Joe Ray & Nancy Underwood 2009 MAGC Convention September 23, 2009

 These reactions are part of the physical/mental make-up of the student  Such students do not react this way on purpose  This simply is a part of who they are

 Heightened excitability of neuromuscular  Capacity for being active & energetic  Love of movement for its own sake  Organic energy surplus  Psychomotor expression of emotional tension  Like a lot of movement/activity  May talk faster & use lots of gestures  May be impulsive  Might sleep less than other students  When upset Get nervous ticks Become overly competitive Feel need to organize

 Heightened experience of sensual pleasure or displeasure  Sensual expression and outlets for emotional tension  Appreciation for aesthetic pleasures  Dislike labels in clothing  Love “good” smells, textures, tastes  Hate “bad” smells, textures, tastes  Sensitive to bright lights & harsh sounds  Love being center of attention  When upset: Overindulge Seek comfort/luxury

 Heightened need to seek understanding and truth  Intensified mental activity  Penchant for probing questions, problem- solving  Preoccupation: logic, theoretical thinking, developing new concepts  Problems falling asleep at night because mind is racing  Loves to be logical  Enjoys brain teasers and puzzles  Likes to figure things out, especially when complicated  Seeks out truth & knowledge  Is very observant  When upset: Analyzes things to death

 Heightened play of the imagination  Rich association of images and impressions  Spontaneous imagery as an expression of emotional tension  Capacity for living in a world of fantasy  Called a dreamer  Creative  Loves metaphors  Thinks in pictures  Believes in magic  Remembers vivid dreams  When upset Tends to “tune out” or disappear into fantasy Experiences overwhelming fear of the unknown

 Heightened, intense positive/negative feelings  Somatic expressions  Strong affective expressions  Capacity for deep relationships  Well differentiated feelings toward self  Extreme emotions  Broad range of emotions  Understanding and sensitivity to feelings  Compassionate/caring  Strong attachments  Difficulty adjusting to new environments  In tune with self  When upset: Physically ill Depressed/anxious Overly responsible for thing beyond their control Highly self self-critical

 Use time to structure activities  Rewards in accomplishment/satisfaction  Relaxation strategies/self talk/humor  Judge quality & completeness of tasks  Manage environment  Recognize cues for impending loss of control/ ways to alleviate feelings

 Great!  Exciting!  Fulfilling!  Challenging  Troublesome!  Painful!