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“Let’s Pause" Impulse Control Curriculum

"Let's Pause" is a comprehensive research based impulse control curriculum designed specifically for high school students aged 14-18.

This dynamic program is thoughtfully crafted to empower participants with essential skills for managing impulses, making thoughtful choices, and building emotional regulation. "Let's Pause" provides a structured and nurturing curriculum where young learners can explore the world of impulse control through interactive activities and engaging discussions in a small group setting. Comprising of 10 sessions, each session is designed to cater to the unique needs and developmental stages of high school students:

TEN SESSIONS INCLUDE:

Session 1: Welcome & Introduction to the Group

Session 2: What is Impulse Control?

Session 3: Our Remote Control - Pause/Think/Act

Session 4: Coping Skills and Strategies

Session 5: Perspective Taking

Session 6: Choices and Consequences

Session 7: Conflict Resolution

Session 8: Problem Solving

Session 9: In and Out of Your Control

Session 10: Termination and Review

The "Let's Pause" Impulse Control Curriculum for high school students is designed to foster self-awareness, promote emotional regulation, and build essential life skills, all while creating a supportive and engaging learning environment.

TEN SESSIONS INCLUDE:

Session 1: Welcome & Introduction to the Group

Session 2: What is Impulse Control?

Session 3: Our Remote Control - Pause/Think/Act

Session 4: Coping Skills and Strategies

Session 5: Perspective Taking

Session 6: Choices and Consequences

Session 7: Conflict Resolution

Session 8: Small, Medium & Big Problems

Session 9: In and Out of Your Control

Session 10: Termination and Review

The "Let's Pause" Impulse Control Curriculum for high school students is designed to foster self-awareness, promote emotional regulation, and build essential life skills, all while creating a supportive and engaging learning environment.

This Impulse Control "Let's Pause" Small Group Counseling Curriculum includes:

• Note to Counselors
• Objectives & Goals
• Group Session Overview
• ASCA Mindset and Behavior STANDARDS
• Binder Cover Page & Spine Options
• Teacher Nominations and Follow Up Forms
• Parent/Guardian Letter and Consent Form
• Group Planning Sheet
• Name Tags
• Group Member Reminders
• Group Attendance Record
• Student Pre & Post Outcome Measures
• Teacher Pre & Post Outcome Measures
• Additional Data Collection
• Confidentiality Sign
• Passes - Hall, Class, Counselor, Social Worker & Psychologist
• Student Desk Reminders
• Counselor Chats Handout
• Certificates

TEN SESSIONS INCLUDE:

Below are the specific details for each individual session which can be used in isolation or as a comprehensive anger management curriculum.

1.Session 1: Welcome & Introduction to the Group In this session, students are introduced to the purpose of the group, setting the stage for a journey of self-discovery and growth. Expectations for the sessions ahead are discussed, creating a sense of belonging.

2.Session 2: What is Impulse Control? Students delve into the concept of impulse control, understanding why it's important and how it can positively impact their lives. This session lays the groundwork for the entire program.

3.Session 3: Our Remote Control - Pause/Think/Act Through interactive activities, participants learn the power of pausing before reacting impulsively. They explore the metaphor of a remote control for self-control and practice the essential skills of pausing, thinking, and acting mindfully.

4.Session 4: Coping Skills and Strategies Students are introduced to a toolkit of coping skills and strategies that empower them to navigate moments of impulsivity. These practical techniques equip participants to better handle challenging situations.

5.Session 5: Perspective Taking This session helps students develop empathy and perspective-taking abilities. Through activities and discussions, they learn to see situations from different viewpoints, enhancing their interpersonal skills.

6.Session 6: Choices and Consequences Participants explore the connection between choices and consequences, discovering that every action has an outcome. They gain insight into how making thoughtful choices can lead to positive results.

7.Session 7: Conflict Resolution In this interactive session, students learn constructive ways to resolve conflicts and disagreements. They practice communication skills that promote peaceful resolutions.

8.Session 8: Problem Solving Effective problem-solving techniques are introduced, empowering participants to address impulse-provoking issues in a constructive manner. The session emphasizes the importance of finding solutions to problems.

9.Session 9: In and Out of Your Control Students explore the concept of control and responsibility in impulse control. They gain clarity on what they can control versus what is beyond their control, helping them make informed decisions.

10.Session 10: Termination and Review In the final session, students reflect on their journey through the "Let's Pause" curriculum. They review key concepts and skills acquired, celebrating their growth and setting goals for continued impulse control success.

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This portfolio provides a great foundation of knowledge to support teenagers and young people to avoid risky situations and make healthier personal choices.

Teenagers and young people are faced with many influences when it comes to alcohol, drugs and peer pressure. Effective drug education can play an important counterbalancing role in shaping a normative culture of safety, moderation and informed decision making.

This portfolio takes a harm and risk mitigating approach to provide the knowledge to support individuals to make sound choices and decisions.

This portfolio supports student in the following ways:

- To make healthy and safe choices (drugs, alcohol and legal limits)

- Identify and reflect on potential consequences

- Develop and implement risk and harm mitigating strategies

- Know what to do to stay safe and if needed, reach out and get support

This portfolio is divided into six individual lessons which includes knowledge, activity worksheets, reflective activities, questionnaires and a find-a-word. You can choose to use each lesson in isolation or scaffold through the lessons one by one. The six lessons include:

1. ALL ABOUT ALCOHOL

- What is Alcohol?

- Short and long term effects

- Legal alcohol limits

- Why do people drink

- Hangovers, Drink Spiking, Date Rape Drugs

- Tips to avoid drink spiking

2. ALL ABOUT DRUGS

- What are drugs?

- How are drugs made & Why do people use?

- Impact of drugs and addiction

- Stimulants & depressants

- Smoking & Tobacco (including vaping)

- Drugs – Cannabis, Hallucinogens, ICE,

- Consequences of drugs

3.PEER PRESSURE

- What is Peer Pressure?

- Peer Pressure Questionnaire

- Why is it hard to say “No”

- Influences and Decisions

- Scenarios and Reflection Worksheet

- Tips for Saying “No”

- Preparing to Say No Bingo Tips

4.DRUGS, ALCOHOL & MENTAL HEALTH

- Impact of Drugs on Mental Health

- How alcohol affects your brain

- Looking at your habits questionnaire

- Reflection sheet

5.STAYING SAFE

- Safe Partying Tips

- Reducing risks

- Be Drug Aware

- Getting home safe and sound

- International Standard Emergency Number

- If your friend drinks too much…

- Saying “No”

6. REACHING OUT

- You don’t have to do it alone

- Getting help

- Concerns for a friend and what to do

- Setting Goals

- Resisting Help

- Where to go for Support

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How My Engine Runs Social Story

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Anxious Children - Behavioural Strategies

Children with Attachment and Abandonment Issues: Behavioural Strategies

Recognising Defences in Children

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Anger Management Plan

Anger Management Activity Worksheets

Anger Management Traffic Lights Activity

My Anger Management Workbook

BEHAVIOUR ASSESSMENT AND BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PLANS

Managing Aggressive Behaviours and Outbursts

Understanding Behavioural Triggers

Behaviour Reward Chart - Girls (editable)

Behaviour Reward Chart - Boys (editable)

Behaviour Thermometer - Incident Prevention and Response Plan (editable)

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