To become aware of your bio-reactions, it may be helpful to ask yourself the following questions: – What event/experience led to the bio-reaction? • What emotions did you feel? • How did your body react? • What, if anything, did you do differently when you noticed you were having a bio-reaction? • Why is it important for you to be aware of your bio-reactions?
Describe a time when you were in a social situation that triggered a bio-reaction(s) by doing the following: 1. Describe the environment around you before and during the bio-reaction(s). 2. Describe the stimulus (which the amygdala interprets as a threat) that triggered the bio-reaction. 3. Describe the bio-reaction(s) (i.e., fight, flight, freeze, and appease) you experienced. 4. Describe the physical sensations (e.g., sweaty palms, tight muscles) you experienced in your body when you became aware of the bio-reaction(s). 5. Describe the feeling(s) you experienced in the social situation before, during, and after the bio-reaction(s). 6. Describe what you would do differently to successfully navigate this type of reaction the next time you experience a similar social situation. a. Reflect on why it is important to react differently when you experience this bio-reaction.
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