Mindfulness Practices
Participants focus attention sequentially on different parts of the body, observing sensations without judgment, which helps increase bodily awareness.
What is Body Scan Meditation
Describe, Express, Assert, Reinforce - Mindful, Appear Confident, Negotiate.
What is DEAR MAN?
Pause and ask yourself if your emotions match the situation. This helps you see things more clearly and avoid reacting too strongly or irrationally.
What is Check the Facts?
This aims to optimize the flow of "qi" (life energy) in the body through its core components:
What is Qigong?
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What is Central Perk?
Focusing on the breath (in-breath and out-breath) to anchor oneself in the present moment, especially when experiencing difficult emotions or negative thoughts.
What is Mindful Breathing
Temperature (Cold)
Intense Exercise
Paced Breathing
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) / Paired Muscle Relaxation
What is TIPP skill?
Do the opposite of what your emotions are pushing you to do. If anxiety makes you want to avoid something, face it instead. This helps you break the cycle of negative feelings and choose healthier responses.
What is Opposite Action?
This involves inserting fine needles at specific points to stimulate endorphin release, modulate the nervous system, lower stress hormones (cortisol), and alleviate physical symptoms of anxiety and depression.
What is Acupuncture?
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Who is Peter Dinklage?
A practice of observing thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations as they arise and pass, encouraging a non-judgmental, "friendly observer" stance.
What is Sitting Meditation
DBT Skill designed for Impulse Control
STOP
stop, take a step back, observe, and proceed mindfully
When something is bothering you, figure out what the problem is, explore solutions, and take action. This helps you feel more in control and less overwhelmed.
What is Problem Solving?
Mental health issues often stem from imbalances between these opposing forces, which Traditional Chinese Medicine seeks to harmonize.
What is Yin & Yang?
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What is Lucille?
Gentle physical movements or stretches, such as yoga or tai chi, that connect the mind and body and foster awareness of physical sensations.
What is Mindful Movement
The act of acknowledging and accepting reality, even if it’s unpleasant, instead of resisting it. This reduces emotional distress and creates space to move forward peacefully.
What is Radical Acceptance?
When strong emotions hit, remember they’re temporary and will pass. Instead of fighting them, let yourself feel them and watch them fade like waves.
What is Ride the Wave?
Imbalances in this flow can manifest as emotional distress; treatments aim to restore balance.
What is Qi (energy)?
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Who is Marcel?
Techniques to bring attention back to the present, such as the "5-4-3-2-1" technique (noticing items you can see, touch, hear, smell, and taste).
What is Grounding Exercise?
What is FAST?
Mentally rehearsing stressful situations in detail—including potential triggers and emotional reactions—and visualizing oneself navigating them successfully using specific coping skills
What is Cope Ahead?
Similar to Qi Gong, this is a mind-body practice that combines slow, flowing movements with deep breathing and mental focus. Practicing this can help promote relaxation, reduce anxiety, improve mood, and enhance cognitive function.
What is Tai Chi?
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