Behavioural Techniques
This step in behaviour management involves being close to the camper to help them focus.
What is Proximity Interference?
The need to feel safe, nourished, and secure.
What is Survival?
A camper keeps calling out during a group discussion.
What is verbal reminder?
A camper refuses to participate and says, "This is boring!"
What is check for unmet needs (fun/freedom)?
Always use this kind of tone when giving instructions.
What is calm and clear?
This technique quietly shifts a child’s behaviour before it becomes disruptive.
What is a Non-verbal cue or redirection?
The need to feel connected, supported, and included.
What is Love & Belonging?
A child is not sitting during snack, but isn’t disturbing anyone.
What is non-verbal cue/proximity?
A child keeps interrupting others while building with blocks.
What is use Glasser’s triplets to reflect on behaviour?
If you’re unsure how to handle a behavior, you should do this.
What is ask another counselor or supervisor?
“What are you doing?” is the first question in this reflective method.
What is Glasser’s Triplets?
The need to feel in control of choices and actions.
What is Power/Autonomy?
Two kids are roughhousing near the art table.
What is separation and coordinator?
A group is arguing about who gets to go first in a game.
What is facilitate peer problem-solving?
When talking to a child about behavior, get down to this level.
What is eye level?
This question helps a child assess if their actions are permissible.
What is "Is it against the rules?"
The need to enjoy oneself, laugh, and be creative.
What is Fun?
A camper is quietly upset and not participating.
What is proximity/support or check for needs?
A child is yelling at another camper and refuses to stop.
What is choice with consequence or cool-down?
You notice your co-counsellor is overwhelmed. What should you do?
What is check in and offer to support or step in?
The final step of the Intervention Ladder is when safety or escalation is a concern.
The need to explore, move freely, and make decisions.
What is Freedom?
A camper is melting down and not responding to reminders.
What is cool-down time?
A camper keeps running away during transitions and ignoring directions.
What is meet freedom/power need or offer leadership?
This is the golden rule of teamwork at camp.
What is communicate often and support each other?