
Sad - Crying
Angry - yelling or throwing stuff
Happy - jumping up and down
Scared - Fight, Flight, Freeze
Anxious - Tapping foot
Define Observe
Putting words to your experiences, labeling your experiences (without judgements)
Allowing yourself to experience all emotions without assigning judgement to the emotion you are experiencing.
Define Effectiveness
correctly recall how old each group facilitator is
Manny - 25
Amanda - 22
Charlie - 42
Give one example of using your Logical Mind
****Example must not consider others or personal emotions***
Define Participate
Entering completely into the task of the current moment
Give an example of a statement that would be judgemental about school versus an example that is nonjudgmental about school
School is dumb. School is useless. School is the best thing ever.
versus
I am confused when I'm in school so I have a hard time paying attention.
School has several people that I enjoy being around which makes it a fun experience.
What are some barriers and obstacles when you are attempting to do one thing at a time?
Bored, do not like the task, would rather do something else, others talking to you, low impulse control
Name one homework activity we have done so far for this group
Participate worksheet
Self-validation
Mindfulness Journal
Popsicle stick challenge
***consider emotions of self, others, and goal you wish to accomplish***
Name a coping skill that can be used to ground yourself
Square breathing, 54321, mindfulness walks
**** double points for TIPP skills ****
Give an example of an emotion that you do not validate and an example of how you could validate
I feel upset that my parents are not allowing me to go to the mall with friends
Name a time that you have acted on an urge (and what you could do differently now that you have Mindfulness skills)
*** Group must agree it is an appropriate example ***
Name three group rules
Group members and facilitators will wear appropriate attire during the group.
Group members will be respectful to each other and the group facilitators. Group members will use appropriate language when addressing other group members and facilitators. This will also look like group members staying on topic during group conversations. Group members will not interrupt each other or talk over each other. Group members will remain respectful of the physical space as well.
Group members will understand that respect that respectful body language is expected which includes no foul or sexualized hand-gestures.
Remain nonjudgmental and have an open mind to be open to hear other people’s opinions in an appropriate manner. If you disagree, do so in a respectful manner.
All information shared in group discussions stays in the group. Confidentiality is vital to the treatment process. Any breaking confidentiality will result in immediate termination.
Group members will agree on how they will greet (or not greet) each other if they meet outside of the group.
Group members are expected to be on time. Members should arrive for the group at 4pm or before the group begins. If a member is going to be absent or late, they should contact Caillier Clinic staff 12 hours prior to group occurring.
It is recommended that Group Members attend their individual sessions as scheduled.
Group members are allowed snacks during group. They are expected to clean up after themselves and be respectful of other group members while eating any type of food.
Treat others the way you would like to be treated.
Group members will remain chemically free 24 hours prior to group.
Name what part of the brain "shuts off" when you are in your emotional mind.
Prefrontal Cortex - Problem solving part of the brain
Give an example of how you can use the observe, describe, and participate skills.
**** must correctly explain why it is an example of each ****
Is the following a judgment or a nonjudgmental statement:
It scares me to post pictures of myself on social media
Nonjudgement - expressing emotion and what elicits that emotions
***bonus points --->>> how would you make this a judgemental statement***
Name two consequences on not being one-mindful in social situations
Missing someone's name, talking over someone you like, minimizing your own and others experiences, and people may not like that you do not pay attention (perceived annoying to others)
Did you bring your journal
+ 300 for each person in group pod that has their journal
- 100 for each person in group pod that did not bring their journal