True or False
In the common practice of CBT, thoughts are connected to emotions which are connected to behaviors.
True- CBT Triangle
How could you use the senses as a coping skill in the classroom?
5,4,3,2,1 Skill, "spidey-senses", distraction/reorganizing skill
Kids 5 to 12 years old need how many hours to sleep (range)?
9 to 12 hours of sleep each night!
Adults are encouraged to get 7-8 hours of sleep per night!
Intense, persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, Loss of interest in enjoyable activities, Lack of energy, and Changes in sleep or appetite
Depression, low mood
ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) has 2 forms of presentation.
False: there are 3. Inattentive, Hyperactive, and Combined
What is a breathing technique(s) that could be utilized in the classroom with the kids?
Infinity Breathing, Balloon Breathing, 4 Count Breathing, Box Breathing, Take 5 Breathing, etc.
Name 3 things that could be improved when someone takes time to practice gratitude.
Consistent feelings of fear, dread, or nervousness, Catastrophic thinking or difficulty controlling worried thoughts, and Panic symptoms, which can include rapid heart rate and hyperventilation.
Anxiety, panic
The terms "ACEs" stands for Adverse Childhood Episodes.
Adverse childhood experiences (also known as ACEs) are stressful or traumatic events, such as neglect and/or violence. ACEs are strongly related to brain development and a wide range of health problems throughout a person’s lifetime.
What is 1 way you can make a more "trauma-informed" or "attuned" classroom?
Creating a safe space, establish predictability, building a sense of trust, offer choices, stay regulated, etc.
You feel good when you exercise because it releases ‘brain chemicals’ called what?
Endorphins help you fight pain and boost your mood
Trouble focusing on activities and becoming easily distracted, Low attention span while playing or doing schoolwork, and Fidgeting, squirming, or having trouble sitting still.
ADHD
Trauma
1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6–17 experience a mental health disorder each year.
True.
1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year.
What does it mean to practice "Mindfulness"?
Mindfulness is the practice of gently focusing your awareness on the present moment over and over again.
When you exercise, your brain also releases what two more chemicals?
Serotonin and Dopamine. Having healthy levels of dopamine and serotonin can help you manage feelings of sadness and anxiety
Frequent temper tantrums, Excessive arguing with adults, Never obeys adults requests and question rules and/or attempting to annoy adults or upset people
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
ADHD?
Trauma?
Anxiety disorders (Panic, OCD, GAD, etc.) have the highest % of impact US adults over other diagnoses.
True
Anxiety: 42.5 mil
Depression: 21 mil
Substance: 19 mil
PTSD: 12 mil
Bipolar- 3.3 mil
Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a tool to help with ______ to ______ connection.
Mind to Body- Other benefits include better body awareness, heightened focus and concentration, and stress relief. Can also be helpful for sleep.
(Dry/Wet Noodle, Freeze/Unfreeze, squeeze "lemon" or stress balls, etc.)
The HALT acronym stands for?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired
Perfectionist attitudes and behaviors, Frequently asking to use the bathroom, Decreased concentration Changes in homework patterns (inefficient work habits), and/or Inconsistent or impulsive attention towards grades
Eating Disorders
OCD?
Anxiety