Wise Mind
What is an example of a logic mind response to following scenario:
Your friend loses a pet and you are trying to comfort them
“It’s okay, you can just get another one."
(more than one correct answer)
What does each letter in TIPP stand for?
T - temperature
I - Intense exercise
P - Paced Breathing
P - Paired/progressive muscle relaxation
Fill in the blank:
Focus on the ___, not the person.
How many times have the Knicks won the NBA championship?
3: 1970, 1973, 2026
What is an example of a emotion mind response to following scenario:
You receive an accusatory text message from a close friend and are writing a response.
You feel immediately defensive and starting writing a response that defends yourself and attacks them.
(more than one correct answer)
Explain the paired muscle relaxation process.
Working from your head down to your toes (or paired with your breathing), tense a specific muscle group tightly for about 5 seconds, then let go completely and notice the relaxation for 10 second
You are in conflict with a close friend, how do you use reflective listening during the discussion?
before responding to your friend, first restate what they have said to you in your own words.
What is the longest continuous train line in NYC?
The A train, runs 32.39 miles.
What is wise mind's purpose?
To consider both facts and emotions, leading to balanced and thoughtful choices
Describe a situation in which TIPP can be used.
- During an acute emotional crisis, panic attack, or spike of overwhelming anxiety
- When your emotional distress is so high that you cannot think clearly or use cognitive skills.
- When you feel strong urges to engage in impulsive behavior
Reword the following statement into an I statement:
You never tell me when you are going to be late
I feel hurt when you don't tell me you'll be late.
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T or F: The NYC marathon is the largest in the world?
True, for the second year in a row. 60,000 expected runners
If someone is too overwhelmed to think clearly and access wise mind skills, what can they do first to reduce the intensity of their emotions so that they can move into wise mind?
(hint: it's on the board)
TIPP skills!
Describe how to use paced breathing
(hint: how many seconds for each step?)
Inhale for 4 second and exhale for 6 seconds, keep doing so for 1-2 minutes.
What are some signs that the conflict has become unproductive and should be paused for another time?
- insulting
- agressive
- argumentative
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Describe a wise mind response to the following scenario:
You are working at a job that is causing high burnout out but has good benefits and salary and are deciding if you want to stay at the job.
It is a genuine risk to my finances to leave right now, and the stability matters. At the same time, my current burnout is harming my mental and physical health. My Wise Mind says I can keep the job while actively updating my resume and applying elsewhere over the next month.
(more than one correct answer)
What is the primary purpose of using TIPP Skills?
TIPP is not about avoiding the problem. It helps you get through the peak of the emotional moment so you can respond rather than react. Once the intensity comes down, you can return to the problem with a clearer mind
What role does reflective listening play in healthy conflict resolution?
Helps both people feel heard and understood. It alos confirms that each person is correctly understanding the other's statements.
Which 2 large parks in NYC share the same designer?
Central and Prospect park, designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and the architect Calvert Vaux