Happy Kids Don't Punch You in the Face

A Guide to Eliminating Aggressive Behavior in School

By: Ben Springer

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Paperback | 27 August 2018 | Edition Number 1

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200 Pages

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The approach to addressing dangerous and aggressive behavior in youth described in this book is founded in evidence-based practice, (e.g. applied behavioral analysis, multi-tiered system of supports) augmented with best practices in the field of positive psychology, (e.g., mindfulness, flow, and optimism training). With these foundations, the author enlists much of Heath and Heath's (2007) formula for ""what sticks,"" including simple, unexpected, concrete, credible and emotional stories told from his perspective. The program described in the book is comprehensive in design to accommodate the needs of public school administrators and educators struggling to thread the needle of practice, policy, and procedure in a timely manner. It is practical because it has been designed from the ""front lines"" of behavioral intervention and respects the real-life limitations and challenges facing school practitioners. The content has been designed to provide information and strategies in four primary areas: 1) an understanding of the roots of aggression in youth, 2) an understanding of how to help students struggling with behavior problems, 3) skills to stay safe and minimize liability at school and 4) practical strategies and skills to enjoy working with a broad range of children.

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"Happy Kids gives much needed advice for educators in the trenches who are dealing with aggressive and disturbed students on a daily basis. This book has relevant examples, vignettes, cases, background information concerning behavior analysis and much more. The beauty of this book is that it explains the need, the goal, the desired outcome, and goes back to give the step by step to use these techniques in the classroom. Moreover, Ben Springer's use of humorous personal anecdotes and organization make this a breeze to read and understand." -- Vikki Kelly, Teacher, Caroll Independent School District In Happy Kids, Dr. Springer draws from his years of experience working with students with challenging behaviours to help teachers and school leaders understand how they can do just that. Rooted in the principles of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and the RICH theory of happiness, the happy kids formula is a tool that reminds us that when students have access to resources and intimacy, feel competent about themselves, and are healthy, they are more likely to be happy, which will drastically decrease their levels of aggression. I literally loved everything about this book and cannot stop talking about whenever I overhear a conversation about a challenging student. -- Alex T. Valencic, Curriculum Coordinator for 21st Century Learning

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