Choices and Consequences
If you hurt or threaten someone, will you be arrested?
Yes! This is a bad choice.
What 3 learning experiences have taught you about staying out of the courts through your Passport to Learning instructor?
Anger Management, Choices and Consequences, and Judicial Prevention.
Good or bad choice. Is stealing ok?
Bad choice
Why is it important to control our anger?
So we don't hurt ourselves or others
What is a skill used to control our anger?
Anger Management
If you help someone cross the street, will they thank you?
Yes! This is a good choice
What is the best way to stay out of the court system?
By making good choices
Good or Bad choice. Is lying ok?
Bad choice.
True or False. Is breathing a form of anger management?
True. We can control our anger better through breathing techniques.
What skill is used to express our feelings to others?
Communication
Having good hygiene and a clean place to live are important.
Good choice! making sure we don't smell or where we live becomes a mess is very important.
What is violence?
Violence is the act of harming someone or threating someone.
Good or Bad choice. Is it ok to help others?
Both. It's ok to help others in a good way. It's not ok to help other commit crimes or do bad things.
What is anger?
Anger is a negative emotion
What skill is used to avoid situations?
Spending money on something we want rather than something we need is a good choice.
Bad choice! Spending money on things we need like food, rent, etc. are all good choices. Spending money on things we don't need like candy, video games, etc. are things we can do without.
Why is it important to follow rules?
Rules apply to everyone. If we don't follow the rules, we get arrested and go to court.
Good or bad choice. When we say we will do something but don't do it.
Bad choice. Saying we will do something then not doing it is the same as lying.
What is rage?
Rage is uncontrollable anger
Why does counting help de-escalate the situation?
Counting allows us to calm ourselves and think before reacting.
Having a schedule and following through with that schedule allows us time to do the things we want to do.
Good choice! By having a schedule and sticking with it allows us time within our lives to do things we want to do.
Does Passport to Learning help prevent myself and others from further involvement within the court?
Yes! Passport to Learning helps many individuals within and outside the court system to make sure they are making the right choices.
good or bad choice. Is it ok to yell or scream at people?
Bad choice. It is not ok to yell or scream at anyone.
Rather than react to our emotions, what should we do instead?
Think! We need to remember to think first before we react.
How long should we count or breathe for when using these skills?
count or breathe for 10 seconds or more