The Positive Therapy

Question 1

What is the positive therapy?

Answer 1

Mindfulness

Question 2

What are the aims of mindfulness?

Answer 2

be in control of the mind by paying attention to PRESENT thoughts and emotions, enhance positive characteristics, become HAPPIER

Question 3

What are the three main components of mindfulness?

Answer 3

Gaining control of thoughts, meditation and mindful breathing, informal practices of mindfulness

Question 4

What is gaining control of thoughts?

Answer 4

Focus on present thoughts and emotions, avoid thinking about past (guilt, remorse, worry) and future (worry, anxiousness), recognise negative thoughts and alter response to be more positive and optimistic

Question 5

What is meditation and mindful breathing?

Answer 5

Formal training in meditation most effective, guided instruction and personal practice, focus on breathing and body sensations

Question 6

What is informal practices of mindfulness?

Answer 6

Informal mindfulness performed while doing everyday tasks, toothbrush example, opposite to multi-tasking, mind focuses on one single task, when mind wanders should bring back to breathing and sensations

Question 7

What are the three ways of practicing mindfulness?

Answer 7

Basic mindfulness meditation (e.g. repeat word), body sensations, sensory = touch, sounds, sights