Conscious Discipline Methodology
How Conscious Discipline Works: Our Core Methodology
SAMHSA NREPP Certified
Harvard Top 25 SEL Program
8/10 High Rating Categories
Based on Four Key Components
Brain State Model
Think of it as your classroom’s “mood meter”
When kids (or grown-ups!) get stuck in fight-flight-freeze, nothing sticks. This model teaches you how to flip the switch—using simple rituals and cues—to move everyone into a calm, ready-to-learn state.
Seven Powers for Adults
Your inner superhero toolkit
From Connection (building trust) to Choices (giving respectful agency) these seven “powers” help you lead with composure, compassion, and confidence—no cape required.
School Family Cultivation
Your classroom crew with one big heart
Imagine every student—and adult—feeling seen, safe, and celebrated. This isn’t just a class; it’s a family where kindness, responsibility, and belonging are part of the daily routine.
Seven Skills of Discipline
Your go-to moves for teaching self-control
Turn every hiccup into a teaching moment with seven easy habits—like Composure, Encouragement, and Assertiveness—that guide children to solve problems, manage emotions, and grow their resilience.
More About Conscious Discipline
Four Components of Conscious Discipline
Conscious Discipline is an evidence-based, trauma-informed approach. It is recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP), and received high ratings in 8 of 10 categories in a Harvard analysis of the nation’s top 25 social-emotional learning programs. The Harvard study’s authors say, “Conscious Discipline provides an array of behavior management strategies and classroom structures that teachers can use to turn everyday situations into learning opportunities.”
Conscious Discipline encompasses these four components, which are scientifically and practically designed for success:
How Does Conscious Discipline Compare
Ten Reasons to Shift to Conscious Discipline
Transform Your School
- Attend a Conscious Discipline-sponsored workshop like “Improving School Climate,” in Raleigh, NC.
- Bring a Conscious Discipline Master or Certified Instructor to provide on-site training or coaching.
- Send your most committed administration, faculty and staff to the Conscious Discipline Institute in Orlando, FL.
- Register for Dr. Becky Bailey’s 10-session online course: Conscious Discipline: Building Resilient Homes and Schools
Reach out to Conscious Discipline to get more information about transforming your school, district and lives!
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Honors & Awards
Our commitment to evidence-based practice and real-world impact has earned Conscious Discipline top honors.
From CASEL’s SELect designation to national teaching awards. These recognitions reflect the trust schools and districts place in our methods and the measurable results we deliver.
“Media Award”
iParenting
“Top Choice of the Year”
Creative Child
“Best Documentary”
International lift-off Film Festival
“Best Parenting Book”
Viewpoint
“Best Classroom Management”
WE ARE TEACHERS
“Grammy Nominee”
