Definition
What is Mindfulness
"A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique."
List the 3 states of mind
Emotional, Reasonable, Wise
What is the purpose of calm breathing?
"It is a technique that helps you slow down your breathing when feeling stressed or anxious."
How can one self-soothe? Provide one example
use of 5 senses
What is the "STOP" method and when can it be used?
STOP stands for Stop, Take a step back, Observe, Proceed Mindfully.
Good to use during a crisis or difficult situation.
What is Radical Acceptance
"Accepting experiences, beliefs, and perceptions, often without offering judgments or believing that things should be different than they are."
What are the "What" skills of mindfulness?
"Observing, Describing, Participating."
How do you practice calm breathing?
sitting comfortable in the chair, feet flat on the ground, arms are resting and not crossed, can have eyes opened or closed, breathe in and out to the count of 4.
What is a coping bag? List 3 positive things that can go into this bag
A bag that can be used, during stressful times. It contains items that are soothing and relaxing.
What is the PLEASE Acronym?
PLEASE stands for:
treat Physical Illness. balance Eating. Avoid mood- Altering substances. balance Sleep. get Exercise.
What is Interpersonal Effectiveness
"Refers to the skills which help us to: Attend to relationships, balance priorities versus demands, balance the 'wants' and 'shoulds', build a sense of mastery and self-respect"
What are the "How" skills of mindfulness?
"Nonjudgmentally, one-mindfully, effectively."
Demonstrate calm breathing
Demonstrate calm breathing
How can one "be a detective", in order to regulate emotions?
identify the situation and the emotion; check the facts; check in with wise mind; practice use of mindfulness, opposite action, or change of thought.
What is DEARMAN?
Describe. Express. Assert. Reinforce. Mindful. Appear. Negotiate.
These are Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills.