Emotion Regulation in Early Childhood文档.pptVIP

Includes preschool/pre-k and school-aged lessons Designed for small group (6 children), 18-22 2-hr sessions delivered weekly Videotape vignettes and puppets as props, with scripts and discussion questions for leader Delivered by counselors, therapists, early childhood specialists Can be offered simultaneously with parent program * * * * * * * * * Encourage the child to identify what changes they noticed in their body at the time they were/are angry. Examples include: feeling hot in the face or tummy, clenched jaw or fists, shaking, seeing red Pictures or words can be used, based upon age, functioning, and/or understanding of the child (ex. Children with autism- visual learners) Some children lose control easier than others, and may find it hard to monitor their anger. The most effective approach for these children may be appropriate and consistent consequences for their angry behaviors. * * Video clips should be as long as child’s attention span will allow. Keep them simple, only focus on 1-2 behaviors or skills at a time. * Combination of picture story and model. Read the story to children and model appropriate ways of remaining calm. Practice the steps often. Recognize and comment when the child stays calm. * Can be used to prepare for and help the child handle disappointment or change, or to think of possible solutions. Solutions include: get a teacher, ask nicely, ignore, play, say “Please”, share, trade a toy/item, wait and take turns * Behaviors include: keeping hands to self, biting, spitting, playing with friends Transitions: clean up, washing hands/toileting, lining up New settings: new school, field trip, vacation * * * * Other Intervention Ideas Anger-mometer Video modeling DIY Tucker Turtle Social Stories * Anger-mometer Can be used to identify or reflect on situations in which child felt angry May include pictures or words Ask child at what point on anger-mometer there is danger of “losing control” * Anger-mometer * Video modeling Peer a