Biology
This part of your brain helps you think, solve problems, and make good decisions.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
This metaphor was used by Katie to explain the different kinds of friendships
What is a beach?
During adolescence, this process causes many physical changes, including growth spurts and changes in the body
What is puberty?
A student is anxious about giving a presentation. They practice their speech, use deep breathing beforehand, and remind themselves, "I can do hard things." Name three coping skills they used.
Rehearsal, mindful breathing, and affirmations.
Name three signs that stress may be affecting someone physically, emotionally, or behaviorally.
What are irritability, trouble concentrating, sleep changes, appetite changes, headaches, withdrawing from others, muscle tension, or fatigue?
This part of your brain acts like an alarm system and helps you notice danger or strong emotions like fear.
What is the amygdala?
A crush is usually this type of feeling. It doesn't always mean you're in love or should start dating.
What is a strong feeling of attraction or infatuation?
It's normal to experience more of these because of changes in hormones, your brain, and new life experiences.
What are mood swings?
This coping skill involves paying attention to the present moment without judging your thoughts or feelings.
What is mindfulness?
This is how many hours a teen needs on average of sleep at night.
What is 8-10 hours?
These special cells send messages throughout your body using electrical and chemical signals.
What are neurons?
What is an I statement?
What is the prefrontal cortex or impulse control?
After failing a test, a student says, "I'm disappointed, but I can study differently next time." One could say they are looking at the world this type of way.
What is a growth mindset?
This is the ability to adapt and recover after challenges or adversity.
What is resilience?
These chemicals help neurons "talk" to each other across tiny spaces called synapses.
What are neurotransmitters? (We will also accept a list of chemicals if you can't remember the exact name.
These are the name for your attempts to get another person's attentions. They can turn to it or turn away from it.
What are bids?
During adolescence, many people spend time figuring this out. They may look at their values, interests, and goals.
What is your identity?
You can't control whether it rains on the day of your picnic, but you can control bringing an umbrella or making a backup plan. This coping strategy focuses on recognizing what is and isn't within your control.
What is focusing on your circle of control?
Relationships with other people are so important for us because of this truth/phrase.
What is "humans are social animals?"
This is the name for your brain's ability to grow, change, and build new connections when you learn or practice something.
Neuroplasticity
These are the the general styles of relationships that are influenced by your early years.
What are secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized (fearful-avoidant) attachment styles?
Adolescents sometimes feel forced into making a decision because they fear this.
We often recommend going on a walk as coping skill because you get this benefit from the activity.
What is exposing you to sunlight?
What is reducing your sensory overload?
Taking excessive responsibility for events outside your control is called this and is this type of thought?
What is personalization?
What is a cognitive distortion?