WORKSHOP EXERCISES

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MAKING ROOM


Defusion


How we get tangled in our thoughts/feelings

 

Watching what our minds do

 

A way to handle difficult thought/feelings

 


Acceptance


What is Acceptance?

 

Caring for Yourself

 

Clean and Dirty Distress

 

The Problem with Trying to Control Thoughts and Feelings

 

Chocolate Cake Exercise

 

Most Difficult Student at the Door

 


BEING PRESENT


Observing Self


The Chessboard

 

Weather and Sky Metaphor

 


Contact Present Moment


Contact with the Present Moment

 

Taking a Mindful Walk

 

A Centering Exercise

 


DOING WHAT MATTERS


Values


Values vs. Goals

 

How Many Lives Will You Touch?

 

What's Important to you?

 

Key Points About Values

 

The Sweet Spot Exercise

 

Retirement Party

 


Committed Action


Monsters on the Bus - (Bulls Eye)

 

Letter of Appreciation

 

Taking Committed Action

 

Testimonials

 

 

“It has made a huge difference in my life.”


“People are more supportive of one another.”

 

“Willingness to take feedback has increased as we are working together on common values.”

 

 

- Comments of Staff Who
Participated in ACT Workshops