Radical Acceptance
How does the skill of radical acceptance benefit one's recovery?
The ability to bear what is. The ability to not rail against the circumstances and create more unnecessary suffering.
Illustrate Wise Mind on the board.
the point of overlap between emotion and logical mind
There are many nerves that extend to both sides of the ANS, many of the nerves connecting to the parasympathetic system are located in which lobes of the lungs?
A. Higher B. Lower
Lower- this is why long slow deep breaths are associated with relaxation and restoration.
Remember; slow and low!
Fully examining the space you are in. Not necessarily focusing on the objects but imagining the space flowing around the objects including your own body.
Imagine the Space (exercise 4.2 p. 72)
What is the serenity prayer?
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Tell the group about a breathing exercise. Double points if you can tell me, what is cyclic breathing?
cyclic breathing: Inhale through your nose, hold, then fully inhale as much as you can (through your nose) then exhale through your mouth.
What's one way the sympathetic nervous system gets triggered and how long can it take to recover or return to baseline?
short hasty breaths
an hour or more
Observing and counting the sounds in your immediate space. This practice involves closing your eyes and simply listening and paying close attention to sounds in the room.
Count the Sounds (Exercise 4.4 p. 73)
Which of the 12 steps support the idea of radical acceptance?
What is the value of being able to mindfully observe your physical symptoms when experiencing a distressing emotion/situation?
temporarily separating from thoughts and emotions
focusing on the facts; maybe its a physical need
being non-judgmental or not trying to interpret anything just yet
giving your body the attention it needs
What is the sympathetic nervous system associated with?
activation, fight or flight
Acknowledge five things you see around you
Acknowledge four things you can touch around you
Acknowledge three things you hear
Acknowledge two things you can smell.
Acknowledge one thing you can taste.
What is radical acceptance?
When you stop fighting reality and let go of reservations. "It is what it is."
"...is based on the notion that suffering comes not directly from pain, but from one's attachment to the pain," -verywellmind.com :)
What is the purpose of life according to Viktor Frankl? AND what does this mean?
To suffer WELL.
What is the parasympathetic nervous system associated with?
rest and relaxation
rest and digest
paying attention to parts of the body and bodily sensations in a gradual sequence from feet to head
Body scan or Yoga Nidra!
What does the term "dialectics" describe?
Balanced thoughts, balanced emotions, balanced actions.
Describe the Vedic style of meditation.
Repeated gentle returning to a quietness or mantra.
What are the two parts of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?
Parasympathetic nervous system and
Sympathetic nervous system
What is Willing VS Willfulness?
Willingness is about accepting what is and responding in an effective or appropriate way. The opposite of Willingness is Willfulness: trying to control the universe and deliberately or stubbornly doing something you know isn't working. Willfulness is about digging your heels in and refusing to accept reality.