1. Tone of voice, attitude & reactions Which chair do you choose?
Special Ed. Paraprofessional Early Release PD – November 2018

2. Meet Louis Evans
In A Ted talk, Louis Evans explains regardless of the circumstances you experience, you always have 5 choices (Chairs)—in how you react
She claims a person’s ability to “change chairs”—especially when you are consumed by negative emotions is key to controlling your tone of voice and reaction to the situation
Ultimately This is the key to maintaining and building positive relationships with students and others

3. Watch her ted talk
Click this link to watch this You tube video (18 minutes)

5. Increase your awareness
After the watching video, Print the “Jackal hunt” & “Giraffe spotting”:
LiNK to handouts:
Finally, use the handouts:
track your own “Jackal” thinking and talking—GOAL: Reducing these
Track your own & other's “Giraffe” thinking and talking—
GOAL: increasing these

6. Additional resources if interested…
The road to connection Brief article by: Louise Evans
Link: content/uploads/2015/07/ArticoloFinale2high.pdf
5 Chairs PowerPoint Slides
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