Mindfulness
What is mindfulness?
a state of nonjudgement awareness of what's happening in the present moment, including awareness of one's own thoughts, feelings, and senses.
How many legs does a spider have?
8 legs!
What are the three states of the mind?
The reasonable, the emotional and the wise mind.
When water freezes... What does it turn into?
ICE!
What is distress tolerance?
Experiencing unpleasant emotions or uncomfortable emotions.
LET'S PRACTICE! The group and instructor will practice one Mindfulness thing of YOUR choice.
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What is the emotional mind?
feelings control a person's thoughts and behavior. Act more IMPULSIVE with little regards to consequences.
Where does the president of the United States live while in office?
The White House.
Why do we use distress tolerance?
To help us cope with emotions!
Name ONE of the two components of mindfullness
Awareness: you notice your thoughts, feelings and physical sensations. Become aware of your thoughts and feelings.
Acceptance: You notice the thought feelings and body sensations WITHOUT judgement.
How many days are in a year?
365 days
What is the reasonable mind?
Approach the situation intellectually. They plan and make decisions based on FACTS.
What is the largest living land animal?
African Elephant!
When you are mad or angry... HOW does our body react?
Increased heart rate, sweating, shaking, or hot.
What are the benefits of mindfulness?
Reduced repetition of going over a thought or problem, improved focus, memory and mental speed, ability to adapt to stressful situations, CAN MANAGE Emotions!
Which planet has the most gravity?
Jupiter!
What is the wise mind?
Balance between the reasonable and emotional halves. Recognize and respect feelings while respond in a rational manner!
How many teeth does an adult human have?
32!
Anxiety, fear, panic or nervous is in what cluster in distress tolerance?
The Scared cluster
What is an example of Mindfulness Practice?
Meditation, yoga, walk, body scan, five senses.
How many bones does a shark have?
ZERO!
making decisions from a place of both feeling and logic is what?
Wise Mind.
How far away is the moon?!
238,900 MILES AWAY!
What are the 5 senses?
vision, hearing, smell, taste, and touch!