Parts of The Brain
What is Amy the Amygdala's job?
Amy = Sending out Alarms in our Brains
Is Naming your feelings apart of the turtle steps
Yes
What is the code word beauty used for?
To remind Jesslyn to maintain eye contact and focus on the person speaking.
Why did we complete the anger volcano experiment?
to see how our emotions act when we bottle up our emotions opposed to talking about them or identifying them
Alyssa is your Therapeutic Mentor?
False she is your IHT. In Home Therapist
What is Lim's Job? (The purple guy)
Lim's job is very important. She is kind of the orchestra conducor. Lim takes everything that Amy, Hippo and Neo do, puts them together, and sends out messengers to the rest of our body.
Lim= Traffic Director or Orchestra Conductor
What does going into your shell mean?
Taking space, going into calming corner or closing your eyes for a moment to think clearly.
Why is Body Language Important?
It is a nonverbal way to communicate with other people and can help improve the way people understand the information being said.
Why did we complete the peanut-butter and jelly challenge?
ensure we could provide clear and effective communication
understanding the importance of following instructions and giving detailed instructions
Work on how we respond when frustrated
To understand why it is important to not assume that people know or understand how we are feeling
Following a routine is important and helps in many ways?
Extra 100 points: Why is following a routine important?
True
remembering to get things done, completing our expectations, using our time effectively,
What is Hippo the Hippocampus job in the brain?
Hippo's job is to learn and recognize patterns so we can move smoothly through our days.
Why is it important to use CBT Turtle Steps?
Because it helps you take a moment before responding, understand why/ how you are feeling, calm down and then respond in the best manner.
What is Problem Scaling?
Bonus 100 points: What can you use to help you problem Scale?
When you can identify how big a problem is and who/ what you may need to fix or correct the problem.
Bonus: The flowchart explored with Alyssa
How can we show respect to our parents/ caregivers?
Talking respectfully to them
Not saying hurtful things
following the rules
cleaning our spaces
actively listening
Not yelling or screaming
not breaking things
respecting their material boundaries
When we played the different shoes board game, the game helped us explore different perspective to different scenarios?
TRUE! it helped us identify how friends, parents or yourself might feel and how you may help support them?
What is Neo the Neocortex Job?
Neo helps us use our words and solve problems. He Keeps all the parts of our body working together.
When was a time that you should have used CBT Turtle Steps but did not? Provide an example and how you think it would have been different if you used Turtle Steps.
Provides an example that is accurate and would have been helpful to stop and think before reacting
How can you show that you are actively listening? Provide at least 3 examples.
Making eye contact,
rephrasing what the person stated
"I heard you say ....."
Responding to what was said appropriately
Displaying good body language and avoid fidgeting and becoming distracting
Tell me at least two fair fighting rules we reviewed.
before you begin ask yourself why you are upset
discuss one topic at a time
no degrading language
express yourself with words
take turns speaking
no stonewalling
no yelling
take space if needed
attempt to understand or come to a compromise
Having a clean living space can help improve your mental health?
TRUE. Studies have shown that clutter and disorganization can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating. Conversely, a clean and organized environment can promote a sense of calm, reduce stress, improve focus, and even enhance self-esteem
What is Oxytocin?
Extra 100 points: what are ways you can increase oxytocin?
Oxytocin is the messenger of LOVE! While Dopamine gives off a quick reward, oxytocin lasts a long time.
Ways to increase Oxytocin: Snuggling, Cuddling, hugs, cuddling a pet, hugging a stuffed animal
What are all the Turtle Steps in the correct order from start to finish?
Stop!
name how you are feeling
Go Into your shell and take some deep breaths
Think About ways to respond
Come out of your shell when calm and pick the best way to respond
Why is using " I Statements" important?
Bonus 100: Provide an example of using an I Statement
because it helps in effective communication, reduces defensiveness, and fosters stronger relationships by focusing on personal feelings and needs rather than blaming others. By taking responsibility for one's own emotions, "I" statements can lead to more constructive conversations and better conflict resolution
I feel frustrated when people use my belongings and do not put them back correctly.
What are Endorphins?
is a word for 20 different brain messengers. Endorphins are pretty amazing. They help us feel less pain, help us feel good about ourselves, and make things we enjoy feel even better.
Exaggerating or leaving out details when sharing a story with your parent/caregiver is okay if you feel like it is not important?
FALSE. exaggerating or omitting details is not accurately and truthfully reporting and can lead to miscommunication and inaccurate reports