Name that Emotion
You studied hard for a test and didn’t do well. You feel discouraged and upset.
Disappointment, frustration, etc.
What is mindfulness?
Paying attention to your inner and outer experience as its happening in the present moment, without judgement.
What is it called when you try to feel what someone else is feeling?
Empathy
What is self-awareness?
Awareness of your own thoughts, emotions, and actions
What reggae singer went to Paramount High School?
J-Boog
Your best friend moved away and won’t be at school anymore. You feel heavy and quiet inside.
An emotion under the umbrella of sadness
What are two breathing regulation exercises you can use to regulate your nervous system?
-Box Breathing
-5 x 5 Breathing (Deep Breathing)
-4-7-8 Breathing
-Audible Exhales
What does it mean to “validate” someone’s emotions?
Acknowledge their feelings without judging
What is a “trigger”?
Something that causes a strong emotional reaction
What does the "I" stand for in Pirate PRIDE
Integrity
You weren’t invited to a party, and it seems like it was on purpose.
Rejection, exclusion, hurt, etc.
What are the 3 steps of meditation?
1. Sit comfortably, close eyes, focus on breath.
2. Notice when mind wanders
3. Return to your breath
What are things a good listener does? share at least 2.
-Eye contact/positive body language/phone away
-Be curious, not judgmental
-Inner listening
-Acknowledge and show empathy
-Show interest: Ask questions, invite them to go deeper.
Why is it important to notice your patterns (like shutting down or lashing out)?
When you become aware of your patterns, you can change them.
What famous rapper went to Paramount High School?
YG
Your friend wins an award you were hoping to get. Everyone is cheering for them, and you smile, but inside you feel a mix of pride for them and a sting in your chest.
Jealousy, Envy, Conflicted, Insecure, Confused
What is a mindful approach to working with difficult emotions?
- Mindfully Breathe
- Bring your attention to what you're feeling, breathe with it.
- Explore the emotion curiously
Boundaries
Reliability
Accountability
Vault
Integrity
Non-judgment
Generosity
What’s one question you can ask yourself to better understand your emotions?
“Why am I feeling this way?” or “What triggered this reaction?”
What former Paramount Pirate went on to be an NFL Linebacker and Raider Coach(Former coach now)
Antonio Pierce
Your group project partner didn’t do any work, again. You feel a tightness in your chest and want to speak up.
Frustration, Anger, Resentment, anxiety, etc.
What is one way you can practice mindfulness in your everyday life?
-Mindful walking -Mindful dishwashing -Bringing mindfulness to an everyday activity
What is the difference between reacting to conflict versus responding to conflict?
Reacting to conflict is often impulsive, driven by emotion, defensive or aggressive, lacks thought or consideration, or can escalate situation.
Responding to conflict is thoughtful and intentional, driven by self-awareness and self-regulation, focus on understanding and resolving, considers other perspectives, de-escalates
What are the 5 components of emotional intelligence?
Self-awareness, Self-regulation, Motivation, Empathy, Social Skills
How many years has Mr. Dodson been teaching?
9 Years