Emotional Mind
What is this mind responsible for?
Emotions and feelings
What is this brain responsible for?
Facts and critical thinking
What does wise mind mean?
Using both emotional and reasonable mind to make decisions based from a place of logic and feelings.
What is mindfulness?
Living in the present moment. Being (intentionally) more aware and awake to each moment and being fully engaged in what is happening in one's surroundings – with acceptance and without judgment.
Managing Disappointment: A child is disappointed when their friend cancels plans to play together. Instead of dwelling on their disappointment or feeling resentful, the child rationalizes that their friend may have a valid reason for canceling and finds alternative activities to enjoy on their own or with family.
Reasonable mind
What happens when emotional mind is activated?
We act based off of emotions and tend to make impulsive decisions without thinking it through
What happens when the reasonable mind is activated?
emotions disappear and actions are based on facts, research, and past experiences
True or False?
Boundaries dont’s exist with the wise mind.
False. Good boundaries exist and are important
How can you practice mindfulness?
Meditation
Observe without judgement
Focus your attention slowly and deliberately on each part of your body, in order, from toe to head or head to toe
etc.
Frustration with Homework: A child struggles to understand a math problem and becomes frustrated and agitated. Instead of seeking help or taking a break to calm down, they persist in their frustration, unable to think clearly or problem-solve effectively because their emotions are overwhelming their thoughts.
Emotional mind.
What strategies can be used when emotional mind is activated?
Meditation or deep breathing
What are the three minds?
Can wise mind be helpful for problem solving?
Absolutely!
When should you practice mindfulness strategies?
All the time
Emotional Regulation: A child feels overwhelmed by anger when their sibling breaks their favorite toy. Instead of lashing out or holding onto resentment, the child takes deep breaths to calm themselves, acknowledges their feelings, and communicates assertively with their sibling about how they're hurt and how they can resolve the situation together.
Wise mind. By