Brain Regions
Calming the Brain
Life of Dan Boe
ACEs
Sensory Regulation
100

This region of the brain is responsible for movement, coordination, sleep, and appetite.

Midbrain!

100

Name an activity that calms the Brainstem.

Anything that calms a baby (rocking, drinking, eating, bouncing, wrapped in a blanket)

100

How much peanut butter does Dan Boe eat every day?

1 pound on a good day!

100

What does "ACE" stand for?

Adverse Childhood Experiences

100

Name a regulating activity associated with your sense of smell.

Smelling something familiar for you, pleasant, or connected with positive memories.

200

This part of the brain is responsible for heart rate, body temperature, and fight/flight response.

Brainstem!

200

Name an activity that calms the Midbrain.

Walking! Also running, jumping-jacks, push-ups, boxing, etc.

200

Name two of Dan Boe's hobbies!

Mountain Biking, Hiking, Camping, Car Repairs

200

As a class, we had ACE scores of 1-9. What is considered a "high" ACE score?

A score of 4 (or higher).

200

Name a regulating activity associated with your sense of touch.

Hugs, massage, lotion, wrapping up in a blanket, weighted blanket, walking barefoot

300

What is the Limbic system responsible for?

The Limbic system is responsible for relationships and emotions.

300

Name an activity that calms the Limbic system?

Hugs, comforting words and encouragement
300

What is Dan Boe's wife's name?

Elia! <3

300

What can happen if you have a high ACE score?

An ACE score of 4 (or higher) puts you at risk for physical health issues, mental health issues, and bad decisions later in life.

300

Name a regulating activity associated with your sense of vision.

Darker rooms, reading, looking at a calming scene

400

This part of the brain is responsible for abstract thought and concrete thought.

Cortex

400

Name an activity that calms the Cortex.

When you're in your Cortex, you are already calm! But math, reading, and problem solving all happen in the Cortex.
400

What is Dan Boe's dog's name?

River!

400

What is the #1 best protection from the lifelong harmful effects of trauma?

Healthy relationships!

400

Name a regulating activity associated with your sense of taste.

Eating sweets, eating warm food, chewing gum, eating favorite calming foods

500

Name real-life situations when each part of the brain is active:

1. Brainstem: Running away from a bear

2. Midbrain: Running a race, walking

3. Limbic: Giving someone a hug

4. Cortex: Focusing in class

500

What is brain plasticity and why does it matter?

Brain plasticity is our brain's ability to change with intentional practice. It matters because it means that we can heal from our trauma, and build skills for a better life ahead.

500

What kind of bike does Dan Boe have?


Bonus, how many bikes does Dan Boe have?

Pole Taival SS Chromoly 29er XL (duh)


3 and a half!

500

Describe a healthy relationship...

A relationship that has trust, loyalty, respect, safety, good communication, patience, kindness, forgiveness, love, etc.

500

Name a regulating activity associated with your sense of hearing.

Listening to slow or medium paced music, listening to a fan or white noise, listening to waves, listening to nature, listening to a close friend or comforting person

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