I Statements
You make me so mad when you ignore me.
I feel angry when I am ignored.
The common thing we practice through different activities on Monday afternoons.
Mindfulness
A coping skill many of you use during group
Coloring
A common mental health disorder that causes low mood, motivation, and interest in life.
Depression
I feel like I am alone with my negative thoughts and feelings.
I am loved. I have people who care about and support me.
You stress me out when you start talking to me as soon as I get home from school/work.
I feel stressed when I don't have time to decompress after school/work.
A common mindfulness activity that involves sitting in silence and observing thoughts without judgement.
Meditation
Tangible objects you can manipulate to relieve stress
Fidgets
A common mental health disorder causing excessive worry and concern.
Anxiety
I feel ugly and undesirable.
I am beautiful. I have people who love me and want me around.
I wouldn't get so upset if you would just listen to me!
I get upset when I feel unheard or like I'm not being listened to.
A common physical mindfulness activity that involves stretching and breathing exercises.
Yoga
Moving to release tension and increase endorphins
A common developmental disorder that causes issues with executive functioning skills like memory, attention, organization, and impulse control.
ADHD
I feel like no matter what I do, nothing is good enough.
I am enough. I am trying as hard as I can and I am proud of myself.
I hate it when you touch my stuff! You have no respect for my privacy!
I feel disrespected when my things are touched without my permission.
A common category of mindfulness exercises that involves an essential human function.
Deep breathing
Using strong scents as a form of distraction or grounding
Aroma therapy
The result of intense, stressful, negative experiences that overwhelm our abilities to cope.
Trauma
I just got into an argument with a friend and now I feel like no one cares about me.
I am loved. I can fight with a friend and still care about them, and they can still care about me.
Why can't you just leave me alone? Can't you see I need a minute?
I am feeling overwhelmed and I need some time alone to process.
A sound, word, or phrase used in mindfulness meditation that help with focus and grounding.
Mantra
Focusing on the good things you have and appreciate
Practicing gratitude
Topics, experiences, or sensations that cause one to experience overwhelming negative emotions.
Triggers
I have gotten through all of my hard days before. I deserve to be happy.