For information about how to use this resource and how to create a resilience plan, refer to the Compassion Fatigue Resilience Guide, including the … [Read more...] about Options for Creating a Resilience Plan: From Protect to Revitalize
Restorative Breaks
A restorative break can be used to help children who are perseverating on or “stuck” on a particular problem and it can be used to cope with a gen … [Read more...] about Restorative Breaks
Impulsive Responding Program – Directions
This program is designed to increase greater self-control in students who are verbally impulsive. This includes behavior such as, frequent … [Read more...] about Impulsive Responding Program – Directions
Stressed and Frustrated Story – A Comprehension Guide
This is an example of a comprehension guide that is specific to a particular student. Each student's story may be different, depending on the … [Read more...] about Stressed and Frustrated Story – A Comprehension Guide
Therapeutic Communication
Build positive relationships and increase student motivation. This comprehensive guide (2019) includes information about: Talk Less and Show … [Read more...] about Therapeutic Communication
The Gradient of Knowing Program
Distress From Not Knowing Enough: The Gradient of Knowing Program A Comprehension Guide please also see: Gradient of Knowing Visual … [Read more...] about The Gradient of Knowing Program
Distress Tolerance – Guide to Materials
Many students have trouble tolerating frustration and managing stress. They react in extreme ways to what others might consider minor or typical … [Read more...] about Distress Tolerance – Guide to Materials
Improving Comprehension of the Nuances of Routines
Creating Comprehension Guides "embedded within some school routines are situations that are not as intuitive to some young students" Students who … [Read more...] about Improving Comprehension of the Nuances of Routines
Supporting Students Through Transitions in the School Day
Transition Programming The school day is full of interruption, change and transition for students. Students frequently shift from listening to … [Read more...] about Supporting Students Through Transitions in the School Day
Words To Reframe Irrational and Self-Destructive Thinking
Words and voice tone influence thoughts, emotions and behavior. Cognitive behavior therapy, for example, helps patients feel better and act in … [Read more...] about Words To Reframe Irrational and Self-Destructive Thinking
Important Things to Remember About Restorative Breaks
Structured breaks are used to restore a productive mood. They are used to restore diminished tolerance and to provide relief within difficult … [Read more...] about Important Things to Remember About Restorative Breaks
Staff Assessment of Team Effectiveness: The Level of Community Within Your Therapeutic Team
Additional credit: Gabriel Plummer, for contributions to the development of the Staff Assessment of Team Functioning Rating Scale. This form helps … [Read more...] about Staff Assessment of Team Effectiveness: The Level of Community Within Your Therapeutic Team