Mindfulness Skills - Video 12 - Flashcard Set
What is mindfulness and what experiences does it involve?
Mindfulness involves observing and paying attention to our present moment experiences, including our thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations.
What is mindfulness meditation and how does it help us practice mindfulness?
Mindfulness meditation is one way to practice mindfulness, where we focus on our inner experiences and redirect our attention to the present moment when our minds wander.
What are the two main ways to practice mindfulness in DBT?
The two main ways to practice mindfulness in DBT are observing and describing or labeling our experiences.
How can we be mindful of our thoughts?
Being mindful of our thoughts involves noticing when we have extraneous thoughts and acknowledging them without engaging with them.
How can we treat our extraneous thoughts to help us observe them without getting caught up in them?
We can treat our extraneous thoughts like sounds in the background or clouds passing through the sky to help us observe them without getting caught up in them.
What does describing our thoughts involve?
Describing our thoughts involves simply observing and describing to ourselves what is going on in our minds, without engaging with the content of the thoughts.
What does labeling our thoughts involve?
Labeling our thoughts involves assigning a short phrase or label to what is going on in our minds, which helps us become aware of our thoughts without getting emotionally attached to them.
How can practicing mindfulness on a regular basis help us during times of crisis or overwhelm?
Practicing mindfulness on a regular basis can help build our mindfulness skills and make them more accessible during times of crisis or overwhelm.
What are some ways we can practice mindfulness in our daily lives?
Mindfulness can be practiced through meditation or as we go about our daily lives by focusing our attention on the present moment.
How can mindfulness help us regulate our emotions during times of intense emotions and body sensations?
Strong emotions and body sensations can be overwhelming, but mindfulness can help us stay present and regulate our emotions.
What other skills does DBT offer for managing intense emotions?
DBT offers various emotion regulation skills that can be used in conjunction with mindfulness to manage intense emotions.
What is the importance of practice when it comes to mindfulness?
Mindfulness takes practice, and there are many ways to incorporate it into our daily lives to improve our overall well-being.
