Internal Volcano Map Organizer Internal Volcano Map
Emotional Seismology Report
Investigator:
Date:
Mission Briefing: Every volcano has a process before it erupts. By mapping yours, you can spot the warning signs and use your cooling vents before the lava flows.
The Eruption
Actions: What happens when you lose control?
Heat Signals
Cues: How does your body feel when anger starts?
The Magma
Triggers: What starts the heat? (e.g., losing, being teased)
Cooling Vents
Strategies: How do you cool down before an eruption?
Lava Lab Series • Document 01-TM
Body Heat Check Assessment Body Heat Check
Self-Assessment: Warning Signal Detection
Name:
Internal Temperature
Erupting Heating Up Warning Warm Cool
Color in your current "heat level."
Warning Signs Checklist
What do you feel in your body when anger starts? Check all that apply.
Fast Heartbeat
Clenched Fists
Hot Face / Ears
Tight Stomach
Heavy Breathing
Loud Voice
Other body signals:
The Early Catch
If you catch your anger at WARM or WARNING, it's easier to stay in control.
Your #1 Warning Sign:
Immediate Strategy:
Lava Lab Series • Document 02-BC
Eruption Evasion Scenarios Eruption Evasion
Strategy Practice: Scenario Lab
Agent:
Practice Drills: Read each situation. Identify the Trigger , then choose a Cooling Strategy to prevent an eruption.
Simulation 01
The Game Over
"You lose a game by one point. Your friends start cheering and pointing at you, saying 'Better luck next time!'"
The Trigger (What happened?)
Cooling Strategy
Simulation 02
The Desk Bump
"A classmate knocks your pencil case off your desk and doesn't apologize. You feel your heart starting to race."
The Trigger (What happened?)
Cooling Strategy
Simulation 03
The Missed Recess
"The class gets extra recess, but you have to finish a worksheet first. You feel your face getting hot."
The Trigger (What happened?)
Cooling Strategy
Strategy Toolbox
Try one of these cooling vents:
Deep Breaths
Count to 10
Walk Away
Drink Water
Fidget Tool
Positive Talk
Mission Debrief
"Which simulation felt most real to you? Why is that trigger the hardest to handle?"
Lava Lab Series • Document 03-EE
Taming Eruptions Guide Teacher Resource Facilitator Guide
Lesson: Taming the Fire
Learning Objectives
Identify personal triggers (external events).
Recognize physiological warning signs (internal cues).
Practice applying de-escalation strategies in common social scenarios.
Understand the "early catch" concept for anger management.
The Volcano Metaphor
Anger is often viewed as an "event" (the eruption), but it is actually a "process." This lesson uses the volcano metaphor to externalize the feeling, making it easier for students to analyze objectively.
Required Materials
Internal Volcano Map
Body Heat Check Assessment
Eruption Evasion Scenarios
Estimated Time
45-60 MINS
Pacing & Instructions
10m
Introduction: The Lava Lab
Discuss volcanoes. Ask: "Does a volcano just explode, or are there signs first?" Connect to anger. Hand out the Internal Volcano Map .
15m
Activity 1: Mapping the Heat
Students fill out Volcano Maps. Teacher Tip: Encourage students to be specific about triggers (e.g., "brother taking toys").
15m
Activity 2: The Body Scan
Use the Body Heat Check Assessment . Guide students to notice that physical signs often happen before we realize we are angry.
20m
Practice: Simulation Drills
Students work on Eruption Evasion scenarios. Model the "Trigger → Sign → Strategy" workflow using Simulation 01.
Questioning Framework
On Triggers
"Are triggers the same for everyone? Why might something bother you but not your friend?"
On Physical Signs
"Which body sign is the loudest for you? How can that signal help you stop an eruption?"
On Strategies
"What happens if your cooling strategy doesn't work the first time? What is your Back-Up Strategy?"
On Regret
"How do you feel after an eruption? How does a cooling vent change that feeling?"
