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A Psycho-Dynamic Analysis of Nurture and Restorative Practice: Positive Language and Communication through Relational Approaches in School
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Rebecca Hibbin – International Journal of Nurture in Education, 2019
The importance of positive language and communication is often noted by researchers and theorists as being central to the success of approaches to behavioural management that have relationships at their core. However, what is practically meant by the taken-for-granted precept of positive language and communication is less well developed in the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Students, Caring, Positive Behavior Supports
The Expanding Vision of Positive Behavior Support: Research Perspectives on Happiness, Helpfulness, Hopefulness
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Carr, Edward G.; Horner, Robert H. – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2007
Positive behavior support (PBS) represents an empirically driven concern with quality of life (QOL), support through systems change, and linkage to multiple behavioral, social, and biomedical sciences. The major impediments to QOL are problem behavior, skill deficits, and dysfunctional systems. A model for addressing dysfunctional systems is…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Behavior Modification, Psychological Patterns, Helping Relationship
The Buddy System: Relationship and Contingency Conditions in a Community Intervention Program for Youth with Nonprofessionals as Behavior Change Agents
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Fo, Walter S.; O'Donnell, Clifford R. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1974
The application of the triadic model of therapeutic intervention was tested within a community-based program that trained indigenous nonprofessionals as behavior change agents to 42 youngsters, aged 11-17. These adult buddies attempted to influence their youngsters through their relationship and through the contingent use of social and material…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Community Programs, Delinquency
Training Yields Positive Results.
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Reclaiming Children and Youth, 2002
Because youth who are in residential facilities are sometimes dangerous to themselves or others, there are times when physical restraints must be used for the safety of both residents and staff. But the use of restraints is coming under increased scrutiny because of potential dangers. In this article facilities share how training can help reduce…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Emotional Disturbances, Helping Relationship
Teaching Behaviorally Disordered Students to Increase Teacher Attention in Mainstreamed Classrooms. Final Report.
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Morgan, Daniel; And Others – 1981
The study investigated the efficacy of training three behaviorally disordered elementary grade students to recruit reinforcement and assistance from teachers. The study also investigated the effect of systematically fading external experimenter reinforcement of students for prompting and praising teachers in the regular classroom. The three…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Elementary Education, Helping Relationship
More than Techniques: Team Members' Perspectives on Implementing Positive Supports for Adults with Severe Challenging Behaviors.
Bambara, Linda M.; Gomez, Ophelia; Koger, Freya; Lohrmann-O'Rourke, Sharon; Xin, Yan Ping – Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (JASH), 2001
A study investigated how positive behavior support was experienced and understood by team members (n=19) from four residential, community-based teams who achieved positive outcomes for adults with severe challenging behaviors. Findings from the study depict an overall culture of support consisting of interrelated layers of social context.…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Community Programs