Mindfulness Skills - Video 3 - Flashcard Set
What are the first three core mindfulness skills?
Observing, describing, and participating.
How do the core mindfulness skills help individuals?
They help individuals manage the constant stream of sensory and emotional experiences they encounter in everyday life.
What does observing involve?
Noticing and acknowledging the experience without judgment or interpretation.
How does describing involve using language?
It involves using language to label and describe the experience in a non-judgmental way.
What is the difference between observing and participating?
Observing involves noticing and acknowledging the experience without judgment or interpretation, while participating involves fully engaging in the experience without judgment or avoidance.
Why are these skills essential for some individuals?
They are essential for individuals who are easily overwhelmed by experience or who struggle with blocking out or avoiding experience.
What is the central organizing concept of DBT?
Wise mind.
What is the second arrow?
The second arrow explains how our interpretations and judgments add to our suffering.
What is the benefit of observing reality accurately?
It provides us with valuable data about our world and ourselves which can help us function more effectively and make positive changes.
What is the challenge of mindfulness?
The challenge of teaching people the value of mindfulness if they are not used to the concept.
What is the speaker’s plan for covering in future sessions?
Topics such as describing and participating, being non-judgmental, and being mindful and effective.
