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This episode is a big warm hug and a practical roadmap for every teacher who’s ever thought: “How the heck am I supposed to stay calm when they’re pushing ALL my buttons?!”
I’m diving into a juicy listener Q&A all about what to do in those real-deal, fight-flight-freeze moments in the classroom. And spoiler alert: it’s not about becoming a Zen monk who never reacts. It’s about having scripts, self-awareness, and a bit of self-compassion ready to roll.
In this episode, I walk you through:
- My own messy moments (because YES, I’m a very imperfect human too)
- The neuroscience behind your snapping point (hello, barking guard dog 🐶)
- What emotional regulation really looks like for teachers
- And my top 6 behaviour one-liners that will save you from spiralling.
So whether you’re already consciously incompetent 😬 or just starting to build awareness, this episode will meet you where you’re at, with practical tools to make it all a bit easier.
What you’ll learn:
- The difference between reacting and responding
- 6 calm one-liners you can keep in your back pocket for the trickiest moments
- Why having scripts matters when your thinking brain goes offline
- How to redirect defiance without getting sucked into a power struggle
- Language that sets boundaries without shame
- Why saying “I’m not here to argue with you” is low-key magic
Resources & Mentions:
- 📥 Grab the FREE Calm Scripts Guide here: https://www.the-unteachables.com/calmscripts
- Need extra support? The Behaviour Club has your back: https://www.the-unteachables.com/tbc
Have a question, comment, or just want to say hello? Drop us a text!
RESOURCES AND MORE SUPPORT:
- Shop all resources
- Join The Behaviour Club
- My book! It’s Never Just About the Behaviour: A holistic approach to classroom behaviour management
- The Low-Level Behaviour Bootcamp
- Free guide: 'Chats that Create Change'
Connect with me:
- Follow on Instagram @the.unteachables
- Check out my website
Chapters
1. Welcome And Mission (00:00:00)
2. The Core Question: Staying Regulated (00:01:15)
3. Why Triggers Happen In Classrooms (00:03:10)
4. Spotting Body Cues And Self-Regulation (00:05:40)
5. The Power Of Scripts Under Stress (00:07:55)
6. One-Liners: Hold It For Later (00:09:33)
7. One-Liners: Acknowledge And Redirect (00:11:20)
8. One-Liners: Check Back In Five (00:13:10)
9. One-Liners: Addressing “But They’re Doing It” (00:15:10)
10. One-Liners: Prompting Ownership (00:17:05)
11. One-Liners: Not Here To Argue (00:19:00)
12. Grace, Limits, And Free Guides (00:20:30)
13. Final Encouragement And Share Request (00:23:20)
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