Brain & Autonomic Nervous System
open to new information, calm, peaceful, curious, mistakes are a part of learning
What are some of the characteristics of the learning brain?
This competency focuses on applying tools to manage one’s emotions and the ability to use calming strategies.
What is self-management?
improved self-awareness, self-regulation, mental health, academic performance, resiliency, motor skills, decision-making
What are some of the benefits of a consistent yoga practice?
Students learn best when they feel safe and supported by the adults around them.
What is the most important thing for being trauma-informed?
Can impair learning, attention, memory, cognition (critical thinking), behavior, feelings
What are some effects of trauma?
It is responsible for memory and learning; like miracle grow for the brain
What is BDNF?
This competency focuses on identifying connections between thoughts, feelings, values and having a growth mindset.
What is self-awareness?
Conscious breathing
Brain Breaks
Yoga Poses
Relaxation
What are some yoga tools?
predictable
empowering
uses language of inquiry
provides option to observe
What are some aspects of trauma-informed lesson planning?
Helps students learn how to find safety in their bodies
Tolerating uncomfortable and pleasurable sensations
Become aware of internal state & how it affects thoughts, feelings, behavior
Begin to utilize mind-body resources to regulate emotions and behavior
Intention is to teach students self-awareness and self-care, which can help cultivate resilience
What is trauma-informed yoga?
Hyper-focused on threat, black and white, fears mistakes, fear of being called on and making mistakes
What are some characteristics of the survival brain?
This competency focuses on showing empathy and compassion for others, especially from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
What is social awareness?
Can be used in a classroom to help students calm themselves. Items may including calming coloring pages, coping skills list, feelings charts and sensory tools, breathing exercises, yoga poses.
What is a peace(ful)/calming corner?
Dr. Hamm
Who is the person in the videos?
Shock
Developmental
Intergenerational
Historical
Collective
What are the five types of trauma?
Rest and digest
Slower heart rate
Activates freeze response
What are some characteristics of the Parasympathetic Nervous System?
This competency focuses on developing positive relationship skills and learning problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
What is relationship skills?
This calming technique helps you recenter provides a sense of calm, safety, and security.
What is grounding?
Stacy Hood
Who was the best host of today's Jeopardy challenge?
On/Off switch
Fidget
Fawn
What are some traumatized stimulus responses?
Responsible for the fight/flight response
Perceived threat
Physiological changes (increased heart rate, adrenalin, etc)
What are some characteristics of the Sympathetic Nervous System?
This competency focuses on social/behavior norms and constructs including following expectations as well as making good choices.
What is responsible decision making?
Yoga actively works toward being able to self-regulate.
What is the goal of yoga?
P.A.G.E.
What is the technique used to help us de-escalate from the alarm state?
Allowing time to cool off (provide calming space, corner)
Offer to meet basic needs (snack, water, bathroom)
When you notice triggers, try to intervene with strategies to help regulate (breath, yoga poses)
Chanting affirmations- I am strong, I am a good person, I am loved, etc.
Synchronicity- binaural beats
What are some strategies to help students experiencing a trauma response?