Mindfulness
What is mindfulness?
Staying present in the moment, paying attention to thoughts, feelings, and the world without judgment.
Why are we learning about CBT?
Helps us understand the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and learn new skills to cope with challenges
What is gratitude?
Being thankful for what you have.
True or False: It’s okay to cry, even if you’re not sad.
True.
Name at least 3 characters from Inside Out (1 or 2).
Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Fear, Anger
Embarrassment, Envy, Ennui, Anxiety
Why is mindfulness important?
Helps us with self-awareness, manage stress, and improve focus and emotional regulation.
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Name 3 things you are grateful for right now.
Free Choice.
What does it mean when I say- "What is said in here, stays in here"?
This is confidentiality. I will never tell anyone what you tell me UNLESS you tell you are going to hurt yourself, hurt someone else, or someone is hurting you.
Who is the SRO (Student Resource Officer) at Freedom?
Officer Gabe
Explain to me, what is Belly Breathing.
Breathe in your nose- fill belly with air. Breath out your mouth- release all your air from your stomach (flatten stomach).
What are the three things in the CBT triangle?
Thoughts- Feelings/Emotions- Behaviors/Actions
What is gratitude journaling?
Writing down things you are thankful for, helping you see the positive in your life.
What is emotion regulation mean?
Learning how to handle feelings in a healthy way, like identifying what you're feeling, finding ways to calm down, and responding to situations in a good way. It's about developing skills to manage intense emotions, control impulses, and respond appropriately to different situations.
Name 3 people in your support system.
Free choice.
What is the 5 senses exercise in mindfulness?
Naming 5 things you can see, 4 things you can feel, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste to help you feel grounded in the present moment.
What are the 3 C's of CBT?
Catch, Check, Change
What does it mean to have an Attitude of Gratitude?
Being thankful, grateful, and appreciative even when things are not going well.
What is a coping skill?
Something you can do to help you calm down when feeling upset.
What does ERO stand for?
Event + Response= Outcome
What is a "body scan" in mindfulness?
Paying attention to different parts of your body, one by one, to notice how they feel.
Explain the Catch it, Check it, Change it model.
Catch- identify and be aware of negative thoughts. Check- evaluate the thought. Is it helpful? Is it kind?Change- Replace, reframe and challenge that thought- make it positive.
Why is it so important that we stay grateful?
Because when we focus on what we’re thankful for, it helps us feel happier, calmer, and more positive—even on tough days. Gratitude helps us remember the good things in our life, and that can make our hearts feel full and our minds feel strong!
What is a support system?
What is your super-power?
Free choice- something that makes your unique and special.