Reclaiming Children and Youth articles from June 2002

Reclaiming Children and Youth archives from June 2002

Re-ED: forty years young, alive and lively! (from the editors).(youth mental health organization)(Brief Article)
June 22, 2002... Re-ED? Never heard of it? Read on--you may be a Re-ED colleague without knowing it. Professionals serving troubled and troubling children and youth across the country have discovered they had a conceptual/philosophical home they didn't...

American hero(es). (voices of youth).(Transcript)
June 22, 2002... Alex's account of his reclaiming journey is rich in Re-ED, as is evident by fully-engaged parents, trusting relationships, sound ecological assessment and service delivery, a focus of competent, caring staff, and the pursuit of joy. ...

Nicholas Hobbs and the twelve principles of Re-EDucation. (voices of pioneers).
June 22, 2002... To those who knew him, Nicholas Hobbs was the Nick who always wanted to hear about "the kids" and "the families"; who loved camping himself and wanted to know about the latest group foray into the wilds; who enjoyed a party even if he wasn't...

Putting principles into practice: five foundations of successful Re-EDucation.
June 22, 2002... This article provides a philosophical and operational framework that can be used in creating or refining a re-education-based program. The framework provided here for becoming a re-education-based model can be used to modify an existing program...

It's what's up front that counts! Setting the stage for success in Re-ED programs. (respectful discipline).(Re-EDucation)
June 22, 2002... This article identifies four practices which increase the likelihood of success in work with troubled and troubling youth. These include the power of expectancies, therapeutic relationships, precision programming, and communication strategies....

Spitting from windmills: the therapeutic value of effective instruction.
June 22, 2002... More so than with other treatment models, teaching for competence is a primary therapeutic intervention in re-education. As failure is transformed into success, children experience a powerful burst of motivation and well-being. To do well...

Sharing adventure: the group is important!
June 22, 2002... A positive group culture is an essential component of effective intervention with troubled and troubling youth. This article describes practical strategies for forming prosocial group climates. Dr. Nicholas Hobbs believed strongly in the...

"She had it coming!" A reality rub reclaiming intervention. (life space crisis intervention).
June 22, 2002... The Reality Rub is one of six Life Space Crisis Interventions. The goal is to help students reorganize and clarify distorted perceptions of an emotionally intense event. As seen in this article, teaching positive behavior begins by helping...

A win-win relationship: re-ED and child psychiatry.
June 22, 2002... There has been a tension between the traditional deficit and disease models of child psychiatry and the strength-based Re-ED model. This child psychiatrist shares his struggle to blend these perspectives. When I began my position as the new...

Value-based supervision.
June 22, 2002... Effective supervision, particularly of front-line staff, is one of the most important tasks any education or treatment program must perform. This article provides an overview of effective supervision using principles and values based on...

Touring ten Re-ED programs. (spotlight on excellence).(Re-EDucation)
June 22, 2002... The scope of contemporary re-education is seen in this overview of ten programs throughout the United States. The American Re-EDucation Association (AREA) began in 1981 as an informal gathering of agencies that identified with the Re-ED...

Elements of an effective Re-EDucation program for the 21st century. (children on the edge).
June 22, 2002... Nearly ten years ago, the key ingredients of an effective Re-ED classroom were outlined in "a model Re-ED classroom for troubled students," (Fecser, 1993). This article draws on recent research and best practices to update that statement of the...

Measuring the fidelity of Re-ED Programs. (research into practice).(Re-EDucation)
June 22, 2002... The effectiveness of a Comprehensive intervention like Re-ED requires a clear definition of the essential components of the model. This article describes an ongoing process to create a program assessment tool for Re-ED. Program fidelity...

Starting a grassroots movement: Washington Re-EDucation Association.
June 22, 2002... While many Re-ED programs were created by established schools and organizations, this article describes a grassroots movement by a community of like-minded educators and mental health professionals in the state of Washington. Re-ED...

The spirit of Re-EDucation.(Brief Article)
June 22, 2002... It is said that Re-ED is hard to describe. That is true. Re-ED is a state of heart as much as a state of mind--as much spiritual as it is intellectual. It begins with an attitude of unconditional caring--not just for troubled and troubling...

Calendar.(Brief Article)
June 22, 2002... October 2002 * October 1-6, 2002. Life Space Crisis Intervention Training. For airline ticket information, call Abbott Travel: 800/ 952.2301; a 10% discount will be given for tickets purchased 60 days in advance. Call 800/439.8544 for...