Ottawa University Emotional Intelligence OAD 30141 Andrea H. Marshall IMPULSE CONTROL Ottawa University Emotional Intelligence OAD 30141 Andrea H. Marshall

Emotional Intelligence OAD 30141 Agenda Definition of Impulse Control Causes Five Most Common Impulse Disorders Coping Techniques

Emotional Intelligence OAD 30141 Agenda (cont.) Conclusion Activity References

Emotional Intelligence OAD 30141 What is Impulse Control? Impulse control in business Impulse Control Disorders. (2015). Retrieved July 2015, from Internet Brands Health: http://www.allaboutcounseling.com/library/impulse-control-disorders/ What is Impulse Control? According to medical-dictionary.com, impulse control is the degree to which a person can control the desire for immediate gratification. To control your impulse, you must be able to fight the urges and thoughts that come to your mind that may cause you to do something that be harmful to yourself or others. Why does it need to be controlled in business? It is important to have control over one’s impulses especially in business because it can affect your success. If you act out, such as cry, curse, or throw things in anger or frustration, it could cause you to be reprimanded or possibly be terminated from your position. It could cause people not to work with you in the future. People are not naturally given the patience to control impulses. According to impulsecontroldisorders.com (2015), “The ability to resist a desireable action with undesireable consequences can take many years to develop.”

Emotional Intelligence OAD 30141 Causes Lack of self-control Inability to say no to neurons Orbitofrontal Cortex Goleman, D. (1998). Working with emotional intelligence. (1st ed.). New York, NY: Bantam. ISBN: 9780553378580 http://insertmedia.office.microsoft.com Lack of self-control - Within the brain, the amygdala is a part of the limbic system that helps to alert the brain. Impulsive people, however, operate from the prefrontal inhibitory circuitry (Goleman, 1998, p. 77). When someone is impulsive, he or she has a thought to commit an act. The amygdala kicks in to tell them not to commit the act; however, the neurons in the prefrontal lobe does not allow the amygdala to take over. This allows a person to act out of control and do things that may be detrimental to themselves or others.

Emotional Intelligence OAD 30141 Most Common Impulse Disorders Intermittent Explosive Disorder Aggressive outbursts Kleptomania Uncontrollable stealing Franklin, D. J. (2010). Impulse Control Disorders. Retrieved July 2015, from Psychology Information Online: http://www.psychologyinfo.com/problems/impulse_control.html#explosive http://insertmedia.office.microsoft.com Most Common Impulse Disorders Intermittent Explosive Disorder – causes someone to act out against other people or property. This could cause a person to be charged with assault; however the person cannot control their anger. Exploding is the only way to bring the person back to normal. There is not controlling the rage. Some people claim to black out. Kleptomania – People who steal uncontrollably are referred to as kleptomaniacs. They do not want to steal to sell items to make money or because they need it. These people have the urge to steal anything just to satisfy this impulse.

Emotional Intelligence OAD 30141 Most Common Impulse Disorders (cont.) Pyromania Uncontrollable fire starter Pathological Gambling Compulsive gambling Franklin, D. J. (2010). Impulse Control Disorders. Retrieved July 2015, from Psychology Information Online: http://www.psychologyinfo.com/problems/impulse_control.html#explosive http://insertmedia.office.microsoft.com Pyromania – People suffering with pyromania set fires for pleasure. They generally like watching things burn. According to Franklin (2010), “This is a very rare problem and it is usually episodic, occurring frequently.” Pathological Gambling – A compulsive gambler has no control trying to win the jackpot. They will use money they do not have or money that they should use for things like rent or for food. Franklin (2010) explains, “They may endanger their job or their family relationships because of this problem, and they will probably lie about the extent of their gambling”.

Emotional Intelligence OAD 30141 Most Common Impulse Disorders (cont.) Trichotillomania Hair pulling Skin Excoriation Sink picking Franklin, D. J. (2010). Impulse Control Disorders. Retrieved July 2015, from Psychology Information Online: http://www.psychologyinfo.com/problems/impulse_control.html#explosive Ngan, V. (2015, April 3). Compulsive Skin Picking. Retrieved July 2015, from DermNet NZ: http://www.dermnetnz.org/systemic/skin-picking.html Trichotillomania – disorder where a person pulls out strands of hair from one’s own head to relieve tension. This can cause balding; however, the person is unable to stop. Skin Excoriation – This disorder causes open sores that bleed and leave sores (Ngan, 2015). Ngan (2015) explains patients suffering from this disease sometimes use “tweezers, blades, and pins”.

Emotional Intelligence OAD 30141 Coping Techniques Psychotherapy Coaching/Self-Help Medication

Emotional Intelligence OAD 30141 References Goleman, D. (1998). Working with emotional intelligence. (1st ed.). New York, NY: Bantam. ISDN: 9780553378580 Franklin, D. J. (2010). Impulse Control Disorders. Retrieved July 2015, from Psychology Information Online: http://www.psychologyinfo.com/problems/impulse_control.html#explo sive Impulse Control Disorders. (2015). Retrieved July 2015, from Internet Brands Health: http://www.allaboutcounseling.com/library/impulse-control-disorders/

Emotional Intelligence OAD 30141 References Ngan, V. (2015, April 3). Compulsive Skin Picking. Retrieved July 2015, from DermNet NZ: http://www.dermnetnz.org/systemic/skin-picking.html http://insertmedia.office.microsoft.com