Brain Regions
This region of the brain is responsible for movement, coordination, sleep, and appetite.
Midbrain!
Name an activity that calms the Brainstem.
Anything that calms a baby (rocking, drinking, eating, bouncing, wrapped in a blanket)
How much peanut butter does Dan Boe eat every day?
1 pound on a good day!
What does "ACE" stand for?
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Name a regulating activity associated with your sense of smell.
Smelling something familiar for you, pleasant, or connected with positive memories.
This part of the brain is responsible for heart rate, body temperature, and fight/flight response.
Brainstem!
Name an activity that calms the Midbrain.
Walking! Also running, jumping-jacks, push-ups, boxing, etc.
Name two of Dan Boe's hobbies!
Mountain Biking, Hiking, Camping, Car Repairs
As a class, we had ACE scores of 1-9. What is considered a "high" ACE score?
A score of 4 (or higher).
Name a regulating activity associated with your sense of touch.
Hugs, massage, lotion, wrapping up in a blanket, weighted blanket, walking barefoot
What is the Limbic system responsible for?
The Limbic system is responsible for relationships and emotions.
Name an activity that calms the Limbic system?
What is Dan Boe's wife's name?
Elia! <3
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.
Name a regulating activity associated with your sense of vision.
Darker rooms, reading, looking at a calming scene
This part of the brain is responsible for abstract thought and concrete thought.
Cortex
Name an activity that calms the Cortex.
What is Dan Boe's dog's name?
River!
What is the #1 best protection from the lifelong harmful effects of trauma?
Healthy relationships!
Name a regulating activity associated with your sense of taste.
Eating sweets, eating warm food, chewing gum, eating favorite calming foods
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
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.
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!
Describe a healthy relationship...
A relationship that has trust, loyalty, respect, safety, good communication, patience, kindness, forgiveness, love, etc.
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