Hard/Cool Thoughts
He never listens to me!
Sometimes he does listen.
What STOP can I use if I have fists?
Hands in pockets.
What are 2 therapeutic Skills?
Active Listening
Bridging
Challenging hard thoughts
coaching
cross talk
I don't know how to do something.
I can ask for help.
Give an example of an effective direction.
Transitional warning
Go to where the child is
Firm voice
When/then
Specific/clear
One or two directions at a time
I can't do this.
If I try, maybe I can do it.
If I am in class, what is a good STOP to use if I get upset?
Deep breath
Counting
Ask to take space
Name a SNAP facilitation skill
General Therapeutic Skills
Behaviour Modification Skills
Time Management Skills
SNAP specific skills
I want to join a game.
Use my words and ask to play.
Wait until there is a break in the game.
Ask to join a new game.
Why is tracking or observing our child's behaviour important?
Can identify triggers/patterns
Focus on positive behaviours
Challenge Hard Thoughts
I never get to.....
Sometimes I can.....
What is your favourite STOP?
Deep breathes
Counting
Walk away
Cold glass of water
Hands in pockets
What are the steps of SNAP?
STOP - Calm my mind and body
NOW AND - Cool Thought
PLAN - Problem solve
Someone is bothering me.
Ignore
Move away
Use my words and tell them to stop
What is an example of an ineffective direction?
No contact
No transitional warning
Chain directions
Negotiation
Unclear directions
Nobody likes me.
I do have some friends.
What STOP have you seen one of your family members use?
Deep breathes
Walk away/Take space
Count
Cold glass of water
What is your favorite part of delivering SNAP?
Correct :)
If I am asked to do something I don't want to do.
Just do it
What are the steps of listening?
1) Stop what you are doing
2) Look at your child
3)Identify your child's feelings
4) Respond to the content
It's not fair!
I want to keep my problem small.
Why is staying calm important?
We are able to problem solve better
What is found on a Learning Log - name 3
What happened? What were your body cues? When did it happen? Who was involved? What were you feeling? What was your hard thought? Did you snap? Did you Stop now? Did you have a cool thought? What was your plan?
If my PLAN doesn't work, what should I do?
Try another PLAN until something works.
What can you do to get your child to comply more often?
Stay calm and ask politely
Praise compliant behaviour
Use effective directions