Sentences with phrase «positive feelings and behaviors»

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Research has shown that the consumption of glucose enhances complex brain activities, bolstering self - control and regulating prejudice and aggressive behaviors,» she writes, while also speculating that seeing and unconsciously mimicking your dining partner may engender more positive feelings towards them.

Not only does this make the employee feel recognized and appreciated, it also reinforces the positive behavior for the entire workforce.

If you only believe whatever it is that you feel like believeing, whatever «feels right» — then your beliefs no longer have the ability to change your behavior — and changing behavior is a good thing for your self and society when those changes are positive.

Moreover, the spiritual but not religious reflect the «me» generation of self - obsessed, truth - is - whatever - you - feel - it - to - be thinking, where big, historic, demanding institutions that have expectations about behavior, attitudes and observance and rules are jettisoned yet nothing positive is put in replacement.

There can be many reasons why a child acts out, and API believes that it's our job as parents to identify the unmet needs of the child and help him express his needs and feelings in more positive ways, rather than punish him for the challenging behavior.

And, finally, because prevailing attitudes towards concussion symptom reporting and reporting behavior are deeply entrenched in our sports culture, we encourage, as Step Five, that coaches, athletes, athletic trainers, team doctors, and parents continue working over the course of the sports season to create and maintain an environment in which athletes feel safe in immediately reporting concussion symptoms (both their own and their teammates) by sharing and reinforcing positive messages about the importance of immediate concussion symptom reporting via social media, by maintaining open lines of communication and an ongoing dialog about concussion safety among and between and among coaches, athletes, medical staff and parenAnd, finally, because prevailing attitudes towards concussion symptom reporting and reporting behavior are deeply entrenched in our sports culture, we encourage, as Step Five, that coaches, athletes, athletic trainers, team doctors, and parents continue working over the course of the sports season to create and maintain an environment in which athletes feel safe in immediately reporting concussion symptoms (both their own and their teammates) by sharing and reinforcing positive messages about the importance of immediate concussion symptom reporting via social media, by maintaining open lines of communication and an ongoing dialog about concussion safety among and between and among coaches, athletes, medical staff and parenand reporting behavior are deeply entrenched in our sports culture, we encourage, as Step Five, that coaches, athletes, athletic trainers, team doctors, and parents continue working over the course of the sports season to create and maintain an environment in which athletes feel safe in immediately reporting concussion symptoms (both their own and their teammates) by sharing and reinforcing positive messages about the importance of immediate concussion symptom reporting via social media, by maintaining open lines of communication and an ongoing dialog about concussion safety among and between and among coaches, athletes, medical staff and parenand parents continue working over the course of the sports season to create and maintain an environment in which athletes feel safe in immediately reporting concussion symptoms (both their own and their teammates) by sharing and reinforcing positive messages about the importance of immediate concussion symptom reporting via social media, by maintaining open lines of communication and an ongoing dialog about concussion safety among and between and among coaches, athletes, medical staff and parenand maintain an environment in which athletes feel safe in immediately reporting concussion symptoms (both their own and their teammates) by sharing and reinforcing positive messages about the importance of immediate concussion symptom reporting via social media, by maintaining open lines of communication and an ongoing dialog about concussion safety among and between and among coaches, athletes, medical staff and parenand their teammates) by sharing and reinforcing positive messages about the importance of immediate concussion symptom reporting via social media, by maintaining open lines of communication and an ongoing dialog about concussion safety among and between and among coaches, athletes, medical staff and parenand reinforcing positive messages about the importance of immediate concussion symptom reporting via social media, by maintaining open lines of communication and an ongoing dialog about concussion safety among and between and among coaches, athletes, medical staff and parenand an ongoing dialog about concussion safety among and between and among coaches, athletes, medical staff and parenand between and among coaches, athletes, medical staff and parenand among coaches, athletes, medical staff and parenand parents.

Depending on the situation, focusing on thinking and positive self - talk first can impact a child's feelings, which then impacts her behavior.

It's so important to find like - minded parents who can offer their «been there, done that» stories, emotional scaffolding, and specific suggestions for when you feel confused as to what to do about your child's behavior, or when you question whether this new thing you're trying, like positive discipline instead of spanking, for example, is going to work out in the long term, or how exactly to keep those family attachment bonds strong as your children grow, or how to move forward when your family encounters challenging life circumstances.

Her counsel consisted of, among other things, understanding the whole child, understanding the development of the child, positive reinforcement, affirmation of a child's feelings and discipline with love as correction of negative behavior.

Here's a creative discipline approach, one that I've used on my own kids and has been «stolen» by other moms looking for a more fun yet effective way of promoting positive behavior without feeling like a brute.

