When in group do we meditate?
At the beginning of group, when we need to regulate
Demonstrate 5 finger breathing
Identify the wise mind in the following sentence:
I am tired and stressed and I don't want to go to school, but I know going to school will make me feel better.
I know going to school will make me feel better.
Is the following phrase judgmental or nonjudgemental?
My favorite subject is math because it is fun and easy!
Judgemental
Who is this?
Superman!
What does it mean to have a calm body?
Relaxed body parts, slow breathing, no big movements, staying in one space
Name a coping skill to use at school
So many!
Identify the rational mind in the following sentence:
I am tired and stressed and I don't want to go to school, but I know going to school will make me feel better.
I don't want to go to school.
Is the following phrase judgmental or nonjudgemental?
When I look outside, the grass is green and the sky is blue.
If you mix yellow and blue together, what color do you get?
What is the difference between a body scan and an imagery walk?
A body scan meditation helps you notice the different sensations in parts of the body without judgment. An imagery walk is a meditation that relaxes the mind through imagination and visualization.
Name a coping skill to use at home
So many!
Identify the emotional mind in the following sentence:
I am tired and stressed and I don't want to go to school, but I know going to school will make me feel better.
I am tired and stressed.
What is the difference between judgmental and nonjudgmental phrases?
nonjudgmental phrases look at the facts and do not evaluate if they are good or bad. Judgmental phrases tell us your opinion and how you feel.
Who was America's first president?
George Washington
What is one reason we meditate during group?
- calm our bodies
- reflect/ think about our thoughts
- regulate our emotions
What are two breathing coping skills?
- 5 finger breathing
- box breathing
- 5 sense grounding
What is the wise mind?
Making decisions while giving room for the rational mind and emotional mind and bringing them together.
Describe the following image using a judgment phrase
- Lebron is a really good basketball player!
- He is the best basketball player of all time
- Basketball is America's favorite sport!
How many planets are in the solar system?
8
What is the difference between observing and describing?
Observing is paying attention to the present moment and practicing wordless watching. Describing is labeling what you observe using the 5 senses.
What are coping skills?
Techniques to reduce negative feelings when feeling big emotions
Which DBT mind is related to SMART GOALS?
rational mind, emotional mind, nonjudgmental mind, effective mind
Effective mind
Describe the following image with a nonjudgmental phrase
- This is a photo of a lotus
- The flower is pink
- The flower has many petals
What is the fastest land animal?
Cheetah