Academic and Behavior Support

ZONES OF REGULATION

THINGS YOU CAN SAY...

"You have 2 options. You can stay out here OR you can _________ (preferred activity)."

"Let me know when you have made your decision."

"Take some time to think about it."

"It was your decision. It's expected to ______ and you chose to ______."

"I know you will make a positive choice."

AVOID

RESPONDING EMOTIONALLY

THREATENING

TRYING TO CONVINCE

INCREASING CONSEQUENCES

HAVING AN AUDIENCE

REMAINING TOO LONG IN A BATTLE

STRATEGIES

LISTEN

WALK AWAY

BE BRIEF AND DIRECT

BUILD

Predetermined Consequences

Simple Directives

Private Discussions

Allow Choice and Consequence

UNTHINKABLES

"Who is invading your brain right now?"

"Who is in your brain?"

"Who can you call on?"

"What Thinkable could you call on?"

THINKABLES

BOOKS TO HELP GUIDE INSTRUCTION

Helpful Hints:

1. Use the same book over and over

2. Bring it into your Readers and Writers Workshop to talk about strong verbs or figurative language

3. Students can make connections to other characters and their reactions, as well as to the behaviors and feelings in themselves

I JUST DON'T LIKE THE SOUND OF NO!

OF COURSE IT'S A BIG DEAL!

THAT RULE DOESN'T APPLY TO ME!

Questions To Ask While Reading:

1. Who has invaded ________'s brain?

2. Who can they call on?

3. What Zone are they in?

4. What strategy can they use to support them?

5. How do you think the other characters feel when _______ is behaving that way? What do you think they are going to do? And then how will ________ feel afterward?

6. What could _______ do next time so that it doesn't happen again?

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

SODA POP HEAD

WHAT IF EVERYBODY DID THAT?

SECONDARY

MINDFULNESS FOR TEEN ANGER

Using effective mindfulness-based stress reduction and dialectical behavioral therapy, this workbook will show teens the difference between healthy and unhealthy forms of anger. Teens learn how to stop overreacting, find emotional balance, and be more aware of their thoughts and feelings.

TEEN AGGRESSION & BULLYING WORKBOOK

This workbook helps teens examine thoughts and feelings that lead to aggression and learn effective tools and techniques for managing these feelings. Adolescents explore the reasons they may act violently toward other people, identify the extent of their exposure to environmental violence, and develop strategies to become more resilient.

DON'T LET YOUR EMOTIONS RUN YOUR LIFE

FOR TEENS

Activities based on dialectical behavior therapy to help teens who have a hard time handling intense emotions. Teaches youth to effectively manage out-of-control emotions, stay calm in difficult situations, and get along with family and friends.

THE SHYNESS & SOCIAL ANXIETY WORKBOOK

FOR TEENS

Teens learn to handle awkward social situation with grace and confidence. Skills will help teens stop worrying about what others think, improve relationships, speak with confidence, and not let embarrassment get in their way.

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