Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Learner Success: ProgressPlan™ for Holistic Support
Transforming Learner Progress in Alternative Provision with ProgressPlan™
Do your current progress tracking methods truly capture the complex needs of your alternative provision learners?
Traditional methods often fall short in recognising the full scope of individual requirements, especially for students with diverse educational and emotional needs. Here at ProgressPlan™, we understand these challenges. That's why we've developed a revolutionary tool designed to revolutionise the way progress is tracked and supported within AP settings.
ProgressPlan™: Tailored to Your Needs
ProgressPlan™ stands out for its adaptability. We understand that each AP setting has unique needs. Our tool is not just straightforward to use, but also highly customisable. Whether you prioritise monitoring emotional development, academic achievements, or social interactions, ProgressPlan™ allows you to define specific criteria that reflect your educational objectives and therapeutic strategies.
Spotlight on DBT-Informed Customisation:
Need a solution specifically designed for settings that implement Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)? Look no further than our DBT-Informed Abacus Template. This example template includes assessment areas like:
Self-Awareness & Emotion Regulation: Focuses on the comprehension and management of emotions.
Interpersonal Effectiveness: Improves skills in communication and relationship management.
Distress Tolerance: Builds resilience to effectively handle stressful scenarios.
Academic & Life Skills: Integrates conventional academic learning with vital life skills.
Each category features detailed criteria to assist educators in making accurate assessments, recording relevant evidence, and outlining steps to advance learner development. A snapshot of these criteria is included at the bottom of this article to give you a clear idea of how this template can be adapted to your setting.
Streamlined Tracking and Powerful Insights:
ProgressPlan™ simplifies monitoring with its intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Educators can swiftly update learner progress, scrutinise detailed criteria for each assessment area, and generate visual progress reports. This efficient process not only saves valuable time but also bolsters data-driven educational decisions.
Collaboration is Key:
ProgressPlan™ fosters collaborative engagement by enabling educators to effectively communicate learner progress to parents, carers, and other professionals through detailed reports and straightforward sharing tools. This ensures a unified approach to each learner's goals and development.
Experience the Difference for Yourself:
We encourage you to see how ProgressPlan™ can transform learner tracking in your AP setting. Join us for a bespoke demonstration to witness the capabilities of the tool and discuss how it can be customised to meet your specific needs.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
DBT Informed Intervention - Criteria for an Abacus
1. Self-Awareness & Emotion Regulation
★ Developing Awareness
Recognises basic emotions in self.
Begins to apply mindfulness techniques to observe thoughts without judgement.
Learner is starting to understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and actions.
★★ Enhancing Emotional Understanding
Demonstrates improved self-awareness through regular mindfulness practice.
Uses DBT skills to manage and regulate emotional responses to stress.
Begins to identify emotional triggers and seeks appropriate support when needed.
★★★ Advanced Regulation
Consistently uses mindfulness and emotion regulation skills in complex situations.
Teaches peers basic DBT techniques, enhancing the communal learning environment.
Actively uses skills to maintain emotional balance and overcome challenges.
2. Interpersonal Effectiveness
★ Basic Communication Skills
Learns and applies basic principles of effective communication.
Begins to express needs and feelings in a respectful and assertive manner.
Participates in group activities and contributes to discussions.
★★ Developing Relationship Skills
Utilises DBT skills to strengthen relationships and resolve conflicts.
Demonstrates ability to set boundaries and negotiate interpersonal challenges.
Shows empathy and support towards others, building stronger connections.
★★★ Advanced Interpersonal Skills
Masters the art of balancing self-respect with respect for others in complex interactions.
Leads by example in using effective communication strategies during conflicts.
Supports peers in developing their own interpersonal effectiveness skills.
3. Distress Tolerance
★ Coping with Minor Stress
Begins to apply distress tolerance techniques to manage low-level stress.
Learns to stay calm and composed in challenging situations using simple DBT strategies.
Starts to practice self-soothing techniques that promote personal well-being.
★★ Managing Moderate Distress
Effectively uses distress tolerance skills for emotional crises.
Maintains commitment to therapy even when experiencing emotional pain.
Demonstrates resilience by using DBT coping strategies in everyday conflicts and setbacks.
★★★ Mastery of High Distress Situations
Skilfully manages high levels of stress without resorting to self-destructive behaviours.
Helps others in distress by sharing effective coping mechanisms.
Exhibits significant personal growth in tolerating and managing intense emotional situations.
4. Academic & Life Skills
★ Basic Skills Acquisition
Shows progress in core academic subjects through tailored learning strategies.
Begins to apply life skills such as time management and personal organisation.
Engages in activities that promote vocational and practical life skills.
★★ Developing Competence
Demonstrates improved academic performance by integrating learning strategies.
Applies life skills to manage personal and educational tasks more effectively.
Participates in skill-building activities that are directly applicable to everyday life.
★★★ Advanced Application
Excels in applying academic knowledge to real-world problems.
Acts as a role model in using life skills to achieve personal and academic goals.
Leads initiatives or projects that require complex problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
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