Be REAL Week 6In our final session, we reviewed the skills and practices shared in Be REAL and reflected on how to carry them forward. The main skill areas include:
One goal in Be REAL is to share a range of practices for learning to tune into oneself and identify what is needed to feel grounded and resilient. Below is a summary practices and the various skill areas they support. There is overlap in these areas – so the key is reflecting on what resonates with you the most.
The last session also had time devoted to one of two activities:
We closed with the Peace and Kindness meditation. Research shows that this practice increases feelings of warm and happiness, as well as kindness towards ourselves. It works by recognizing we all want the same basic things in life – good health, happiness, and peace – and this can counteract feelings of loneliness.
In this practice, you extend wishes of well-being to people. You can use the statements in the image above, or alter them as needed so they are meaningful to you. You can picture specific people, such as someone you love and miss right now. You can also think of people whom you don’t know but wish to extend thoughts too – e.g., staff in the grocery store, healthcare workers, etc.
Try our guided 10-minute Peace & Kindness practice (Paz y Bondad).
The resources below are intended to help support your continued practice and application of the Be REAL skills into your life.
Links to all Be REAL webpages/newsletters
Additional Resources
Thank you for participating in Be REAL! Please connect with us at bereal@uw.edu with any questions.
About Be REAL
Be REAL (Resilient Attitudes & Living) was developed at the University of Washington Center for Child & Family Well-Being. The program’s aim is to promote the well-being of college students and staff by building skills to cope with emotions, navigate challenging situations, and strengthening internal awareness. Learn more.
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