My circle of control: Individual Counseling, Small Group & Guidance Lesson

The concept of the Circle of Control is a valuable tool for children to understand whether something lies within their sphere of control or not. It can be especially beneficial for kids during stressful situations as it helps children approach problems with a proactive attitude rather than reacting to problems. Kids with anxiety, anger, lack of focus, motivation, or other social & emotional concerns will find it very useful too. 

Recognizing what is in our control helps children cultivate a strong sense of control and self-efficacy, which are important building blocks for self-esteem. 

Once they identify what really is in their control, they can focus their energy, time, and effort on that task or goal to create change, rather than stressing about things that are out of their power.

By focusing on this they will be able to make better decisions that will make them feel happier and more productive.

Ways to use this resource:

• To encourage a positive mindset in your students.
• Help students let go of their worries about situations, problems, or challenges that are out of their control;
• Cultivate a sense of agency in your students by drawing their attention to all things over which they have control: the words they choose to use, the decisions they make, the goals they set, the effort they put into achieving those goals, etc.
• Set the ground for instilling a sense of responsibility in tour students for their actions, behaviors, words, decisions, and so on that are in their control, and therefore they bear the responsibility for.

What is included:

This activity includes both printable and digital resources:

The printable part includes:

- Illustrated & editable Lesson Slides

-Bingo Cards;

-Think-Pair-Share activity;

-Scoot grid;

-Lesson plan.

You might also need:

• "I" Statements| Assertive Communication| Guidance& Small Group Lesson
• "I" Messages| Low-prep Google Slides Lesson for Upper Elementary/Middle School
• I Statements: Puzzles Activity| Assertive Communication| Conflict Resolution
• Communication Styles Board Game and Activities| Assertive Communication
• Communication Styles Game: Non-verbal and Body Language Cues Version

Other helpful social skills resources:

• Gossip & Rumors: Social Skills & Relational Aggression Google Slides Lesson
• Healthy and Strong Friendships & Relational Aggression Guidance Lesson
• Social Skills Charades Role-Play Cards for Social Anxiety or Low Self-confidence

Have a little treat!

You can find a free My Feelings Thesaurus poster. It includes over 60 feelings grouped in ten umbrella categories, each containing many more specific emotions! It is an easy way to organize some of the most commonly used emotions and support you in expanding your students'/clients' feelings vocabulary.

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