Lava Lab Series • Professional Resource 00-FG
Incident Chain Mapping Protocol Incident Chain Mapping
Protocol: Conflict Resolution & Risk Mitigation
Subject:
Date:
Protocol: Every blow-up follows a sequence. By mapping the chain from the initial trigger to the physical signals, you can deploy cooling protocols to avoid high-stakes fallout.
Stage 1: The Trigger
The High-Risk Event
What specific events or words light the fuse? (e.g., feeling disrespected, being accused).
Stage 2: The Internal Shift
Warning Signals
What is your body doing 60 seconds before things escalate? (e.g., jaw clench, tunnel vision).
Stage 3: The Breaking Point
Actions & Consequences
Uncontrolled Actions
Long-term Fallout
The Bypass
Mitigation Strategies
Option A
Option B
Option C
Field Protocol Document • CRM-01
Physiological Status Report Assessment Physiological Status Report
Self-Assessment: somatic warning indicators
Subject:
Physical Warning Signs
Mark the signals your body produces when you enter a state of high arousal or anger.
Jaw clenching / Teeth grinding
Sudden "tunnel vision"
Heart racing / pounding ears
Clenching fists / tapping
Intense heat in face
Shaking hands / tremors
Short, shallow breathing
Feeling of restlessness
Intensity Matrix
Critical
High
Active
Low
Stable
Shade the level where you
Early Catch Response
Identify your "Loudest" physical signal:
Primary De-escalation Tactic:
Field Protocol Document • PSR-02
High Stakes Scenarios Worksheet High-Stakes Scenarios
Case Studies: Conflict Mitigation & Problem Solving
Agent:
Instructions: Read each case file. Analyze the Trigger , identify a Warning Signal , and develop a Mitigation Strategy that avoids legal or personal fallout.
Case File 01
The Workplace Accusation
"You’ve been working hard at your new job for three weeks. Your manager pulls you aside and accuses you of slacking off or stealing time, claiming 'you're just like the last guy we hired from that program.' You know you haven't done anything wrong."
The Trigger
Possible Warning Sign
Mitigation Strategy
Case File 02
The Street Stop
"You’re walking home when a squad car pulls up. The officers get out and start questioning you aggressively about a crime that just happened nearby. They are being disrespectful, and you feel yourself getting heated because you were just minding your business."
The Trigger
Possible Warning Sign
Mitigation Strategy
Case File 03
The Public Disrespect
"You're out with your friends at a store. Someone from a rival group sees you and starts loud-talking, trying to bait you into a fight in front of everyone. Your friends are watching to see how you'll react."
The Trigger
Possible Warning Sign
Mitigation Strategy
Field Protocol Document • HSS-03
Breaking Point Facilitator Guide Teacher Resource Facilitator Protocol
Lesson: The Breaking Point
Instructional Focus
For justice-involved youth (17-18), the goal isn't just behavioral compliance—it's Risk Mitigation and Self-Preservation . Every outburst at this age carries adult legal consequences.
Core Objectives
Map the Incident Chain from initial trigger to fallout.
Identify somatic indicators (body signals) of high arousal.
Practice disengagement protocols for high-stakes environments.
Required Gear
Incident Chain Mapping Protocol
Physiological Status Report
High-Stakes Scenarios Worksheet
Deployment Time
60-90m
Implementation Strategy
01
The Consequence Reality Check
Work backward from the "Breaking Point" to show how triggers lead to life-altering fallout. Avoid "rules" language—focus on "interests."
02
The Somatic Early Catch
Body reactions precede rational thought. If they recognize "tunnel vision" early, they have a window to choose a different path.
03
Tactical Simulations
Use Scenario 2 (Law Enforcement) to discuss survival skills. Reframing strength as self-control in the face of disrespect is vital for this group.
Handling Resistance
Reframing strength is key: "It takes more heart to walk away when someone is baiting you than it does to swing and lose your freedom."
Success Indicators
• Can identify 3 physical arousal signals.
• Can name a "Consequence" that matters.
• Can develop a disengagement strategy.
Restricted Resource • FP-00 • Master Instruction Set
