Self-Control
Who do we not have control of?
Other people
What can we do if we flip our lids? How do we get our wise owls back in control?
*Give me three tools
Examples:
Deep Breaths, talking to someone you are close with, take a walk break
Give me an example of how you could show empathy
Example
What was the gossip/rumor in "Mr. Peabody's Apples." Was it true?
Mr. Peabody stole the apple.
No
How could you best practice self-control in school?
Example
Emotional Regulation can also be called....
Self-Regulation
What does it mean to "put yourself in someone else's shoes?
To try to understand what that person is going through.
What did Mr. Peabody say each feather represented?
a person in Happville
Self-control is like a ____ because it can be strengthened with practice.
Muscle
What does it mean to "flip your lid?"
Your guard dog is in control.
Emotions have taken control.
What is empathy?
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
Describe the problem in a statement that doesn't blame either person:
There's one camera in the class that all students can use.
Student 1: "Its my turn to use the camera. You're always going over your time with it!"
Student 2: "You're always bugging me! I'm almost done with this project."
Both students want to use the camera.
What is self-talk?
Give me an example of positive self-talk
Also called internalizing talking (talking to yourself)
A skill that provides self-guidance
When your "guard dog" senses you are in danger, it tells your body to one of these three things:
Fight, Flight or Freeze
How can we recognize how others are feeling?
Hint: Three different things to recognize
1. Facial Expressions
2. Body Language
3. Actions
What are the two things you should say to yourself before getting pulled into gossip and rumors?
1. Did you see it with your eyes or hear it with your own ears? Don't say it or repeat it.
2. Is it your business? Is it about you? Is it your information to share? Don't say it or repeat it.
Which short video did we watch to demonstrate self-control?
Two Birds and the Egg
Secret Life of Pets
Inside Out
What are the three parts of the brain and what is their purpose?
*Can use animal names
Prefrontal Cortex (PFC)-Helps you do smart decision making. Allows you to think before you act.
Amygdala-Part of your brain where you feel emotions. Safety
Hippocampus-Memory Saver. Help you learn.
What is the difference between empathy and sympathy?
Empathy is emotion
Sympathy is recognition
Name the 4 STEPS of Problem Solving
S- Say the problem without blame
T-Think of solutions (safe + respectful)
E-Explore consequences (what could happen if..)
P-Pick the best solution (make your plan)