Support students with emotional regulation challenges using these DBT-inspired classroom strategies and visual supports designed specifically for teachers, interventionists, counselors, SPED classrooms, and behavior support settings.

This printable resource breaks down complex emotional regulation concepts into simple, teacher-friendly tools you can actually use during the school day.

Perfect for:

• SPED classrooms

• Behavior intervention support

• Counseling groups

• Trauma-informed classrooms

• Emotional regulation support

• Calm down corners

• SEL instruction

• Resource rooms

• Therapeutic settings

These practical, research-based strategies help students:
✅ Pause before reacting
✅ Build coping skills
✅ Understand emotions
✅ Reduce conflict
✅ Learn calming techniques
✅ Improve self-regulation

What’s Included

DBT-Inspired Teacher Reference Pages

• Easy-to-understand explanations

• Teacher-friendly language

• Classroom-focused examples

Emotional Regulation Tools

✔ STOP Skill Visual
✔ Wise Mind Visual
✔ TIPP Strategy Poster
✔ Calm Down Supports
✔ Student Coping Tools
✔ Emotional Regulation Reference Sheet

Student-Friendly Supports

• Simple visuals

• Calm-down reminders

• Easy coping strategies

• Non-clinical language appropriate for school settings

Featured Strategies Included

STOP Skill

Teach students to:

• Stop

• Take a breath

• Observe

• Proceed mindfully

Perfect for emotional escalation moments and conflict resolution.

Wise Mind Visual

Help students understand:
🧠 Emotional Mind
🧠 Logical Mind
💡 Wise Mind

A simple and powerful way to teach balanced decision-making.

TIPP Strategy

Support students during overwhelming emotions with:

• Temperature change

• Intense movement

• Paced breathing

• Muscle relaxation

DEAR MAN Communication Support

A simplified communication framework for:

• Asking for help

• Expressing needs

• Self-advocacy

• Social-emotional learning

Why Teachers Love This Resource

• Low prep

• Research-based inspiration

• SPED-friendly

• Trauma-informed

• Easy to implement

• Classroom appropriate

• Printable and reusable

• Supports behavior intervention plans and SEL goals

File Type

Printable PDF
US Letter Size (8.5 x 11)