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Parents May Hold the Keys to Success in Immersion Treatment of Adolescent Obesity
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Hinkle, Katharine A.; Kirschenbaum, Daniel S.; Pecora, Kristina M.; Germann, Julie N. – Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 2011
This study examined the potential impact of parents on the long-term results of an immersion program for the treatment of adolescent obesity. Teenagers participated in a 4- to 8-week therapeutic camp. Those who continued losing weight 8- to 12-months postcamp were identified as "Losers"; those who regained weight were considered…
Descriptors: Obesity, Immersion Programs, Adolescents, Eating Habits
Anger Management Effects on Middle School Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders: Anger Log Use, Aggressive and Prosocial Behavior
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Kellner, Millicent H.; Bry, Brenna H.; Salvador, Diana S. – Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 2008
This study examined the impact of a classroom-based, 10-week, cognitive-behavioral, anger management program plus booster sessions on middle school students with emotional disorders attending a therapeutic day school. Forty-five students were in the study; 20 received the program. The program group completed significantly more anger logs compared…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Prosocial Behavior, Day Schools, Emotional Disturbances
The Use of a Time-Out Ribbon and Precision Requests to Improve Child Compliance in the Classroom: A Case Study.
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Yeager, Cyndi; McLaughlin, T. F. – Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 1995
Case study examines effects of time-out ribbon and precision requests on noncompliance of a four-year-old male with Tuberous Sclerosis. Compliance was recorded during circle time. Compliance increased when time-out ribbon was used. Greater increase compliance was found when precision requests were added to time-out ribbon procedure. (FC)
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Compliance (Psychology)
Imparting Self-Control Skills in the School Setting.
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Ronen, Tammie – Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 1994
This educational program for teaching self-control methods to second- and sixth-grade students incorporates learning, training, and practice of newly acquired knowledge on self-control at school, with homework assignments, and in the natural home environment. Young children can learn to use self-control methods for positive change. (LKS)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Child Behavior, Elementary School Students, Foreign Countries