Name it!
Do it!
True or False
Tell me about...
100
This technique involves you breathing in, holding it, and letting it out fully. It can be called "Deep breathing" "Belly Breathing" or "Bubble Breathing"
Are you ready to practice it?
100
Show me how to do deep breathing!
You got this!
100
True or False: Practicing mindfulness helps your whole body
True!
100
Tell me about something you can do mindfully
Examples: eating, focusing on a chore, paying attention during an activity, etc.
200
This technique involves you doing something with all your attention and being in the present time.
What is "Mindfulness."
200
Let's try our 5 senses grounding
5 things you can see
4 things you feel
3 things you hear
2 things you smell or taste
1 thing you feel
200
There's only one right way to relax
False!
Everyone has different skills that work for them! There's no wrong way to relax
200
Tell me about a time you might want to use deep breathing
Anytime! Especially when stressed, anxious, nervous, sad, angry, upset, or to help you fall asleep.
300
This technique has you tense up your muscles and then let them go
What is "Progressive Muscle Relaxation."
Also called PMR, or lemon squeezes, etc.
300
Show me one of your progressive muscle relaxation skills!
Examples: lemon squeeze, cat stretch, fly on your nose, big jawbreaker, elephant step, squeezing through a fence, or mud puddle.
300
Deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation will help you fall asleep
True! A good time to practice is before bed
300
Tell me about a time you could use a power pose
When you feel anxious, nervous, or scared, or when you want to feel more confident
400
This technique has you doing different poses with your body
What is "yoga."
400
Show me your favorite yoga pose!
I'll join too!
Examples: tree pose, mountain pose, star pose, etc.
400
True or False: I don't have time to relax or practice mindfulness
False!
Deep breathing only takes a few seconds to have benefits and many of our other skills can be done in your head in a few minutes
400
Tell me about when you could use the 5 senses grounding
Anytime you have bad memories or unwanted thoughts, or feel anxious/nervous/scared.