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Stress Less with Mindfulness! Program Authors: Jane Riffe, Ed.D, LICSW Family & Human Development Specialist Becky Smith, M.S. WVU Extension Families and Health Agent Harrison County 1 Adapted with permission from Stress Less with Mindfulness WVU Extension Families and Health Programs

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Stress Less with

Mindfulness!Program Authors: Jane Riffe, Ed.D, LICSW

Family & Human Development SpecialistBecky Smith, M.S.

WVU Extension Families and Health Agent

Harrison County

1Adapted with permission from Stress Less with Mindfulness WVU Extension Families and Health Programs

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MSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status.

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Ground Rules• Cell phones off• One person talks at a time• It’s okay to pass• Use respectful language• Everyone’s opinion is respected• Confidentiality – things said here

stay here• Are there any other ground rules you

would like to add?

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Through “Stress Less”you will:

• Learn your patterns of strength and vulnerability.

• Experience the benefits of paying mindful attention.

• Learn self-care practices to help you feel better, includingmindful breathing, mindful movement, mindful eating,thought-surfing, laughter, and more.

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Stress Less with

Mindfulness!

Lesson 1Begin with the Breath

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Why are you here?

One thing I hope to gain from these classes . . .

One thing I can give to these classes . . .

One understanding: I know I am stressed when . . .

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Today we will…• Learn about the benefits of mindfulness.

• Pinpoint behaviors that can make you vulnerableor resilient to stress.

• Experience Mindful Movement and Mindful Breathing as ways to reduce stress.

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Three small steps . . .• CHOOSE TO NOTICE what

happens when you get anxious, angry, or happy.

• SHIFT to gentle acceptance.• PRACTICE daily tuning into

what you are doing with your thinking.

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(MBSR) Mindfulness Based Stress Management

Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D.Medical and psychological research

for 36 years

University of Massachusetts Medical School Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health

Care, and SocietySystematic retraining: “Attention with intention”

— 8-week class— 45 min/day: In-home practice with CDs

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https://www.youtube.com/user/PsychAlive

https://www.youtube.com/user/PsychAlive

Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. What is Mindfulness?

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Keys to learning about mindfulness – your role.

1. Experiencing new possibilities for responding to life

2. Discovering embodiment – connecting with body sensations

3. Cultivating observation - "Now I see, I am noticing...“

4. Moving toward acceptance - willing to see things as they are

5. Growing kindness & compassion - Removing rejection and judgement, so that natural

kindness can shine through.

McCown, D., Reibel, D., & Micozzi, M. S. (2011). Teaching mindfulness: A practical guide for clinicians and educators. New York: Springer.

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Mindfulness is…

•Paying attention•On purpose•In the present moment

“Here and Now”•With a nonjudgmental

attitude

•Paying attention•On purpose•In the present moment

“Here and Now”•With a nonjudgmental

attitude

Jon Kabat-Zinn(1994). Wherever You Go, There you Are.

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Mindful Breathing

*Follow your breath in and out

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Mindful Awareness of Breathing

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3 Minute Breathing Space

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Breathing Mindfully

• Easy to notice

• Always with us — many opportunities throughout the day

• Returns us to the present moment —calms and settles the mind

• Relaxes the diaphragm and GI system

• Natural tranquilizer — reduces stress,anxiety, and depression

What do you think are the benefits of Mindful Breathing?

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Mindfulness starts with noticing

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How do you know when you are out of balance?

Stress Cues18Stress Less with Mindfulness WVU Extension Families and Health Programs

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Personal Stress Barometers = Signals to be mindful

• Body tension/pain

• Thoughts

• Feelings/moods

• Relationships

• Meaning of Life

• Behaviors

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Risk Factors

• Lack of social support/isolation• Negativity and pessimism• Poor eating and sleeping habits• Family demands and pressure• High pressure work environment• Financial strain• Sense of time urgency “Type A”

Source: www.headington-institute.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1790

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Is Stress or Anger Risky?

