Impulse Control
Name one feeling that often leads to impulsive behavior.
anger, excitement, boredom, anxiety
Fill in the chain:
Thought → Feeling → ______
Behavior
Name one way to say no without being disrespectful.
assertive communication or teacher discretion
A consequence happens after this.
a behavior/action
what does the “S” mean in STOP (DBT)?
Stop
True or False: If something is funny, it’s always a good choice.
False
CBT stands for this.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Doing something just to fit in is called this.
peer pressure
Name one possible consequence of impulsive behavior.
trouble/regret/conflict
Name one coping skill you can use instead of acting impulsively.
deep breathing, walking away, music, etc.
Acting without thinking is called this.
Impulsivity
Thoughts affect what two things?
Feelings and behaviors.
True or False: Friends always help you make good decisions.
False
Short-term vs long-term consequences—what’s the difference?
immediate vs future impact
What does “Take a step back” look like in real life?
pause, walk away, don’t react immediately
What is one sign you’re about to act impulsively?
racing thoughts, strong emotion, not thinking ahead
“If I don’t do this, I’ll look stupid” is an example of what?
unhelpful thought/cognitive distortion
What kind of friends push you toward risky behavior?
negative influences
Why do people ignore consequences in the moment?
emotion/pressure/lack of thinking
What does it mean to “Observe”?
notice thoughts, feelings, situation
Give a real-life example of impulsivity.
answers vary
What is a better replacement thought for:
“Everyone will judge me”?
realistic thinking
Give an example of positive peer influence.
Friends encouraging good choices
Give an example where a small choice led to a big consequence.
answers vary/teacher discretion
Give a full example of using STOP in a real-life situation.
apply skill