Nervous System
What is the part of the nervous system that controls breathing, slows down heart rate, and constricts pupils?
Parasympathetic Nervous System
First part of triune brain that controls thought, planning, language, and logic
Neocortex
Clammy sensation on our body, where our skin becomes wet when experiencing panic, fight or flight, etc.
Sweating
DBT skill that calls for thinking of three options and choosing the one that seems most logical.
Middle Path
DBT skill that consists of temperature control, excessive movement, paced breathing, and muscle relaxation.
TIPP
What is the part of the nervous system that dilates pupils, increases breathing rates, and releases adrenaline?
Sympathetic Nervous System
Second part of the triune brain that controls emotions, feelings, relationships, and dreams.
Limbic System
Often happens when someone is sad or overwhelmed, forms in eyes.
Tears and/or crying
Visiting a spot in treatment where DBT skills are available
DBT corner
A DBT skill where you use your environment and body to regulate your senses
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (5 things you see, 4 things you feel, 3 things you hear, 2 things you smell, and 1 thing you taste.)
Contains brain and spinal cord
Central nervous system
Third part of triune brain that controls instinct, survival, breathing, heart beat, and startle response
Reptilian Brain
Unusual movement in hands and/or body often times when nervous and anxious.
Shaky hands
DBT Skill that consists of doing the opposite of what you want to do.
Opposite action
Contains the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
Automatic nervous system