1.5.2 Mindfulness (Po) Flashcards

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1
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What was Kabat-Zinn’s definition of mindfulness?

A

Paying attention in a particular way on purpose in the present moment and non judgementally

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Mindfulness creates conditions for what?

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Contentment to develop

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Where does mindfulness have its roots?

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Ancient Buddhist practice and stress reduction techniques

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Mindfulness involves being aware of what?

A

Thought and current state

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5
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Mindfulness will help us develop what?

A

Signature strengths and have a happier life

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(Control of thoughts) what often dominate our mind?

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Negative thoughts

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(Control of thoughts) focusing on the present helps us do what?

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Gain control of mind and thought

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(Control of thoughts) according to positive assumptions the less time we spend on negatives….

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The happier we will be

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(Control of thoughts) focusing on the present involves being what?

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Aware of current perceptions, thoughts and feelings

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(Meditation and breathing) what is central to mindfulness?

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Meditation

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(Meditation and breathing) meditation removes an individual from what?

A

Daily interactions

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(Meditation and breathing) when we are removed from daily interactions it is easier to do what?

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Focus on the mind

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(Meditation and breathing) meditation is learnt through what?

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Guided instruction and practice

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(Meditation and breathing) what does the client do in guided meditation?

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In comfortable position with spine straight

Directs attention to breathing

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(Meditation and breathing) the client is encouraged to pay attention to what?

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Breathing
Body sensations
Thought and emotion

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(Meditation and breathing) what does paying attention to theses things prevent?

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Intrusion of negative thought

17
Q

Meditation and breathing help people to reprocess what? and accept what?

A

Reprocess internal experiences

Accept thought and emotions are impermenant

18
Q

(Meditation and breathing) an individual learns not to react in what way?

A

An automatic way to their thoughts

19
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(Informal practices) mindfulness can be practiced when?

A

Throughout daily life amid other activities

20
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(Informal practices) give examples of activities mindfulness can be practiced alongside:

A

Cleaning

Showering

21
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(Informal practices) what are informal practices of mindfulness not?

A

Multi tasking - they are single tasking

22
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(Informal practices) the individual makes a conscious decision to do what?

A

Focus on a single task/activity

23
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(Informal practices) focusing on one task provides a break from what?

A

Normal thought processes

24
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Informal practices involve paying attention to what? Using what?

A

Surroundings

All senses

25
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(Informal practices) give examples of some things you could pay attention to in the shower?

A

Smell of soap
Warmth
Sound of water