A Lesson on

Self-Control
Presented by:
Ms. Canham, School Counselor
What is Self-Control?
The ability to control our:
● Thoughts
● Feelings
● Actions
 Self-Control & The Brain

Hippocampus
Prefrontal Cortex Helps you learn,
save memories,
Helps you think before you and remember things
act and make good
decisions

Amygdala
Helps you process and
express your feelings
 Self-Control

STOP THINK ACT

Stop what you are Think about what you Do what is safe and
doing are going to say or do responsible

Will your choice make

the situation better or
worse?
 Self-Control:
Managing Our Feelings
● Everyone experiences many different feelings, and that’s okay!

● Sometimes, we may feel strong emotions like anger,

frustration, or sadness

● How can we use self-control?

○ Stop, Think, Act
■ Deep breaths
■ Walk away
■ Talk it out
Self-Control:
Managing our
Thoughts
 Self-Control:
Controlling Our Body

Responsibilities at
Body Control Is...
School:
● Wear your mask ● Being aware of what
● Follow directions your body is doing
● Keep your hands, feet, ● Example: Freeze
and objects to yourself Dance Activity
● Eyes watching and ears
listening
Freeze Dance
● Personal space
● Be respectful
Why is it important to
practice Self-Control?
● So we don’t hurt others or
ourselves
● To maintain friendships
Thank You!
What is one way you can
practice self-control in
the classroom?