Mindfulness
What is the goal of Mindfulness?
To tune into what's happening right now.
What is the definition of Emotion Mind?
When emotions are in the driver seat and you are operating without logic.
Connects you to people. It's about bonding, caring, and sticking together.
Love
What does the S stand for in P.L.E.A.S.E.
Sleep
Situation: You missed a deadline at work.
Initial thought: “I’m terrible at my job; I always mess things up.”
Reframe this thought
“Missing this deadline is frustrating, but it doesn’t define my abilities. I can use this as a learning experience to improve my planning for next time.”
mindful eating, coloring, breathing, etc.
What is the definition of Wise Mind?
When your thinking is balancing both Emotion Mind and Logic Mind
Shows up when something feels gross, wrong, or toxic. It helps you stay away from stuff that might hurt you or make you sick.
disgust
What does the C stand for in A.B.C
Cope ahead
Situation: You have feelings for someone who doesn’t feel the same way.
What does opposite action look like?
Instead of pursuing them or dwelling on the unreturned feelings, you carefully create some distance—limit contact, redirect your focus to other relationships or activities, and protect your own emotional well-being.
What are three parts of Mindfulness "what" skills?
Observe, Describe, and Participate
What is the definition of Dialectics?
When two opposite things are true at once.
Comes when you lose something or someone important, or when things don't go how you hoped. It helps you think about what really matters and shows others you need support.
Sad
What skill do we use when we want to show ourselves what is actually happening?
Check the facts
You’ve been feeling anxious and irritable all day after skipping meals, not sleeping well, and forgetting to take your medications. Your emotions are starting to feel overwhelming, and you notice yourself snapping at friends or family.
What skill should be used?
PLEASE
What is the definition of One-Mindfully?
Focus on one thing at a time, no multitasking.
What is the definition of Middle Path?
Middle Path is the balance between one extreme response and another. It is Wise Mind in action.
Happens when you know you did something wrong or hurt someone. It pushes you to make things right and avoid doing it again.
guilt
When our emotions don't fit the facts or are urges won't help the problem, what skill should we use?
Opposite Action
You get a text from a friend that upsets you—they canceled plans last minute. Your initial reaction is to angrily text back or give them the silent treatment.
How would you use your Wise Mind?
Take a deep breath, acknowledge your feelings, and respond calmly “I’m disappointed we couldn’t meet today. Can we reschedule?”
Result: You honor your emotions without letting them control your actions and maintain the relationship in a balanced, thoughtful way.
When we are practicing mindfulness nonjudgmentally, we are not seeing things as "bad" or "good", instead we see emotions, thoughts, and behaviors as ____ and ____.
wanted and unwanted
What is the definition of a reframe?
to look at a situation or a thought in a new way.
Happens when someone has what you want. It can push you to work harder to get it yourself.
Envy
When we need to change the situation, rather than how you feel about it, you use what skill?
Problem Solving
You’re tempted to send a heated text to someone who upset you. You feel the impulse is strong, but you know it could escalate the conflict.
What skill could you use to weigh the two actions?
Pros and Cons