Mindful Me

Subgroup Size

Pairs

Duration

45 minutes

External Cost

No

Lesson Plan

Source

Vande Berg, M. (2016, February). Workshop 1: Intercultural learning & teaching program [Workshop]. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States.

Tags:

  1. acceptance
  2. active listening
  3. adaptation
  4. bridging
  5. communication
  6. emotional resilience
  7. emotions
  8. empathy
  9. mindfulness
  10. perspective taking
  11. reentry
  12. reflection
  13. self-awareness

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. "Identify and focus attention on the 'mindful me'—the thoughts, perceptions, emotions, and physical sensations that lie beneath their 'Autobiographical I.' 2. Distinguish between two different levels of identity, the 'Autobiographical I' and the 'Mindful Me'" (Vande Berg, 2016, n.p.).

Participants will also be able to: 1. Learn to deal with and express their emotions. 2. Develop comfort with others' expressions of emotion. 3. Develop empathy for others and practice empathetic listening.