Brain State
Seen as Distress
Seven Skills of Discipline
Abbreviations
Examples of Practice
100

Hitting & kicking

What is the survival state?

100

Calling out

What is unable to regulate excitement, or needs guidance to take turns?

100

Anger management, delay of gratification

What is Composure?

100

S.T.A.R.

What is Stop, Take a deep breath, and Relax?

100

Smell the flowers, blow out the candle

What is a breathing technique?

200

Attention seeking

What is the emotional state?

200

Not joining the group

What is may not feel safe?

200

Impulse control, goal achievement

What are Choices?

200

Q.T.I.P. 

What is Quit Taking It Personally?

200

Fist bump

What is a morning greeting?

300

Crying & whining

What is the survival state?

300

Not following directions

What is may not have basic needs met, or may not feel loved?

300

Cooperation, problem-solving

What is Positive Intent?

300

SPACE

What are Solutions, Positive intent, Academic integration, Consequences, Executive skills?

300

I am a great friend.

What is an affirmation?

400

Blaming others

What is the emotional state?

400

Child hitting

What is unable to communicate & regulate emotions?

400

Learning from your mistakes

What are Consequences?

400

M.A.P.

What is Model, Add Pictures, Practice?

400

Emotions Chart

What is encourage self reflection?

500

Act intentionally

What is the executive state?

500

Child biting

What is expressing frustration, anger, or even excitement and cannot find the words?

500

Bully prevention, healthy boundaries

Assertiveness

500

A.C.T.

What is Acknowledge the child's intent, Calm by breathing, Target positive choices.

500
Visual chart

What are daily routines?