Impulse Control
What is an impulse?
A sudden urge or feeling to do or say something quickly.
What does it mean to make a smart decision?
Thinking about the consequences before choosing.
What is a boundary?
A limit that protects your space, feelings, or rights.
Your friend tells you to throw a paper ball across the class.
What is the smart choice?
Say no and keep working.
What emotion might someone feel after getting a bad grade?
Frustrated, upset, embarrassed, stressed.
Name two example of impulsive behavior at school.
• Blurting out answers
• Interrupting others
• Talking back to the teacher
• Slamming objects
Name two things that your decisions can affect.
• Grades
• Friendships
• Reputation
• Goals
Name 3 type of boundaries.
• Physical
• Social
• Conversational
Someone laughs when you answer in class.
What is a better response than yelling?
Ignore it, stay calm, continue working.
Fill in the blank:
Mood → ______ → Behavior
Thoughts
What are the three step strategy to control impulses?
Stop → Think → Choose
What question should you ask yourself before reacting?
• Will this help or hurt me?
• Is this worth it?
Give an example of someone crossing a boundary.
• Standing too close
• Making fun of someone
• Asking very personal questions
Your friend wants you to make fun of another student so everyone laughs.
What should you do?
Set a boundary and refuse.
What is four-step strategy to calm down when emotions are high?
• Take deep breaths
• Pause and notice feelings
• Talk to someone
• Reflect before reacting