Think First
Addressing Aggressive Behavior in Secondary Schools
Jim Larson
2. The Context of Aggressive Student Behavior: Creating Effective, Whole-School Environmental Strategies
3. Rationale and Best Practices for Anger and Aggression Management Skills Training
4. Screening, Identification, and Assessment for Anger and Aggression Management Training
5. Getting Started with Anger and Aggression Management Skills Training
6. Introduction to the Treatment Manual
Module I. Introduction, Choices, and Consequences
Module II. Hassle Log and Anger Reducers
Module III. Anger Triggers and Attribution Retraining
Module IV. Self-Instruction and Consequential Thinking
Module V. Social Problem-Solving
Appendices:
A. Current Behavior Screening Form
B. Intervention Record Review
C. Adolescent Interview
D. Brief Problem Assessment Interview
E. Classroom Progress Monitoring Report
F. Multidimensional School Anger Inventory
G. Sample Parental Consent Letter/Carta de Consentimiento de Padres
H. Guidelines for Generalization Support Persons
I. Academic Self-Monitoring Form
J. Think First Training Outcomes
Handouts:
Think First Handout I.1. Behavior A-B-C's
Think First Handout II.1. Hassle Log
Think First Handout II.2. Behavior A-B-C's for an Anger Cue
Think First Handout III.1. Common Thought Triggers
Think First Handout IV.1. Reminders
Think First Handout V.1. Stop And Think
Think First Handout V.2. Finding Alternative Solutions
Think First Handout V.3. Problem-Solving Work Sheet