Impulse Control
What does the words impulse control mean?
To control urges/feelings and behaviors.
If someone puts you down what can you do?
Ignore them - what others say is not always true. If the person is really bothering you, talk to another adult, (teacher, supervisor, etc. depending on the situation)
What does friendship mean to you?
Being nice, helping, trusting....
What is your favorite thing about working with a team?
All appropriate answers are correct!
What happens when you don't control your anger?
Get in trouble, hurt someone's feelings, feel bad about myself
What is an example of an behavior that gets a student in trouble?
Interrupting someone, Acting silly during class time, Calling out answers, Not controling their anger, etc.
Keeping criticism to a minimum will destroy your self esteem. True or False?
What is false?
A friend is upset - what do you do?
Ask if they are okay, ask what's wrong, try to help them...
What is the WRONG THING to do if you are playing football and your teammate drops the game winning pass (so your team loses)?
Yell at your teammate, say negative things to your teammate
Focusing on the positives will build a self esteem. Explain. True or False
What is true?
To control your behavior, you should stop and think about what?
About whether it is a good choice or poor choice. If I do this, will I get in trouble?
The way we FEEL about our self, good or bad. We can have a low one or a high one.
Self-Esteem
If you and your friend both want to go first in a game, what can you do?
Compromise - you go first this time, I go first next time; treat it like a small problem; let them go first, etc...
What should you do if your team loses?
Have good sportsmanship, say "good game" to the other team, be proud of your team for working hard
Is someone makes fun of you, how does that make you feel? What can you do?
Angry, mad, sad, hurt - ignore them and walk away.
Give an example of a negative behavior.
Excessive gambling, excessive drinking, binge eating, becoming violent or aggressive, etc.
When thinking about yourself, you should always try to think happy thoughts. Another word for happy thoughts is to be more __________.
Positive
Give a compliment to someone else in this room.
If you do it, you get the points! :)
What is one important thing to do when working with a team/group?
Listen to others, work together, take turns, stay positive ...
Name one strategy to use when you feel frustrated.
Go for walk, meditate or pray, talk with a friend or family member to share feelings, etc.
Give an example of a positive behavior.
Kindness, sharing, complimenting someone, etc.
What can you do to help someone else's self-esteem?
Be friendly, give them a compliment, say hello, treat them with respect, etc...
Someone at lunch tells you they will be your friend if you buy them cookies. Is this a good way to make friends?
No - you do not need to buy things to gain friendship.
What do other people in your group think when you help and do your best on a group project?
Positive thoughts, that you are a hard worker, etc...
You left your cell phone in your seat and someone stole it.
What is angry, furious, hysterical, depressed, shocked or overwhelmed?