Mindfulness Exercises
What is the 5,4,3,2,1 Method
What is the difference between EMPATHY and SYMPATHY?
SYMPATHY is feeling compassion, sorrow, or pity for the hardships that another person encounters. EMPATHY is putting yourself in the shoes of another, which is why actors often talk about it.
What is relapse drift?
A slow gradual movement away from abstinence leading to relapse.
( ) stage can be considered the information gathering and planning stage. This stage is the most important. Fifty percent of the people who attempt behavior change and skip this stage will relapse within 21 days.
What is PREPARATION
Give an example of a social support you might use after graduating drug court to help maintain a sober and recovery focused lifestyle.
Client answer can be unique to the individual
Using this practice every morning as soon as you wake up can help manage having negative though processes
What is a POSITIVE AFFIRMATION
When learning about mindful communication what is one of the biggest errors of communication that Whitney won't shut up about?
"we listen to respond and not understand"
What are mooring lines?
specific things that keep someone abstinent from substance use and help prevent relapse.
( ) is the stage in which individuals modify their behavior, experiences, or environment in order to overcome their problems. This stage involves the most overt behavioral changes and requires considerable commitment of time and energy." During the this stage, one implements the plans developed and information gathered in the preparation stage.
What is ACTION
( ) is a form of psychotherapy in which a number of patients meet to describe and discuss their problems together under the supervision of a therapist.
What is GROUP THERAPY
This exercise can be found on YouTube and was created by Thich Nhat Hanh and is a combination of Yoga and Tai Chi.
What are the 10 Mindful Movements
Name one of the 7 myths about meditation
Myth #1: Meditation is difficult.
Myth #2: You have to quiet your mind in order to have a successful meditation practice.
Myth #3: It takes years of dedicated practice to receive any benefits from meditation.
Myth #4: Meditation is escapism.
Myth #5: I don't have enough time to meditate.
Myth #6: Meditation requires spiritual or religious beliefs.
Myth #7: I'm supposed to have transcendent experiences in meditation.
Name 3 mooring lines for your recovery?
Client answers are unique to the individual
( ) is the stage at which there is no intention to change behavior in the foreseeable future. Many individuals in this stage are unaware or under-aware of their problems." Some people call this phase "denial."
What is PRE-CONTEMPLATION
( ) is a social group provided in a community to help awareness of a set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems
What is a TWELVE STEP PROGRAM
This exercise is a process by which one or more participants meditate in response to the guidance provided by a trained practitioner or teacher, either in person or via a written text, sound recording, video, or audiovisual media comprising music or verbal instruction, or a combination of both.
What is a GUIDED MEDITATION
What is the definition of Altruism
the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
( ) is the stage in which people work to prevent relapse and consolidate the gains attained during action. For addictive behaviors this stage extends from six months to an indeterminate period past the initial action."
What is MAINTENANCE
Therapy
Groups
Counseling
Medication Management
IHS
Clubhouse
This exercise has proven to be an extremely powerful and healing form of meditation. It forms the core of the lying down practices that people train in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. It involves systematically sweeping through the body with the mind, bringing an affectionate, openhearted, interested attention to its various regions.
What is a BODY SCAN
What is the definition of Mindfulness according to the MBSR curriculum?
Fully living in the present moment non judgmentally with kindness.
What are four common examples of mooring lines for an individual in recovery?
Meetings
Social Supports
Exercise
Fun (legal and sober) Leisure Activities
( ) is the stage in which people are aware that a problem exists and are seriously thinking about overcoming it but have not yet made a commitment to take action." Many people in this stage can be described as ambivalent. They want to improve their blood sugar, but are not yet ready to cut back on eating sweets.
What is CONTEMPLATION
What are some examples of 12 Step Programs that are available in your local community?
Celebrate Recovery
NA
AA
ALANON
CODA