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What is inhibition?
Another word for self-control, like having a remote control for your own body and your feelings
How do you use inhibition?
You exercise your brain to practice control over your body and feelings.
What is social thinking?
Thinking about your own and others' thoughts, feelings, and intentions
What parts of my body are involved in thinking socially?
My eyes, brain, and ears (sometimes heart)
What does planting a calm thought in someone's brain do?
It makes someone have a positive feeling about something we said or did
What does planting an uncomfortable thought in someone's brain do?
It makes someone have a negative feeling about something we said or did
How would it impact a relationship with someone if I plant a lot of calm thoughts in their brain?
It would positively impact the relationship
How would it impact a relationship with someone if I plant a lot of uncomfortable thoughts in their brain?
It would negatively impact the relationship
What happens when we "flip our lid" or "get into the red zone"?
The top part of our brain stops talking to the bottom part of our brain, making it harder to use inhibition.
What does expected behavior mean?
Actions that are normal and anticipated within a specific situation
What does unexpected behavior mean?
Actions that are unusual or out-of-the-norm within a specific situation
How do expected behaviors make others feel?
Safe and comfortable
How do unexpected behaviors make others feel?
Confused, uncomfortable, stressed
What is flexible thinking?
The ability to adapt your thoughts and actions to new or unexpected circumstances, incorporating new information and adjusting plans or strategies as needed
What is stuck (or rigid) thinking?
When someone is unable to change their thoughts, actions, or perspective, often leading to frustration/difficulty adapting to new situations or solving problems
How should we handle unexpected change?
With flexible thinking!
