Brain Body Stress Response Chart PDF Version

Teach how thoughts, feelings, and the body are connected though this mindfulness & CBT based chart Based on CBT, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Interventions, this chart is great for teaching stress management techniques. How to Use this Chart Start with the brain body stress response side. Have your client reflect upon how they feel during a session, or even a friend or family member during a conversation. In addition, you can also do use this chart as a tool to help people make sense of past life events, decisions, or mistakes. For example, a heated argument they had with their spouse that got out of hand that resulted in regretful words being said. Ask them to read each level of the chart starting at ten, and stopping when they find the number they agree with most. Then, explain that the more emotionally flooded on is, the less able they are to make rationale, good decisions. Once a person is in the "red zone," the most they are in a head space that is less conducive to produc