Dopamine

A neurotransmitter (or chemical messenger) that plays a part in learning, attention, motivation, and how we feel pleasure.

Cristol H. What Is Dopamine? WebMD. Published June 14, 2021. https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-is-dopamine

Emotion Regulation

An individual's capacity to adeptly handle and react to emotional experience

Rolston A, Lloyd-Richardson E. What Is Included? https://selfinjury.bctr.cornell.edu/perch/resources/what-is-emotion-regulationsinfo-brief.pdf ‌

Fixed Mindset

A conviction that traits or abilities remain relatively fixed and unchangeable

‌Burnette JL, Babij AD, Oddo LE, Knouse LE. Self-Regulation Mindsets: Relationship to Coping, Executive Functioning, and ADHD. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology. 2020;39(2):101-116. doi:https://doi.org/10.1521/jscp.2020.39.02.101

Glimmers

Tiny spark of joy, made possible by a calm and quiet spirit

Jelenjev L. KNOW YOUR GLIMMERS. NE Academy. Published March 26, 2023. https://www.neurodiversityeducationacademy.org/post/know-your-glimmers

Growth Mindset

A the belief that, through effort and persistence, you can achieve your goals

Morin A. Growth Mindset: How to Develop Growth Mindset. www.understood.org. Published 2023. https://www.understood.org/en/articles/growth-mindset‌

Mindfulness

Holding non-judgemental awareness of experiences

Stahl B, Goldstein E. A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook. New Harbinger Publications; 2019

Motivational Interviewing

A form of evidence-based communication, is primarily employed to enhance motivation for behavioral changes.

Souders B. 17 Motivational Interviewing Questions and Skills. PositivePsychology.com. Published November 5, 2019. https://positivepsychology.com/motivational-interviewing/

Neurotransmitter

Naturally occurring substances within the body that facilitate communication between neurons across the entire nervous system.

Sheffler ZM, Reddy V, Pillarisetty LS. Physiology, Neurotransmitters. PubMed. Published 2020. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539894/#:~:text=Neurotransmitters%20are%20endogenous%20chemicals%20that

Planning Fallacy

underestimating how long a task will take to complete

Willingham DT. Outsmart Your Brain : Why Learning Is Hard and How You Can Make It Easy. Gallery Books; 2022.

Pomodoro Method

Time management system that utilized 25 minute work sprints with 5 minute breaks to optimize productivity

Time Management Course - Pomodoro® Technique. www.pomodorotechnique.com. https://www.pomodorotechnique.com/

Prospective memory

Forming and intention to take action in the future and then remembering to take the action when it is time

Willingham DT. Outsmart Your Brain : Why Learning Is Hard and How You Can Make It Easy. Gallery Books; 2022.

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy involves addressing mental health concerns through verbal communication with a psychologist, psychiatrist, or another mental health professional.

Mayo Clinic. Psychotherapy - Mayo Clinic. Mayoclinic.org. Published March 17, 2016. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/psychotherapy/about/pac-20384616 ‌