Emotional Authenticity
What does Authenticity mean?
T/F You can always control your feelings
False, you can always control you reactions
What does Nurture non-identification mean?
Remind yourself that you are not defined by your emotions
Why was Auggie bullied?
He looked different than others
T/F Warning signs are the things our bodies do to tell us we are being triggered?
True
If someone is struggling at home with showing their emotions, but gets in trouble at school for joking too much, what do you think their mask looks like?
A clown on the outside and depression/anxiety on the inside
T/F Not being in control of something is a common trigger for teens
True
What is a question you can as to "I"nvestigate with kindness?
why do I feel this way?
When Jack-Will finally understood that he hurt Auggies feelings, what do you think he felt?
guilty
What are triggers?
Is being blunt the same as being authentic?
No
Identify 3 things that are within your control
How I react to something, if I'm respectful, If I try, what I wear etc
What does the A stand for?
Allow the experience to be as it is.
What was the purpose of the movie?
To demonstrate how kindness can really change someone's perspective
Name one mindfulness practice that we engaged in this week?
Playing games with each other, making slime, going outside
What is a way to demonstrate emotional authenticity
knowing values and letting them guide decisions, say what you think with kindness and respect, stop pretending to like things to fit in, set boundaries without feeling guilty or over explaining, accept that being yourself will not please everyone
Identify 3 things that are outside of your contol
other peoples actions, other peoples thoughts, and other peoples feelings, weather
What does R stand for?
Recognize what is happening
How can we empathize with Julian being a bully?
His parents showed that they are also bullies
Why do we do weekly safety plans?
To keep triggers fresh on our minds
What is a consequence of not being emotionally authentic in relationships with others?
Recognizing the things we cannot control helps our mind focus on the things we can control.
What is the RAIN technique used for?
When I'm overwhelmed
How did Auggie grow from the beginning of the movie to the end?
He was more confident in himself.
What does mindfulness mean?
Being present in the moment with non-judgmental awareness