Brain & Nervous System
What is the nervous system responsible for?
Sending messages between brain and body.
Besides hearing, what else do your ears help with?
Balance and body awareness.
Name one sign of fight-or-flight.
Fast heart rate, tense muscles, distractibility.
Is SSP regular music?
No. It's filtered
During SSP, are we allowed to talk to each other?
No. Talking activates the social engagement system in a different way and interferes with the listening training.
What happens to thinking skills when you’re stressed?
They decrease.
What nerve connects listening to calm?
Vagus nerve.
Why is learning harder when stressed?
The brain prioritizes survival over thinking.
What system are we training with SSP?
Listening system / nervous system.
Which of these is allowed during SSP?
A) Sprinting laps
B) Drawing quietly
C) Watching YouTube
D) Wrestling
Drawing quietly
Quiet, regulated activities are allowed. Fast movement and screens are not.
Which part of the ladder allows flexible thinking and connection?
Top (Social Engagement).
Why might background noise feel overwhelming?
The brain struggles to filter sound efficiently.
Name two ways to regulate the nervous system.
Movement, breathing, deep pressure, therapeutic listening.
How might SSP help at school?
Better focus, emotional control, social engagement.
Why do we avoid fast movement during SSP?
Because fast movement activates the fight-or-flight system and shifts the nervous system out of regulation, which interferes with the listening work.