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Anger in Middle School: The Solving Problems Together Model
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Hall, Kimberly R.; Rushing, Jeri L.; Owens, Rachel B. – Journal of School Counseling, 2009
Problem-focused interventions are considered to be one of the most effective group counseling strategies with adolescents. This article describes a problem-focused group counseling model, Solving Problems Together (SPT), with a small group of adolescent African American boys struggling with anger management. Adapted from the teaching philosophy of…
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Violence, Group Counseling, Psychological Patterns
Making Friends, PreK-3: A Social Skills Program for Inclusive Settings. Second Edition
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Ross, Ruth Herron; Roberts-Pacchione, Beth – Corwin, 2011
Research shows that a child's social and behavioral skills affect the development of cognitive and physical abilities. Set students on a path to success and have fun doing it with this activity-packed second edition of "Wanna Play". The authors provide hundreds of activities that help children learn how to behave appropriately and make friends.…
Descriptors: Direct Instruction, Behavior Problems, Early Intervention, Interpersonal Relationship
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Handbook for Diagnosis and Treatment. Fourth Edition
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Barkley, Russell A., Ed. – Guilford Press, 2014
Widely regarded as the standard clinical reference, this volume provides the best current knowledge about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents, and adults. The field's leading authorities address all aspects of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, including psychological therapies and pharmacotherapy. Core…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Children, Adolescents, Adults
Discipline: Can it be Improved with Relaxation Training?
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Matthews, Doris B. – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1986
Examined effects of relaxation training on preadolescent children (N=532) with behavior problems. Results indicated fewer discipline problems among students receiving relaxation training than those who did not. Fighting, cutting class, and discipline reports markedly decreased. Suggests that counselors can serve as schoolwise consultants for…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Children, Counselor Role
Therapeutic Counseling Games for Hearing Impaired Students.
Hymowitz, Ellen; Daar, Lisa – Perspectives for Teachers of the Hearing Impaired, 1988
Therapeutic games were invented or adapted to assist in counseling deaf children with emotional or behavioral difficulties. The games dealt with assertiveness, giving/receiving compliments, problem-solving, being a friend, self-control, and paying attention. The games helped in overcoming: negative attitudes toward counseling, communication…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Attention Control, Behavior Problems, Childrens Games
A Rational Emotive Behavioral Approach to Improve Anger Management and Reduce Office Referrals in Middle School Children: A Formative Investigation and Evaluation
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Sharp, Shannon R. – Journal of Applied School Psychology, 2005
Sixteen seventh and eighth graders previously identified as having behavioral problems earned significantly higher post-test scores on a test of REBT concepts immediately after participation in a Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) training program, and this knowledge was retained after an 8-week follow-up period (p less than 0.01).…
Descriptors: Aggression, School Psychologists, Effect Size, Scores