Instructional Guide for Training Trainers Associated Content Learning Theory – The Foundation of Cognitive Behavior Management Readings Theory of Cause 13 Theory of Meaning 04 Theory of Change 05 Engagement 13 Messages 06 How the Brain(s) Work 05 Cognitive And...
Learning Theory: The Foundation of Cognitive Behavior Management Cognitive Behavior Management derives from theories of learning. Learning is roughly defined as the process by which behavior is modified or added to an organism’s repertory. In plain English: the...
Reading for Trainers I. Theory of Cause – Fundamental Assumption Why do people have problems in living? This requires a review of the literature on human service methods – remember as you are reviewing these models that you are going to be asked to...
Theory of Meaning How do people create meaning? There is no meaning without conscious human beings. We create meaning for ourselves in interactive relationships with other human beings. The trainer will present this process and discuss the implications of each aspect...
Theory of Change People will only change when their thinking changes. One cannot behave differently than how they think, unless they are being deceitful, pretending or acting (and then they know they are doing so). Actually the belief system is in a somewhat constant...
The Rules of Engagement Engage: From a vulgar Latin noun meaning ‘pledge’. Bind by contract or promise; pledge oneself. Seek first to understand, then to be understood. As we begin to define the principles and values upon which a human services system might operate,...
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