Module One: 6 Sessions
Emotional Regulation 1
with Carolyn Bright
Using Your Wise Mind
SESSION 4 OF 6
Duration 19mins 14secs
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In this session Carolyn reviews two states of mind that make up wise mind. She describes wise mind as inner wisdom and intuition. She considers the influence of our Emotional mind and our Rational mind and the role they can play in creating a balanced state. Integrating wise mind into our decision making can reduce painful emotional states like anxiety, stress and depression.
Carolyn offers insights and practical skills using examples for accessing and using your wise mind.
ALL SESSIONS IN THIS MODULE: Emotional Regulation 5
01
Willingness vs Wilfulness
In this session Carolyn considers concepts of willingness and wilfulness. Willingness is the ability to be open and do what is required, being effective in the moment and able to consider others and be collaborative. Wilfulness is where you may be bitter, grudge-holding, distant and/or may even try to control everything around you with a...
02
Being Mindful Of Your Thoughts
In this session Carolyn looks at when emotions are overwhelming and we can’t solve the crisis right now. One of the difficulties we can experience is our thoughts getting out of control and we get caught up in judgments, catastrophizing and thinking the worst possible scenarios. These thoughts churn around in our minds causing stress,...
03
Understanding Mindfulness
In this session Carolyn looks at mindfulness and how it can benefit our physical and mental health. Incessant mental activity can be maddening. Worry thoughts and rumination can cause stress and anxiety, increase negative emotions, and contribute to depression and sleep disturbance. Pushing away worrying thoughts can often make things worse.
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In this session Carolyn reviews two states of mind that make up wise mind. She describes wise mind as inner wisdom and intuition. She considers the influence of our Emotional mind and our Rational mind and the role they can play in creating a balanced state. Integrating wise mind into our decision making can reduce...
05
Observe, Describe And Participate
In this session Carolyn looks at the inner aspects of mindfulness. She looks at the ‘what’ skills – that is, what we do when we are being mindful. This involves Observing, Describing and Participating in the moment. These aspects are described in great detail. Carolyn provides you with opportunities to practice so you get an...
06
Being Effective and Non-Judgemental
In this session Carolyn discusses the qualities we need to become more mindful. She looks in detail at the ‘How’ skills which are how we pay attention to the moment. She explains the three skills that encompass the ‘how’ skills of being mindful- a non-judgemental stance, doing one thing at the moment and the skill...
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