| Description An increasing number of students are struggling with mental health issues, and their behaviors—like leaving class, disengaging from tasks, disrupting others, or quietly resisting—are often misunderstood, leading to crises and frustration for school teams. Traditional behavior plans often fall short by not addressing the underlying causes of these behaviors. A key issue often overlooked is the impact of negative thinking, common in student anxiety, which can contribute to disengagement and dysregulated behavior. For instance, if a student is overwhelmed by negative thoughts about an assignment, which hinders their engagement, typical interventions like graphic organizers will be ineffective. This workshop will provide strategies to reduce these negative thoughts, helping to prevent oppositional behavior and improve students' engagement, initiation, persistence, and self-monitoring through practical, preventive approaches. |
