Impulse Control Counseling Group - Self-Control & Impulse Control Activities

Are your students blurting out answers, acting before thinking, struggling to manage big emotions, or having difficulty accepting "no" or other unwanted outcomes? This research-based, ASCA-aligned Impulse Control Small Group Counseling Curriculum gives school counselors everything they need to confidently run an engaging 7-week Tier 2 counseling group. Through hands-on activities, games, crafts, discussion, and social stories, students will learn practical strategies to think before they act, manage strong emotions, and make better choices. Students will learn how to: ✔ Define impulse control ✔ Accept unwanted outcomes appropriately ✔ Respond to strong emotions in healthy ways ✔ Filter their words before speaking ✔ Think before acting ✔ Practice self-control in everyday situations ✔ Apply impulse control strategies to real-life scenarios This resource includes: ⭐ Detailed counselor lesson plans with ASCA-aligned objectives ⭐ Pre- and post-group self-assessments for easy data collection ⭐ Group rules and feelings check posters ⭐ Weekly strategy posters ⭐ Interactive games and discussion activities ⭐ Hands-on crafts ⭐ Social stories ⭐ Review game ⭐ Clear instructions with minimal prep required 7 Weekly Sessions Session 1: Impulse Control Introduction Session 2: Accepting Unwanted Outcomes Session 3: Responding to Strong Emotions Session 4: Filtering Words Session 5: Filtering Actions Session 6: Practicing Self-Control Session 7: Reflect and Practice Why You'll Love It ✔ Research-based and data-driven ✔ ASCA & CASEL aligned ✔ Low-prep, print-and-go activities ✔ Engaging lessons students actually enjoy ✔ Easy-to-use data collection tools for demonstrating student growth ✔ Reusable year after year ✔ Everything you need to confidently run a successful small group from start to finish Perfect For: • Elementary school counselors • MTSS Tier 2 interventions • Small group counseling • SEL instruction • Character education • School counseling programs ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors M 2. Sense of acceptance, respect, support, and inclusion B-SS 1. Effective communication and listening skills B-SMS 2. Self-discipline and self-control CASEL Competency Self-Management Give your students practical strategies they can use every day while saving yourself hours of planning with this complete, engaging Impulse Control Small Group Counseling Curriculum!