Definitions
What is an impulse?
The feeling or urge to say or do something.
True or False: All consequences are bad
False!
Something I can picture in my head to help myself remember to stop would be...
Various answers such as a stop sign, a hand being held up, a stop light
What are some feelings that might make it more difficult to control our impulses?
Angry, excited, tired, grumpy, hungry, scared, nervous
Your hair looks awful today!
Think it- this is rude and could hurt someone's feelings
What is impulse control?
The ability to stop and think when we have an impulse.
Give an example of a positive consequence
Various Answers such as getting a good grade after studying, your parent being happy when you give them a card
Something I can picture in my head to help me think would be...
A brain, a lightbulb, a finger touching a head, a thought bubble
What is one coping skill you can use when you are feeling mad to help you calm down and make good choices?
Deep breathing, counting, punch a pillow, talk to someone, take a break, so something I enjoy, listen to music, etc.
Why is your voice so annoying?
Think is- this could hurt someone's feelings
What is a consequence?
Give an example of a negative consequence
Various answers such as getting in trouble if you make a bad choice
What is a game I could play that would help me practice stop and think?
Checkers, chess, red light green light, simon says, connect 4
What is an example of an I-feel statement?
I feel _____ because/when _____.
You have the best jokes!
Say it- this is a compliment
What is a coping skill?
Something you do to help you handle/cope with a situation
When you make good choices are you more likely to have positive consequences or negative consequences?
Positive
True or False: I only need to use stop and think when I have the impulse to do something bad
False. It is always important to stop and think before we act to make sure it's the appropriate time and place for something and to make sure we are in control.
True or False: All feelings are okay to have
True. No feeling is right or wrong, but what we do with that feeling can be. Even when we are emotional we need to use impulse control to still make good choices.
That was so easy, how did you get it wrong
Think it- this could make someone feel bad
What is a feeling?
An emotion or mood
If you act on your impulses and don't stop and think, are you more likely to have positive consequences or negative consequences?
Negative
What is something I can think/say to myself to help me control my impulses and make a good choice?
Is this the right time and place for this? Could I get in trouble for this? What might happen if I do this? Is this a good choice or a bad choice? How might this make others feel? Slow down and think about this. etc.
What is another word for mad?
Angry, frustrated, annoyed, furious, etc.
I want to be left alone right now
Say it- but CALMLY do not yell