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Promoting Mind-Body Health in Schools: Interventions for Mental Health Professionals. Applying Psychology in the Schools Series
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Maykel, Cheryl, Ed.; Bray, Melissa A., Ed. – APA Books, 2019
Many students today struggle with stress and anxiety caused by increasing academic, social, and extracurricular demands. This book provides school psychologists, counselors, teachers, and other school faculty with guidelines for improving students' mental and physical well-being, which in turn leads to improved academic performance and happier,…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Intervention, Well Being, Physical Health
Issues to Consider in the Use of Physical Restraint and Time-Out Procedures.
Smith, Carl R. – 1980
The author discusses the legal and administrative concerns, best professional practices concerns, and political concerns related to the use of physical restraint and time out procedures with seriously behaviorally disordered children. Among the points made are that the courts may consider such approaches to be cruel and unusual; that direct…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Elementary Education, Emotional Disturbances
Assuring the Rights of the Severely Handicapped.
Rogers, Joy J.; Peelle, Judith – 1983
One way of monitoring the effects of ethical and legal issues concerning severely handicapped students is establishing an additional level of review in the public schools. The Human Rights Committee (HRC) in one district, composed of multidisciplinary professional and community staff, has reviewed 56 individual behavior management programs…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Civil Rights, Elementary Secondary Education
Procedures Used to Modify Self-Injurious Behaviors in Visually Impaired, Mentally Retarded Individuals.
Longo, Julie; And Others – Education of the Visually Handicapped, 1981
The article reviews the use and limitations of medical and behavioral approaches (restraints, shock, drugs, punishment and aversive stimulation, reinforcement of incompatible behaviors, and overcorrection) to reduce self injury in visually impaired, mentally retarded persons. Legal and ethical considerations are pointed out. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Ethics, Legal Problems, Mental Retardation
Suggestions for the Use of Selected Behavioral Management Techniques.
Jackson, Cynthia; Yovanovich, Sue Ann – 1984
The manual provides an overview of issues associated with policies and practices in behavior management techniques. Legal, ethical, and programmatic issues are addressed in the first chapter which reviews pertinent court cases and focuses on the implications of punishment for behavior change. Section 2 contains suggestions for developing,…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Disabilities, Educational Policy
Science as an Ineffective White Knight.
Konarski, Edward A., Jr. – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1990
In response to James Mulick (EC 232 032), this paper agrees with the need for careful use of aversive techniques to treat severe behavior disorders of persons who are mentally retarded but justifies such use on moral, legal, ethical, and practical bases as well as scientific ones. (DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Sciences, Ethics
Making It Till Friday: Your Guide to Effective Classroom Management. Fifth Edition
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Long, James D.; Williams, Robert L. – Princeton Book Company Publishers, 2005
A brighter day has arrived for America's educators. By recognizing and addressing the difficulties of classroom management for both new and experienced teachers, this book is designed to help teachers enjoy teaching and students enjoy learning. Each chapter introduces established techniques as well as new trends in classroom management that…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Special Needs Students, Behavior Modification, Positive Reinforcement