Behavior Support Techniques
This technique involves adjusting the physical space to reduce stressors.
What is Managing the Environment?
When a student says, “You can’t make me!” and the adult stays calm, this strategy is being used.
What is Don’t Take It Personally?
Adults must do this first before helping a student in crisis.
What is Self-Regulate?
This phase represents normal functioning before stress occurs.
What is Baseline Behavior?
A student begins tapping their pencil loudly after receiving a poor grade. Which technique helps?
What is Managing the Environment or Prompting?
A teacher gently reminds a student to raise their hand before speaking. What technique is this?
What is Prompting?
Saying “It sounds like you’re really frustrated right now” demonstrates this strategy.
What is Validate Feelings?
Standing at an angle and using open hand gestures are examples of this type of strategy.
What is Non-Verbal Strategies?
A poor grade or loud noise might cause this phase.
What is Triggering Phase?
A student yells, “You can’t make me!” What’s the best response strategy?
What is Don’t Take It Personally?
Offering a student a stress ball when they seem overwhelmed demonstrates this technique.
What is Caring Gestures?
Offering a student the option to take a break or walk to the counselor’s office uses this strategy.
What is Offer Choices?
Saying “You’re safe. I’m here to help you” provides this kind of support.
What is Emotional First Aid?
When a student becomes argumentative or restless, they are in this phase.
What is Escalation Phase?
A student starts crying quietly after being teased. What should the adult do first?
What is Caring Gestures or Emotional First Aid?
Helping a student start a difficult math problem to reduce frustration is an example of this.
What is Hurdle Help?
Giving a student a few minutes to cool down before continuing a conversation is an example of this.
What is Use Time and Space?
Instead of saying “Calm down,” saying “Let’s take a breath together” avoids this type of language.
What is Triggering Language?
Throwing a book or yelling indicates this phase.
What is Outburst Phase?
A student throws a book across the room. What phase of the stress model is this?
What is Outburst Phase?
Standing near a student who is showing signs of agitation uses this technique.
What is Proximity?
Recognizing and interrupting the pattern of arguing with a student demonstrates this strategy.
What is Avoid the Conflict Cycle?
Using breathing exercises, sensory tools, or calming visuals are examples of these.
What are Co-Regulation Tools?
When a student sits quietly and avoids eye contact, they are in this phase.
What is Recovery Phase?
A student apologizes repeatedly after an outburst. What phase are they in, and what should the adult do?
What is Recovery Phase and Provide Supportive Reflection?