The Basics
Who is control of your thoughts and actions?
YOU!
True or False: Your brain is a muscle
True
True or False: Being upset helps you solve your problem
False
Your thoughts, feelings, and actions are all ___________?
Connected
Put your hand on your Thinking Brain
Hand on forehead
What is an example of a small problem?
Answers may vary
The Feelings Thermometer starts at 0. How high does it go?
10
Put your hand on your Reaction Brain
Name one healthy way to calm down when you have a big feeling.
Five finger breathing, cloud relaxation, tense up and relax muscles, talk to trusted adult
True or False: All Our Thoughts Are True
False
Why does your reaction brain go off?
To keep you safe
What is empathy?
Empathy is when we try to understand others' experiences.
What is an ANT?
Automatic Negative Thought
Which part of the brain helps you problem solve so you can have good friendships and do well in school?
Thinking brain
True or False: It's okay to make mistakes
True: We learn through making mistakes