Objectives

• Apply the three core components of the Intentional Relationship Model (IRM) to guide your interpersonal reasoning while responding to:

  1. • Strong emotions

     • Challenging behaviors

     • Interperpersonal events

• Evaluate personal strengths and challenges related to the use of relationship-building strategies to support participation and engagement in others

Agenda

1. Videos - Introduction to the Intentional Relationship Model (IRM)

• • • Video 5 - Responding to Strong Emotions (30 min)

    • Video 6 - Responding to Challenging Behaviors (32 min) 

    • Video 7 - Interpersonal Reasoning Process (29 min)

2. Reflection - "Week 4 Reflection" (completed through REDCap; please check your email for your unique REDCap link)

OPTIONAL

Watch "Inside Out" and think about the different interactions between characters in the movie from the Intentional Relationship Model perspective. Look for successful and unsuccessful mode use as you watch the characters respond to different:

• • • Interpersonal characteristics

    • Interpersonal events

    • Strong emotions

    • Challenging behaviors

Based on my search, the movie may be available for free streaming through Disney+. You can also rent "Inside Out"  on Amazon ($3.79) and other streaming options. You can find out more information here: https://reelgood.com/movie/inside-out-2015 

Share your thoughts, questions, and epiphanies! (Google Form)

IRM Assessments

You may use the IRM assessments below to guide your interpersonal reasoning during the "Week 4 Reflection" assignment:

• • • Client Characteristics Checklist - for evaluating another person's interpersonal characteristics (Assessment)

    • Clinical Assessment of Modes (CAM) - for evaluating your therapeutic mode use with another adult (Assessment)

    • Pediatric Clinical Assessment of Modes (PCAM) - for evaluating your therapeutic mode use with a child (Assessment)

Resources

Check out the supplemental resources posted below for additional information on this week's topics:

• The Intentional Relationship Model Clearinghouse: http://irm.ahslabs.uic.edu/ 

• Mindfulness During Challenging Times:

  • • Video "Mindfulness is a Super Power"

    • Article "Mindfulness and Being Present in the Moment"

    • Article "Mindfulness for Children"

• Intentional Communication During Challenging Times

  • • Video "Brené Brown on Blame"

    • Video "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse"

• Positive Parenting

  • • Article "Nine Elements That Power Positive Parenting"

    • Article "Why You Should Stop Yelling at Your Kids"

• Challenging Behaviors in Young Children 0-3

  • • Video "Challenging Behaviors"

    • Article "Don’t Expect Toddlers To Behave Consistently — They Literally Can’t"

• Challenging Behaviors & Transitions

  • • Article "Why Do Kids Have Trouble With Transitions?"

    • Article "Reducing Challenging Behaviors during Transitions: Strategies for Early Childhood Educators to Share with Parents"

    • Article "How Can We Help Kids with Transitions"

    • Article "Easing a Toddler's Daily Transitions"

    • Handbook "Supporting Transitions: Using Child Development as a Guide"