Brain, But Make It Real
This brain chemical is often low when people feel depressed and is linked to mood. Hint: it's often dubbed the "Feel Good Chemical"
Serotonin
Name one physical sign that you're are getting irritated
Clenched jaw, faster heartbeat, heated face
Saying "I feel _____" instead of "You always..." is called what?
I Statement
Name one way to check if something you're thinking is actually true.
Ask someone, check facts, reality check and validate
What is something small that feels like a big win?
Finding money, good parking spot
This part of the brain helps with decision-making and impulse control (it is the friend that tells you "maybe don't say that out loud")
Frontal Lobe
This coping skill involves stepping away before you say something that you might regret.
Taking a timeout
What are signs that someone is actively listening to you in a conversation?
What is one thing you can do if you're feeling confused about what is happening around you?
Ask for help, take a break
Name a "first world problem"
Slow wifi, lost remote
When your brain thinks you're in danger and your heart starts racing, this response kicks in.
Fight or Flight
What is one healthy way to release frustration that doesn't involve yelling at someone?
Exercise, music, talking it out
If someone is standing to close to you in line at a store and you politely ask them to give you space, what is that called? (Hint: You're protecting what?)
Setting a boundary
This grounding skill involves the 5 senses. What is it?
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding
What is something that people do in grocery stores that make you think "WHY?!"
Stop in the middle of the aisle to text or talk
This brain structure helps process fear and can go into overdrive with anxiety.
Amygdala
What other factors can also impact how strong our emotional reaction is? (Hint: did you eat yet?)
Hungry, tired, not showered
Give an example of a polite way to disagree with someone.
Any respectful response
What is one inanimate object that you can see in the room? Each group member must have a different object than the other
Any
Show what your reaction looks like when something mildly annoying happens
eye roll, sigh
Show (don't tell) what your body looks like when your brain is overwhelmed.
Tense posture, pacing, holding head, etc
This what we call when something sets off a strong emotional reaction.
Trigger
This is the ability to understand how someone else might feel.
Empathy
This is the practice of staying focused on what is real and happening right now.
Grounding/Mindfulness/Staying Present
What is something small that can completely ruin your mood, and how do you bounce back?
Open question