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Never assume until I give the child a chance to calm down and let them tell their story. Our reactions can be wrong because we assume we know what is going on. Practice problem solving strategies with child

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I struggle and know I’m not perfect but I try to stay calm, breathe, ignore for the moment and talk calmly. 

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I struggle and know I’m not perfect but I try to stay calm, breathe, ignore for the moment and talk calmly. 

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Factors that might negatively impact my responses are judgy comments from other students, students insisting I must act, etc 

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Factors that might negatively impact my responses are judgy comments from other students, students insisting I must act, etc 

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I remember times I have lost my cool, and how bad I felt about it later. That feeling motivates me to do better.

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I remember times I have lost my cool, and how bad I felt about it later. That feeling motivates me to do better.

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I pray!

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I try to think through the lens of the student to see through their perspective before responding. 

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I try to think through the lens of the student to see through their perspective before responding. 

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I try to stay calm and not react.

Factors are if a student starts trying to get other students to participate in their behavior.

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I speak calmly and respectfully and move out of personal space if needed.  I also let the other person express themselves and then ask if they are tracy for meeting or express myself.

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I try to remain calm and talk to the student in a non-threatening way. I provide alternative spaces (calm corner) for the child.

Factors that negatively impact are the rest of the class and trying to keep them safe while this other child in crisis. Also, schedules. Often these occurances are during transitions.

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The other person hysterical

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Pause,  soften my voice, listen.

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Remove my emotion.  Remind myself that im the adult. Talk to them in calm Voice and manner

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I try to get out ahead of it, I mentally and physically take care of myself first before I step in the school building. It allows me to engage in conflicts in non confrontational ways.
2. There are just some moments in life where even with practice, the stress and negativity feels like it’s too much, I loose my mindset at times

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Breathe in 4 seconds, hold 6...breathe out 7

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Breathe in 4 seconds, hold 6...breathe out 7

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then act and talk...

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Stress, consistent behavioral issues, triggers

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Remain calm because escalation doesn’t help escalation.. be slow to speak and quick to listen

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Previous trauma that I have can sometimes make me lock up when there are large confrontations present..just gotta breathe through it

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I try to put myself in the student’s perspective and show them respect by listening to their frustrations.

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1. Breathe
2. Listen

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Breathe.  Focus only on distressed person.  Talk softly and move slowly.

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Reminding myself that a students behavior is communication and to be as calm as possible and react later when I can have space.

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Deep breath and count to 10

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STOP- Stop ,take a breath, observe, proceed

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STOP- Stop ,take a breath, observe, proceed

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Inhale. Exhale.

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Listen

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Just give a look or sing a song.

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Calmly ask student to take a break at the "refocus" station, and chat with student after class to understand the frustration. If student is ready to rejoin the session, they may do so

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Remain calm  and take a deep breath

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With students it makes sense and is easy. It is more of a challenge with adults.

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Take a few deep breaths and listen

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Think of something funny

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Take a breath and count to 10. If necessary, walk away

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RWalk away. Or take a deep breathe & try to tell my brain not to react negatively but try & get my point across respectfully .. the persons tone, body language & demeanor are all signs that you will pick up on & that may cause you to react negatively

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Let them speak and listen

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To take a deep breath and remain calm

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Remind myself that I do not know what a child is going through. 

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Remind myself that I do not know what a child is going through. 

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Take deep breaths

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Take a deep breath.

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Remain calm and air them out in the hallway to calm down once you get the class back in order step in the hall to discuss their feelings

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Listen intently and speak softly

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Take a deep breath

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Breathe slowly and measured

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Speak in a quiet and firm  voice. Keeping in mind the reaction may not be towards me, but I may still feel attacked.

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2. When students try to hijack the class direction in a negative way

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Walk away

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Take breaks and sit outside if the weather is nice.

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Take breaks and sit outside if the weather is nice.

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If I’m stressed out to begin with it’s hard to dig deep and find my best self

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I remember that this little child is someone special and unique.

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I can be negatively impacted when I allow exterior factors in my personal life exacerbate my stress and anxiety. That can impact my interactions with others if I don’t take a moment to breathe mindfully and focus on the event or situation at hand, removing personal, unrelated influences.

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 I  can take deep breaths or I can count backwards from 10 or 20

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 I  can take deep breaths or I can count backwards from 10 or 20

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Separating the student and talking to them privately.

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Separating the student and talking to them privately.

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Feel your feet on the floor as you take a breath

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Lowering my anxious energy by breathing and acknowledging the situation will pass.

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Take the needed few seconds to remain calm take a breath feel your feet on the floor take in what you can see 

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Take the needed few seconds to remain calm take a breath feel your feet on the floor take in what you can see 

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Drink water

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Factors that might negatively impact my ability to remain calm is blatant disrespect , profanity, name calling, accusations, slander, any attempt to physically harm me.

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Breath, pause

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Take a deep breath, collect my thoughts, and address the students or colleague in a calm manner.

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Take a deep breath and count. If it’s the entire class I may get the whole class to take a moment with head down.

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Take a deep breath and count. If it’s the entire class I may get the whole class to take a moment with head down.

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Speak calmly, find out how you can help, have the student go to a location where they can speak privately to you

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Personal problems can impact how I react to situations in the classroom.

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I tell myself to take a deep breath in and a deep breath out, and I tell students to do the same.

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Take a deep breath, try to stay calm and maintain focus on the situation

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I may be negatively impacted by my own personal triggers and stress.

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Go to the restroom, clean yourself up and come back to me when you’re ready to talk to me

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Go to the restroom, clean yourself up and come back to me when you’re ready to talk to me

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Remember to breathe first, respond second.  My goal is to share my calm emotional self with them.

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Stay calm by knowing your limits. Provide a safe place  if available

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Calm down and breath.

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Acknowledge that the behavior is not a personal attack and keep a calm demeanor

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Breath deeply, step away from the situation

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Someone suggesting something I know wont help

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Take deep breaths. Think first  then respond

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Relax, and breathe

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Speak slowly. Don’t ask yes or now questions. Acknowledge and validate. Collaborate with the student.

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feeling disrespected from the student and trying to stay calm and not react negatively.

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I breath and remember that they are children and aren’t quite sure how to express themselves in an appropriate manner.

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Breathe

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Take a deep breath, speak calmly to student and ask what is wrong. How can I assist them.

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Take a deep breath

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2. Monitor my own feelings and attitudes that day.

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Take deep breaths and stay focused

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Keep calm no matter what.

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Take so deep breathe, and take a 5 or 10 minute walk

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2!A lot coming at me at once

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Take deep breath, count to 10, and walk away to cool down.

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Calmly and slowly speak

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Calmly speak

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Go running

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Lower voice