Full Description
Homework provides continuity in the treatment process and allows the client/student to work between sessions on issues they are facing. This updated guide provides an array of ready-to-use, between-session assignments and exercises designed to reinforce and enhance in-session work and support virtually every therapeutic mode. This homework planner offers 75 ready-to-use, between-session homework assignments covering the most common issues encountered in a school setting, including learning difficulties, disruptive classroom behavior, self esteem building, bullying, and school violence. An accompanying CD-ROM contains all exercises in a word-processing format that allows the mental health professional to customize each assignment based on personal and ideological preferences. CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.
Contents
PracticePlanners® Series Preface xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction xv
SECTION 1: Academic Motivation/Study and Organizational Skills 1
Exercise 1.A Good News and Bad News of Making It in School 1
Exercise 1.B Personal Best 5
SECTION 2: Anger Management/Aggression 9
Exercise 2.A Cases of Conflict 9
Exercise 2.B Communication With Others 16
SECTION 3: Anxiety Reduction 19
Exercise 3.A Mistake or Learning Opportunity? 19
Exercise 3.B Physical Receptors of Stress 23
Exercise 3.C 101 Ways to Cope With Stress 26
SECTION 4: Assessment for Mental Health Services 31
Exercise 4.A Student and Family History Form 31
Exercise 4.B Student Interview Outline 41
SECTION 5: Attachment/Bonding Deficits 51
Exercise 5.A Growing and Changing 51
Exercise 5.B My Predictions for the Future 55
SECTION 6: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 59
Exercise 6.A Summary of ADHD Assessments 59
Exercise 6.B Medication-Monitoring Checklist 64
Exercise 6.C Sustained-Attention-Span Graph 71
SECTION 7: Attention-Seeking Behavior 77
Exercise 7.A Criticism, Praise, and Encouragement 77
Exercise 7.B Positive Versus Negative Attention-Seeking Behavior 80
SECTION 8: Blended Family 85
Exercise 8.A Many Rooms in My Heart 85
Exercise 8.B New People in My Family 87
SECTION 9: Bullying Perpetrator 95
Exercise 9.A Bullying Incident Report 95
Exercise 9.B Apology Letter for Bullying 98
Exercise 9.C Problem-Solving: An Alternative to Impulsive Action 101
SECTION 10: Career Planning 105
Exercise 10.A Attributes for a Successful Career 105
Exercise 10.B Careers for a Lifetime 109
Exercise 10.C Occupations, Tasks, and Tools 112
SECTION 11: Conflict Management 117
Exercise 11.A Feelings Vocabulary 117
Exercise 11.B Listening Skills 121
Exercise 11.C Speaking Skills 124
SECTION 12: Depression 127
Exercise 12.A Planning for Fun 127
Exercise 12.B Accomplishments I Am Proud Of 131
SECTION 13: Disruptive Classroom Behaviors 135
Exercise 13.A Problem-Solving Worksheet 135
Exercise 13.B Student Self-Report 139
SECTION 14: Diversity and Tolerance Training 143
Exercise 14.A Similar Yet Different 143
Exercise 14.B Media Assessment 147
Exercise 14.C Diversity Support Scale 154
Exercise 14.D Respect and Tolerance Rating Index 158
SECTION 15: Divorce 165
Exercise 15.A Important People in My Life 165
Exercise 15.B Positive and Negative Consequences 170
SECTION 16: Grief and Loss 173
Exercise 16.A My Evolving Feelings About Change, Loss, and Grief 173
Exercise 16.B Climb the Mountain 177
Exercise 16.C Ebb and Flow 182
SECTION 17: Learning Difficulties 187
Exercise 17.A Personal Problem-Solving Worksheet 187
Exercise 17.B Decision Making 190
SECTION 18: Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) 193
Exercise 18.A Chore Report Card 193
Exercise 18.B Responses to Criticism, Praise, and Encouragement 197
SECTION 19: Parenting Skills/Discipline 201
Exercise 19.A The Rewind Game 201
Exercise 19.B Problem Ownership 204
SECTION 20: Physical and Sexual Abuse 207
Exercise 20.A My Secret Story 207
Exercise 20.B Measuring My Feelings 214
SECTION 21: Physical Disabilities and Challenges 219
Exercise 21.A Building on Strengths 219
Exercise 21.B Inspirations 222
SECTION 22: Poverty and Economic Factors 225
Exercise 22.A Goal Achievement 225
Exercise 22.B Home/School Rules Comparison 230
SECTION 23: Responsible Behavior Training 235
Exercise 23.A Task Buster 235
Exercise 23.B Personal Organization Chart 238
SECTION 24: School Refusal/Phobia 243
Exercise 24.A Attending School Self-Report 243
Exercise 24.B Do I Have What I Need? 247
Exercise 24.C School Days in a Perfect World 251
SECTION 25: School Violence Perpetrator 255
Exercise 25.A Identify and Schedule Pleasant Activities 255
Exercise 25.B Reframing Your Worries 258
SECTION 26: Self-Esteem Building 261
Exercise 26.A My Personal Profile 261
Exercise 26.B Skill Assessment 264
SECTION 27: Sexual Responsibility 269
Exercise 27.A My Personal Sexual Responsibility Code 269
Exercise 27.B Control of My Sexuality and Healthy Self-Esteem 273
SECTION 28: Sibling Rivalry 279
Exercise 28.A We Each Have Family Needs 279
Exercise 28.B Sibling Relationships: An Amazing Evolution 283
SECTION 29: Social Maladjustment (Conduct Disorder) 287
Exercise 29.A Recipes for Restitution 287
Exercise 29.B Record of Behavioral Progress 291
SECTION 30: Social Skills/Peer Relationships 295
Exercise 30.A Art of Creating and Maintaining Friendships 295
Exercise 30.B Win/Win Versus Win/Lose 298
SECTION 31: Substance Use and Abuse 301
Exercise 31.A Antidotes to Relapse 301
Exercise 31.B My Contract for a Substance-Free Lifestyle 305
SECTION 32: Suicide Ideation/Attempt 309
Exercise 32.A Heart-to-Heart Smart Talks 309
Exercise 32.B Assignment Completion Worksheet 312
SECTION 33: Teen Pregnancy 319
Exercise 33.A Legal Aspects of Teen Parenting 319
Exercise 33.B Given Another Chance, I d Make a Different Choice 323
Appendix: Additional Assignments for Presenting Problems 329
Alphabetical Index of Exercises 333
About the CD-ROM 337
