Mindfulness
Between logical mind and emotional mind; the middle of the venn diagram; bringing left brain and right brain together; the middle path
What is WISEMIND
Give an example of a mantra/ affirmation
I am resilient. I am worthy of love and appreciation. Accept examples that use: I am + ideal
Name emotion regulation activites
Drawing, painting, art, listening to music, baking cookies, taking a bath, going on a hike, really whatever soothes you!
"When I accept myself just as I am, then I can change," is an example of
What is PARADOX
Paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, without making judgements.
What is MINDFULNESS
Noticing your body sensations; paying attention; controlling your attention; practicing wordless watching
What is OBSERVING
Name one app you can use for mindfulness/ meditation
What is INSIGHT TIMER
Getting a B on a test --> I am going to fail this class. Losing a friend --> I will never have any friends, are examples of:
What is catastrophizing
Change the statement, "I should start meditating more," to a statement that shows compassion/ self acceptance.
I would like to meditate more often.
DBT stands for.....
What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Putting words on the experience; labeling what you observe; unglue your interpretations and opinions
What is DESCRIBING
"He confronts chaos with discipline; he treats tumult with calm. This is mastery of the mind," is a quote from which book?
What is THE ART OF WAR
What are the three steps to deal with cognitive distortions?
1. Notice 2. Challenge 3. Replace
TRUE or FALSE: I am worthy just the way I am.
TRUE
DAILY DOUBLE: When your emotions are in control-when they influence and control your thinking and your behavior. (Hint: R side of the diagram)
What is EMOTION MIND
Name of an example of a mindfulness exercise (hint: 5 senses)
What is: hold an ice cube, smell lavender/ something good, snap a rubber band on your wrist, look at an object/ nice picture, feel something soft/ warm, touch your toes, notice your breath, etc.
__________ helps me when my dragon comes to visit.
Positive self talk, distractions, mindfulness, reminders that I have been through difficult situations before and I can do it again, seeing the situation from all sides, balance of opposites: this is difficult AND I will get through it.
Getting all B's and one D, then only focusing on the D is an example of:
What is MENTAL FILTERING
Can you accept that someone has wronged you without condoning their actions?
Yes (although difficult).
Emphasis on: this is all a process.
Balancing opposites while entering the paradox of "yes" and "no," "true" and "not true," at the very same time. Going from "but" to "and."
What is DIALECTICS
Viewing reality as it is, refraining from labeling experiences/individuals as good or bad. HOW to practice mindfulness.
What is Non-Judgemental
Letting go of fighting reality and understanding that there are some things that we can not change.
What is RADICAL ACCEPTANCE
What is PERSONALIZATION
The human experience: p____ and v______
Peaks and valleys
Pressure to get good grades, to look a certain way, to go to college, to stop at a red light.
What is societal expectations/ should-s