Brief explanation for what this video is about.
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Up until now, the main focus has been on finding alternatives to reactive responding when in an emotionally evocative situation. This article discusses how we can strive to proactively choose how we want to be and react in different aspects or situations of our lives.
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These exercises are a place for you to explore and prepare to engage in proaction related to one (or more) of your values. Start with preparation, then move onto debrief after the experience.
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Catch Yourself Reacting exercises are a place for you to self-monitor your progress in identifying external and internal triggers, noticing emotions, increasing your awareness of reactive responses, and their consequences, as well as tracking the use of the ERT skill you learn.
Complete the mindful regulation skill of your choice at least 6 times. Save your results after each time and keep them for your records.
Optional Exercise
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In this exercise, you will practice the attention regulation skill of orienting.
Optional Exercise
6 Times
In this exercise, you will practice the attention regulation skill of allowing.
Optional Exercise
6 Times
In this exercise, you will practice the attention regulation skill of distancing.
Optional Exercise
6 Times
In this exercise, you will practice the attention regulation skill of reframing.
