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Conflict Spiral and Scripted Language

Published on Nov 27, 2015

Three basic scripts plus introduction to conflict spiral.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

SPEAKING AND LISTENING TO CHILDREN

THE CONFLICT SPIRAL AND SCRIPTED LANGUAGE
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SCRIPTED LANGUAGE BENEFITS

  • Gives a framework for adults to work within
  • Secures better outcomes for all involved
  • Removes the need for adults to problem solve
  • Encourages consistency in verbal and non-verbal communication
  • Allows staff to support each other

SCRIPT 1

  • First...
  • Then...

SCRIPT 2

  • CHILD, you are in amber/red for...
  • To be in green, you need to ...

SCRIPT 3 (ORIGINALLY A TEAM TEACH SCRIPT)

  • CHILD
  • I can see there is a problem
  • I'm here to help
  • You talk and I will listen
  • Come with me and I will listen to you

THE CONFLICT SPIRAL

LETTING CHILDREN KNOW THAT WE CAN LISTEN
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CONFLICT SPIRAL BENEFITS

  • Links behaviour to a feeling
  • Puts the child's behaviour at the centre
  • Easy to link a script to
  • Gives the child necessary 'take-up' time
  • Allows all people involved to control their emotions
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OUTLINE

  • Conflict
  • Behaviour
  • Feelings
  • Experience
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