Mindfulness
What is Mindfulness?
Being aware of yourself, others, and your surroundings.
Name 2 factors that can contribute to a relapse
-Strong emotions
-Environment/Being around the behavior or triggers
-Peers
-Etc.
What is a boundary?
A limit or guideline we set in relationships that reflect our values, beliefs, and desires. They help keep us safe and comfortable in our relationships.
For each of your group members, name an important aspect of communication.
Examples:
Eye contact, volume, tone, body language, etc.
Define Self-Esteem & Self-Acceptance
S-E: How we think about ourselves, personal worth, values, etc.
S-A: State of acceptance yourself; not loving everything but accepting yourself for who you are and knowing there is room to improve.
Name 3 ways to practice mindfulness
Examples:
Yoga
Nature Walk
Journaling
Etc.
Name 3 ways to prevent a relapse
Examples:
-Social support
-Staying away/avoiding situations that could lead to the behavior
-Find coping skills/distractions
-Etc.
For each group member, name a type of boundary you have
Examples:
Physical, intellectual, emotional, etc.
Identify 3 aspects of aggressive communication
-Yelling
-"You" statements
-Closed body language
-Etc.
Name 3 things that can positively affect self-esteem
Examples:
-Appearance
-Art/Self-Expression
-Etc.
What is a way we practice mindfulness at PHP?
-Yoga
-Break Space
-Deep breathing
-Etc.
What is the difference between relapse and lapse?
Relapse is returning back to the behavior we are trying to change for an extended period of time whereas lapse is temporary/once.
Describe the relationship between boundaries and healthy relationships
Boundaries are needed in order for the relationship to be healthy. They help communicate our needs and wants, while setting the standard for how we want to be treated and cared for.
Identify 3 aspects of passive communication
-Lack of eye contact
-Nervous body language
-Focus on other's needs
-Etc.
Name 3 things that can negatively affect self-esteem
Examples:
-Social media
-Criticism
-Performance
-Etc.
Name 4 mindfulness activities you could do in the car (not driving)
-Listen to music
-Self-reflection
-Journaling
-Breathing techniques
-Grounding skills
-Etc.
Name 3 ways to prevent a relapse
-Social support
-Coping skills/distractions
-Staying away/Avoiding situations that can lead to the behavior we're working on
-Etc.
Name the 5 emotions that appear in Inside Out
Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust
Identify 3 aspects of assertive communication
-"I" Statements
-Calm tone
-Open body language
-Etc.
For each member of your group, name 2 of your personal strengths
Examples:
-Kindness
-Intelligence
-Empathy
-Etc.
Describe the three states of mind
-Reasonable/Rational Mind: Uses logic, objective, does not account for feelings, uses pros and cons to make a decision.
-Emotional Mind: Uses feelings and emotions to make decisions, subjective
-Wise Mind: Balance of the two, considering emotions and logic
What are the names of the 7 dwarfs in Snow White?
Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy and Dopey
For each member of your group name a characteristic of a healthy and unhealthy relationship (2 per person)
Examples
Healthy: Boundaries, honesty, communication, etc.
Unhealthy: Yelling, name-calling, disrespect, etc.
Describe the 4 different communication styles
-Aggressive
-Passive
-Passive Aggressive
-Assertive
What are the group goals that ask us to challenge negative thoughts about ourself?
No Self-Dep/Positive Reframe