youthbase skillbuilding & discipline – bridges training
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YouthBASE
Skillbuilding & Discipline – Bridges Training
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YouthBASE
Nonprofit Founded in 2006 Based in Greenville 3 Core Services
Our Program: Intensive after-school, evening, & summer support for at-risk children with behavioral or academic difficulty
Training Consultation
Agenda
“Surrogate Frontal Lobes”
Brain development 25 years
Last to develop?
Frontal Lobe Planning behavior, concentration, self-
control, delay of reinforcement, calming down:
BEHAVIOR
Initiate with Instruction
When kids can’t read, we teach. When kids can’t swim, we teach. When kids can’t behave, we ______. Teach before consequences Pool example
• Why do kids need to be taught?
Who’s Raising Our Kids?
Skillbuilding Model
Values & Beliefs
Values & Beliefs
Behavior is learned – not inherent. Behavior can be taught. Behavior can be changed. Behavior is purposeful & valid. Children want to do the right thing. Discipline should be solution-oriented. Discipline should be ethical & child-
centered.
Values & Beliefs
Theory
What is a “skillbuilding approach?” Teaches kids more acceptable ways of getting
what they want and need. Focused on building positive behavior in the
future, not on justice with the past. Developmentally appropriate. Focused on supporting children, not on
“containment” Be “Captain Obvious.” Not only the what of social skills, but the
where, who, when, & why.
Theory &
Research
Theory
“Competitors” of the Skillbuilding Approach: Punishment – reduced longevity, side
effects (aggression, negative climate, mood).
Reinforcement – can’t reward a non-swimmer to swimmer.
Lack of skillbuilding – “spinning your wheels” – never giving kids the tools.
Theory &
Research
Theory & Research
Social Skills Training Research Behavioral Learning Theory
Behavior can and should be taught. There are effective & ineffective ways to
learn behavior. Social Learning Theory Collaborative for Academic, Social, &
Emotional Learning (2007) SAFE (Structured, Active, Focus, Explicit)
Theory &
Research
Behavior Techniques & Staff Interactions
Ways that staff day-to-day interactions can help children build skills.
General Tips Work within “Sphere of Influence” Don’t take behavior personally
Language Talk explicitly – describe the obvious Talk simply & clearly Positive or neutral – avoid the negative
Behavior Techniques/S
taff Interactions
Behavior Techniques to build skills: Tie praise to specific skills. Make feedback/corrections productive. Cues & routines – learning aides Countdowns & warnings “Hurdle hop” Only ask kids to do things they know how
to do Assume skill deficit over performance
deficit Public charting of group use of skills
Behavior Techniques/S
taff Interactions
Be the “Surrogate Frontal Lobe” Brief reminders of skill instructions Cue “Stop & Think” Cue specific skills Positive practice then praise Overcorrection “Pre-Praise” Impromptu group meetings
Behavior Techniques/S
taff Interactions
General Behavior Support Tips
Comments or Questions?
We welcome comments and questions, and are available for further assistance:
Bobby CaplesYouthBASE
(864) 590-9425