SBR's
"It's not okay to touch your own private parts, even if you're in private and don't take too much time" is a correct SBR?
False! It IS okay to do this.
The first Turtle Step is go into your shell?
Nope, the first step is to stop!
What is empathy?
Varied answers
"to walk in someone else's shoes"
ability to share and understand the emotions of others.
Can you learn how to control ADHD symptoms?
Yes! like with anything, it takes practice.
Tommy was rubbing his private part under his desk in class one day. Rebecca looked over and saw Tommy doing this, but Tommy didn't stop even after Rebecca asked him to. Which rule(s) did Tommy break?
1.) it's not okay to make people uncomfortable with sexual behaviors, and 2.) he was touching his private parts in a public space.
What is something you can do to relax?
Varied answers.
Tina pushed Marcus after he lost their teams winning point in basketball. How do you think Marcus feels?
Bonus 5 points: how do you think Tina feels and how can she manage the emotion next time?
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What is an impulse?
Doing something without fully thinking through the consequences.
Freya was feeling sexually excited one day and decided to go into her room to touch her own private parts. Is this okay to do? what would make this not okay?
Yes, it is okay to touch your own private parts, as long as you're in private.
What would not make this okay:
- her door was open
- she shares a room with someone and they were in the room.
- she took too long, or hurt her privates by taking too much time.
- She told her family what she was going to do before going into her room.
Are kids the only ones that can use the Turtle Steps?
No! teens and adults can as well. They are usually the Stop Steps.
How do you think the person you broke the SBR's with felt? Can you ever make things better?
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How can you stay focused on something you need to complete?
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True or false: everyone needs to follow the sexual behavior rules, not just kids?
True! adults and children need to follow these rules.
When should you stop and use the Turtle Steps?
When you are thinking about breaking a rule.
How can empathy help you make and keep friends?
Varied answers
List some strategies that can help manage ADHD symptoms.
Stop Steps/Turtle Steps
Coping skills like deep breathing or grounding
Ask for help
Planners or folders to keep track of important info.
Keep on a schedule