Lesson Plan

Identifying Triggers

Students will identify personal triggers for impulse behavior and develop strategies to manage them through targeted activities and discussions.

Understanding personal triggers is critical for self-regulation, helping students gain control over impulsive actions and improve emotional well-being.

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Materials

Prep

Lesson Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Trigger Identification

5 minutes

Step 2

Exploring Strategies

7 minutes

Step 3

Practical Application

5 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up and Reflection

3 minutes

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Slide Deck

Personal Impulse Strategies

Introduce the concept of impulse control. Emphasize that everyone can learn strategies to manage their impulses. Ask the student if they have ever felt like acting before thinking.

Strategy 1: Pause and Breathe

Discuss the first strategy: Pause and Breathe. Explain how taking a moment to breathe can make a big difference in controlling impulses.

Strategy 2: Count and Think

Move on to the second strategy: Counting and Thinking. Highlight how counting slowly can help give time to gather thoughts.

Wrap-Up: Choose Your Strategy

Conclude with inviting the student to choose one strategy to try. Ask them to share which one they think will be most helpful.

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Worksheet

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Activity

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Impulses Unplugged

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Victoria Wallace

Tier 3
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