Self-Regulation
True or False: Self-regulation is the ability to manage the thoughts, feelings, and actions of others.
False; Ability to manage our own thoughts, feelings, and actions.
True or False: Executive function skills help us to be successful in school.
True
True or False: Our thoughts can influence how we feel & act.
True
True or False: Circle of Control is a tool used to help us combine solutions with problems.
False; Circle of Control is a tool used to help us separate problems into categories.
True or False: Distress tolerance is the ability to manage mild emotional distress.
False: Manage intense emotional distress.
Which part of the brain is in control when we are regulated? When we're dysregulated?
Wise Owl & Guard Dog
EF skills help us stay on _____ & regulate our ______.
Task/Emotions
When we have a growth mindset, we think ______ thoughts like "I can do this".
Helpful
Give 1 example of what's in our control & 1 example of what is not in our control.
Ex. In control: actions, behaviors, choices
Out: weather, the past, other people's choices
What does the T stand for in the TIPP skill? Give an example of how to practice this skill.
Temperature; ice pack on the back of the neck.
Name 3 signs/clues that we may notice when we're dysregulated.
Difficulty focusing, intense emotions, meltdowns, difficulty starting or completing tasks, shutting down.
This part of the brain feels and responds to our emotions which can lead to a false alarm or mistake.
Amygdala or Guard Dog
How does a growth/helpful mindset help us to reach our goals?
We feel more confident and don't give up.
Which circle do we put the things we can't control but our actions/choices may impact the result?
Circle of Influence
What does the I stand for in the TIPP skill? Give an example of how to practice this skill.
Intense exercise; sprint, burpees, jump rope, etc.
Explain the difference between the flight and freeze stress responses.
Flight is wanting to escape the situation; Freeze is when we shut down or feel stuck.
This part of the brains helps us learn and remember new things.
Hippocampus or Memory Saver
Explain how having a fixed, or unhelpful, mindset can make it difficult to succeed in school?
Ex. We feel frustrated or helpless, give up, or not even try.
Explain how the Circle of Control can help us with emotional regulation & problem-solving.
ER: lower anxiety/stress by focusing on what you can do
PS: helps you identify/choose a solution
What does the first P stand for in the TIPP skill? Give an example of how to practice this skill.
Paced breathing; belly breaths, star breath, etc.
Name 4 of the coping skills from the self-regulation worksheet we worked on.
Deep breaths, break, talk to trusted adult, mindfulness, journal, stretch, fidget toy, walk, visual.
This part of the brain helps us plan ahead, set goals, get organized, and stay focused.
Prefrontal Cortex (PFC) or Wise Owl
What was the lesson from the story of the elephant and the rope?
If we don't believe in ourselves & our abilities, we will stay stuck.
Categorize the problem: I need to do well on the test to improve my grade.
Can't Control: what's on the test, # of questions
Influence: Study, my effort
Can Control: Use coping tools, stay focused
What does the second P stand for in the TIPP skill? Give an example of how to practice this skill.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation; melting, lemon squeezes, etc.