Aggressive Behavior Case Study: Jer Quaren

Sprague and Thyer (2003) cite a study that used anger management training to help reduce adolescent outbursts and increase communication skills among peers and adults. Similar anger management and communication skill training with Miss Jones is intended to meet Ms. Wilson’s goal of

Re-directing negative behavior is of most importance. As a provider, it is our most ardent task to help children deal with feelings of anger, anxiety, frustration, even violence. Constant counseling and re-direction is given to the children at every step. Reward and consequence is instilled in each direction of counseling. Self-regulation, control, and guidance will constantly be encouraged in my setting.

Lizzie made slight progress with improving her emotional and behavioral regulation, as indicated by Lizzie’s mother learning how to managing her behavior using positive disciple to reduce the tantrums and negative

Quadir responded well to the intervention. Quadir continues to make progress towards his goals. Quadir stated, sadness, anger, frustration, embarrassment, anxiety, guilt and shame. Quadir completed the worksheet. Quadir stated, heart rate increase, voice get loud, crying shaking and sweating. Quadir completed the worksheet. Quadir stated, yelling, the other persons’ reaction to him, facial expression, and not hearing what the other person saying. Quadir stated he can use coping strategies, walk away, talking to someone of how he is feeling. Quadir stated, on the paly ground, at school road rage, disagreement with opinions, and in the work place. Quadir stated, anger, frustration, fear, joy, shame and love. Quadir stated, influence other, motivate

Behavior: Reyna behavior has improved from the initial date of placement. Youth became very proud when achieving her goals. Reyna completed his goals of complying with rules of the home and school on a daily basis, express her frustrations in an appropriate manner and have bi-weekly visits with bio-family. Youth learned various ways to cope and express her feelings at individual therapy and SAFY clinicians.

Quadir responded well to the intervention Quadir continues to make progress toward his goals. Quadir stated, being threated, being hit, being yelled at and being punished. Quadir stated, avoiding the situation, having calming self-talk, tell someone about the situation and walking away. Quadir stated, harming others, harming self, wishing bad on the person, and hitting the person. Quadir stated, yelling, talking back, arguing, using profanity, making threats, fighting and throwing things. Quadir stated, fear, shame, rejection, and failure. Quadir responded yes, if he feels threatened. Quadir stated, able to get his anger out, feeling of control, and being able to express his feelings. Quadir stated, at least two times a week. Quadir stated,

Intervention: MHP educated Char’Darius on the importance of behaving properly. MHP provided Char’Darius with an educational worksheet on anger management. MHP instructed Char’Darius on conflict resolution skills. MHP used role-play to help develop Char’Darius’ anger control skills. MHP provided examples of proper behavior. MHP assisted Char’Darius with expressing his feelings. MHP taught Char’Darius strategies to use when feeling angry. MHP asserted positive reinforcements for positive behavior.

Goal #1: Tyawna will learn healthy alternative ways to manage and express anger, and recognize inappropriate behaviors.

The foster parent explained Alex had another bad tantrum after school this week. Foster parent explained she does not understand what could trigger the tantrums. The youth never had tantrums this bad. The foster parent, youth and I discussed possible triggers of anger and tantrums. I modeled positive communication and practice coping skills with Alex. Alex and I played a communication game and reviewed poor behavior displayed in the past week.

Intervention: MHP asks Taliana and MHS for a summary of Taliana’s behaviors for the past two weeks. MHP, Taliana and MHP discuss reasons for redirection and display of verbal aggression. MHP challenge Taliana’s thought about communicating with biological father. MHP and Taliana process triggers to verbal aggression. MHP and Taliana discuss using a disrespectful. MHP, Taliana and MHS discuss using coping skills used in the past two weeks. MHP demonstrated active listening skills and requested Taliana to practice the active listening skill. MHP encouraged Taliana to acknowledge the negative behaviors and process the behaviors for better outcomes.

Intervention: MHP request for a report of Samantha’s recent displayed behaviors. MHP, MHS and Samantha process displayed behaviors in the home and the outcomes. MHP and MHS listen to Samantha verbally express her emotions. MHP validate Samantha’s emotions about being in foster care and wanting to be with biological family.

Since last review Juwan has had several incident of aggressive behavior in the home. Jawana stated that he could not control the way in which he responded to the situations, however has apologized to his mom for his behavior outbursts at home and has regretted his behavior towards his mom. Juwan stated that he react impulsively and forget to use coping skills and techniques. Juwan was able to explain during sessions, how he could have handle conflict situations in a better way. Per mom, Juwan has difficult being compliant with the house rules and following through with task when give. Per mom, Juwan wants to do whatever he wants, and do not want to be corrected or repirmanded for his behavior. Per mom, Juwan is refusing to go to school on a

Juwan responded well to the intervention. Juwan is making progress towards his goals. Juwan stated, being yelled at, embarrassment, being hit, being call names, being teased, being provoked, being disappointment, being treated unfairly and privileges taken away. Juwan completed the worksheet. Juwan rated his frustration level at 8 and his anxiety level a 5. Juwan stated, walk away, using calming techniques, asking for time out, asking someone else to help with the situation and resolving the situation in a calming manner. Juwan completed the worksheet. Juwan stated that he get angry at home a lot because his older brother provoke him and his mom treats him unfairly, by making him do most of the chores at home. Juwan stated that every time he

Nasir responded well to the intervention. Nasir appeared to be relaxed and in a good mood. Nasir stated that everything was going okay with him and that his behavior has be good since the last session. Nasir responded yes, when he is upset. Nasir stated, his mom repeating thigs to him; like taking the garbage out, being bossed around, being teased by his brothers, not get thing he want and being disappointed. Nasir rated his anger 10. Nasir responded no. Nasir stated, yelling fighting arguing, throwing thing running away and talking back. Nasir responded yes. Nasir stated, being told to do the same thing over and over, having to do most of the chores, being told he just like his older brother, being threatened, teased, using his stuff

Jeda made slight progress with managing her anger, as indicated by Jeda’s mother learning ways to discipline her and deal with negative behaviors that will