True Colors
What are the four true colors?
Orange, Gold, Blue, and Green
What is the objective of the brainwise activity?
To help RYLArians (campers) stop and make smart choices
What is the lizard brain?
The Lizard Brain is the emotional brain. It is important for our survival and self-protection
What is the wizard brain?
It is the thinking brain. It is important for problem solving, logic, emotional regulation, impulse control and learning.
What are the names of the four Junior Counselors?
Patrick, Elijah, Dona, and Logan
What are traits of a person who has orange as their true color?
Values: Freedom, Adventure, Fun/Play, Variety, Spontaneity
Joys: People, fun, Adventure, Excitement, Performing
Strengths: Independence, Flexibility, Energy, Taking action, Optimism
Needs: Freedom, Variety, Money, Recognition, Expression
Nicknames: Troubleshooter, Negotiator
Which brain do you use first (Lizard brain or Wizard brain)?
Wizard brain first!
What's an example of a lizard brain behavior for a persons who true color is green?
-Behaves indecisively
- Refuses to comply or cooperate
- Extremely aloofness and withdrawal
-silent treatment
What is an example trait of a wizard brain for a person who has the true color of orange?
-Acts boldly and directly
-Risk-tasking behavior
-Acts impulsively and spontaneously
-Wants "hands-on" activities
What are the names of the senior counselors?
Dinesh and Karen H
What would be a nickname for a person who has gold as their true color?
Nicknames: Stabilizer/Traditionalist
Name the five of the Ten Wise Ways Covered at RYLA Plus? You only have to answer one
1. Use your Wizard brain over your lizard brain
2. Build a strong cconstellation of support
3. Recognize Internal and External Red Flag Warnings
4. Exit or go down the Emotions Elevator
9. Set goals and form action plans
What is the lizard part of the brain called and give an example of a lizard brain response?
Called: Limbic System
Jealously, Love, hate, etc.
Give an example of using your wizard brain?
Thinking something through, planning, and thoughtfulness.
What was the word of the day?
Determination