MINDFULNESS Phuong Thai, M.S, P.P.S MINDFULNESS Awareness - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

MINDFULNESS

A W A R E N E S S , A T T E N D I N G , C U L T I V A T I N G , O P E N N E S S , A N D A C C E P T A N C E

Phuong Thai, M.S, P.P.S

MINDFULNESS

Awareness Attending to the present Attitude of curiosity Openness Acceptance

• Promote understanding
• Practice that may help build social-emotional skills
• Activities and practices for families

OBJECTIVES

What does mindfulness look and feel like

ATTENTION

Listening, watching, or considering what naturally exists.

INTENTION

Purposefully increasing awareness of experience.

PRESENCE

Being in the moment, here and now.

OPENNESS

Being curious, objective and non- judgemental about experiences.

MINDFUL SEEING ACTIVITY

MINFULNESS MATTERS: RESEARCH

ACADEMIC

Improvements in cognitive performance and school self-

• concept. Reduction of anxiety.

MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Decrease stress levels and depression symptoms. Increases in emotional well-being and self-compassions. Lower self-harm.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR

Healthier responses to difficulty social situations. Increases in compassionate responses to others in need.

START WITH YOURSELF

• 5 minutes of mindfulness
• Deep breaths
• Feel the sensations

MAKE TIME FOR MINDFULNESS

Right now, much of the personal time is not available. Set time aside each day to practice mindful activities.

Limit multi-tasking Practice mindfulness as a family Make peace with uncertainty

Practice mindfulness as a family

Mindful posing

• Superman
• Wonder Woman

YOGA SOUND EXPLORATION SAFARI QUIET ZONE

"Sounds explorer" Keep track of the sounds and how it makes you feel. Goal is to notice as many birds, insects, animals as they can. Create a nook together and considered all senses.

MINDFUL TASTING ACTIVITY

Fear for our children Frustration and angst Overwhelm Loss Guilt Confusion Fear for ourselves

7 UNIVERSAL PARENTING WORRIES

From Dr. Mitch Abblett, PhD Psychologist

PRACTICE SELF- COMPASSION

THIS ACTIVITY IS USEFUL IN A MOMENT OF STRESS, OR WHEN YOU NOTICE SELF-CRISTISM COMING TO THE SURFACE.

Take a deep breath and a long slow exhale. Acknowledge and name the emotion you are feeling. Notice how your body feels. Place one or both hands on your heart. Take a deep breath and a long slow exhale. Imagine this kindness as a soft golden light that fills your

• chest. Or imagine how you might comfort a dear friend who

is suffering and turn that nurturing support toward yourself. Take a few deep breaths with your hand on your heart. Relax and open your eyes.

5 WAYS TO BE MINDFUL AS YOU GO ABOUT YOUR DAY

Listen to your child with your full attention. Accept your child (and yourself) without judgement. Imagine your child's feelings and match your response. Manage your own feelings and reactions. Show compassion for yourself and your child.

(Gehl, Kinser, Parlakiant)

• Embrace imperfection
• Listen with curiosity
• Communicate courageously
• Practice appreciation and gratitude
• Forgive ourselves and each other
• Practice support and generosity
• Don't forget to play and have fun

MINDFULNESS PRACTICES

RESOURCES

Activities for families

• Take a listening walk - Pretend to walk on thin ice
• Really taste what you're eating - Smell the roses
• Go inside your body - Cool the pizza
• Savor some silence - Blindfold taste test
• Try a sitting meditation - Draw an everyday object
• Notice & name body sensations

Websites

• www.headspace.com
• https://positivepsychology.com/mindfulness-exercises-

techniques-activities/ Apps

• Stop, Breathe & Think
• Calm Harm
• Clear Fear