Behaviour Support Session Notes

Behaviour Support Session Notes: Session Details: - 1 November 2024, 10:00 AM - Therapy room - Patient: John Smith, Psychologist: Dr. Emily Carter Purpose of Session - Risk Behaviours Addressing: - Aggressive outbursts towards peers during playtime. - Non-compliance with instructions from teachers. - Self-injurious behaviour (head banging) during periods of frustration. - Recent incident: John pushed another child during a game, resulting in a minor injury. Session Summary: - Reviewed and reinforced positive behaviour strategies. - Role-playing scenarios to practice appropriate responses to frustrating situations. - Discussed the use of a visual schedule to improve predictability and reduce anxiety. - John demonstrated improved ability to identify triggers and express his feelings verbally. - Noted a decrease in head banging incidents during the session. Strategies and Interventions Practised/Discussed/Taught and to Whom: - Taught John deep breathing techniques to manage anger. - Reviewed the use of a reward system for positive behaviours with John and his parents. - Discussed with John's parents strategies for managing aggressive outbursts at home. - Recommended the use of a time-out strategy for non-compliance with instructions. Level of Engagement and/or Barriers: - John was actively engaged in the role-playing activities. - John reported feeling more confident in his ability to manage his anger. - John's parents expressed concerns about implementing the strategies at home. - Addressed parents' concerns by providing additional support and resources. Clinician's Notes: - Continue to monitor John's progress and adjust strategies as needed. - Schedule a follow-up session with John and his parents to review progress and address any ongoing concerns. - Collaborate with John's teachers to ensure consistency in behaviour management strategies across settings.