Pause Power

Overview:

Pause Power is an evidence-based, cognitive behavior intervention. During a 3-week series of classroom, interactive sessions, Pause Power teaches 5th through 8th grade children how to identify and deal with feelings. Pause Power teaches coping skills and strategies to calm down while increasing impulse control, self-esteem, appropriate behavior, communication, and problem-solving skills. Through activities, dialogue and self-reflection, Pause Power can help students refocus and reflect on what matters to them so they can make wise choices.  It has proven to have positive health benefits, can improve how they learn and work, and can help students make better connections with those they love and care about.

Goals:

• Teach 5th through 8th grade children how to assess their emotional well-being and work to regain control of thoughts, feelings, and behavior. 

• Provide coping skills and strategies to calm down while increasing impulse control, self-esteem, appropriate behavior, communication, and problem-solving skills.