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‘Brake Adjustments’

Self Management Programming

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Not everyone WANTS to put the brakes on more often; some like who they are with their 'leaky brakes' but would just rather not have so many accidents! In other words, it is important to learn strategies and techniques for adjusting to the way your brain works, and for adjusting your behaviours so that you don't get into trouble anymore (i.e. make you a safe high-speed driver!). Once we do this, we may even find that your 'leaky brakes' can be a strength! Some of these things we might work on alone; some we might work on in a group with other people who want the same 'Driver Training' --

To read our Brake Shop clinic ‘Treatment Philosophy’, please click here.

Self Management Treatment Programming (for ‘rage’ and explosive behaviour)

·         Download fact sheet here

·         Listen to an explanation of the philosophy of this treatment, recorded in an actual session, here

·        Now that you are more familiar with the three main skills taught in this treatment, download handouts here,  here, and here to work on these skills yourself!

·        Monitor your own ‘beaker’ levels by downloading this handout here

·         Need some ‘detours’ in your own life? Download our clinic’s, “I Need A Detour!” pass-card here along with instructions on when and how to best use a detour

·         Are you an agency within CPRI’s catchment area that is looking for training and ongoing consultation in this treatment?  Click here

Already taken this programming? Need more support around new target symptoms, troubleshooting assignments, relapse prevention, or strengthening motivation? Want a review of the techniques learned? Regular monthly tune-up sessions are offered the fourth Monday of every month. Reserve a spot any given month by contacting Brake Shop administrative support at (519) 858-2774 ext. 2025.

Collaborative Problem Solving Approach (a major programming influence)

§          Listen to an excellent explanation of Collaborative Problem-Solving, by its creator Dr. Ross Greene Psychologist, by clicking here (Part I) and then here (Part II).

§          Websites:

o         Centre for Collaborative Problem-Solving (http://www.ccps.info)

o         Lives In The Balance (http://www.livesinthebalance.org)

o         Think Kids (http://www.thinkkids.org)

§          For Parents: Timeout Revisited – Dealing with Challenging Kids (Part I) (Part II)

§          For Teachers: Lost at School – An Interview with Ross Greene (Part I) (Part II)

Treatment services provided, if deemed necessary, are determined in partnership with the family on an individual basis.  Services are tailored to each client's needs, and do not replicate/replace services available and/or existing within the local community.

Treatment typically includes ‘maintenance checks’ (phone check-ins) and/or ‘tune-ups’ (booster sessions) at approximately 6 weeks and 6 months.

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