QUESTION:
Today I began introducing the DwStress Hierarchy to my class. As we were discussing the four levels of behavior, one boy with emotional problems said, “I like Level A. I like to be on Level A. I don’t want to be on Level C or D.” This boy has had so much negative attention in the past that to him, any attention is good. Do you have any suggestions for how to help him?

DR. MARSHALL’S RESPONSE:
Let him know that it is his choice to act on Level A, however, when he chooses that level, he is telling you to boss him. Explain that a person on Level A needs to be bossed because he is not mature enough to follow directions. A person on Level A is a victim and not in control.

Then say, “I have seen how capable you are, but if you want me to boss you, that is your decision. I will do what you are asking.”

Then leave him to reflect, i.e., immediately move away.

Keep feeding him this same dialog until he changes his mind.

Notice that you have employed all three principles of this discipline system:

1. You have been positive with him by your assertion of his capability.

2. You have given him a choice, and;

3. You have prompted him to reflect.

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Posted In: RRSystem in Action, Understanding The Hierarchy
posted On: July 26, 2008: 1:01 am: By Kerry Weisner
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