Impulsivity
What are some ways to control impulsivity?
STOP, THINK, DO
I'm excited to watch my favorite TV show after dinner. My TV show is cancelled because the president is giving a speech. I push the buttons on the remote control over and over again trying to find my favorite show. When I can't find it, I throw the remote across the room. Does this reaction demonstrate flexibility?
Um, no
What coping skill helps you when you are angry?
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Peter just learned that his grandmother is sick. What might his engine level be? What might his feeling state be?
2, sad, upset, scared, worried
Makayla wants to paint her nails but her mom has a rule that she needs to ask permission. Makayla's mom is taking a nap. What should Makayla do?
Wait for mom to wake up so she can ask permission
I ask the teacher if I can go get a drink of water from the water fountain. The teacher tells me I have to wait until after we are done this activity. So, I crumble up my paper, fold my arms, mumble under my breath, and refuse to complete my work. Does this show flexibility?
Nope
AJ gets a bad grade on his test. He doesn't want to talk to his parents about it but they see it on powerschool. How can AJ handle this situation?
Talk to parents, see if he can retake the test
Annabelle's sister went into her room and destroyed the art project she has been working on. Annabelle is super angry and feels the urge to hurt her sister. What is her energy level and feeling state?
5, Mad, furious, angry
Brianna is playing hide and seek with her friends. Her friends decide they want to play a board game instead. Brianna still wants to play hide and seek. What can Brianna do?
Take turns between activities
have to do my math problem over again because I made a mistake. I tell myself, "It's ok to make a mistake. That's how we learn." I do the math problem over. Is this being flexible?
Absotutely!
What kind of things can you do to help you cope with feeling sad?
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Marissa just got invited to a birthday party at Ron-A-Roll. What might be her energy level and feeling state?
3 or 4. Excited, happy
Jasper's mom asked him to clean his room. Jasper is feeling tired and his room is a hot mess. He is not in the mood to clean his room. What should Jasper do?
Probably clean his room. In the future, he can work on keeping it clean every day to avoid a HUGE clean up.
During recess, we play a game of kickball. When it's my turn, I kick the ball and someone from the other team catches it. The teacher says that I'm out and my team loses the game. What can I do to be flexible?
response?
Annie is spending her first overnight at a friends house. She feels a little worried. What can she do to help her cope with this?
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Julianna has had a very long day at school and with soccer and homework. She lays down in bed and turns the lights off to go to sleep. What is her energy level and feeling state?
1, tired
You hate what you brought for lunch and the school lunch is tacos, your absolute favorite. What should you do?
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Devin has lived in RI his entire life and just moved to Tolland and now goes to school your school. He doesn’t know anyone. How would you feel if you were Devin? What might you be able to do to help Devin
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Gianna is hurt by something her friend said about her. She goes home and writes in her journal about it and punches her pillows. Is this a healthy coping skill
Yes
Elliot has a math test today. He studies hard all week and made sure to get a good night sleep. He feels very prepared. What is his energy level and feeling state?
3, confident