Mindfulness
True or False:
Mindfulness is about noticing what is happening here and now, in a curious way?
True
Mindfulness is when you intensely focus on being aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without overthinking it and without judgement.
TRUE!
Mindfulness can help us with feelings of anxiety, concentration at school, and when you are upset.
In the Lion King, what is the name of Simba's father?
MUFASA!
Bonus
What happened to MUFASA?!
True or False:
My thoughts have no effect on my mood or behavior.
False
True or False
Our bodies give clues when we feel worried or anxious including stomach ache, feeling dizzy, pounding heart, and tense body.
True
*BONUS Double Points* what are some other ways our bodies shows we are worried?
During mindfulness exercises is it okay that your mind drifts from what you are focusing on in the present moment?
Yes!
Bonus Points
What should you do when your mind drifts?
Coping skills are things we can do to make us feel better if we are sad, angry, or nervous. Give 1 examples of a positive coping skill and one example of a negative coping skill.
Positive Examples: taking a break, exercise, deep breathing, grounding, meditation, reading a book, listening to music, talking to someone you trust etc.
Negative examples: Avoiding, over eating, acting out, etc.
How many sides does an Octagon have?
8
Bonus:
How many sides does a Pentagon have?
In what situation would it be helpful to think this:
"Making mistakes is a part of life and how we grow as people."
Examples:
Making a bad decision at school or home.
Forgetting to do a chore or school work.
Failing a test.
True or False
Anxiety is a feeling we should aim to eliminate from ourselves?
False
Bonus points, Why is it false?
How can taking 3-5 mindful breaths help you make a better decision?
Double points
True or False
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) aims to reprogram your brain by challenging irrational thoughts that form your beliefs about yourself and the world around you?
True
BONUS POINTS x2
Identify a negative thought and challenge/reframe it.
Buzz Lightyear's villain is the the Evil Emperor _________?
Zerg
Double bonus points
In the movie Lightyear who was Buzz's robot cat?
True or False:
If someone gets a bad grade and THINKS they are dumb, it can make them FEEL sad and angry and they may BEHAVE in different ways such as wanting to be alone (isolating) acting mean or angry.
True
If you avoid or ignore you worries what will happen?
Worries may go away for a little while but they will grow larger and be harder to manage in the long run.
Some emotions are good, some emotions are bad?
False
There are no bad emotions. Feelings help guide us. We should acknowledge the feelings, and feel them, then let them go.
Practice 3 good deep breaths: breathing slowly through your nose, holding breath, then breathing slowly out your mouth.
Double points
Which type of fish is Nemo in Finding Nemo?
Clown Fish
Bonus
What was the name of Finding Nemo Sequel?
In what situation would it be helpful to think this:
"I don't have to be liked by everyone."
Example
A peer thinks you are "weird" and does not want to hang out with you.
The most important thing is to like yourself! BONUS POINTS:
Name two things you like about yourself?
In regard to anxiety what is a trigger and how can identifying your triggers help you manage your anxiety?
Triggers are people, places, situations etc. that make you anxious or nervous. Identifying triggers makes it easier to mange your anxiety because when you identify what is bothering you, you can plan how best to help you.
Watch Video below then summarize the point it was trying to make.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzKryaN44ss
When we get nervous we worry about what MIGHT happen, to stay in the present moment we can focus on our senses. Name 3 things you can see, 3 things you can hear, and 3 things that you feel right now.
Double points
Which animal’s poop is in the shape of cubes?
A. Dung beetles
B. Tasmanian Devils
C. Wombats
Wombats
By thoughts effect my ________, and my _________, effect my __________.
A. feelings, words, actions
B. feelings, feelings, actions
C. feelings, feelings, words
B
Double points
Sometimes Anxiety is caused by irrational thoughts, for example someone might not approach a peer to be friendly because they think that no one could like them or that no one wants to be friends with them because they are "too weir/dumb/boring." How is this an irrational thought?
It is an irrational thought because you do not know if that person will respond to you or not. They may or they may not respond to you positively but you do not know until you try.
DOUBLE BONUS POINTS
What is a good way to deal with irrational thoughts?