Trauma & The Brain
What are the three main responses to stress?
Fight, Flight, or Freeze
Good listening and _______ skills are learned through SEL.
Communication
Knowing when and how to express yourself, recognizing nonverbal cues, and being able to discern what's important when someone speaks can be key factors in building interpersonal relationships.
The ability to take on another's perspective, to understand, feel, and possibly share and respond to their experience.
Empathy
Traumatic events such as an accident, assault, or natural disaster can have lasting effects on an individual's mental health which may lead to a diagnosis of
PTSD
What does ACE stand for?
Adverse Childhood Experiences
What is the "emotional brain?"
Amygdala
Your amygdala is a small part of your brain, but it has a big job. It's a major processing center for emotions. It also links your emotions to many other brain abilities, especially memories, learning and your senses. When it doesn't work as it should, it can cause or contribute to disruptive feelings and symptoms.
Experts suggest incorporating activities and practices from five dimensions into your self-care routine. These five dimensions include physical, mental, spiritual, _______, and ________.
Social and Emotional
Student perceptions of whether they have the potential to change those factors that are central to their performance in school.
Growth Mindset
People with a growth mindset believe that intelligence and creativity, as well as things like love and friendship, can be grown and cultivated with practice and time. They are less likely to be discouraged by failure because they reframe challenges as learning opportunities.
A diagnosis that is defined as "a pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness."
Oppositional Defiance Disorder
A word that is often misused to describe one who prefers to spend time alone vs. with others in a social setting, and may present as introverted, less talkative, quiet, or shy
Antisocial
The correct term is asocial. Asocial equates to the preference of solitude and limited social interaction. Antisocial equates to a blatant disregard for the feelings or well-being of others. A personality disorder defined as a pattern of, disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others.
Student responses and behaviors that seem non-compliant or negative are purposeful and intentional. These behaviors could be the result of ________ __________.
Trauma Responses
-Say yes to water and snacks
-Be mindful of sensory needs
-Use the power of connection
-See behaviors as survival strategies
-Practice self-regulation skills
-Play!
Incorporating this type of practice, which focuses on present-moment awareness, can help students manage stress and emotions.
Mindfulness
Abilities to understand one's own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior.
Self Awareness or Insight
A diagnosis defined as, "a neurodevelopmental disorder defined by impairing levels of inattention, disorganization, and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity."
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
Both ODD and ADHD can manifest as defiance, impulsivity, and difficulty with attention and self-regulation. Recognizing the potential genetic, neurological, psychological, environmental, and/or trauma underlying these behaviors is crucial for creating supportive environments that promote healing and academic success.
A word often (wrongly and negatively) used as a way to describe someone or something, (such as weather), presenting as up and down, hot or cold, "broken", etc.
Bipolar
Bipolar disorder, characterized by significant mood episodes, is distinct from being merely moody or unpredictable. Using "bipolar" to describe something broken perpetuates a negative stigma and should be replaced with terms like erratic, unpredictable, or temperamental.
This term describes the persistent state of arousal that can result from trauma, making it difficult for children to concentrate in class.
Hypervigilance
This type of behavior, characterized by empathy and helping others, is often increased through SEL programs.
Prosocial Behavior
This aspect of social intelligence is the ability to manage one's own emotions and the emotions of others.
Emotional Regulation
"Excessive ________ and worry (apprehensive expectation), occurring more days than not for at least 6 months, about a number of events or activities (such as work or school performance)."
Anxiety
"Engaging in behavior designed to attract notice and to make oneself the focus of others' attention and admiration" is often referred to as___________ __________.
Attention Seeking
We can reframe this and see it from an empathetic lens and call it connection-seeking. Because, it is in fact just that. While everyone occasionally needs affirmation and social reassurance, these behaviors to gain recognition are often an issue, and sometimes indicate something deeper including but not limited to trauma history, lack of support at home, low self-esteem, academic struggles, and social issues.
Creating a classroom environment that feels this can help students who have experienced trauma feel more secure and ready to learn.
Safe
Research has shown that students who participate in SEL programs show an increase in this, which is crucial for student success.
Academic Performance
___________ is the process that stimulates and directs someone toward achieving their goals.
Motivation
A low mood or loss of pleasure or interest in activities for long periods of time.
Depression
The practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress. Examples may include but are not limited to: massages, time alone, reading a book, pedicures, etc.
Self-Care