Giving in to bouts of angry and aggressive behavior makes a child feel out of control and this does not foster positive self regard.

And in terms of the behavior modification, it's often a really good way to reduce power struggles, when your child feels like he is working for something, and working for something doesn't have to be a toy, doesn't have to be something really expensive, it can be positive praise, it could be that they are working special time with you, special activity, we can do a token economy system which is usually the most well known behavior modification intervention, where your child can earn tickets or stickers or poker chips, and sometimes you may want to attach a reward menu to that, so they know that, «Oh, if I can save ten chips I can get this, if I can save 20 chips I can get this&raquAnd in terms of the behavior modification, it's often a really good way to reduce power struggles, when your child feels like he is working for something, and working for something doesn't have to be a toy, doesn't have to be something really expensive, it can be positive praise, it could be that they are working special time with you, special activity, we can do a token economy system which is usually the most well known behavior modification intervention, where your child can earn tickets or stickers or poker chips, and sometimes you may want to attach a reward menu to that, so they know that, «Oh, if I can save ten chips I can get this, if I can save 20 chips I can get this&raquand working for something doesn't have to be a toy, doesn't have to be something really expensive, it can be positive praise, it could be that they are working special time with you, special activity, we can do a token economy system which is usually the most well known behavior modification intervention, where your child can earn tickets or stickers or poker chips, and sometimes you may want to attach a reward menu to that, so they know that, «Oh, if I can save ten chips I can get this, if I can save 20 chips I can get this&raquand sometimes you may want to attach a reward menu to that, so they know that, «Oh, if I can save ten chips I can get this, if I can save 20 chips I can get this».

This relieves the possible anxiousness a child feels and creates a positive behavior pattern.

Strategies include helping children solve problems and manage strong feelings, reinforcing positive behavior, setting clear rules and expectations, and providing effective consequences for misbehavior,» says Spring Dawson - McClure, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Population Health at NYU Langone and co-author of the study.

Recent research has shown that women who experience false - positive mammograms tend to feel anxious and may develop negative effects on behavior and sleep.

Fear not: there is still some good news — namely, that we all have a chance to reverse course, to correct our addictive behaviors, and to find a relationship with our phones that feels productive and positive, not toxic.

For Jordan, having his clients become self - aware of their habits through pictures is an easy way to help improve their self - efficacy and make them feel like they have a positive, active role in their behavior change.

She believes that helping clients see the link between what they eat and drink and how they feel physically and mentally is key to positive behavior change.

We were able to create «wins» for this student in the weight room, cultivate his work ethic and dedication to his teammates, and provide an atmosphere where he could be disciplined without feeling like he was being called out by another teacher who didn't understand him — this all lead to the embodiment of a more positive sense of self - worth, resulting in improved behavior and academic performance.

Behavior issues often drive inexperience teachers from the classroom; however if teachers met with other teachers to discuss discipline techniques and students problems, the inexperienced teachers would feel less isolated and develop positive skills when dealing with difficult students or communicating with difficult parents.

The byproducts that Young didn't anticipate, however, were the school - wide improvements in positive behavior and the sense of ownership and power that the students felt from knowing they has a choice.

When we think of student engagement in learning activities, it is often convenient to understand engagement with an activity as being represented by good behavior (i.e. behavioral engagement), positive feelings (i.e. emotional engagement), and, above all, student thinking (i.e. cognitive engagement)(Fredricks, 2014).

It derives from a collection of social - emotional skills that help children understand and express feelings and behaviors in ways that facilitate positive relationships, including active listening, self - regulation, and effective communication.

Feeling frustrated is a part of being human, especially when you think you are doing everything you can in your class and school to improve student behavior and positive school culture and climate.

When students feel they can trust their teachers and are supported by them, students are much more likely to engage, succeed, and demonstrate positive behavior in school.

When students make the connection between their performance and feeling good about themselves, intrinsic motivation is enhanced and positive behaviors continue.

But when teachers or other staff use this strategy, it's important that they recognize the positive behavior, ask how it made the student feel, and tell the student the extrinsic reward is a reminder of that good feeling.

Notably, the research suggested that increasing the level of positive feelings youth have for themselves and their parents, and empowering parents to better supervise teenagers» behavior and choice of friends, are important protective factors (Krohn, Lizotte, Bushway, et al., 2014).

At a rural middle school, Positive Behavior Support changed a toxic climate to one in which students feel protected and encouraged.

He also believes that obedience training doesn't fix everything, and feels that an «all positive» approach to behavior modification is not justified for many dogs, especially those that are dangerously aggressive or on the verge of being put to death for behavioral problems.

