Self-regulation is the ability to manage your thoughts, emotions and behaviors in order to achieve long-term goals. By regulating your physical, emotional and cognitive processes in healthy, pro-active ways you are more inclined to be successful in school, at work and in your personal life.
“If you had only 5 or 10 minutes to spend helping an individual, what is the most important set of skills you could teach?”
The answer, according to Brad Chapin, LCP, MLP – a masters level psychologist, recognized speaker and the Director for Children’s Services at a regional mental health center: Self-Regulation.
By teaching students and adults concrete skills to apply in the face of challenge, you help them achieve success in all areas of their lives.
Self-regulation is a universal set of skills necessary for academic and career success, emotional control and healthy social interaction.
Based on a pilot study of fourth grade classrooms
Based on a pilot study of fourth grade classrooms
Skill #1 – Your Warning Signs
Skill #2 – Create Safe and Calm Emotional Regulation
Skill #3 – Label Your Emotions
Skill #4 – Take Ownership of Your Emotions
Skill #5 – Express Your Emotions in Healthy Ways
Skill #6 – Regulate Your Unhealthy Thoughts
Skill #7 – Get Your Needs Met in Healthy Ways