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Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

• The part of the nervous system that controls voluntary functions such as movement and speech.

• The part of the nervous system that controls emotions and behavior.

• The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary functions such as heart rate, digestion, breathing, and blood pressure.

• The part of the nervous system that controls our thoughts and feelings.

Neuroception

• A type of brain scan used to diagnose neurological disorders.

• Refers to the process by which the nervous system detects cues in the environment and determines whether they are safe, dangerous, or neutral.

• A method of communication between neurons.

• A technique used to measure the electrical activity of the brain.

Sympathetic Nervous System

• A branch of the nervous system that controls voluntary movement

• The branch of the autonomic nervous system that helps to regulate the body's systems at rest and conserve energy.

• A branch of the nervous system that is responsible for involuntary processes.

• A branch of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for "fight or flight" response, which is a physiological response to stress or perceived danger.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

• A branch of the nervous system that controls voluntary movement

• The branch of the autonomic nervous system that helps to regulate the body's systems at rest and conserve energy.

• A branch of the nervous system that is responsible for involuntary processes.

• A branch of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for "fight or flight" response, which is a physiological response to stress or perceived danger.

Correctly label each of the ZONES-RESPONSES of your Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

a

b

c

Fight or Flight Response

Freeze Reponse

Social Engagement Zone

Guess the name of the ZONES of your Autonomic Nervous System.

a

b

c

Low Zone

High Zone

Resilient Zone

Match the following definitions of trauma.

• Trauma is a physical injury caused by external forces such as accidents, falls, or violence.

• Medical definition

• Nervous system disruption that results in ANS dysregulation causing hypervigilance or immobility.

• Sociological definition

• Trauma is a social and cultural phenomenon that is shaped by factors such as race, gender, & power.

• Neurobiological definition

• A psychological response to a distressing or life-threatening event that overwhelms an individual.

• Psychological definition

Match the following stages of regulation.

• The deliberate use of strategies to regulate one's own nervous system.

• Co-regulation

• The ability to regulate one's nervous system through social interaction and connection with others.

• Implicit self-regulation

• This stage where one has not yet have not yet developed the capacity for self-regulation.

• Explicit self-regulation

• The ability to trust the body's innate capacity for self-regulation and to let go of control.

• No regulation

A nerve that originates in the brainstem and travels through the body, regulating the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) and connecting the brain to the heart, lungs, and digestive system. The ​ (a)   nerve plays an important role in regulating stress responses and promoting relaxation and social engagement.

• vagus
• cranial
• motor

The ability to bounce back from adversity and maintain psychological and physiological well-being in the face of stress or trauma. This is influenced by many factors, including nervous system regulation and social support.

• Resilience

• Adaptability

• Perseverance

• Self-awareness