I
Forewords II
Introduction IV
Mind Matters Overview VI
Acknowledgements VIII
Instructor Guidance IX
Order of Instruction X
Toolkit &Participant Journal XI
Online &Bonus Materials XII
Lesson 1: Self-Soothing 1
Introduction to Mind Matters/Marshmallow Activity
Four Self-Soothing Skills
Lesson 2: Discover Emotions 15
Body Scan
Practice Identifying Emotions
Emotions: When They Work and When They Don’t
Lesson 3: The Difference Between Emotion and
Thought &The Internal Journal 29
Expressing Emotion or Thought
Emotion or Thought Chart
The Internal Journal
Lesson 4: Empathy 43
Building Empathy
Loving Kindness
Lesson 5: I Get By with a Little Help from My
Friends &Wheel of Awareness 55
Mapping Your Support System
Wheel of Awareness
Lesson 6: Compassion for the Hijacked Brain 67
Introduction of Trauma and ACE Questionnaire
Further Information on Trauma
Effects of Trauma on the Brain and Behavior
ACE Response Checklist
Hope: Methods to Build Your Brain
Lesson 7: Trauma Containment and Rhythm 83
Trauma Containment
Integrate the Senses Through Rhythm
Lesson 8: Tapping &Efficient Sleep 91
Learn Tapping
Efficient Sleep
Lesson 9: Let’s Get Moving 101
Let’s Get Moving
Join a Team or Club/Self-Defense
Practice Yoga
Exercise Program
Lesson 10: Life of Intention 111
Your Road Map for Life
SMARTER Goals
Tell Someone
Lesson 11: Code of Honor &Asking for Help 119
Code of Honor/The Honor Shield
Asking for Help
Lesson 12: The Ongoing Journey 127
Four New Skills
Personal Agreement Contract
Mind Matters Practice Record
Safe Place, Picture, and Anchor Object
Bibliography 137
Appendix: One-on-One Instruction 145
Toolkit: (Cardstock in back of Instructor Manual)
1. Breath Exercises:
a. Focused Breathing
b. Three-Part Breath
c. Emotion and Thought Breath Exercise
2. Self-Soothing Skills:
a. Peripheral Vision
b. 5-4-3-2-1 Skill
c. Loving Kindness Exercise
3. Self-Awareness Skills:
a. Body Scan
b. Wheel of Awareness
Table of Contents
Forewords II
Introduction IV
Mind Matters Overview VI
Acknowledgements VIII
Instructor Guidance IX
Order of Instruction X
Toolkit &Participant Journal XI
Online &Bonus Materials XII
Lesson 1: Self-Soothing 1
Introduction to Mind Matters/Marshmallow Activity
Four Self-Soothing Skills
Lesson 2: Discover Emotions 15
Body Scan
Practice Identifying Emotions
Emotions: When They Work and When They Don’t
Lesson 3: The Difference Between Emotion and
Thought &The Internal Journal 29
Expressing Emotion or Thought
Emotion or Thought Chart
The Internal Journal
Lesson 4: Empathy 43
Building Empathy
Loving Kindness
Lesson 5: I Get By with a Little Help from My
Friends &Wheel of Awareness 55
Mapping Your Support System
Wheel of Awareness
Lesson 6: Compassion for the Hijacked Brain 67
Introduction of Trauma and ACE Questionnaire
Further Information on Trauma
Effects of Trauma on the Brain and Behavior
ACE Response Checklist
Hope: Methods to Build Your Brain
Lesson 7: Trauma Containment and Rhythm 83
Trauma Containment
Integrate the Senses Through Rhythm
Lesson 8: Tapping &Efficient Sleep 91
Learn Tapping
Efficient Sleep
Lesson 9: Let’s Get Moving 101
Let’s Get Moving
Join a Team or Club/Self-Defense
Practice Yoga
Exercise Program
Lesson 10: Life of Intention 111
Your Road Map for Life
SMARTER Goals
Tell Someone
Lesson 11: Code of Honor &Asking for Help 119
Code of Honor/The Honor Shield
Asking for Help
Lesson 12: The Ongoing Journey 127
Four New Skills
Personal Agreement Contract
Mind Matters Practice Record
Safe Place, Picture, and Anchor Object
Bibliography 137
Appendix: One-on-One Instruction 145
Toolkit: (Cardstock in back of Instructor Manual)
1. Breath Exercises:
a. Focused Breathing
b. Three-Part Breath
c. Emotion and Thought Breath Exercise
2. Self-Soothing Skills:
a. Peripheral Vision
b. 5-4-3-2-1 Skill
c. Loving Kindness Exercise
3. Self-Awareness Skills:
a. Body Scan
b. Wheel of Awareness
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