Working with Aggressive Youth (Paperback)

Daniel L. Daly

ISBN 10: 1934490156 / ISBN 13: 9781934490150

Published by Boys Town Press, Boys Town, 2011

About this Item

Paperback. 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. Effective stategies for defusing aggression based on the proven teaching methods developed in the Boys Town Model. Sample Treatment Plans from a variety of settings help caregivers see how intervention strategies can be developed for aggressive youth and used in different enviroments. Includes a handy social skills chart for teaching pro-social skills. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9781934490150

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Working with Aggressive Youth (Paperback)
• Publisher: Boys Town Press, Boys Town
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1934490156
• ISBN 13: 9781934490150
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Help a child overcome their aggressive behaviors by developing clear and effective treatment interventions that can help lead troubled youth back to the path of success.

Angry, aggressive, or violent youth threaten the well-being of themselves, other children, and caregivers in any setting - schools, foster care, group homes, or mental health facilities. They may need medication and therapy to treat their problems, but they also must learn how to control negative thoughts and emotions without turning to aggressive behavior.

In this book, professionals learn how to build good relationships with youth and teach them pro-social behavior. Also offered are sample treatment plans to address both proactive and reactive aggression in youth and guidelines on how to promote a safe environment for the children in your care.

Included is a social skills chart that can be used as an easy reference guide by caregivers as they teach new skills to replace old aggressive behaviors. The chart shows which skills work best with specific types of behaviors.

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.

About the Author

Dr. Daniel L. Daley is 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.