What is Self-Control?
Types of Self-Control
Real-Life Examples
The STOP Strategy
Triggers and Self-Control at School
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What is self-control?

The ability to control your actions and emotions without letting your feelings take control.

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What is impulse control?

Managing urges before you act.

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What is self-control at school?

Avoiding talking to your friends.

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What does STOP stand for?

Stop, Take a breath, Observe, Pick

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What is an example of a trigger?

When someone doesn't respond when you say hello.

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True or False?  Discipline, determination, grit and willpower are synonyms for self-control.

True

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What is emotional control?

Managing your emotions and feelings.

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What is self-control with money?

Saving your money to purchase something later. 

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What does "S" mean?

Don't act or speak right away.

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True or False?  You can control the trigger.

False

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Why is self-control important?

It stops impulsive choices and helps you manage your emotions.

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What is movement control?

Controlling your body and staying still when needed.

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What is self-control with food?

Skipping sweets or only eating a small amount of something.

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What does the "T" mean?

Give your brain time by breathing.

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If you can't control the trigger, what can you control?

Your response.

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What is the difference between a reaction and a response?

A reaction is automatic and a response is intentional and thoughtful.

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What happens with poor emotional control?

Overreacting, lasting bad moods, and feeling overwhelmed.

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What is emotional self-control?

Staying calm when someone upsets you.

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What questions do you ask yourself in "Observe"?

What am I feeling?  What happened?  What will I do?

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What is one tool for self-control at school?

Take a self/break, ask to talk to a social worker, take a breath, etc.

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What are signs of poor self-control?

Jumping to conclusions, interrupting, giving up easily and getting distracted.

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What happens with poor movement control?

Restlessness and difficulty staying still. 

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What are actions that need self-control?

Exercising, eating healthy, quitting bad habits, doing independent school work, participating in PE, etc.

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What does "P" mean?

Pick a response that helps the situation.

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What is processing?

Talking about what happened and how to do better next time. 

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