Mindfulness
What are the 3 components of mindfulness?
1. Paying attention to something on purpose.
2. Having a non-judgemental attitude.
3. Staying in the present moment.
Being kind to oneself when we experience suffering of any kind.
What is self-compassion?
Write our feelings, thoughts & behaviors.
What is journaling?
A child can manage their mental health through willpower & strength.
Myth: A disorder is not mild anxiety or a dip in mood. It is severe distress & dysfunction that can affect all areas of a child's life. Kids don't have the skills & life experience to manage conditions as overwhelming as depression, anxiety, or ADHD. They can benefit profoundly through therapy & medication to live a full & happy life.
Fidgets, has difficulty in quiet activities, runs or climbs excessively when inappropriate, is often "on the go", & has difficulty awaiting their turn.
What is ADHD?
Breathing into the nerves at the base of the lungs.
What is the Reset Button?
Is saying things to yourself like "I am so stupid!" or "I am a loser!" an example of self-compassion?
What is no?
Inhaling, holding your breath at the top & a slow exhale through the nose.
What is breath work for when one is upset?
Mental disorders are a consequence of bad parenting or personal weakness.
The main risk factors for mental health are genetics, severe & prolonged stress, environmental influences &/or brain chemistry.
Your friend cries a lot, says they think about dying & feel hopeless about the future.
What is depression?
Why is mindfulness important?
It helps us to be aware of our emotions, helps us with focus, & increases self-compassion.
True or False
Mark showed compassion when he helped Drew pick up her stuff when she dropped her books in the hallway.
What is True?
Name 2 coping strategies you use when you are upset or overwhelmed.
Name it! Whatever you use is the right one for you!
If I have anxiety, it is because the threat is real.
Myth: Often our anxiety is out of place from real danger. Instead, it is the brain's response to a perceived threat of life & death. In today's world, what we are anxious about is rarely life & death despite what it feels like.
Your friend thinks that they are "dying or having a heart attack?"
What is a panic attack?
What are 4 things we can be mindful of?
Thoughts, body sensations, feelings, sounds.
Fill in the blank
People can believe that being hard on themselves is _______.
What is motivating?
You should always talk to a trusted adult about these two things:
Someone is hurting you or someone you know.
You feel like hurting yourself or someone else.
Children grow out of mental health problems.
If left untreated, mental health will worsen over time. It is best to diagnose as early as possible in order to treat & intervene while a child's brain is more responsive to change & treatment will be more successful.
How can you tell what a person is feeling without them saying anything?
Through energy & body language.
The part of our brain that gets stronger when we practice mindfulness.
What is the Prefrontal Cortex?
Fill in the blank
Replacing one mean statement with something even a little ______ can eventually make a difference.
What is kinder?
Demonstrate square breathing.
Inhale through your nose for 4 seconds.
Hold your breath for 4 seconds.
Exhale through your mouth for 4 seconds.
Wait 4 seconds & repeat.
Kids with mental health issues are violent.
Myth: A child with a mental health disorder is no more violent than a child sitting next to them.
Sadie feels this way when there is a lot to do & not enough time.
What is overwhelmed?