Brain Food
The part of your body function that is automatically controlled but that you can also control intentionally.
What is breathing?
4 things that make someone feel lonely.
What are missing family/friends, being away from home, not connecting with others, feeling isolated, etc.?
Signs that someone is feeling irritated.
What are muscles look tense, voice tone becomes louder/stronger, may get quieter, takes space, muscles get tense, having racing/overwhelming thoughts, etc.?
3 coping skills you can use involving sight?
Reading a book, looking at pictures, taking a walk, etc.?
You're playing a game and realize that your friend is cheating.
What is ...?
This part of your nervous system sends information to and from your brain to tell you about your environment and your body.
What is the brain stem?
4 things that make someone feel joyful.
What are visiting or talking with family/friends, playing a favorite game/sport, etc.?
Signs that someone is feeling jealous.
What are facial expressions appear negative, making sarcastic/put down comments, avoiding others they are jealous of, having negative thoughts about others, etc.?
3 skills you can use involving touch.
What is use a fidget toy, play with slime/play dough, squeeze/chew on ice, wrap up in a cozy blanket, take a hot/cold shower, etc.?
You are working on homework and someone is tapping their pencil really loud.
What is ...?
The job of the "downstairs brain" (limbic system).
What is fight, flight (run away), or freeze?
4 things that make someone feel anxious.
What is the dark, being alone, worrying about the future, etc.?
Signs that someone is feeling hopeful.
What are making plans for their future, having social interactions, demonstrating a positive attitude, having encouraging self-talk, etc.?
3 coping skills you can use involving hearing?
What is listen to music, play an instrument, sit quietly/meditation/mindfulness, take a walk while focusing on nature sounds, etc.?
Someone makes a sarcastic comment about your family.
What is ...?
The job of the "upstairs brain" (cortex).
What is rational thought, regulating emotions, thinking through problems, managing behavior, etc.?
4 things that make someone feel discouraged.
What are getting bad news, making a negative choice/decision, not getting what they want, etc.?
Signs that someone feels insecure.
What are avoiding others, overcompensating/acting proud/boastful, having negative thoughts about themselves, etc.?
3 coping skills that you can do while sitting down?
What are progressive muscle relaxation, 54321 grounding, muscle tensing/releasing, deep breathing, etc.?
You're having overwhelming thoughts about something that's bothering/worrying you and can't seem to manage them.
What is ...?
This happens when your downstairs brain (limbic system) is overwhelmed.
What is you "flip your lid", react instead of respond, become dysregulated, etc.?
4 things that make someone feel confident.
What are getting a good grade in school, reaching a higher level in their program, successfully meeting a goal, winning a game, etc.?
Signs that someone is feeling embarrassed.
What are red face/ears, tearfulness, flat/blank facial expression, negative self-talk, etc.?
3 coping skills that involve movement?
What are exercise/working out, taking a walk, squats/pushups/jumping jacks, etc.?
You broke a rule you don't agree with and now have consequences/loss of privileges.
What is ...?