1.5.2 Mindfulness (Po)

Question 1

What was Kabat-Zinn’s definition of mindfulness?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Mindfulness creates conditions for what?

Answer 2

Contentment to develop

Question 3

Where does mindfulness have its roots?

Answer 3

Ancient Buddhist practice and stress reduction techniques

Question 4

Mindfulness involves being aware of what?

Answer 4

Thought and current state

Question 5

Mindfulness will help us develop what?

Answer 5

Signature strengths and have a happier life

Question 6

(Control of thoughts) what often dominate our mind?

Answer 6

Negative thoughts

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Gain control of mind and thought

Question 8

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

Answer 8

The happier we will be

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Aware of current perceptions, thoughts and feelings

Question 10

(Meditation and breathing) what is central to mindfulness?

Answer 10

Meditation

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Daily interactions

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Focus on the mind

Question 13

(Meditation and breathing) meditation is learnt through what?

Answer 13

Guided instruction and practice

Question 14

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

Answer 14

In comfortable position with spine straight

Directs attention to breathing

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Breathing
Body sensations
Thought and emotion

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Intrusion of negative thought

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Reprocess internal experiences

Accept thought and emotions are impermenant

Question 18

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

Answer 18

An automatic way to their thoughts

Question 19

(Informal practices) mindfulness can be practiced when?

Answer 19

Throughout daily life amid other activities

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Cleaning

Showering

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Multi tasking - they are single tasking

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Focus on a single task/activity

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Normal thought processes

Question 24

Informal practices involve paying attention to what? Using what?

Answer 24

Surroundings

All senses

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Smell of soap
Warmth
Sound of water