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.
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Purpose of Session - Risk Behaviours Addressing:
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Session Summary:
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