This week I have been busy trying to connect with like minded people through the building of my social media presence (https://twitter.com/BehaviourMentor). At the same time I am working my way through some of my summer reading.
Both activities have exposed me to some really great ideas and have forced me to reflect on behaviour in different ways.
Having the opportunity to look at behaviour through alternative lens makes me challenge my beliefs and further develop my knowledge of this area. This all makes me question; Is behaviour... Clear? or is it Fuzzy?
On Twitter I started to follow Niki McGlynn, the face behind Organised Mind. I discovered Niki when another Twitter account posted her podcast about Neurodevelopment. I was so interested in what Niki had to say about rhythmic movement training (RMT) and how the impact from hindered neurodevelopment and its impact on behaviour could be explained, before long I started analysing my family and the complexities of their behaviour... 2 adult children and a polymer scientist husband gave me lots to consider...
But joking aside, what Niki had to say made sense and I began to ask, why have I never heard of this?... I am seriously considering participating in one of her Rhythmic Movement Training courses (RMT) which focus on the identification of 'retained primitive reflexes' which with RMT become 'integrated', or in other words developed in a normal way. I am excited to learn more...
Secondly, I am loving Lost and Found by Ross W. Greene. Particularly how the key themes which underpin his Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) problem solving model illustrate the opportunity to help children who exhibit challenging behaviours in ways that are 'nonpunitive, nonadversarial, skill building, relationship enhancing, collaborative, proactive and helpful' (Greene, 2016). His ideas to focus on areas where we can make a difference are like a breath of fresh air. Dispelling with 'adult-imposed consequences' and challenging the traditional teacher-student power struggles by replacing them with empathy, understanding and the forging of positive relationships. I am hooked on this book...
I am sure I will expand more on my new findings as I uncover them. Please feel free to like, comment, share my posts and continue the discussion...
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