Mindfulness
What is mindfulness?
Focus on 1 thing in the moment.
What is the first part of the skill to practice?
Stop and freeze!
True or False - you can do DMR anywhere.
True
What does deep breathing help us do?
Control our breathing, calm us down.
True or False-Is using a fidget spinner considered use of an activity?
True
Name the 5 senses.
Sight, hearing, taste, smell, touch.
What does the T stand for in the STOP skill?
Take a step back
How often should you practice DMR?
At least once a day.
Name one way to practice deep breathing.
5 finger breathing, starfish breathing, smell the flower-blow out the candle, square breathing etc.
How long should we do our activity for?
20-30 minutes
True or False- This pizza is good. Is an example of non judgmental language
False
What are three things you can Observe in a situation?
What your feeling, what you're thinking, the facts of the situation.
Which body position is the best way to practice this skill?
Laying down
Name two things deep breathing helps us with.
Open answer, Anxiety, Distress
List 5 activities you can do outside.
Open answer
Describe your shirt mindfully.
Open answer
Why does is it mean to proceed mindfully?
To proceed making positive and safe decisions.
How long should you tense each muscle for?
5-10 seconds
Show us how to practice Respiratory Control.
Show us!
What is the behavior called if you do your activity for hours instead of what you should really be doing?
Avoiding
What is "5-4-3-2-1"?
5 things I can see, 4 things I can hear, 3 things I can touch, 2 things I can smell, and 1 thing I can taste
What does the S.T.O.P. skill stand for?
Stop, Take a step back, Observe, Proceed mindfully.
What negative feeling is DMR best used for?
Anxiety
What negative feeling is Respiratory Control best used for?
Anxiety
The three types of activities you can do are, everyday activities, fun activities, and ____ activities?
Mindful