Name that Skill
1. Look at the person
2. Say "okay"
3. Do what you've been asked right away
4. Check back
Following Instruction
Talking with others
1. Look at the person
2???
3. Ask questions
4. Don't interrupt
Use a pleasant voice
What is the name of the S-C-S that has the following steps?
1. Sit or stand
2. Starting with pointer finger, touch each finger with your thumb
3. Reserve order
4. Repeat as necessary
Finger Touch
If a staff asks you to complete your chore but you say no, what skill will you earn a negative for?
Following instructions
We are new on campus! We have four legs, lots of hair and love to cuddle. What are we?
Helping Hounds dogs/puppies
1. Look at the person
2. Remain calm and monitor your feelings and behaviors
3. Use a pleasant or neutral tone of voice
4. Acknowledge the decision by saying "okay" or "yes, I understand"
5. If you disagree, do so at a later time
6. Refrain from arguing, pouting, or becoming angry.
Accepting decisions of authoirty
Accepting a consequence
1. Look at the person
2. Say "okay"
3.???
Don't argue
What is the name of the S-C-S that has the following steps?
1. Take a deep breath in through your nose, hold it for 2 seconds
2. Let breath out slowly through your mouth
3. Repeat until you feel yourself calming down
4. Discuss your feelings with staff
Deep Breathing
If you do not wake up in time to complete your hygiene, what skill will you earn a negative for?
Time management
This is a group for level two residents. As a member, we go over different skills with the others in our programs, in hopes that our peers can achieve level two as well!
Youth council
1. Recognize that you are becoming agitated (temperature increasing, heart racing, etc.)
2. Calmly get the attention of an adult
3. Ask politely, "I feel I am getting upset. May I please have a few moments to calm down?"
4. If the answer is "Yes," quietly use the provided time to practice your relaxation strategies, such as taking deep breaths or counting down from 10 silently in head
5. If the answer is "No", accept the "No" calmly remain quiet.
Asking for time to cool down
Ignoring distractions by others
1. Try not to look at people who are being distracting
2. Stay focused on your work or task
3.???
4. If necessary, report this behavior to a nearby adult or authority figure
Refrain from responding to questions, teasing, or giggling
What is the name of the S-C-S that has the following steps?
1. Close your eyes
2. Imagine a happy/calming place
3. Visualize what you are seeing
4. What are you smelling?
5. Who is with you?
6. What do you hear?
7. Do not open your eyes until you feel calm
Visual Imagery
If you forget your homework, what skill will you earn a negative for?
being prepared
The program helps you proper for a job, and even offers jobs here on campus
EPIC
1. Look at the person
2. Use a calm, assertive voice tone
3. State clearly that you do not want to engage in the inappropriate activity
4. Suggest an alternative activity
5. If the person persists, continue to say "No"
6. If the peer will not accept your "No" answer, ask him or her to leave or remove yourself from the situation
Resisting peer pressure
Showing respect
1. Obey a request to stop a negative behavior
2. Refrain from tasting, threatening, or making fun of others
3. Allow others to have their privacy
4. Obtain permission before using another person's property
5. ??
6. ??
7. Avoid acting obnoxiously in public
8. Dress appropriately when in public.
5. Do not damage or vandalize public property
6. Refrain from conning or persuading others into breaking rules
What step is missing for the S-C-S Isometrics?
1. Sit down
2. Press hands firmly together
3.???
4. Release to a count of 5
5. Repeat as necessary
3. Hold for a count of 10
If you openly discuss your discharge plans in front of the group, what skill are you likely to earn a negative in?
Showing sensitivity to others.
You do this every day. It provides you with 1 on 1 time with staff and gives you a chance to reflect on your behaviors from the previous day
Empowerment meeting
1. Identifying situations that commonly result in conflicts
2. Review the skills necessary to handle those specific situations
3. Approach situations with a positive voice, a smile, and willingness to compromise
4. Ask for advice from a caring adult
Preventing trouble with others
Showing sensitivity to others
1. ??
2. Recognize that disabled people deserve the same respect as anyone else
3. ??
4. Recognize that people of different races, religions, and backgrounds deserve to be treated the same way as you would expect to be treated
1. Express interest and concern for others, especially when they are having trouble
3. Apologize or make amends for hurting someone's feelings or causing harm
What step is missing for the S-C-S Singing to self?
1. Choose a song
2. Sing the words silently or in your head
3.???
4. Repeat as necassary
3. Think about the lyrics
Using S-C-S
This is something you earn, and is based on your behaviors within program
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