Lesson Plan
Radar Training
Students will learn to detect their early physiological and emotional signals of impulsive urges and practice at least two grounding techniques to pause before acting.
By spotting impulse ‘blips’ early and using grounding strategies, students build self-awareness, reduce risky behaviors, and improve decision-making.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Setup
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Impulse Cues Identification
5 minutes
Step 3
Impulse Scan Drill Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Radar Debrief Discussion
8 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Detect & Deflect: Your Impulse Radar
What Is an Impulse?
Impulse Radar Metaphor
Common Physical & Emotional Cues
Spot the Blips!
Ground & Deflect Techniques Overview
Technique Spotlight: 5-4-3-2-1 Senses
Technique Spotlight: Box Breathing
Next Up: Impulse Scan Drill
Activity
Discussion
