The Learning Brain by Katie Ann Wilson - DCMS Yearbook

wilson_katie — 2024-10-24 13:49:08 UTC

Topic #1: Reflection Questions for the Learning Brain
1. What are three things you like to do that help calm you when you’re feeling stressed or anxious? Remember these – they’re part of your toolbox to feel better.
2. What’s something you learned about the teen brain that you didn’t know before?
3. What questions do you have about the Upstairs Brain or the Downstairs Brain?

2024-10-24 14:24:11 UTC

Jared

lift weights, read, quiet time.
That the teenage brain is very under developed.

2024-10-24 14:28:17 UTC

#1. I like to zone out and play video games (building or organizing games) or watch movies. I also take naps when overwhelmed as well or am lucky enough to go sit in my hot tub.

#2 & 3. I was at music plc last week so I'm behind on this topic at the moment.

2024-10-24 14:33:31 UTC

This is EMDR facial tapping for grounding during overstimulation or a trauma response. I would not suggest guiding a kid through this as it's best done either on your own or with a practiced therapist.

arias_noemy — 2024-10-24 14:34:28 UTC

Pray, Focus on the positives, Distract myself.
We are all in different times of our lives, depending on our age or what what we have been through in life.
I am more interested in reading the book.

wilson_katie — 2024-10-24 14:38:02 UTC

Zayas-

1. I have taken up abstract painting to minimize my anxiety and stress. Just being able to vent whether to a trusted coworker or my partner. I also talk to my grandbabies, just something about their cute little smiles. 2. It was a refresher from what I have learned over the years with personal and employment experiences. 3. Currently I have no questions.

wilson_katie — 2024-10-24 14:38:31 UTC

Karla Kiplinger -

Working on something else to get my mind off of the task, taking a nap, snacks

Nothing- just reminding myself to not get frustrated with them .

WE live in most downstairs situations as we are always in work fight or flight mode.

2024-10-24 14:39:20 UTC

Meditation, listening to music, internal reflection
It was a review of prior PD.
I really enjoy Brain Based Research and have been applying it for the last 14 years.

wilson_katie — 2024-10-24 14:39:44 UTC

Ed -

Take a drive, visit grandchildren and take a nap.

How undeveloped it is.

Are there any was to control the function of both?

2024-10-24 14:39:48 UTC

Linda

I like to have unscheduled time to myself, relax with family, and read.
They are so impulsive...but so are many adults!
I have no questions at this time.

2024-10-24 14:39:52 UTC

Butterfly tapping is pretty safe to introduce to kids. The same tapping back and fourth can be done on the legs or tapping your two feet back and forth in a rhythm. from what I understand, stimulating the two sides of your body while you breath deeply sends back and forth the two sides of your brain, helping you disrupt the signals to your "downstairs brain".

2024-10-24 14:53:58 UTC

I usually have a cry it out session, eat or vent to someone.
the mistrust cycle
no questions at this time

2024-10-24 15:03:03 UTC

When I know I've entered my "downstairs brain" I know that I need some kind of sensory grounding. Ice pack on the neck, tape on my arms, drawing on the arms and hands, different fabric feelings, humming a tune, singing, etc. When I can't reset from big emotions, taking a good long walk or bike ride at the end of the day has really helped. A thermos with adult contents helps that walk out.
I liked the slides on positive childhood experiences. That was new and hopeful.
I would love to see more EEG style data take on brains while they learn as well as on stress responses.

wilson_katie — 2024-10-24 15:03:55 UTC

I enjoy making things, such as craft decor items, gifts, crocheting, and baking. I also like to read and practice yoga.
I forgot about how some kids' brains are always on heightened awareness and have trouble getting out of the fight or flight mode.
I do not have any questions at this time.