Good Directions
What do you say when giving a Good Direction?
"Name, do now please"
Where can you give the child a token?
Anywhere
What is the longest amount of time a child will be in time away?
10 minutes
What is the first step in family problem solving?
Goal Statement: What do you want to improve?
What % of cooperation are we aiming for?
70%
How long is the hold before repeating the Good Direction?
10 seconds
True or False
A token or chart system reinforces positive behaviors?
True
What is the 5:1 Ratio?
5 positives for every 1 negative sanction.
What happens during the brainstorm and considering solutions steps?
-Family talks about pros and cons of each item on the list. Cross out what won't work.
Who is your child's best teacher?
YOU!!
The Parent
Give an example of a Good Direction for putting away shoes.
"(Child's name), put away your shoes, now please."
Give 3 examples of incentives that could be used.
-Food Treats
-Parent attention
-Special Privileges (can be free or cost $)
What does a good time away spot include? Give an example.
-Safe
-Away from attention/distractions
-Boring
-Parent can monitor
True or False? You can combine ideas from the brainstorm list.
True!
If a few ideas work together, combine them.
Name one way you use positive involvement with your child/children?
You are RIGHT!!!
Any time spend together is good for the relationship.
Name 3 ways to regulate your own emotions during good directions.
-take deep breaths
-walk away
-etc.
What are the 3 levels of Encouragement?
1. Low- Social Reinforcers: high fives, hugs, verbal praise, thumbs up
2. Medium- Tokens/ Incentives: loops, kid bucks, coins, chart with points
3. High- contracts: written agreement
What is removed during limit setting (time away or work chores) when the child does not comply.
the privilege/reward.
The agreement needs to include _____ if the family is compliant with the agreement.
A reward!
Name 1 Emotion Regulation technique you use.
Good Job! Keep those emotions regulated
Give 5 ways to praise Child who follows Directions.
-Words of affirmation
-Loops/coins/kid bucks
Give an example of a time you used encouragement with your child.
Whoop Whoop!!! You are an awesome parent!
Name 1 way to keep track of time spent in the time away spot.
-Use a timer
-set alarm on phone
-use sand timer
Name 3 rules the family could follow during a problem solving meeting.
-1 person talks at a time
-Meeting lasts about 20 minutes
-Everyone gets a chance to have input.
-Focus on 1 problem
How much progress has the family made towards their goal?
You are using PMTO skills to help your family!!!