Summary of Conscious Discipline approach

Conscious Discipline empowers teachers with the Seven Powers of Self Control. These powers allow teachers to stay in control of themselves and in charge of the children. Self-control allows teachers to be proactive instead of reactive in conflict moments and embrace conflict as a teaching opportunity rather than a disruption to learning. From The Seven Powers for Self-Control emerge the Seven Basic Skills of Discipline. These are the only skills that a teacher needs to constructively respond to any conflict in the classroom. These skills promote a peaceful inner state in children. From this state, children are free to learn, cooperate and help each other to be successful. (Conscious Discipline, 2000, Dr Becky Bailey). The table below shows the link between these powers and skills:

Skill	Power	Value	Purpose	Brain Smart Tips	Emotional Development	Key Phrases
Composure Being the person you want your children to become	Perception No one can make you angry	Integrity	Remain calm and teach children how to behave.	The brain functions optimally in a safe environment.	Anger management is integral for social competence.	S – Smile T – Take a breath A – And R – Relax
Encouragement Building the school family	Unity We are all in this together	Interdependence	Create a sense of belonging.	Social successes prime the brain for academic successes.	Relationships are the motivation for learning.	You did it! You _____ so _____ That was helpful.
Assertiveness Setting limits respectfully	Attention What you focus on, you get more of	Respect	Set limits and expectations.	Telling children what to do aligns their bodies with their willpower.	Healthy boundaries are essential for all relationships.	Did you like it?
Choices Building self-esteem and willpower	Free Will The only person you can make change is yourself	Empowerment	Empowers children while setting limits.	Choice changes brain chemistry.	Building self-esteem and willpower reduces impulsivity.	You may _____ or _____. What is your choice?
Positive Intent Creating teaching moments	Love See the best in others	Diversity	Create teachable moments especially for difficult children.	Thoughts physically alter cells in the body.	Positive intent improves self-image and builds trust.	You wanted _____. You may not _____. When you want _____ _____, say _____.
Empathy Handling fussing and fits	Acceptance The moment is as it is	Compassion	Help children accept & process feelings.	Empathy wires the brain for self-control and higher cognition.	Empathy is the heart of emotional intelligence.	You seem _____. Something _____ must have happened.
Consequences Helping children learn from their mistakes	Intention Mistakes are opportunities to learn	Responsibility	Help children reflect on their choices and change.	The brain thrives on feedback.	Consequences help children learn cause & effect relationships.	If you choose to _____ then you will _____.

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