Mindfulness/misc
What is mindfulness?
Deep breathing exercises, clearing your mind, taking time for yourself
True or false you should look for the good in each family member daily
True
How to stop criticizing. What is the first step?
Recognizing that criticism harms family relationships
What is step one of effective ignoring?
1. show no emotion
What is my-time?
individual time with each child 15-20 minutes weekly
What is one way you could practice mindfulness?
deep breathing, mediation, yoga, etc
How can you self soothe?
By using Instant Stress busters
What is the second step of stopping criticism?
Make a firm commitment to yourself and family to stop being critical put up reminders.
What is step two of effective ignoring
2. Turn your attention immediately away
What should be done a few times a week?
Family Dinner
What is positive C self talk?
I can make this moment better
I can smile
What is step one of the steps of giving a compliment?
1. Give it immediately
What is step 4 of how to stop critcism?
look for the good in others
What is something you shouldnt ignore?
If someone makes you feel uncomfortable, tries to touch you in a way that is uncomfortable
What would be an example of Mytime?
playing Uno
basketball
an activity that the child picks
What is a warm waterfall ?
Progressive muscle relaxation
What is step two of giving a compliment ?
Being excited and sincere
What is step 3 of how to stop criticism?
Ask the family to remind you not to criticize and thank them when they do
What is step 5 of effective ignoring?
warmly give your child positive attention the moment the misbehavior stops
Compliment one family member
example you are really good at sports, math etc
What are clam breaths?
take three slow deep breaths through your nose, hold each breath for a second and then very slowly release the air
What is the last step of giving a compliment?
Add a gentle touch
What is step six of how to stop criticism?
Use the Skill of positive criticism
What is step 4 of effective ignoring
have no physical contact until the misbehavior stop
What is the power phrase this week
Looking for and daily complimenting the good in family members helps me like them even more and helps them behave better