The behavior modification program combines positive reinforcement training with relaxation exercises, and counter-conditioning - meaning changing how the dog feels and responds to something - to address leash reactivity (dogs, people, noises), lunging, excessive barking, destructive chewing, jumping, over-excitement, poor impulse control, fearfulness, noise - phobias, resource guarding, compulsive behaviors, house - soiling, and multi-pet disagreements.

We feel we are an extended part of the dogs» pack and constantly strive to sustain an environment in which they can improve their overall understanding of life around them and engage in positive, appropriate canine behavior...

Instead, employ positive methods get to the root of the problem and work to change the way the dog thinks and feels, gradually eliminating the negative behavior for good.

Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away, the revised and updated edition of the award - winning Desparate Marriages, teaches you how to: • Recognize and reject the myths that hold you captive • Better understand your spouse's behavior • Take responsibility for your own thoughts, feelings, and actions • Make choices that can have a lasting, positive impact on you and your spouse An experienced marriage and family counselor, Gary Chapman speaks to those whose spouse is any of the following: • Irresponsible • A workaholic • Controlling • Uncommunicative • Verbally abusive • Physically abusive • Sexually abusive • Unfaithful • Addicted to alcohol or drugs • Depressed Marriage has the same potential to be miserable as it does to be blissful.

By processing your thoughts, feelings and behaviors without judgment and with unconditional positive regard, I will help you discover the strength that you have to accomplish any goal.»

In session, I strive to help clients feel at ease so that we can rapidly focus on setting goals, figuring out feelings and patterns, developing healthy, positive attitudes and behaviors, and problem solving.

Structured around the ten principles of intuitive eating, the mindful approach in this workbook encourages you to abandon unhealthy weight control behaviors, develop positive body image, and — most importantly — stop feeling distressed around food!

The maintenance of the relationship between parent and child has been shown to 1essen the effects of negative peer pressure (Garland, 1927), reduce the feelings of rootlessness, rejection, and isolation (Garfat, 1990) that are common among children in care, and have a positive effect on the behavior of children and their ability to adapt to being in care (Noble & Gibson, 1994).

«Ignite Community Counseling and Resource Center provides a wide range of Outpatient and In - Home Psychotherapy services to help people of all ages and ethnicities, identify and modify behaviors, learn positive coping mechanisms and find healthy outlets for expressing feelings.»

It is my belief that once the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors is understood, one is then able to modify or change the patterns of thinking to cope with stressors in a more positive manner.»

Structured settings and behavior support systems with clear expectations and positive reinforcements help students learn to manage difficult feelings and control their behavior, focus on their school work, and improve their overall performance.

Dr. John Gottman, who has behind him more than 40 years of solid, scientific research on relationships, families and parenting styles, says that if there is one thing parents could do for their child that would make a difference both now and in the future and help them be successful in life, it is this: To build the child's emotional intelligence, the ability to understand and manage their feelings in a positive way so that they can eventually regulate their own behavior.

Forgiveness involves letting go of negative thoughts, feelings, or behaviors toward an offender (in this case, your ex-spouse) and taking a more positive approach.

Offer also used the ESM responses to create two categories for emotional behavior: 1) positive, meaning the emotions associated with a particular mental labor caused cheerful, relaxed, or happy feelings and 2) negative, meaning emotions associated with the mental - labor created feelings of stress or worry.

Using «I» statements to express your feelings and needs, accepting responsibility, staying respectful, having gratitude and appreciation for your partner's positive traits and actions, and being able to take a break when things get tough are all helpful ways to keep arguments from escalating and to avoid these behaviors.

Oxytocin is a hormone that promotes bonding during the early stages of relationship development, positive feelings toward relationship partners1, including feelings of trust.2 In fact, oxytocin has been implicated in a variety of positive relationship behaviors, including attachment, social memory, sexual behavior, and orgasm, as well as maternal caring and bonding behaviors.3 As a result, the media often refers to oxytocin as the «cuddle hormone.»

For example, on again - off again relationships tend to have greater conflict, less commitment, lower satisfaction, and fewer positive behaviors (e.g., validating each other's feelings) than noncyclical relationships.1 Partners involved in on again - off again relationships also report doing things that negatively impact the relationship, such as being less cooperative, polite, and patient with each other.

The extent to which parents reported that the youth feels safe at home did not impact any of the positive behavioral outcomes but was associated with less externalizing and internalizing behavior.

Finally, negative and positive feelings of self - worth could be the result of a cognitive, inferential process, in which children observe and evaluate their own behaviors and competencies in specific domains (self - efficacy).

Mark approaches his work from a strengths perspective and believes that all children and adolescents need to feel positive about themselves in order to change maladaptive behavior (s).