Brain & Music
This brain chemical is released when you listen to music you enjoy and is connected to pleasure and motivation.
What is dopamine?
This nervous system state is often described as “safe and social.”
What is calm/connected (ventral vagal state)?
Creating playlists for different moods is an example of using music intentionally for this.
What is regulation (or coping)?
One way music can help during stress is by slowing your heart rate and this.
What is breathing?
This artist sings the song "Rolling in the Deep".
Who is Adele?
Music activates this part of the brain, which is why songs can bring back past feelings.
What is the memory system (or hippocampus)?
Fight or flight is another name for this nervous system state.
What is the activated/stressed (sympathetic) state?
When music matches how you feel, it can help you feel this.
What is understood or validated?
If you are overwhelmed, choosing this type of music may help.
What is slow, calming, steady music?
This type of chord if often described as sounding mysterious, alarming, or spacey.
What is Augmented chord?
Music activates areas connected to this, which is why you may tap your foot or move to a beat.
What is movement?
Feeling numb or low energy is connected to this state.
What is freeze/shutdown (dorsal vagal state)?
Checking in with your body before and after listening helps build this skill.
What is self-awareness?
If you are shut down or numb, this type of music may help activate your system.
What is upbeat or energizing music?
Finish the Lyric: "Workin' hard to get my fill, Everybody wants a thrill. __ __ __ __ __ __ , __ __ __ __".
What is "Payin' anything to roll the dice, Just one more time". (Don't Stop Believin' - Journey)
Music affects not only your thoughts, but also this system that controls heart rate, breathing, and stress responses.
What is the nervous system?
Your nervous system is always scanning for this.
What is safety (or danger)?
Faster music might help if you are feeling this way.
What is low energy or unmotivated?
Music works best when used intentionally rather than as this.
What is background noise or avoidance?
This rock band sings the song "Here, There and Everywhere".
Who are The Beatles?
This is why a familiar song can instantly change your mood.
What is activating the reward and pleasure areas in the brain?
Slow, steady music often helps shift your body into this state.
What is calm/regulated state?
Music can act like this, helping your nervous system calm similar to a safe person.
What is co-regulation?
One way you can use music this week to support regulation.
What is [any reasonable answer the group agrees with] e.g. Music while exercising, calming instrumental while journaling, lyric writing, listening to feel-good songs.
This is the name of Haylee's band.
What is Move Out Party?
Sorry guys ;)