Can you help me deveolp a treatment behavioral plan for a acting out 16 yr old male residing in a group home?

Question

The male displays low self esteem, aggressive behavior towards school officials and staff, lack of motivation, lying and stealing behaviors and disrespect for those in authority. I am a human service professional and need help with developing a treatment plan. any suggestions regarding locating existing treatment plans used for this populaion of males, books, articles, computer generated treatment treatment plans, behavior modification plans and etc?

Answer 1

I created a behaviour mamangement plan for adolescent males in Juvenile detention centres and parts of it were adopted so I am guessing there was som value to what I wrote.
I dont have a copy of it any more but here is the guts of the plan.
the best behaviour modification plans are based on consequential response.
the people for whom the plan is deivsed must be involved in the implication of the plan and their personal needs and desires need to be taken into account... ie. can I get what I want by doing what you want?
it is best to have all residents taking part in the same behaviour programme
create rules that are appropriate ask the residents what rules they think they should have to follow and why.
discuss the rules in a group situation with all residents
ask their opinons, honour their feelings, thoughts and ideas.
suggest appropriate rules that residents did not suggest such as No stealing, No hurting others.
Don't make unnecessary rules, they waste a lot of energy.
Make rules that are possible for the residents to keep and within their abilities.
now you have a list of rules
Start with the most important rule. In lots of cases this is
No Hurting Others. Start with this very basic rule and work solely with it. Ignore the breaking of other rules as much as is possible.
At every opportunity praise the residents for remembering the rule. ie. "Hey Steve! That is great you went to your room without hurting anyone." "Dave. I can see you are angry. I also see you did not hurt anyone eeven though you are angry. That is good self control."
(Warning at some stages you will feel a bit daft saying this stuff but honestly reinforcing appropriate behaviour goes a lot further than punishing inappropriate behaviour.)
In some cases you will have to think quick and divert the residents attention away from potentially volatile situations.
ie. James is watching his favourite programme on television. Dave comes in and changes the channel. James becomes angry. Step in before the anger can build. switch the television back to the station it wason and say something really positive like "James I can see you are angry. It is good you didnt hurt anyone." Then turn your attention to Dave. "Dave I can see you want to watch something else. Maybe you can choose the next programme after James finishes watching his."
to correct negative behviour you need to focus on good behaviour.
Once you have had some good success with the first rule then introduce the next rule.
perhaps if will be No Stealing
introduce rules gradually. Gain success with eeach rule before bringing the next rule into focus.
remember to reward with lots of praise for success
"Wow. this morning everyone remembered the No Hurting Rule. That is great."
"Jim you remembered not to hurt someone. That is good remembering."
remember at all times that praise needs to be specific and not generalised.
"Oh you're a good boy." Means nothing.
"David, You remembered to wash your hands. That is good care taking." means that david remembered and that he is a good caretaker. this will naturally build up Davids self esteem.
"You are clever." does not mean as much as saying. "That was good thinking. You really showed some good planning."
Caretakers have to be proactive, positive and all on the same plane as much as possible.
if all srvice providers are aware of the same programme and where each resident is with the programme and they all apply the same rules at the same time... you will have much more success..

Answer 2

I would suggest you let him get involved in outdoor activities as at this age they are discovering a lot about life and want more of life. I think if he could go on camping trips, hiking, visiting different areas and cultures of people he would learn a lot and this would motivate him. He needs to be in a group of boys of various ages between 16-24 which is under guidance of responsible adults who can help him, share thoughts and be a positive role model for him. He needs too see life in another light so taking him somewhere different and where there is interesting activities going on I believe will help.

Answer 3

The only path that will prove successful will be twofold:
1] Analyze the underlying causes of his behavior patterns and their point of origin,
2] In his value-system overcome his nihilism. Values are the signposts of behavior.

While these are general I hope that they can point in at least the right direction.

Answer 4

My gut feelings tell me:
1. This 16 year old was physically and psychology raped and abused in his early childhood.
2. This 16 year old needs a man who he can call his dad - especially if his acting out seems peculiar.
3. This 16 year old needs a mentor, whom he can trust - you might start by sharing one of your secrets with him.
4. This 16 year old needs a mother's love - you might be that vehicle he needs to snap out of it. Don't treat him like a file folder with a case number. You need to be sincere in reaching him. You need to be more than his worker.

Acting out is definitely a means of trying to locate what's missing within oneself. If you are his worker, try to be his friend [only take mental notes while in his presence]; and learn of his underlying interpersonal skills, I bet you will be amazed what will come out of his sessions with you.

Answer 5

Shock Therapy!

Answer 6

In my experience "Behavioral Modification" seems to be most effective.

Answer 7

yea i got one, let him be a TEENAGER we all did it, let nature live its course, if not, take him out back and kick his ***, that always works

Answer 8

maybe more field trips to nature zone. talk about god.

Answer 9

yes, 135.00 per hour tho.