Welcome to Mindfulness:
Being mindful is a skills that can be acquired. If we are mindful, it means we can slow down our mind, to notice what is going on, how we are being pulled to respond, and gives us a chance to make a decision about how we want to react.
Some people immediately love mindfulness, whilst others find it frustrating and difficult. We invite you to dip in, try to understand ‘why’ mindfulness can be a helpful concept, and allow yourself to develop the skill at your own pace. If you are struggling with Mindfulness, skip to the next module, and then come back to Mindfulness at a later date.
How should I go about the module?
Consider downloading information sheet which you can keep as a reminder. Then, work your way through the Learning Activity where we introduce Mindfulness. Please be aware that all the modules begin with a Mindfulness Practice – we invite you to try them – there are lots of different types and we hope you will find something that works for you.
Welcome to Distress Tolerance:
Distress Tolerance skills are things to do when you are in an emotional crisis. If you were to rate the intensity of your emotions out of ten, Distress Tolerance skills are for when you are scoring an 8, 9 or 10 out of 10.
How should I go about the module?
Consider downloading the flowchart and information sheets which you can keep as reminders. Then, work your way through the Learning Activities in the order they are presented below.
Welcome to Emotional Regulation:
Emotional Regulation skills are things to do when your emotions are beginning to fall out of your healthy range – but before you are in an emotional crisis. If you were to rate the intensity of your emotions out of ten, Emotional Regulation skills are for when you are scoring a 4 to 8 out of 10.
This section is all about learning to understand our emotions and to reduce emotional suffering. The goal is not to get rid of emotions, but to learn to use emotions more effectively.
How should I go about the module?
Consider downloading the flowchart and information sheets which you can keep as reminders. Then, work your way through the Learning Activities in the order they are presented below. Please note, each activity begins with a Mindfulness Practice, which we invite you to participate in. Mindfulness is a core technique which, with practice, helps us control the focus of our minds.
Welcome to Interpersonal Effectiveness:
Interpersonal Effectiveness skills are designed to help us navigate our relationships with other people. The skills in this section will help you to define your priorities in your relationships and will suggest ways in which you can interact to ensure you get your needs met.
What type of training is it?
Consider downloading the flowchart and information sheets which you can keep as reminders. Then, work your way through the Learning Activities in the order they are presented below. Please note, each activity begins with a Mindfulness Practice, which we invite you to participate in. Mindfulness is a core technique which, with practice, helps us control the focus of our minds.
Course overview : This is a self-help course to support people who feel overwhelmed by their emotions or have problems in their relationships. The course is based on the REDS treatment programme and includes many of the same ideas.
This course may be right for you if:
- You like to learn on your own
- You want to learn at your own speed
- You are not able to join the full REDS programme
Type of course:
This is a taught course based on psychology though you are encouraged to try out and practice the skills you learn in your own time. You learn by yourself and go at your own pace.
Most of the course is made up of videos. There are two types:
- Videos where we explain ideas or skills
- Videos where you see people using the skills
in real life situations
There are also handouts and worksheets you can download and print if you want to.