1. Innate, Instinctive Feelings MAD

2. Amygdala Hijack  An instant, impulsive, irrational or uncontrolled reaction that is inappropriate in terms of extent, focus, timing etc. The reaction need not be overt

3. Amygdala Hijack  Reaction to threat – flood of hormones  Downshifting – brain shifts to a primitive level of functioning  Instinctive reaction can save our lives  More often – can escalate situations  Pamela

4. Managing your amygdala hijacks  Get to know your triggers e.g  Your needs / motives /values  Are you personalising the event ?  Are you reminded of a past unpleasant event ?  Pupil’s baggage  Rise above it  Six Second Pause  Jennifer

5. Discussion  In threes discuss one recent episode when you experienced an Amygdala Hijack  On hindsight what triggers can you identify  What kept it going ?  What might you do to avoid this in the future ?

6. Longer term strategies  Revenge and punishment  Rebuild relationship  Promote an ‘ amends making ‘ strategy  Teach pupils to manage their emotions  Restorative practices  Film clips

7. Restorative Practices