Definitions & Concepts
What is brain integration?
Helping different parts of the brain work together as a whole.
What is the first step in 'Connect and Redirect'?
Connect emotionally using right brain.
What is the upstairs brain responsible for?
Thinking, reasoning, problem-solving.
What does 'Move it or Lose it' suggest?
Physical movement helps regulate emotions.
What does 'Connect Through Conflict' teach?
Relationship skills like empathy and repair.
What is the goal of integration?
To connect the upstairs and downstairs brain functions.
What is the second step in 'Connect and Redirect'?
Redirect behavior using left brain.
What is the downstairs brain responsible for?
Emotions and fight-flight-freeze response.
What is mindsight?
The ability to choose how to think and feel.
What is one way to repair after conflict?
Make amends and recognize others' perspectives.
What book are the 12 strategies based on?
The Whole Brain Child by Siegel and Bryson.
What nonverbal cues help connect emotionally?
Touch, facial expressions, tone of voice.
What part of the brain is called 'The Captain'?
Prefrontal cortex.
How can you strengthen the upstairs brain?
Practice decision-making and emotional control.
Why is conflict a learning opportunity?
It teaches emotional and social skills.
What does the staircase metaphor represent?
The connection between brain regions.
When should you discuss misbehavior?
After the child has calmed down.
What part of the brain is called 'The Fighter'?
Amygdala.
What does fun do for the brain?
Releases dopamine and builds connection.
How can you help a child read nonverbal cues?
Practice interpreting body language.
Why is integration important?
It helps regulate emotions and behavior effectively.
Why is logic ineffective during emotional outbursts?
Because the child is in their right brain.
What happens when the amygdala is overactive?
Danger brain and dysregulation.
What is the 'Wheel of Awareness'?
A tool to explore different parts of self.
What equation builds long-term connection?
Connection + Fun = Less conflict.