Feelings
What does Ernie help you do in the brain?
Helps make quick decisions. Aims to make you happy or content.
What does Bert help you do in the brain?
He helps you stop and think things through.
Fight means ___ and flight means ___.
running away or avoiding
What are three things I can do if I'm feeling nervous?
(any three coping skills work!)
What is "making a mountain out of a mole hill"?
Making a big deal out of something small
Ernie tells me to buy them!
What happens to Bert when Fight or Flight kicks in?
Bert blanks out.
Which Sesame Street character represents Fight or Flight?
Cookie Monster
What are grounding techniques?
They help me stay in the here and now.
If I do something I shouldn't, how do I make it right?
Apologize and make a plan so that I don't do it again.
What happens if Ernie thinks a decision is too risky?
He passes it on to Bert or Cookie Monster.
What does the thinking brain "weigh out" to make decisions?
Pros and cons
What are some things that happen when you have Fight or Flight?
You panic, breathe fast, get tunnel vision, get thirsty, have butterflies in your stomach, your mind goes blank, you try to fight or run away.
What is the difference between aggressive and passive aggressive?
One is being mean to your face, and one is being sarcastic or rude.
Name three things I can do to relax.
(Any three work!)
Without Bert balancing out Ernie, what do you think would happen?
We could make a lot of hasty decisions. We could make bad decisions that could have bad consequences or we could even get hurt!
Too much of a good thing can be bad! What could happen if Bert makes too many of the decisions?
We won't have as much fun in life. We could be too scared/nervous to make decisions.
What causes Fight or Flight?
Something scary. If we feel we are in danger, Fight or Flight kicks in.
My two best friends do not like each other anymore and they are telling me that I'm not allowed to hang out with my other friend. What do I do?
Be assertive and set boundaries
What is black and white thinking?
When you think there are only two options that you are stuck with.
Which part of the brain is called Ernie?
Amygdala
Which part of the brain is called Bert?
Frontal lobe
What brain/body chemical is responsible for Fight or Flight?
Noradrenaline/Adrenaline
What would be an example of a coping skill that could do more harm than good?
(Any example works!)
What is the difference between guilt and shame?
Guilt means "I did a bad thing." Shame means "I am the bad thing."