Can this skill be appropriately depicted in a video model?
A video model can be a great resource for identifying stressors by allowing the ability to pause and discuss the freeze-frame of a scenario. While you may just show a photograph of a stressful situation and ask the student to identify the antecedents, using video allows for clear modeling of the antecedent circumstances, as well as the demonstration of appropriate self-regulatory reactions. Additionally, a video model that shows only a single relaxation technique can serve as clear, concrete examples for the student learning how to do them.
Have you task analyzed this skill to ensure that your video clearly depicts every key step that comprises the skill?
Who will you use as “actors” in this video – will the targeted student be included in the video?
Below, we have included an assortment of video models that can be used with a student. But, don’t forget to be innovative! How might you incorporate the student, peers, yourself, and other instructors into a customized video model? Use the included videos as guides in creating your own model!
Will you shoot this video from the perspective of the student (first person) or from the third person perspective?
Will you narrate the video?
How will you ensure that the student experiences opportunities to not only review the skill via the video model, but to also engage in repeated rehearsal of the skill across multiple contexts?
It is important to design your video model so that it cues the student to his specific antecedents, behaviors or coping strategies. Using the video model in practice and role-play may lead to your adjustment of the model to assure that it addresses only the factors that are keys for that student.
Will the student be able to review the video just prior to expected performance of that skill (priming)?
Here are several video models that you may use with the student. They can also serve as samples for you to create customized video models for the student:
Leaving a stressful situation:
This is the right way to leave a stressful situation. This employee is having a hard time dealing with the noisy kitchen at work. He needs to take a short break so he won’t become really upset. He walks out of the noisy room, closes his eyes, and takes some breaths. After he calms down, he will be ready to go back to work. |
This is the right way to leave a stressful situation. This employee is having a bad day and he feels very stressed. His supervisor tells him that he did not do all of his tasks. But, the employee does not argue with his supervisor and he does not explode. Instead, he calmly asks to take a short break. He walks outside to take some deep breaths. Then, he is ready to go back to the kitchen and talk with his supervisor. |
Using a coping card:
coping story card to calm down. This employee keeps his coping story cards with him, and he reads them at work when he is feeling really stressed.
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Following a coping plan:
This employee is doing his coping plan. Here are the steps of his coping plan:
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This is an example of a coping plan with three steps. She reads her self-calming statement, then takes 3 deep breaths, and stretches. This will help her stay calm. Then, she can get back to work. |
Example of a student practicing muscle relaxation:
This video shows a series of muscle relaxation exercises. These exercises might help you to feel more calm and relaxed.
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Counting to relax:
Counting (out loud or in your head) can be a good strategy to use when you need to calm down. Counting helps this employee calm down so she can get back to work.
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Using positive self-talk (mantra) to calm down:
This is an example of using a mantra as a coping strategy. She reads a statement from her coping card several times, and takes a deep breath to help her stay calm. Then, she is ready to go back to work.
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Practicing deep breathing & “smell the flower – blow out the candle”:
This is what we mean by "smell the flower, blow out the candle." Watch as she inhales deeply (smell the flower) and then exhales slowly (blow out the candle). This deep breathing exercise might help you to relax.
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