The Emotional Brain
Name! That! Emotion!
Healthy Coping Skills
Rest and Regulation
Random Facts
100

True or false: Humans are not emotional creatures.

What is false?

100

Picture this: maintaining eye contact, with corners of mouth tilted up slightly on either side. One could hum or sing quietly to themselves, or not. 

What is calm/content?

100

This healthy coping skill is popular amongst medical professionals and some patients, however it's hard to get started! At least 30 mins of this a day is all you need for better cardiovascular health.

What is exercise?

100

This neurotransmitter helps regulate sleep and appetite, and can boost your mood!

What is serotonin?

100

Hmmm..3 feet is called...something. Not just 36 inches...

What is a yard?

200

This vital part of human functioning involves the brain, spinal cord, sensory organs and our nerve cells.

What is the nervous system?

200

Picture this: avoidant eye contact or eyes closed. Face is flushed red, and lips are tightly closed. If there is a hoodie, they are sinking into it like a turtle.

What is embarrassed/ashamed?

200

This healthy coping skill is a fan favorite, with some help from Spotify, CDs, cassettes or even a record player.

What is music?

200

The amount of sleep you get is important, eight hours is usually the goal for adults. But teenagers? They are built different.

What is 9-10 hours of sleep?

200

Cutting this very common stimulator out of your life could help improve your mood and sleep cycle. Chocolate even contains small traces of it, depending on its cocoa percentage.

What is caffeine? 

300

This part of the brain processes your fear response. It is also processes anger and pleasure, and has a part to play in memory and impulsivity.

What is the amygdala?

300

Picture this: Raised eyebrows, eyes wide open. Mouth is open, but not making any noise. There may be tension in the air...

What is shocked/surprised?

300

This healthy coping skill is something we do involuntarily, but when done mindfully, can be a breath of fresh air.

What is deep breathing (or other breathing technique)?

300

This part of the brain helps regulate your most basic functions, doing the hard work for you. Imagine having to think about blinking, breathing and beating your own heart?

What is the brain stem?

300

You've heard of monolingual, bilingual and trilingual. But what about more than 3 languages? It's on the tip of my tongue...

What is a polyglot?

400

This part of the brain helps you form memories and store them. Hint: If Moo Deng went to college, she would be a... 

What is hippocampus? (Hippo on campus, haha).

400

Picture this: Eyebrows are furrowed, pupils are dilated, and face is flushed. Nostrils are flared and fists are clenched so tight the knuckles are white...

What is rage/anger?

400

This healthy coping skill involves organizing your thoughts and being yourself, unapologetically. Come on, vent to me! All you need is a pen and paper. Who am I going to tell?

What is journaling?

400

DBT gets thrown around a lot, but it's evidenced-based and peer-reviewed, which insurance companies love! If only I could remember what it stood for...

What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

400

This describes an allele that needs both parents to have it in order for offspring to express it. Those of you with blue eyes understand, right?

What is a recessive gene?

500

This part of the brain is the limbic system's liaison, or control center, helping regulate hormones, sleep cycles, appetite and activates your nervous system.

What is the hypothalamus?

500

Picture this: Head is thrown back, eyes are watery and face is flushed. Mouth is open and loud, staccato sounds are coming out. It is hard to catch your breath. Man, your face and sides hurt!

What is joy/laughter?

Could also be hysterically crying out of sadness. Context is important.

500

This healthy coping skill varies in nature. No, seriously. Some have fur, some have scales. Almost all of them have tails.

What is pet therapy?

500

This person knows themselves better than anyone else. They deserve safety, peace of mind and homeostasis. They are their best advocate!

Who are *you*?

500

Despite what the Dole Company would have you believe, these canned goods are not one-plant-fits-all. In fact, most of these are tubers, flowers, stalks and plain old fruits. Has the food pyramid lied to me this whole time?!

What are vegetables?

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