Sensory System
What is a sense that starts with an "S"?
Sight, Sound, Smell
Bonus! If you were sensory sensitive with smell, what is a coping strategy you might not like??
Name 2 of the 7 continents
Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, North America, South America, and Antarctica
Name one item you would put in your sensory coping kit
Essential oils, fidget toy, chapstick, scented lotion / hand sanitizer, putty / play doh, a photograph, etc.
Freddie Mercury is the lead vocalist for...
Queen
Give an example of one of your triggers
being late, traffic, feeling ignored, having too much to do in a day, etc.
What is a sense that starts with a "T"?
Touch and Taste
How many planets from the sun is Earth?
3rd
Bonus! What is the 4th planet from the sun
Using lavender scented pillow spray taps into which part of your sensory system?
Smell (Olfactory)
Bonus: Name another sensory strategy you could use before bed to help with falling asleep?
Mick Jagger sing is the lead singer for..
The Rolling Stones
You are stuck in traffic and notice your stress levels rising, how could you respond in a healthy way?
Count to ten, take a deep breath, listen to something positive on the radio, positive self talk
You feel overwhelmed with bright overhead lighting. What part of the sensory system is sensory sensitive?
Vision
What region on Earth produces 20% of the planet’s oxygen?
The Amazon Rainforest
Give one example of a sensory strategy that could help with anxiety?
hand fidget, weighted blanket, essential oils (lavender), warm tea (chamomile), comfort food, etc.
This English rock band was founded in 1968, with 300 million albums sold, is one of the most successful bands ever. They broke up upon the death of their drummer. (Song- Stairway to Heaven)
Lead Zeppelin
Name two of your go to strategies for managing stress
venting, journaling, exercise, lifestyle balance (sleep, nutrition, etc.)
Our awareness of where our body is in space- involves sensations from muscles and joints of the body
proprioception
What does the dirty dozen mean in terms of fruits and vegetables?
an annual ranking of nonorganic fruits and vegetables based on the amount of pesticides found in samples of the foods
Bonus! Name one of the dirty dozen?
Name one of the ingredients in home-made cloud dough
lotion and flour
Which classic rock band has an album that is sometimes said to be a soundtrack to The Wizard of Oz?
Pink Floyd
Bonus! What Album?
A friend says something that makes you feel upset, how do you experience this in your body?
face growing hot, sweaty palms, constricted breath, tingling, etc.
Bonus! Use an "I Statement" to respond to your friend.
Your internal sense, it lets you know when you are hungry- what is it called?
Interoception
What date do we celebrate Earth Day?
April 22nd
Give an example of a sensory strategy that taps into your vestibular system
swinging on a swing, going on a ride, exercise
What English rock band produced three legendary guitarists: Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, and Eric Clapton?
The Yardbirds
What is the primary stress hormone?
Cortisol