14. Time Outs
This podcast episode discusses the use of timeouts as a common and effective technique in residential treatment programs working with children and adolescents. Timeouts are employed to manage disruptive behaviors and prevent the spread of problematic behaviors and emotions within a group, similar to containing a fire's spread.
The episode emphasizes the importance of setting limits in a firm but non-harsh manner to encourage cooperation and internalization. While timeouts can be used as a purely behavioral intervention, their effectiveness can be enhanced by targeting cognitive development…
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