Emotions
This is an emotion someone may feel in an unfamiliar environment or when they are in danger.
Fearful, Scared, Nervous
What is one way to practice mindfulness?
Practice yoga, meditation, deep breathing exercises, spend time outside, etc. (Answers will vary)
The prefrontal cortex which is responsible for our decision making skills, our reasoning, and our thinking skills is also known as this.
Wise Owl
You can only experience one emotion at a time.
True or False
False
Can you describe how you are feeling right now?
(Answers will vary)
This is an emotion someone feels when things are going good in their life and or how someone feels when they receive good news.
Happiness, Joyful, Excited
What is mindfulness?
A state of being aware of ones self and others. Being aware our our thoughts and physical and mental feelings.
The amygdala which is responsible for protecting us and inhibits our "fight or flight" response is also know as this.
Watch dog
You all have learned so much about the three main areas of our brain that control our emotions!
True or False
True
How can you show someone who is talking that you are paying attention to them?
Using appropriate body positioning, making eye contact, or nodding
This is an emotion that someone may feel when they have received bad news.
Sadness, Upset, Worried
Can you be mindful anywhere?
Yes
The hippocampus which controls our leaning and memory, is also known as this.
Computer hard drive
We can all benefit from practicing mindfulness.
True or False
True
When someone is talking, we make sure to give them our full attention by looking at them with our.....?
Eyes
This is an emotion that someone may feel when they witness something unfair or unkind happen to someone they care about.
Anger, Frustration, Mad
If you are disrupting a peer while they are talking, are you being mindful?
No
You are listening to your favorite song in karaoke and the tv stops working, you become upset and start yelling at staff to fix it. Which area of the brain is in control? (Wise Owl or Guard Dog)
Guard Dog
We can use more than one sense at a time.
True
When you are using your ears, you are doing what?
Listening
You all are very excited for the new PSR classes that are starting here within the next couple weeks!!!
Yes or No
Hopefully yes :)
If you are focused on you breathing, are you being mindful?
Yes
You and a friend are arguing about which tv show to watch, you decide that their is no point in arguing over something so little and you make an agreement to watch one for a little bit and then switch. Which area of the brain is in control? (Wise Owl or the Guard Dog)
Wise Owl
If our "watch dog" is on overdrive, all other areas of the brain are affected.
True or False
True
What are our five core senses?
Hearing, sight, smell, taste, and touch