ART (Aggression Replacement Training) - State of the ART ART is widespread and used in many countries around the world. ART has, over the years, been developed and modified in accordance with new research in the field. The ART conducted in Scandinavia has incorporated these findings. The Scandinavian update is called AART (Adapted ART). [...]
Canaliser la violence de jeunes contrevenants grâce à la peinture (english version below) Ils ont réalisé une murale symbolisant leur évolution en detention Des adolescents d’un centre jeunesse montréalais ont troqué leurs poings pour un pinceau en réalisant une murale symbolisant le cheminement qu’ils ont fait pour mieux gérer leur colère. « Les adolescents qui sont [...]
When the management of social services in the Municipality of Herning, Denmark began to review the composition of contents in cases they realized that in a growing number of the social workers reported that in many families, the male parent often complained of being isolated within the family or being left in a situation where frustration [...]
What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. While mindfulness is something we all naturally possess, it’s more readily available to us when we practice on a daily basis. Whenever [...]
We would like to help you out with some anger regulation tips. If you feel that anger is slowly becoming visible and overwhelming, use some simple steps to track it, understand it, own it and use it to respond in a calm, prosocial way. Think before you act, listen to what your body says, and train [...]
Calling all ART/PREPARE Curriculum trainers and practitioners! Here is a tool that you all can find helpful when supporting families in this time of social distancing. Print it, save it on your devices, use it when the opportunity arises: in your home and theirs! Let us know what you think by contacting us by email and [...]
We know that the pandemia is a huge challenge for all of us. To better cope by using social and emotional competencies, to feel better and stronger, please give yourself a mindful moment to see in which zone you place yourself. And seek help if you struggle with negative thoughts, anxiety or depression.
This thesis addresses social pedagogical practice around an evidence based manual where social pedagogues choose to act differently to following the detailed directions in the manual. This is an interesting new research field since the social pedagogues intend to follow the structures that again claim to replace aggressive behaviour with young people if the program compliance [...]
Following the rules in our statutes, 4 positions are up for re/election, overseen by the Election Committee (Bengt Daleflod and Kim Parker). Nominated candidates must agree to run for election and if they agree, post: a short biography (your work experience and a bit about yourself) a statement of what you would like to accomplish on [...]
The International Federation of Social Workers' European Conference 2019 was held in Vienna in early September. While there, 45 participants attended a presentation of the PREPARE Curriculum. Although A.R.T. was highlighted, other programs in PREPARE also raised interest and questions.Questions centered around the issues of training, the need to create a reasonable level of motivation among [...]