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Family Stress Symptoms

* No time to relax

* Sense of guilt

* No time to find the root of the problem

* Conversations center on tasks and time rather than people and feelings

* Explosive arguments

* Little enjoyment from family life

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Protective Factors

• Social support— Network of friends/family

• Optimistic stance toward life • Healthy eating and sleeping habits• Spirituality• Adaptability

— Able to manage change• Curiosity/openness to experience• Attitude of Gratitude

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Mindfulness Promotes Resilience

*Reduce stress *Increase life satisfaction*Improve relationships with others *Help gain mastery of your environment*Help you deal with life's challenges more calmly and effectively

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• Self reported effects–well populations

• Clinical interventions with specific populations

• Neuroscience & Gene Studies

• Changes in brain function

• Changes in brain mass

• Changes at the cellular level (DNA!)

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• Decreased anxiety, depression, ADD, substance abuse, grief, and more

It is now included as part of formal psychotherapy

• Improved quality of life while living with back pain, heart disease, and other chronic physical conditions

• Assisting in ways to help people find meaning and purpose in their jobs and lives

• Improved memory and concentration

Mental Health Benefits

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• Reduction in Chronic pain • Diabetics: Better able to control blood glucose • Better sleep• Reduced cardiac risk factors, including lowered

blood pressure and cholesterol• Increased exercise• Improved immunity, based on blood samples

Physical Health Findings

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• Mindfulness activates the left side of the brain which inclines us toward positive emotions.

• Thickened brain tissue (gray matter) improves problem-solving and emotional self-control

• Increased activity and brain tissue in areas involved in self-awareness and empathy for other people.

Brain Changes

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Stress and Brain Cells

• Hypothalamus spectacularly important!

• Chronically elevated cortisol appears to kill brain cells.

• Chronic stress contributes to Alzheimer's.

• Leads to memory loss• Stress is linked to cell damage.

www.topnews.in/health/scientists-reveal-clue-why-brain-cells-die-alzheimers-2986

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How Vulnerable Are You?

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What does your score mean?

0 - 10 indicates you have excellent resistance to the vulnerability of stress

11 - 29 little vulnerability to stress

30 - 49 some vulnerability to stress

50 - 74 serious vulnerability

75 - 80 extreme vulnerability

You can make yourself more stress resilient by improving your health behaviors, modifying your lifestyle, and building up your financial, social, personal, and spiritual resources for coping with stress.

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Resiliency – the ability to bounce back from adversity.

“Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.”

-Dalai Lama

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Mindfulness is…

•Paying attention•On purpose•In the present moment

“Here and Now”•With a nonjudgmental

attitude

•Paying attention•On purpose•In the present moment

“Here and Now”•With a nonjudgmental

attitude

Jon Kabat-Zinn(1994). Wherever You Go, There you Are.

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Using the body to settle the mind

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• Lift your arms• Reach For the sky• Bloom Like a flower• Make A circle• Touch the sky, touch the

ground

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWerJwf3‐3I

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Can Any Movement be Mindful?

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The Non-judgment of Mindfulness• Paying attention to your

experience in a gentle, kind way.

• Learning to view all your body, your thoughts, and your feelings withcompassion and kindness.

• Extending thoughts ofcompassion toward others.

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http://yhoo.it/1OUWDT1

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Just Breathe Video

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How do I practice at home?

• Audio Resources• See the Resource Sheet

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*Add a mindfulness bell to your computer,or an app on your cellphone or tablet.

* When it chimes, bring your attention to the present moment and to your breathmoving in and out.

www.mindfulnessdc.org/mindfulclock.htmlInsight Timer app

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Mindfulness is . . .

• Open

• Receptive

• Curious

• Gentle

• Nurturing

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Your Plan for More Mindfulness?

What is the most interesting thing you learned?

Which practice will you do in the coming week?

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Thank you for attending.

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