Impulse Control
An aide arrives 15 minutes earlier OR later than you were expecting
Stop and Think What should you do?
Breath, it is important to be flexible, understand that things happen and move on with the day
A meeting is taking place that you were not aware of
An opportunity to practice flexibility
Share using "I" statements
"I need time to prepare" "I need more warning/notice"
Mom needs to spend some time with your siblings
Allow her that time
It is important for her to be present for all of the children
You feel like running away
Running away is never a good idea, it can pose a safety risk.
Talk about how you are feeling and stay in a safe place
Your community support worker asks if you would like to create a schedule for the week
Awesome, think of all the activities you may like to do, put them on the calendar and prepare yourself
You are working and something does not go the way you thought it would
Be flexible, take a breath, try to understand the situation, take a break in a safe place
You are feeling lonely and down today
Remind yourself of all of your good qualities
All of the things that make you a good person
Think of your schedule and your activities
What does it mean to be a part of your family
To feel included
To be bonded and loved with people who will always be there for you
You get the urge to ring the doorbell over and over again
This is not going to help you and will irritate anyone inside the house. Talk about how you are feeling and use a calming strategy
A friend invite you for an outing, you say yes but once the day comes you feel like staying home
Prepare yourself
Boost your confidence
Speak positively "I am going to have so much fun if I go, if I stay home I will regret it"
You have access to a phone and feel like sending texts or messages
A healthy friendship or conversation is back and forth. One person talks, the other person listens and then it switches
Same thing with messages one message is enough, wait for a response
An unusual thought comes into your mind, you are suddenly upset about something - something that was never going to happen
Remind yourself of realities
Try to switch it to a positive statement
A sibling is feeling overwhelmed
Give space so they can work through it
You are allowed to use Instagram
What will you do to control yourself
Instagram is meant for keeping in touch with friends, very light and easy going.
No need to send more than 1 message
Natural conversations with friends
You thought you were in a fun conversation but then the person blocks you
Reflect on it, if someone is blocking you that means they are not happy with how the conversation went
Ask someone to help if you are unsure
What is a boundary
Something that protects people
Respect
Understanding and allows people to feel safe
What is a calming strategy
Calming strategies can be anything that provides you peace.
Counting, breathing, thought replacement, mindfulness, etc.
What is something you do for the house
Examples could be chores, dishes, garbage, etc.
Hygiene what is it and when should it be done
Brush teeth 3x per day
Shower daily
Deodarant daily
Fresh clean clothes for day time and pjs for bedtime
You are feeling safe and feeling like part of a group
Wonderful what a great feeling
Think about what is making that happen
You have a negative urge
Talk with someone
Do a calming activity
Stay safe
What is a deep breath
Breath in and out purposefully
How can you help Mom and Dad
List somethings that will be helpful for your family
You are really enjoying an amusement park ride, but after the second time you notice you are feeling strange (dizzy, sick) but you really want to ride the ride again
Take a break
Dont do something until you are sick
The ride will still be there next time or after a break
You are on an overnight trip, how do you prepare
Think about what is going to happen
Do you have all the details
Remind yourself of when you will leave your home and when you will return
This is the plan