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Resilience, Learning Styles, Resilience, Learning Styles, and Self Disciplineand Self Discipline
Larry Schanus Psy. D. Licensed Psychologist MCF/SHK
April 8, 2010• Copyright Larry Schanus 2010
History of ResilienceHistory of Resilience
Decades of research
Viktor FranklVisual / Detailed orientation
40 Identified Assets for childrenSearch Institute, Minneapolis, MN
Learning styles InventoryLearning styles Inventory(Kolb)(Kolb)
1. Why 2. Details (Schools are staffed
to teach these individuals)
3. Experience 4. How to use it
Dr. Larry’s Questions to Our Dr. Larry’s Questions to Our PopulationPopulation
“Now, that you know about your learning style differences how will it make your life different?”
Self-DisciplineSelf-Discipline
How many of you have made a poor choice, even if you saw the right choice?
Individuals lacking self discipline may not make the right choice even if they know the right choice.
Connection between Self Discipline Connection between Self Discipline & Resiliency& Resiliency
Some individuals lack a natural ability to develop self discipline.
No assessment available to test for self discipline. (Marshmallows)
Inappropriate choices may be an indicator for those who lack self discipline.
Connection between Self Connection between Self Discipline & Resiliency-Discipline & Resiliency-continuedcontinued
Self Discipline can be understood as a vital component of a sense of
ownership and responsibility for one’s behavior. (Brooks, 2006).
Self-Discipline a MetaphorSelf-Discipline a Metaphor
Disciple – to teach or lead
Discipline – to teach
Self Discipline – to teach your self
Developing Self Discipline through Developing Self Discipline through the Resiliency Modelthe Resiliency Model
Behavior Negative
Consequence Positive Outcome
Self Discipline (Resiliency Model) (Learning styles) (Restorative Disc)
A Hypothesis based on A Hypothesis based on experiences @ MCF/SHKexperiences @ MCF/SHK
Research has shown that for individuals lacking self-discipline, there is no guarantee that they will make good choices.
These same individuals can be successfully taught self discipline with positive results.
Dr. Larry’s hypothesis is…. Offenders are making better choices. These results are supported by Sgt. Church’s statistical findings.
developing self-discipline. The results are they
Statistical MeasuresStatistical Measures
Change in Discipline Cases from 03-16-06 thru 06-19-07
Control Group 3% Decrease
Resilient Group 47% Decrease
Statistical MeasuresStatistical Measures
Change in discipline cases from
03-16-06 thru 02-01-09
Control Group 15% decrease
Resiliency Group 51% decrease
Disciplinary Practices for Tough Disciplinary Practices for Tough CasesCases
We are aware the temperament and cognitive styles from birth make it more difficult to develop self-discipline.
Some adults need a person in their lives who will assist them to think before they act, reflect upon options, and realize that consequences follow from their choices.
Disciplinary practices based on a resilient mindset will prove to be most beneficial in supporting the emergence of self-discipline.
Resilient MindsetResilient Mindset
Have the ability to solve problems and make decisions.
See problems as challenges to be solved rather than to be avoided.
Rely on effective coping strategies that foster growth, rather than defeat.
They focus on what they can control.Able to seek help.
ResiliencyResiliency
Resiliency is the ability of individuals, work groups and
families to bounce back during times of stress.
Resiliency: what you will get from Resiliency: what you will get from this classthis class
A better understanding of what resiliency is and why it is important.
Common sense tools that will help you become more resilient.
Strategies for helping the people you live and work with become more resilient.
ResiliencyResiliency
Resiliency is important.
Resiliency can be learned.
Resiliency has a lasting impact on decreasing depression and anxiety symptoms.
Advantages of promoting resiliencyAdvantages of promoting resiliency
People are engaged, challenged, focused.
Individuals feel capable and optimistic.
Act positively and responsibly.
Resiliency assets, balancing Resiliency assets, balancing the demandthe demand
Finding your comfort zoneFinding your comfort zone
Warning signsWarning signs
Helpful things people say to Helpful things people say to themselves to think resilientlythemselves to think resiliently
Realizing problems are temporaryGive yourself credit for what you’ve
doneAddress problems one at a timeDiscuss instead of argueHelp others see more positivelyUnderstand few problems are life or
death
ResiliencyResiliency
What do you do in your life to promote resiliency?
Resiliency Assets - BeliefsResiliency Assets - Beliefs
Beliefs are the common points of view resilient people demonstrate in the face of challenges:
Positive outlookPurpose in lifePersonal powerSelf esteemFocus on learning
Resiliency Assets- CapabilityResiliency Assets- Capability
Capability – the skills that are fundamental to building resiliency through:
Managing how we reactManaging the situation itselfManaging your creative energy
Managing how we react: Managing how we react: Anatomy of an Amygdala AttackAnatomy of an Amygdala Attack
Managing how we reactManaging how we react
Managing the situation-Managing the situation-(Covey)(Covey)
• Covey
ManagingManaging CreativeCreative EnergyEnergy
Short Term Energizers: daily activities.
Long Term Energizers: Vacations and other planned events
Building supportive Building supportive relationshipsrelationships
5 types of supportEmotionalEsteemInformationTangibleCompanionship
Components of a Components of a ResilientResilient ClimateClimate
RespectRecognitionSupportFlexibilityOpportunity to make a meaningful
contribution
Mindset of Effective EducatorsMindset of Effective Educators
Differing assumptions that staff possess about themselves and the offenders.
In one scenario staff may see ongoing questions by an offender as an intentional ploy to distract from the situation.
Another staff with the same offender may assume the questions represent an attempt to understand the situation being presented.
Mindset of Effective EducatorsMindset of Effective Educators
Instilling hope and optimism.Learning that happens has as much to do
with the influence of staff than what students bring into the situation.
Subscribe to a strength-based model, which includes identifying and reinforcing each students strengths.
All students yearn to be successful.
Mindset of Effective StudentsMindset of Effective Students
Students typically do not pause to consider assumptions about learning and motivation that impact on their success at school.
A student struggling to learn math may believe that a high test score was based on luck.
The believe that luck was the determining factor will make it difficult to be confident about future success since luck is beyond ones control.
Mindset of Effective StudentsMindset of Effective Students
In contrast another student also struggling with math, may interpret a good test score as an indication that the tutoring and extra studying she has done are resulting in her becoming a better student.
Thus they credit their success with things within their control such as effort, a belief that reinforces confidence for continued success.
Mindset of Effective StudentsMindset of Effective Students
Believe that what they learn or not is based on their own motivation
Recognize that mistakes are a part of the learning process.
Perceive the teacher as a supportive adult.
Understand their unique learning styleInteract with their classmates with
respect.