Reply to "Using consequences with traumatized youth"

Marina BallMember

Hi Lorraine,

I would imagine that your staff don't believe that they have experienced good examples of these discussions themselves and may not feel confident that they are moving the discussion down the right path of thought. I would recommend that one step toward encouraging improvement in discussions (even discussions that go along with the current consequences process) would be to train your staff in reflective listening skills. Even asking the youth how they feel about the consequence will give the youth a focal point to center their reaction. They may find that they can voice why the consequence doesn't fit.

I'm guessing that if you start with this, two things will happen. First, your staff might start identifying where safe changes can be made and, second, the youth will start seeing the safe moment to speak and reflect. Some guided reflection could be useful too. . . .

5/12/148:29 AM

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