Mindfulness
What is "mindfulness"?
Non-judgmental awareness and being in the present moment.
List three characteristics of a healthy friendship.
3 healthy friendship characteristics
Define the word "values" in the context of personal decision-making.
a person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life.
What does the "Anger Iceberg" metaphor show about anger and other underlying feelings?
Anger is the physical representation of what we see (the tip of the iceberg) when there's more underlying feelings that we can't see
What is bullying? Name two features that distinguish bullying from a one-time mean comment.
2 features that distinguish bullying from a one-time mean comment
Provide 2 simple examples of a mindful activity a student can do during class.
2 examples
What is active listening? Give two specific behaviors that show you are actively listening.
Body language (nods, eye contact, open posture, facing towards), silence, etc.
Which value might lead someone to tell the truth even when it's hard? Explain in one sentence.
Honesty, courage, responsibility, integrity, authenticity, respect, etc.
Identify three emotions or needs that could lie under anger on the Anger Iceberg.
Any 3 emotions that could be driving anger
List three roles people might play in a bullying situation
Bully, target, bystander
Explain the difference between "mindfulness" and "mind-wandering." Give one classroom strategy to bring attention back when minds wander.
One classroom strategy
Name and briefly explain one boundary a person might set in a friendship and how they could communicate it respectfully.
Friendship boundary & how they communicate it respectfully
What are 2 values that show someone cares about others
2 values that show someone cares about others
When someone is angry, what are two non-harmful coping choices they can use immediately to reduce intensity?
2 non-harmful coping skills to reduce intensity
Describe how cyberbullying can differ from in-person bullying and one step a student can take to protect themselves online.
A student notices their mind repeatedly thinking "I can't do this" before a test. Identify a mindfulness-based technique to address that thought pattern and explain why it works.
Awareness that you're having a thought, so you don't get attached to it & can separate yourself from the thought.
Describe a strategy for resolving a disagreement with a friend so that both people feel heard.
Take turns talking about your experiences, listen, validate, stay open-minded, stay solution focused, etc.
Give two examples of values that might guide how someone treats others and explain briefly how each one could influence behavior.
2 examples & how these could influence behavior
Provide a step-by-step way to help a friend explore underlying feelings beneath their anger using "I" statements and open questions.
I statements & open ended questions
Describe one short-term (immediate) and one long-term (over months) impact bullying can have on a student's mental health.
Short term & long term impact on mental health
What are the 4 things to be aware of
Thoughts, feelings, body & environment
A peer asks you to keep a secret that makes you uncomfortable because it could harm someone. Explain how you would respond in a way that respects the friend but also protects safety.
Prioritize safety & respect the friend
What is the psychology term when someone has certain values, but acts in an opposite way?
Cognitive dissonance: the mental discomfort or psychological stress experienced when a person holds conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or values, or when their behavior contradicts these beliefs
Given this scenario: a classmate snaps at the teacher and storms out. Use the Anger Iceberg to hypothesize at least two deeper reasons for their behavior and propose a supportive response a peer could offer later.
2 deeper reasons for behavior & supportive peer response
A student witnesses repeated exclusion of a peer during group activities. Create a short script the witness could use to intervene safely and support the excluded student.
Short script witness can use to intervene safely & support the excluded student