Problem Intensity
Someone nearby is making an irritating noise. Is it a small, medium, or large problem and what is one way to try and stop the action?
Small.
Wear headphones, remove yourself from the situation, ask them politely to stop.
What word means a sudden strong urge and desire to do or say something?
Impulse
What does it mean to be flexible?
Being okay with change/being able to change
Learning good regulation skills while young is important for adulthood. True or False
True!
True or False:
Self-Regulation Group is fun!
True!!!
You lost a game of Fortnite.
No problem or Small problem
Is throwing your schoolwork out of frustration when you got the wrong answer an example of an impulsive action?
Yes!
I ask the teacher if I can go get a drink of water. The teacher says no, not until the work is completed. In retaliation I get an attitude, rip my paper, and sit in silence with my arms folded until the activity is done. Does this show good flexibility and control?
No. I finish my work and ask again once it is done. I can be disappointed and frustrated, but will still be able to get water.
True or False: Meditation, walking away from a situation, deep breathing are all positive ways to regulate oneself
True!
Do you practice any of these skills?
The last day of school
Tuesday, May 28th!
You get injured during a sports game and are need first aid.
Medium
How do you typically calm down when you are frustrated at an adult?
Talk to friends, walk away, try to solve the problem, try to explain my perspective in a respectful manner, etc.
What are 3 things you can control in your life?
How I react to my emotions and feelings, choosing to eat food that is presented to me, how I react when I get an answer wrong, how much action I take to move toward my goal...
Is it socially acceptable to throw a tantrum in public when something does not go how you expected/wanted?
No. Society expects adults to be able to regulate impulsive emotional and social reactions while in public.
This week is when we show our appreciation for and celebrate ______
Teachers!
You encounter a group of kids who are about to fight and you're being roped in.
Large
Are actions the only thing that can be an impulsive behavior?
No! Words can also be impulsive.
What are 3 things you can NOT control in life?
How other people think and feel, how others respond to my actions, memories and emotions...
People who have good regulation skills can
Calm themselves down, be flexible in situations, view challenges as opportunities, act in accordance with their values, cheer themself up...
Name one thing you are looking forward to doing this summer!
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Is a problem that affects a large group of people for a long time, without an immediate solution a small, medium, large, or XL problem?
XL
Give three examples when someone does NOT show good impulse control.
Hurting someone, throwing objects, swearing/yelling, running away...
You are super excited to go to your favorite restaurant for dinner tonight and have been thinking about it all day. When you arrive, the restaurant is closed. You react by cussing out the restaurant, slam the car door shut and proceed to say "If I can't have that I guess I won't be eating." Does this scenario demonstrate being flexible?
No. Disappointment is understandable, however aggression and shutting down is not flexibility. How can one demonstrate flexibility?
Reevaluating the situation and looking at it differently is a good skill for self-regulation. True or False
True! This is called Cognitive Reappraisal or Cognitive Reframing. Can anyone give an example of a situation this may help with?
Name one thing you might miss about school over the summer.
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