unspokenthoughtsllc

RPM focuses on educating and building skills to engage with society. The practitioner plans and leads the session to work on the student's goals. One teen student started a session with their own topic so we switched the goals to match their motivation. Instead of using our planned lesson, discussion, and writing prompt, we let them compose what they wanted while working on their fluency, speed, accuracy, and regulation. Then, we worked on editing which combines cognitive, tolerance, and...

Note: The student co-wrote this entire post, but their direct quotes are in bold, including their indented original message. We have shared some student perspectives about the stress of the holidays, especially the changes in routine and in settings with decorations. One of our adult students struggles with anxious OCD and is aware of the havoc it causes. She sees how others are treated and wanted to share as an advocate. - her words since I asked how she wanted her motivation described....

Gratitude and Hope Do you feel grateful? I do. Constantly. I have a family and friends and everything I need. Right? I live in a world where I am too much. It is never easy or natural or well, good enough. I always need. I am grateful for the support I have, but I am hopeful for when I don't need it. By Sarah Dorros Many of our students navigate this duality and so do their families. How do you handle these emotions?