Trauma & The Brain
This part of the brain is known as the "smoke detector."
Amygdala
What are the two autonomic nervous systems?
Sympathetic & Parasympathetic
What does H.A.L.T. stand for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
Bipolar 1
Is the elephant (in the elephant and the rider metaphor) considered the conscious or subconscious mind?
Subconscious
This part of the brain is known to control memory.
Hippocampus
Which autonomic nervous system is known activates "Fight" and "Flight?" (Arousal state)
Sympathetic
What are the 4 Trauma Responses
Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn.
A mood disorder that involves a hypomanic episode
Bipolar 2
Is the rider (in the elephant and the rider metaphor) considered the conscious or subconscious mind?
Conscious
This part of the brain is known to help with rational thought and decision making.
Prefrontal Cortex
Which autonomic nervous system is known activates "Digestion" and "Regeneration?" (Relaxation state)
Parasympathetic
All emotions do what?
Peak & Resolve
A disorder characterized by disorganization in thought, perception, and behavior.
Schizophrenia
Type of symptom that adds to our experience (hallucinations and delusions).
Positive Symptoms
This process of the brain that creates new, neural pathways.
Neuroplasticity
This nerve (10th cranial nerve) runs all throughout the body and can help promote relaxation.
The Vagus Nerve
This term is a way to describe 'thinking about our thinking' or 'zooming out'
Metacognition
Sensory experience, in the absence of a sensory stimulation.
Hallucination
Type of symptom that takes away from our experience (avolition, alogia, anhedonia, blunted affect, asociality).
Negative Symptoms
The three parts of the brain that are impacted by trauma are?
The prefrontal cortex, the amygdala, and the hippocampus.
An exaggerated or irrational thought pattern involved in the onset or perpetuation of psychopathological states, such as depression and anxiety.
Cognitive Distortion
If Feelings are considered to be interpretations of our emotions, emotions are considered...
Pre-thinking
Firmly held beliefs that are contrary to reality.
Delusions
Science has proven that medication works better than counseling. True or False.
False