What's The matter With Kids Today? & How to Fix ‘Em!
Do you ever wish that you had a magic wand you could wave that would transform your classroom or family into the one you hoped to create? Sally presents the magic formula for today’s teachers and parents. - How and why kids have changed
- A simple explanation for what really motivates negative student behaviors and how to respond to them effectively
- Strategies for solving a variety of discipline problems
- A new way to understand what creates motivated or underachieving students
Dealing with Difficult & Angry People.....From Frantic To Friendly
Road rage terrorizes our highways. Short fuses are common in the workplace. Anger is erupting in homes, schools and offices throughout the nation. The use of power and violence is often glorified in the media. Dealing with people is more of a challenge than ever before.
The purpose of this presentation is to teach people the skills and attitudes necessary for dealing with the difficult individuals who confront them. The goal is to maintain a positive relationship with the angry person, while not compromising one’s dignity or belief system. This information is vital and compelling for anyone who comes in contact with the American public on a regular basis!
Topics include:
- The two motivators of every negative behavior 6 effective ways to respond to put downs, power struggles and button pushers
- How to preserve dignity and integrity in difficult situations
- Strategies for dealing positively with criticism
- Practical ways to avoid anger as a response
- 11 Beliefs which lower stress
- 10 Attitudes which help maintain peace of mind
Raising Strong Kids in Tough Times
Ideas and strategies for the difficult issues facing parents.
Topics include:
- The two motivators of your child’s negative behavior
- 5 steps to building responsibility
- Effective ways to avoid power struggles
- 4 things parents can do which will cause kids to flourish
- Strategies for handling a variety of discipline problems
- How to handle homework issues
Doing it all...Without Coming Undone
Americans are finding there are more demands on them than ever before. They are called on to handle difficult people and situations frequently while receiving little recognition for what they do. They are experiencing stress as a result of their jobs and many feel overwhelmed. Chronic fatigue syndrome, heart attacks, strokes, and many other stress related diseases are taking a tremendous toll on American lives.
This presentation is designed to give participants the skills to:
- Handle the demands of the job
- Deal with difficult situations and people
- Handle anger and frustration
- Reduce stress while becoming more effective in job performance
- Increase feelings of personal value
Topics Include:
- The 2 causes of stress and anger
- The 6 ways to respond to put downs and power struggles
- Powerful attitudes for decreasing stress
- Creating a more cooperative work
- Strategies for dealing with difficult people
For Educators Only!
Topics To Help Teachers, Counselors And Administrators Deal With Today's Kids
Learning Styles & Cooperative Learning
- How to structure efficient cooperative groups
- Understanding learning styles
- Meeting student needs through effective teacher methodologies
- Meaningful lesson planning for all learning styles
Resolving Conflict & Power Struggles
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The 5 approaches to resolving conflict
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6 fun and practical ways to avoid power struggles and respond to put-downs
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Teaching students to solve their own problems
Communicating With Kids
Understanding implied messages
- The power of body language and tone of voice
- How to operate from the adult ego state
- Powerful listening strategies
Classroom Management
The latest and greatest from Sally’s “Bag O’ Tricks:"
- Consequences versus punishment
- The power of giving students choices
- Enforceable statements & great “one-liners”
- Building positive relationships with kids
- Tons of ways to handle a variety of challenging classroom situations
Building Self Concept And Responsibility
Empowering Students
- The 4 steps in building responsibility
- The 4 components of a classroom in which students feel free to risk and grow
Motivation
Attaining standards and outcomes is only possible if teachers address what really causes students to be motivated to learn!
- The 5 things kids see as most threatening
- How to truly motivate students to learn
- The major causes of underachievement
Dealing With The Stresses Of The Job
Getting the job done without coming undone
- Dealing with difficult parents
- Handling your own anger and anger in others
- The 2 causes of stress and anger
- Powerful attitudes for decreasing stress & increasing feelings of personal value
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