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Being attuned to _____ can help us attune to others.
Ourselves.
Breath during a rupture can be described with these characteristics.
Shallow, fast, chaotic, chest-only, and unaware of breath, etc.
T or F: Our minds and our bodies are connected.
True!
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment.
Awareness of these can help us identify stress-reducing movement patterns.
Repetitive movements
What are some ways we can change our movement patterns?
Intentionally using the other hand, finding balance physically when we move, adjust posture, etc.
This breathing practice during repair is connected, rhythmic, and has this characteristic to encourage repair.
Exhales-based breath or exhale is longer than inhale.
These unconscious actions can build or release stress over time.
Movement Patterns.
What are some asymmetrical movements you do in your daily life?
Examples: Writing, stepping off with 1 foot, sports, typing, etc.
What can help us nurture healthy relationships?
Mindfulness, presence, listening, connection, etc.
This term describes when a conflict or misalignment occurs in a relationship.
Rupture.
What is a movement pattern you notice in your body?
Answers will Vary
How can you practice mindfulness?
Answers will vary
T or F: Rupture and Repair only applies to relationships.
False, we need to repair tension any ruptures have left in our bodies too.
These are the two possible effects of movement patterns on stress.
Building or Releasing Stress