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The top triangle of the Mental Health Pyramid
What is Mental Disorder/Illness
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What is 1 thing you can taste
“I feel stressed when plans change last minute because I can’t adjust quickly. I’d like some advance notice.”
What is an "I" statement
Comfortable with closeness but also independence, Communicates needs clearly, Trusts friends/partners, Handles conflict calmly
What is secure attachment
The brain's memory and learning center.
What is the Hippocampus
Values closeness and reassurance. Often worries about being disliked or abandoned. Reads into mixed signals. Might overthink texts or tone
What is Anxious Attachment
Values independence and personal space. Gets overwhelmed by too much closeness. May shut down or withdraw when stressed. Prefers logical over emotional conversations
What is Avoidant Attachment
An exercise that is a way to clear your mind of overwhelming thoughts by getting them all out onto paper.
What is The Brain Dump (Journaling)
The bottom category of the Mental Health Pyramid
What is no distress, problem or disorder
These include sleep disturbances, Fatigue, and headaches.
What are the physical effects of trauma
Results from a single traumatic event.
What is acute trauma
The 2nd from the bottom of the Mental Health Pyramid
What is Mental Distress
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What is name 3 things you can hear.
the brain’s ability to change and rewire itself.
What is Neuroplasticity
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What is name 5 things you can see
A physical technique to release hidden tension by tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups.
What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
the 4 Horseman of the Apocalypse.
What is Criticism, Defensivness, Contempt, Stonewalling.
These incluse social withdrawl, distrust and relationship issues.
What are the interpersonal effects of trauma
The brain's threat detector. It reacts instantly to perceived danger and triggers the "fight, flight, or freeze" response.
What is the Amygdala
Examples of these are: Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. Physical or emotional neglect, Household dysfunction (substance use, mental illness, incarceration, domestic violence, divorce)
What are ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
These effects include shock, fear, guilt and anger.
What is emotional effects of trauma
The brain's control center. It handles logical thinking, decision-making, and emotional regulation.
What is Prefrontal Cortex (PFC)
The emotional brain areas underactive; the Default Mode Network is disconnected. People feel detached, numb, or ‘out of body.’
What is Dissociation
Results from a repeated prolonged exposure to distressing events.
What is Chronic Trauma
The amygdala and midbrain overactive. People feel anxious, tense, or ‘on guard.’ Example: a firefighter startled by loud noises
What is Hyperarousal