SameHere Scale and STARR Gym Concepts

This flashcard set covers the vocabulary and core concepts of the SameHere Scale, the STARR Gym for the Brain™, and the movement's approach to mental health.

SameHere Scale

An evidence-based mental health check-in tool and communication continuum that measures nervous system shifts from "Thriving" to "Sinking" to replace vague answers with a common language for emotional well-being.

SameHere Global

A global movement that created the SameHere Scale and avoids traditional anti-stigma language to focus on shared human experiences.

5-in-5 Approach

The concept that $5$ out of $5$ humans face stress and trauma on a life continuum, uniting people through shared experience rather than division.

The Binary Fallacy

The false idea that people are neatly split into two separate groups—those with mental health struggles and those without.

SCALE App

A mobile application that monitors mental wellness by allowing users to "track" trends on the SameHere Scale and "act" through brain gym exercises.

STARR Gym For The Brain™

A proactive mental health routine consisting of Stress & Trauma Active Release & Rewiring exercises.

STARR

An acronym for Stress & Trauma Active Release & Rewiring.

STARR Alliance Experts

Inventors, lead researchers, and/or top influencers of mind/body healing modalities who act as trainers for brain gym exercises.

SameHere Sign

An American Sign Language gesture for "same here" made by touching your thumb to your chest with the pinkie out to show understanding and connection.

Thriving

A state on the scale where the body feels ready, the brain feels clear, and the individual feels focused and connected.

Gliding

A state on the scale where the body feels calm, the brain feels organized, and thoughts feel settled and balanced.

Surviving

A state on the scale where the body feels tired, the brain feels busy, and doing basic tasks takes extra effort.

Fluctuating

A state on the scale where the body feels restless, the brain feels jumpy, and focus or patience is harder to hold.

Struggling

A state on the scale where the body feels tight, the brain feels overloaded, and the nervous system is stressed.

Sinking

A state on the scale where the body feels worn out or exhausted, the brain feels foggy, and one may feel frozen or disconnected.

Victory Breath

A STARR exercise performed by reaching arms up and breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth to help the body stay balanced.

Sphinx Stretch

A STARR exercise involving lifting the chest gently and pressing hands down to wake up energy without pushing.

Tapping

A STARR exercise where the right hand taps the left knee (and vice versa) to help both sides of the brain work together.

Snowman Breathing

A STARR exercise where you breathe in slowly and let your arms melt down on the exhale to help big energy move out safely.

Havening

A STARR exercise involving crossing the arms and slowly rubbing down to use touch to help the body feel safe and connected.