Understanding system response

Constructed response reading questions and tasks can be a challenge for students (and teachers). Read this post for my best strategies to helping students with constructed response questions in reading.

#ThoughtfulTuesday Sometimes, our immediate reactions to situations doesn't allow us the chance to really process what happened. Check out how outcomes can look different when respond vs react:

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is an extreme emotional reaction to perceived rejection or criticism, often linked to ADHD and emotional dysregulation. Parenting a child with RSD requires a deep understanding of their heightened emotional responses and the right strategies to help them build resilience. Learn how to recognize the signs and provide the support they need. Save this pin and read the full blog now at www.drroseann.com.

Have you ever found yourself snapping at someone in the heat of the moment, only to regret it later? Or maybe you froze during an argument and didn’t say anything, even though you wanted to. We’ve all been there, and these moments highlight the difference between reacting and responding. Both reactions and responses come from the same place—your nervous system. But the key difference is whether you’re in fight-or-flight mode or calm and grounded. Reactions often come from our emotional…

Reacting vs responding therapy worksheets for mindful emotional responses & self control. Discover the power of mindful communication with our 13-Page Reacting vs Responding Worksheets, Perfect for counsellors, therapists, and educators, this resource offers valuable tools to guide individuals in understanding emotional triggers and improving their responses in everyday situations.

🔮 The Role of the Reticular Activating System (RAS) in Manifestation 🧠✨ Ever noticed how when you focus on something—like a new car or an opportunity—you start seeing it everywhere? That’s your Reticular Activating System (RAS) at work! 🔹 What is the RAS? The Reticular Activating System (RAS) is a network in your brainstem that acts as a filter for what you consciously notice. Since your brain processes millions of bits of information every second, the RAS determines what’s important…

When you REACT you are giving away your power. When you RESPOND you are staying in control of yourself. - Bob Proctor #React #Respond #Control #Stress #Power #ThoughtProcess #Pro #Cons #Outcomes #Situation #Growth360

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Your nervous system is the main communication system in your entire body. @Kardenrabin

The Brain's Defense Cascade When Encounter Danger April, 2020 Defense Cascade. The phrase "fight-flight-freeze" has become part of the mainstream vocabulary when talking about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or psychological trauma. Magazine articles, books, podcasts, and webinars have explored the "fight-fl...

One component of high EQ is the ability to choose our responses to situations rather than to react. An untrained mind will lead to predictable reactions since they've been hard-wired in your brain. But as humans, we can train our brains and can rewire our brain matrix to the desired responses we choose to have. This is an aspect of inner PEACE, a component of HIGH EQ and what I can teach you (because I've taught it to myself). What will you CHOOSE? #incontrol #peaceofmind…

Struggling to keep your emotions in check with your partner? Learn how to manage emotions in your relationship by understanding the role of neurotransmitters like norepinephrine and GABA. This post offers simple strategies to help you stay calm and connected. #emotionalregulation #relationshiphelp #mentalhealth

Avoiding conflict with your partner might seem like keeping the peace, but it actually hurts your relationship in the long run. Here’s why: 👉🏼When you don’t speak up, your needs go unheard. Your partner can’t address them if they don’t know what they are. This can lead to frustration and feeling like you’re not being heard. 👉🏼Unresolved issues don’t disappear. They build up over time, creating resentment. This resentment can damage the trust and affection in your relationship…

"Overexplaining is often a trauma response. It's a way to feel safe, to make sure nothing gets misunderstood or ignored. But remember, you don’t have to explain everything to be understood. You are worthy, even in your simplicity. 💬✨ #TraumaHealing #Overexplaining #SelfWorth #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingJourney"

Alexis Florentina Borja on Instagram: "In the face of disconnection, conflict, rejection, shaming, tragedy or big life changes… we can expect to experience dysregulation. This doesn’t mean that it has to become chronic or that we have now gone 5 steps back in our healing or that this always applies to every situation. But rather,it’s important to remember that not every single moment of dysregulation needs to be “regulated”. In many cases, dysregulation is the right response. Shutting…