Turtle approach

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Step 1 – recognise when you’re angry or getting out of control

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Step 2 – stop yourself from reacting

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Step 3 – go inside your shell and take 3 deep breaths

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Step 4 – come out of your shell when you’re calm and decide how you’re going to act

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Refence:
Robin, A., Schneider, M. & Dolnick, M. The turtle technique: an extended case study of self-control in the classroom. Pyschology in the Schools 13, 449-453

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