Impulse Control
What does impulse control mean?
What is "resisting an immediate reaction and thinking before saying or doing things".
Your friend keeps poking you after telling them to stop. What should you say?
What is "I have asked you to stop. Please respect my boundary"
What's the difference between flexible and rigid thinking?
Flexible thinking - seeing different perspectives, open to new ideas Rigid - My way or the highway!
What does it mean to use a social filter?
What is thinking before speaking and consciously sharing thoughts, words, or actions in social situations.
What does empathy mean?
Being able to understand/see/validate someone else's feelings (Put yourself in their shoes)
You are angry and want to send a mean text. What is one thing you could do?
What is walk away, take deep breaths, get fresh air, read, color, play a video game, talk to someone, etc?
Someone asks you a personal question that you don't want to answer. What is one way you can respond?
What is "I don't feel comfortable sharing that" etc
Your teacher changes the seating chart and you don't like your new seat. A rigid thinker might say what?
"They did this because they don't like me" etc
Your friend has something in their teeth. Should you tell them?
Your friend got a bad grade and looks upset. What could you say to show empathy?
Up to Amanda and Sadie
Someone cuts in front of you in line. Your first thought is, “I’m going to yell at them!” What would be a better choice?
Up to Amanda and Sadie
Your friend wants you to join in on something you know you're not comfortable doing. What could you say without being rude?
What is "No thank you, I don't feel comfortable doing that"
Your friend cancels plans with you. Give two different explanations for why they might have canceled.
Up to Amanda and Sadie
Someone asks, “Do you like my drawing?” You don't really like it. Give an answer that is honest but kind.
"It's not what I am into, but I can tell you put a lot of effort into it" etc
Someone is sitting alone at lunch. Give two reasons why they might be doing so.
New student, wants to be alone, nervous where to sit, doesn't feel included, etc
Name two strategies you could use when you have a strong impulse to do something you might regret.
Up to Sadie and Amanda if the answer is valid lol
Give an example of a physical boundary and an emotional boundary.
Personal bubble (physical) touching items (physical) talking about a sensitive subject (emotional) peer pressure (emotional) etc etc
You planned to play basketball at recess, but it starts raining. Give two flexible alternatives.
Up to Amanda and Sadie
What are three questions you can ask yourself before saying something?
What is THINK method?
Is it thoughtful?
Helpful?
Insightful?
Necessary?
Kind?
Your friend snaps at you and says, “Leave me alone!” Instead of immediately getting angry, what are some things you could consider about what might be happening with them?
Something just upset them, they are going through something, etc.
You are playing a game and losing. You want to throw the controller. Explain what your impulse is, what could happen if you follow it, and what a better choice would be.
Impulse would be wanting to throw controller, any negative consequence if followed, and any better choice (again, up to Sadie and Amanda)
Your friend tells you a secret and then says, “Don't tell anyone.” Later, you realize the secret involves someone potentially being unsafe. Should you keep the secret? Explain why or why not.
YES - we want to make sure people are safe
You worked really hard on a project and received a lower grade than you expected. Give an example of a rigid thought and then reframe it into a flexible thought.
"I can't do anything right" "I tried my best, I can improve for the next time"
You are sitting in class and notice that another student smells bad. You want to announce it loudly so everyone hears. What should your social filter tell you to do?
What is not sharing it out loud and going to tell someone privately to have the conversation with them? (open to other answers)
A student comes into class late, doesn't have their homework, and seems irritated when the teacher asks about it. The teacher is frustrated, and other students start making comments about how “lazy” the student is. Give 3 reasons the student may be acting this way, and how you can respond with empathy without automatically assuming you know what is going on.
Stayed up late, parents argued, didn't get dinner, etc. Ask the student if there is anything you can do to help out etc