Emotional Regulation
What do we call the process of noticing an emotion before reacting to it?
Emotional Awareness
What brain chemicals does exercise release that help regulate mood?
endorphins
A craving usually peaks and passes within this approximate timeframe.
20-30 minutes
A physiological reaction that occurs in response to perceived danger or stress.
Flight or fight response
This is the smallest country in the world.
Vatican City
Avoiding emotions is a healthy way to regulate them.
False
Using cold water on your face works by activating what body system?
parasympathetic nervous system (dive reflex)
The part of the brain most linked with habit and cravings.
basal ganglia (reward circuit)
Clenched fists and tense shoulders may signal this emotion.
anger
The element with the chemical symbol “W.”
tungsten
A strategy where you challenge and replace unhelpful thoughts.
cognitive restructuring, CBT (or reframing)
Coping skills make emotions go away forever.
False
The scientific term for the brain chemical heavily involved in cravings.
dopamine
Sweaty palms, fast heartbeat, and butterflies in the stomach may signal this emotion.
nervous, excitement, anger (any emotion)
This U.S. state is home to the world’s longest cave system.
Kentucky (Mammoth Cave)
The ability to manage and respond to emotional experiences in healthy ways.
Emotional Regulation
Lighting a candle or using lotion are ways to self-soothe which sense?
smell or touch
A term that any person, place, object, or idea that causes a person to experience a strong emotional response, flashback, or a relapse of mental health symptoms.
a trigger
This bodily signal often speeds up when you feel anxious, scared, or excited.
heart race, pulse
The fastest land animal.
The ability to bounce back from stress or strong emotions.
resilience
Watching clouds, looking at photos, or creating art soothe which sense?
Sight
Planning ahead for risky situations is called having a _______.
safety plan, recovery plan, relapse prevention plan, etc.
Yawning has been linked to cooling this vital organ.
the brain
The small pocket inside the front pocket of jeans was originally designed for this item.
pocket watch