This program requires a cooperative and willing partner, eight hours of homework, and a workbook. A counselor's supervision is recommended although not required. 2 parts - 45 min. This tape is for couples or others who are having a problem of unproductive fighting, or too much bickering, or reaching impasses, or nagging, or of making agreements which are not kept by one or both parties. It focuses upon offering positive incentives for changed behavior upon trading factors and on ways of reaching agreements which can be maintained over time.
Examples are oversimplified, but ideas are good.
It teaches specific, proven methods of contracting and effective use of time-out procedures to reduce those behaviors and increase behaviors such as getting ready for school, doing chores, completing schoolwork, and cooperating with parents and siblings without a hassle . This tape can help you clear up some of the uncertainties you might feel, give you information about different kinds of groups in order to help you choose which is best for you, tell you what may be expected of you and how to do well, and tell you how to decide if the group is helping you. This is the most important tape in the series and can be viewed without first seeing the others, although seeing them in order is recommended. This tape presents methods for examining your own values, interests, skills, and resources and for getting good information about the world of work. The process of gathering information, integrating that information, and actually making a decision which will maximize your chances at success and happiness.