DB Children's interactions
Composure
Being the Person You Want Others to Become
Created by A. Todd
Power of Perception
No one can make you angry
without your permission
Principle 1: Composure is self control in action.
S.T.A.R
Self Control
Perceptions
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Principle #2
Healthy, secure relationships
require that we control our own upset.
Anger Management
Trigger thoughts
Skill #1: changing trigger thoughts in calming thoughts
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Principle #3
Start the day the brain smart way
and implement stress reduction activities
Uniting activities
How do you start the day?
Skill #2: Reduce Stress
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Becoming Brain Smart
Composure is a reflection of a
balanced nervous system
Language of neurochemistry
Norepinephrine
Dopamine
How do you deal with aggressive behaviors in children?
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Building Social Bonds
Everyone feels a need to belong
Serotonin
Understanding temperament
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Principle #4
Your job is to keep the
classroom safe so children can learn
Physical structures that support the skill of composure
No time like the present
Teaching moments
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