Brain Basics
This part of your brain helps with memory and learning.
What is the hippocampus?
What is the acronym used to help remember 4 different memory strategies?
What is WRAP?
Taking deep breaths when you feel stressed is called this.
What is relaxation or deep breathing?
These are examples of things that can be a fall risk.
clothing and other objects on the floor and in walking paths, spills, dimly lit/poor lighting, etc.
Focusing on one task at a time without getting distracted is called this.
What is attention?
This part of the brain controls balance and coordination.
What is the cerebellum?
What does the "W" in WRAP stand for that has to do with using a notebook, calendars, and to-do lists?
What is WRITE IT?
This word describes feeling very nervous or worried.
What is anxiety?
Using a calendar or planner can help you keep track of these.
What are appointments or events?
When you stop yourself from acting without thinking first, you are practicing this skill.
What is impulse control?
Damage to the frontal lobe can affect this skill, which helps us plan and make decisions?
What is executive functioning?
What does the "R" in WRAP stand for that has to do with rehearsing new information and practicing for a couple of days?
What is REPEAT IT?
Talking to a counselor, friend, or family member when you feel sad is an example of this coping skill.
What is seeking support?
You look both ways before crossing this.
What is street or road?
Solving a puzzle or riddle uses this type of thinking skill.
What is problem-solving?
This happens when your brain bounces or twists inside the skull.
What is a Traumatic brain injury (TBI).
What does the "A" in WRAP stand for that has to do with relating new to old, partnering previous habits with new, and using acronyms?
What is ASSOCIATE IT?
After a brain injury, it’s normal to feel this emotion when things take longer than they used to.
What is frustration?
After a TBI, you may need to rest more often during the day because of this common symptom.
What is fatigue?
Being able to switch from one idea or task to another is called this.
What is cognitive flexibility?
This part of your body sends messages between your brain and the rest of your body.
What is the spinal cord?
What does the "P" in WRAP stand for that has to do with visualizing the details and picturing where it is typically found?
What is PICTURE IT?
This term means paying attention to the present moment without judgment, often used to reduce stress.
What is mindfulness?
If you are feeling confused in a new place, one safe step is to look for this person for help.
What is staff or a trusted helper?
Organizing, planning, and remembering steps in the right order are all part of this group of mental skills.
What are executive functions?