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This term describes the emotional zone where a person can best function and respond to stress. Options: Hypoarousal, window of tolerance, and Hyperarousal
Window of tolerance
Which of the following is not an eating disorder:
Binge-Eating Disorder (BED)
Nutriosis Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Nutriosis Nervosa
True or false: Humming stimulates the vagus nerve
True
What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Best for: Children and adolescents with single or complex trauma.
Core features: Uses bilateral stimulation (e.g., eye movements or taps) Focuses on processing traumatic memories and reducing emotional distress
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Does everyone have the same size window of tolerance?
No
__________can happen after a scary or dangerous experience. People may have flashbacks, nightmares, or feel very nervous even when they’re safe.
PTSD
What is the butterfly hug?
The Butterfly Hug is a simple self-soothing technique that helps kids (and adults) feel calmer and more grounded. It’s often used to reduce anxiety, stress, or big emotions. It works by gently tapping on your arms in a rhythm, like a butterfly flapping its wings, which can help your brain and body feel safer.
What is the flash technique?
Goal: To reduce the emotional distress of traumatic memories without directly engaging with the memory content.
Method: The client briefly focuses on a traumatic memory indirectly, while primarily thinking about a positive engaging focus (PEF) (e.g., a favorite animal, a funny video, a calming place) and performing bilateral stimulation.
What does the acronym ADHD stand for?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Does everyone experience all three zones of the window of tolerance?
Yes
__________ involve extreme thoughts and behaviors about food, body weight, or shape. They can make eating feel stressful or unhealthy.
Eating disorders
What is deep breathing?
Deep breathing is a simple relaxation technique where you take slow, full breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth. It helps calm your body and mind by sending a signal to your brain to relax.
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What are some reasons people avoid talking about difficult emotions?
Fear of Judgment – They worry others might see them as weak, dramatic, or unstable if they express vulnerability.
Shame or Guilt – Some emotions, like anger, sadness, or jealousy, can carry a sense of personal failure or moral wrongdoing.
Not knowing how to talk about it – Not everyone has the tools or language to identify and articulate what they’re feeling.
Past bad Experiences with sharing emotions
Fear of Burdening Others – People might worry that sharing their pain will overwhelm or push others away.
what does trauma do to the window of tolerance?
Makes it smaller
Persistent eating of non-nutritive, non-food substances (e.g., dirt, paper, hair)
Can happen due to iron or zinc issues
What type of eating disorder is this?
PICA
_________ is about focusing on the present moment without judgment.
Mindfulness
What is TF-CBT?
1. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Psychoeducation about trauma
Emotion regulation and relaxation skills
Cognitive coping and processing
Gradual exposure (trauma narrative)
Parenting involvement
What are panic attacks?
Panic attacks are sudden, intense episodes of fear or discomfort that peak within minutes and often feel overwhelming. They can happen unexpectedly or be triggered by specific situations, and they involve a mix of physical and psychological symptoms, including:
Rapid heartbeat or palpitations
Shortness of breath or feeling like you can't breathe
Chest pain or tightness (often mistaken for a heart attack)
Sweating, shaking, or chills
Dizziness or feeling faint
Nausea or stomach upset
A sense of unreality or detachment (derealization/depersonalization)
What skills can help widen the window of tolerance?
Deep breathing, butterfly hug, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness
______ is a strong emotional response to a deeply distressing or upsetting experience. It can leave you feeling overwhelmed, unsafe, or stuck, even long after the event has passed.
Trauma
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
Progressive Muscle Relaxation is when you squeeze and then slowly relax different muscles in your body, one at a time, to help your body feel calm and your mind feel peaceful
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