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Sources of Strength Suicide Prevention
Sources of Strength Suicide Prevention
KELSO'S CHOICE
KELSO'S CHOICE
KELSO'S CHOICE is taught in every classroom to help students solve problems with their friends. We encourage students to try two of Kelso's choices before asking an adult for help with small problems. This gives them practice in solving friendship issues and helps them build positive social skills and emotional maturity. For bigger problems, like when someone could get hurt or there’s a safety concern, students are taught to go to an adult right away.
S.T.A.R.
S.T.A.R.
STOP. THINK. ACT. REVIEW
STOP. THINK. ACT. REVIEW
Students in different grades learn how to calm down before making decisions when they’re feeling mad, frustrated, sad, or upset. This helps them think through their choices and find the best way to solve problems with family, friends, or others in their life. They are taught that they are responsible for their feelings, actions, and how they treat others.
STOP: Take a deep breath, count to ten, look around the room, and notice what you see and hear to calm down.
THINK: What are my choices to solve this problem?
Ask myself "Is this a "Toxic Thought".
Talk to a friend or trusted adult.
Spend some time alone.
Use an “I” message.
Ignore it or let it go.
Apologize.
Any options on Kelso's Choice Wheel
ACT: Decide what to do and take action.
REVIEW: How did it go? Ask yourself these questions:
Is the problem solved?
If not, what went wrong?
Do I need to try something else?
Do I need more time?
Is the other person not interested in solving the problem? (Think of Elsa!)
Do I need help from an adult or someone I trust to figure it out?
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