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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2012 Jan 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Child Serv. 2011;6(1):18–33. doi: 10.5042/jcs.2011.0123

Resilience Project Adherence Measure Session 9 *

Session 9: Adherence
Item
Structure/section of
session
Item description (see Coding Manual ) Rating:
0 - 2
Total
Score
1 Check-in Use of feelings check-in sheet/feelings poster to reflect child’s feeling C-I=
2 Review Noticing feeling 2 ways – can be in vivo Rev =
3 Introduction Dimensions of Feelings – tells a story that illustrates dimensions of a feeling Int =
4 Teaching 1. Sorts feeling labels from 2 or more dimensions showing increased intensity; using feeling
thermometer to elicit child’s experiences with different intensities
Tch =
5 2. Highlights that high intensity feelings are most difficult to manage and that it is best to
stop by using Mental Muscles before becoming out of control/going ‘over the top’
6 Active Learning &
practice skill
1. Uses examples from child’s book/folder (or if legitimately none available, generates one
that is relevant to child) to practice concept of feeling intensities
AL =
7 2. Uses concrete illustration of concept—not just indicating thermometer on wall; child must
be engaged in “hands on” activity for ‘2’
8 3. Materials /notes are put in folder to underscore constructs
9 Review & Generalization 1. Reviews by highlighting feeling words for different intensities/levels and helps to know
what causes “over the top” feelings
R&G =
10 2. indication can try to stop strong feelings (e.g., Mental Muscles, indication of ‘stop’ line on
graphic, hot zone area)
11 3. Encourages child to notice feelings increase/decrease in intensity in specific daily context
12 Time 22-28 minutes (goal: 25″) Start: End: 0 1 T =
Notes: Total (0-23) =
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