Course for Mastering Impulse Control
Mastering Impulse Control
Recognize both the behavior and consequences of impulsivity.
Course Overview
- Recognize and manage the emotional and physical triggers of impulsive behavior, helping develop greater self-awareness and control in everyday situations.
- Practice mindfulness, meditation, and movement techniques to effectively regulate emotions and impulses, promoting healthier decision-making.
- Develop the ability to delay gratification, improving patience and focus, which are key skills for academic success and personal growth.
- Apply the "Stop, Think, Act" technique in high-stress situations, empowering adolescents to pause before reacting impulsively.
- Improve communication skills, including active listening and emotional expression, to better manage impulses and strengthen peer relationships.
Module Overview
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Meet the Course Creator,
Dr. Kymberli Barker
Dr. Barker is the single mother of two fantastic young men, and they are her priority in life. She holds degrees in biochemistry, math, forensics, and psychology. She is a consultant and a professor at multiple colleges, teaching with the Citadel, and Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, in psychology, criminal justice, and neuroscience and providing international educator training. Her psychology specializations are police, the US Military, and first responders. Her personal focus is child advocacy. She developed the Guardian ad Litem/(GAL)/CASA program for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and is tribally and state sworn as a GAL. She lives at the beach with her newly adopted puppy and they both love playing in the water. Her favorite thing is being a mom.