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Aggression Replacement Training (ART) . Session 8. Review. What kind of statements do we use to Think Ahead of the consequences? Why is it important to think of consequences when using the anger control cycle? Share a hassle log. Share how it helped to “think ahead” of the consequences.
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Aggression Replacement Training (ART) Session 8
Review • What kind of statements do we use to Think Ahead of the consequences? • Why is it important to think of consequences when using the anger control cycle? • Share a hassle log. • Share how it helped to “think ahead” of the consequences
Skillstreaming (Social Skills) • Social Skills are the skills we use when we deal with other people. • Good social skills help us get what we want: maximizing the positive response and minimizing the negative response from other people.
Dealing with an Accusation-Definition • Responding appropriately to someone when they accuse you of something, even if you did not do what you were accused of.
Dealing with an Accusation • 1. Think about what the other person has accused you of. • 2. Think about why the other person might have accused you. • 3. Think about ways to answer the person’s accusations. • 4. Choose the best way to do it.
Self Evaluation • Self evaluation is a way for you to: • 1. Judge for yourself how well you handled a conflict • 2. Reward yourself for handling it well (self-rewarding) • 3. Help yourself find out how you could have handled it better (self coaching)
Examples-Self Rewarding Statements • I kept really cool. • I was really in control. • I did a good job recognizing my cues. • I used deep breathing well. • I did a good job thinking ahead of the consequences. • I handled myself well. • Great job not yelling! • It really helped to remind myself that I’m on probation.
Examples-Self Coaching Statements • I need to pay more attention to my cues. • I shouldn’t let it get to me. • I need to think ahead of the consequences. • I shouldn’t make such a big deal out of it next time. • I can control myself better than that.
Homework • Complete a skillstreaming worksheet on the skillstreaming skill: Dealing with an Accusation • You will also complete 2 hassle logs