Brain Based Behavior Interventions

Brain Based Behavior Interventions

Brain Based Behavior Interventions©

(3BI©)

by Nancy Thomas

When a child tests boundaries by being disrespectful, defiant or destructive this is an effective way to handle that test for the child to be successful and adults to get an A+!

  1. Check yourself (prepare for change)
  2. Stay calm
  3. Soft eyes
  4. Voice low and slow
  5. Select a brain shifting action to move brain activity from survival mode (fight-flight-freeze) to logic/self control mode based on child’s need to calm or wakeup.
  6. To wake up or work off tension:
  7. Jumping on a mini trampoline (approx. 5 minutes)
  8. Jumping Jacks (5 A+)
  9. Brain Jumps (5A+) opposite of jumping jacks; “French fry” (feet together, hands over head together) & “pizza” (feet apart, hands on thighs)
  10. To calm down/ relax:
  11. Crisscross (strong sitting) still, straight & quiet (30 sec.)
  12. Give clear direction “ I want you to jump on the mini-tramp.” or “Hop over here and crisscross.” (“Please” is used for requests not direction or they will opt out)
  13. Wait for child to shift gears by showing calmness, and self control (30 seconds to 3 days) During waiting give no negative feedback, bribes, or pressure. RELAX! After using this program for three weeks and seeing quick response then give child more control by having them say “ready” when they have the answer to #6. When child has shifted (calm breathing, color change, followed directions A+)
  14. TOUCH (Hug the child if yours. High five or pat on back if not the parent)
  15. Ask: “ What happened?” (use soft eyes & low, slow voice)
  16. Wait for acceptance of responsibility and honesty or send back to #2 and re-ask
  17. Say: “ good job telling the truth!” with a smile and pizzazz
  18. TOUCH (Hug the child if yours. High five or pat on back if not the parent)
  19. Ask, “ What are you going to do to fix it/clean it/ repair relationship?”
  20. Say,“Good idea!” or “I like that plan!”
  21. TOUCH (Hug the child if yours. High five or pat on back if not the parent)

As quickly as possible have the child make restitution. Some good restitution ideas at home are: back rubs, hand rubs, clearing place at the table, helping with chores, folding the persons laundry etc.

Good ideas in school are: clean up after another student’s art work, carry things for teacher, tidy up class, wash desks, work with custodian on cleaning playground litter, sidewalks etc.

Completion of restitution should always be met with a “thankyou!” and hug from parents or high five from teachers and others.

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