Cycle of Escalation
What is the initial state of escalation?
The student is Triggered.
What are the 3 R's of de-escalation?
Regulate, Relate and Reason.
What is the front part of your brain called?
Pre-Frontal Cortex (PFC)
What is the second stage of escalation?
The student demonstrates his/her thoughts and feelings. An emotional response.
Body language and tone of voice, simple, short sentences is a method for which of the 3 R's?
Regulate
What part of your brain is for critical thinking?
Pre-Frontal Cortex
What is the 3rd stage of escalation?
The student demonstrates a behavioral response.
Appropriate logical consequesnces can be discussed at which phase of the 3 R's?
Reason
What is the name of the part of your brain that starts with the letter "A"?
Amygdala
What is the 4th stage of escalation?
The Teacher's response.
"I would feel angry if that happened to me, too." Is in which phase of the 3 R's?
Relate
What part of your brain is focused on keeping you safe?
Amygdala
What are the two possible outcomes of the 4th stage of escalation?
The student de-escalates or the teacher's response is a trigger for the student.
What are 3 goals of De-Escalation and Correcting Problem Behavior?
1. Interrupt the problem behavior.
2. Increase the chances for appropriate behavior.
3. Avoid more serious behaviors.
What animals are the 2 parts of the brain compared to in the slide show?
Pre-Frontal Cortex - Wise Owl
Amygdala - Guard Dog