Managing Difficult Behavior

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Ramapo for Children(view reviews)

Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Training Location:

49 West 38th St 5th Floor
New York, NY, 10018

Borough:

Manhattan

Cost:

$25.00

Age Groups:

3-5, 5-11, 11-14, 14-18

Type:

Training, workshop, or forum (in-person)

Training Audience:

Front-Line Staff, Site Coordinator/Program Director, Supervisor, Senior Management

Size:

25

College Credit:

No

Minimum Education:

None

Fulfills New York State School Age Child Care SACC Training Requirement(s):

Yes

SACC Requirement(s):

Principles of childhood development, including the appropriate supervision of children, meeting the needs of children enrolled in the program with physical or emotional challenges and behavior management and discipline

Youth Professionals Core Competencies Covered:

Child and youth development; Creating an inclusive, welcoming, diverse and respectful environment; Effective implementation of curricula and program activities; Professionalism

Description:

This training program will prepare you to manage challenging behaviors, structure situations  to prevent behavioral issues, and engage children in a productive environment. In our Managing Difficult Behavior workshop, you will learn practical and strategic techniques for managing children's behavior and minimizing difficult behavior. At the conclusion of this workshop, you will be able to understand and demonstrate the essential skills for:

  • Leading positively
  • Building healthy youth worker-child relationships
  • Structuring difficult situations
  • Coaching social skills acquisition
  • Intervening actively and assertively when necessary