Impulse Control
Impulsivity involves:
a tendency to act on a whim, do things without thinking, can't control emotions, acting out of control
What was Sara's 2 monologue topics?
Addiction and Life-changing
If students are focusing on being active listeners, what is the Counselor focusing on?
Actively listening and responding to the students.
People in the group should do their best to _____ and _____ _______during each monologue.
listen and pay attention
What are things you should do when you are listening to a person?
Be Involved, Answer Questions, Positive Body Language, Try to Remember what they say.
What is Peck's 85% Rule:
85% of life's problems can be avoided simply by taking the time to think before you act.
What was Jemar's monologue topics?
Life-changing and fear
Let your body language show you are NOT listening through your:
yawning, rolling your eyes, fidgeting, frowning, uncontrollable laughter, having a bored look on your face, and looking away.
Responding is ____________
when the speaker chooses to either adjust or continue with communicating.
Active listening is an essential part of effective communication when the person can walk away from the conversation feeling ____, ____ and ____
understood, respected, and accepted.
The bad news about impulse control is:
someone diagnosed with ADHD/ADD may struggle with consistency to avoid impulsive behaviors.
What was Zach's monologe topics?
deal breaker and inspiration
When actively listening, a key point in a conversation practice is:
nodding, saying "uh huh", making eye contact, letting them finish talking etc.
What does ADHD/ADD stand for?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder
What are the three key elements of active listening:
Comprehending, Retaining, and Responding
3 coping skills for managing impulsiveness:
remember when you mess up and how it felt, practice time outs, deny yourself, sleep on it, spirituality, know your triggers, mind your mind, phone a friend and recognize emotional reactions.
What was Deion's monologue topics?
Insanity and life-changing
Let your body language show you ARE listening through your:
What are two things you should not do when you are listening?
Stare off into space, interrupt the speaker, poor body language, do not be on your phone
Delayed gratification:
the ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and waiting for a later (often better) reward.
What was Chris's check-in topic?
a visit to his hometown Wingate NC
Practice Eye Contact:
The less you look around when others are talking, the less the likelihood that you may get distracted
In discussion, what are the 3 elements necessary in understanding of the speaker’s message?
By reflecting,comprehension and retaining
What is essential to the listening process involving RETAINING:
When receiving information attach importance to it, create meaning for words, avoid cramming a lot of information and pay attention when receiving information.