Why Use a Brain State Model?
Our internal state dictates our
External Behavior
This is a reactive state where __________ is the primary goal.
Self-defense
This is activated when...
The world doesn't go our way
In this state, we are able to direct our ______ and _______ instead of being driven by them.
Thoughts and Feelings
What does A stand for?
Attention
Discipline must start with
What's beneath the surface
What can trigger a Survival State?
An everyday irritation
What question goes with this state?
Am I loved?
The question that goes with this state is...
What Can I Learn?
What does T stand for?
Time Management
All behavior is a form of
Communication
The brain sacrifices ___________ in favor of defending against new information.
Learning
We become triggered into an upset emotional state when...
The world doesn't go our way
Finish this acronym:
A TOP WIFE
Makes Good TEa
What does O stand for?
Organization
I am responsible for managing my own
Feelings
We must experience enough _________ and ________ safety for the body to move out of surviving and into being receptive.
Physical and Emotional Safety
"I am not good enough" is a
False Message
What is the developmental question we should ask in this state?
What can I learn?
What does P stand for?
Prioritization
This is designed to help teachers know what discipline strategy might be helpful in assisting children progress from a disorganized internal state to an organized, regulated internal state.
The Brain State Model
What object represents a survival state?
A clacker
What object represents an Emotional State?
What does ABC stand for?
Accessing our executive state through active calming
Being willing to perceive children's misbehavior as a communication or call for help
Coaching new skills as necessary
What does WIFE stand for?
Working Memory
Impulse Control
Flexibility
Empathy