Because I have been in my field for 10 years, I tend to know what works and what doesn't work with types of children. Some children will always test the boundaries, causing upset to others. Therefore, I developed the 'What will happen?' chain.
It's a flow chart. At the top goes the action which has caused upset, and then we break down the consequences. At the bottom the final consequence is always 'I am sad'.
For instance -
Making sick noises in the dinner queue in front of the cook and other children.
What will happen?
I will be asked to sit at the cutlery table
What will happen?
I will be on my own.
What will happen?
I will be sad.
You get the picture.
Eventually, it is my belief that the message will hit home.
I live in constant hope.
It's a flow chart. At the top goes the action which has caused upset, and then we break down the consequences. At the bottom the final consequence is always 'I am sad'.
For instance -
Making sick noises in the dinner queue in front of the cook and other children.
What will happen?
I will be asked to sit at the cutlery table
What will happen?
I will be on my own.
What will happen?
I will be sad.
You get the picture.
Eventually, it is my belief that the message will hit home.
I live in constant hope.
I think I need to play the 'what will happen' game with myself sometimes.
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ReplyDeleteWhat will happen if you quit your job?
ReplyDeleteI will have no money
What will happen?
I will not be able to do anything
What will happen?
I will be sad. Then I will move to South Korea.
Perhaps I'll write a self help book!!
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