Trainer Tips (310)
What Is In Your Power To Change?
with Mary Mackenzie
Trainer Tip • 2-3 minutes • 1/26/2023
Introductory Skill Level
Trainer Tip
2-3 minutes
1/26/2023
Trainer Tip
2-3 minutes
1/26/2023
Even in the face of societal upheavals we can look for what's in our power to change. For example, we can participate in systemic change, and heal whatever we need to heal that which keeps us from living our values more readily. We can take…
Parenting With A Focus On The Long-Term Goal
with Mary Mackenzie
Trainer Tip • 1 - 2 minutes • 11/25/2022
Beginner Skill level
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
11/25/2022
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
11/25/2022
Trainer Tip: Notice when you're tempted to wield physical, emotional, and intellectual power to get your children to do what you want. This coercion or force may bring short term ease, but long term it can be counterproductive. Ask yourself “What do I want my…
Protective Vs. Punitive Use Of Force
with Mary Mackenzie
Trainer Tip • 1 - 2 minutes • 11/23/2022
Introductory Skill level
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
11/23/2022
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
11/23/2022
Trainer Tip: Punitive use of force stems from a belief that people behave in certain ways because they're bad, and that they need to be punished to mend their ways. One way to punish is to judge them. In contrast, protective use of force stems…
Inoculation For Outrage
with John Kinyon
Trainer Tip • 4 - 6 minutes • 1/17/2023
All Skill Levels
Trainer Tip
4 - 6 minutes
1/17/2023
Trainer Tip
4 - 6 minutes
1/17/2023
When outraged or resigned over polarized issues, pause to ask yourself who may be benefiting from this conflict? What are we not paying attention to that’s even more important? What matters most? Am I being distracted away from something more important? What do I really…
Empathy And Mindfulness With Inner Conversations Of Fear And Anxiety
Empathy And Mindfulness With Inner Conversations Of Fear And Anxiety
Empathy And Mindfulness With Inner Conversations Of Fear And Anxiety
with John Kinyon
Trainer Tip • 1-2 minutes • 1/25/2023
Beginner Skill Level
Trainer Tip
1-2 minutes
1/25/2023
Trainer Tip
1-2 minutes
1/25/2023
We can shift from being absorbed and identified with our inner chatter and feelings to being the space of awareness of these things. Observe your breath. Then observe your mind generating thoughts. Next, feel sensations of your body, particularly the difficult ones. Now, connect with…
Control
with John Kinyon
Trainer Tip • 1-2 minutes • 1/25/2023
Beginner Skill Level
Trainer Tip
1-2 minutes
1/25/2023
Trainer Tip
1-2 minutes
1/25/2023
Control may help us feel safe in an unpredictable, unsafe, wild world. Wanting control may be a response to shielding ourselves from feeling fear and being aware of our vulnerability. The more we insulate from fear, discomfort, and vulnerability, the more we are cut off…
Building A Feelings Vocabulary
with Mary Mackenzie
Trainer Tip • 1 - 2 minutes • 1/27/2023
Introductory Skill level
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
1/27/2023
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
1/27/2023
Trainer Tip: Without knowing our feelings, its harder to live fully present, take care of ourselves, and make sound decisions. If its difficult for you to know what you feel and to express your feelings, consider reviewing a list of feelings, practice expanding your feelings…
Communicating With People Who Don’t Share Our Values
Communicating With People Who Don’t Share Our Values
Communicating With People Who Don’t Share Our Values
with Mary Mackenzie
Trainer Tip • 1 - 2 minutes • 1/26/2023
Beginner Skill level
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
1/26/2023
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
1/26/2023
Trainer Tip: Even when it's tempting to coerce or match might with might, we can strive to meet our needs without negatively affecting others. Instead of convincing anyone to do it our way or to value the same things we value, we can focus on…
Observing Reality
with Mary Mackenzie
Trainer Tip • 1 - 2 minutes • 1/26/2023
Beginner Skill level
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
1/26/2023
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
1/26/2023
Trainer Tip: Notice when you create stories about why something occurred. Commit to only observing facts. Then make decisions that are likely to give you relief and joy. For instance, if someone is late you may think that she’s inconsiderate or values another thing more…
Stages of Emotional Maturity
with Mary Mackenzie
Trainer Tip • 1 - 2 minutes • 2/25/2023
Beginner Skill level
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
2/25/2023
Trainer Tip
1 - 2 minutes
2/25/2023
Trainer Tip: Here are four Stages of Emotional Maturity, also known as Stages of Emotional Liberation. Be aware of what stage of emotional maturity you are in today. And, celebrate it.