Emotions
What are the two different kinds of stress?
- Short-term stress (can be helpful - ex: staying focused before a test.)
- Long-term stress (can negatively affect your health - ex: anxiety, difficulty sleeping, etc.)
What is the name of the breathing technique where you take a deep breath in for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, and continue this pattern?
Square Breathing
What is the general definition of career exploration?
The process of researching, trying, and understanding different career paths
What is the general definition of mindfulness?
Paying full attention to the present moment, without judgment.
What is the general definition of "oversharing"?
the disclosure of an inappropriate amount of detail about one's personal life
What are the three different types of stress responses?
- Fight
- Flight
- Freeze
The ability to control your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in different situations. It helps you respond rather than react.
What can I use to begin researching careers that fit my interests?
Career Databases!
- O*NET OnLine
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- My Next Move
What are the two key elements of mindfulness?
- Acceptance
What is the general definition of "trauma dumping"?
oversharing of difficult emotions and thoughts with others, often involving persistently sharing traumatic experiences with people who may not be ready or willing to receive this information.
What is the general definition of emotional triggers?
Situations, people, or events that cause strong emotional reactions, often out of proportion to the actual event.
What are the steps of balloon breathing? Describe it!
- Imagine you are blowing up a balloon
- Take a deep breath in through your nose, filling your belly with air (like you're blowing up a balloon!)
- Slowly exhale through your mouth, imagining the balloon getting bigger
- Repeat for several breaths, visualizing a balloon inflating and deflating with each breath
How do I gain experience in a career field of interest?
Internships, Job Shadowing, and Part Time Jobs
What are the two main parts of the nervous system?
- Central Nervous System (CNS)
- Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
What makes a good back and forth conversation? (answer includes 3 different things)
- active listening
- asking thoughtful questions
- responding thoughtfully
What is the name of the part of the brain that controls your emotions?
Amygdala
What are 3 reasons why mindful breathing is important?
- Calms the Nervous System
- Improves Focus
- Regulates Emotions
What are four key aspects to consider when beginning your career journey?
- Interests
- Skills and Strengths
- Values
- Personality
What is the name of the part of your brain that helps you make decisions, plan, and control impulses?
What is the appropriate amount of self-disclosure when talking to a new acquaintance?
Introducing yourself, as well as sharing details about what your interests are and some general background information about you/experiences you have had.
What is your nervous system's role in your emotions?
Your nervous system helps you learn and control your emotions
How do we ground ourselves using the 5 senses? (Mindfulness grounding technique!)
- 5 things you can see
- 4 things you can touch
- 3 things you can hear
- 2 things you can smell
- 1 thing you can taste
What are some examples of topics you should take into consideration when setting long-term goals for your future?
- Career ideas that align with your interests
- Housing plans
- Educational goals
Where does the name "hippocampus" (part of the brain) come from?
The hippocampus was named this because of its resemblance to a seahorse.
The name comes from the Greek words "hippos" meaning 'horse' and "kampos" meaning which means 'sea monster'.
Roleplay what an appropriate back and forth conversation looks like with one of your classmates
(Points will be given if player is able to successfully model what a balanced back-and-forth conversation looks like)