Overview
This book can help teachers, school Counselors, social workers, probation officers, psychologists, foster parents, child care staff, and administrators teach angry youth how to calm down, use self-control strategies, and solve problems in positive ways. Professionals learn how to build good relationships with aggressive youth and teach them pro-social behavior to diffuse aggression and prevent violence. Aggression and aggression theories are defined, the Boys Town Model is described and proven teaching methods are offered. Research data show that kids who receive treatment based on the Boys Town Model get better and on the path to success with positive behavior support. Sample treatment plans are given to address both proactive and reactive aggression in youth. Included is a social skills chart that shows which skills work best with specific types of behaviors. Charts are an easy reference guide for caregivers to teach new skills that replace inappropriate teen aggression.
Full Product Details
Author: Daniel L. Daly ,
Michael Sterba
Publisher: Boys Town Press
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Edition: First Edition, ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 27.90cm
Weight: 0.476kg
ISBN: 9781934490150
ISBN 10: 1934490156
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 01 August 2011
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Awaiting stock
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Reviews
From someone who works with aggressive youth in a school social work setting; I say...fantastic for this book! Very applicable, both very easy to understand and implement interventions. At a time when schools are focused on RTI (response to intervention) this book gives fantastic interventions that are measureable by the big three; intensity, duration and frequency! I recommend this book to anyone working with high risk aggressive youth. It has quickly become a must have resource in my office. - jetlu, Amazon The material is very practical. It is good material for us who work with young people. I love it. Wonderful. - Do, Amazon This work by Dan and Mike is phenomenal. The book is a great resource that is full of great and viable information. As a former employee and Community Director under Dan's leadership I truly believe in the Boys Town system and give Kudos to both for writing a great and awesome book. The information and techniques can be applied to aggressive youth in a variety of settings. - Robert Martinez
Author Information
Dr. Daniel L. Daley has served as Executive Vice President and Director of Youth Care at Boys Town. He has presented over 150 papers at scientific and service conferences, authored or co-authored over 80 articles, book chapters and training manuals. He was on the faculty at Kansas University for over 15 years. His areas of expertise are juvenile delinquency, adolescent mental health, and dissemination of evidence-based programs. Michael Sterba is a Senior Writer at Boys Town and is co-author of several books for youth-care professionals, including Teaching Social Skills to Youth with Mental Health Disorders.
