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Empowering Future Clinicians: Harnessing the Power of Behavior-Specific Praise

Empowering Future Clinicians: Harnessing the Power of Behavior-Specific Praise

Empowering Future Clinicians: Harnessing the Power of Behavior-Specific Praise

In the realm of school psychology and online therapy, the ability to deliver effective behavior management strategies is crucial for fostering positive outcomes in children. A recent study titled "Examination of a Tiered Training Model to Increase School Psychology Graduate Students’ Behavior Specific Praise" sheds light on innovative approaches to enhance the skills of graduate students in this field. This blog explores the implications of this research and how practitioners can leverage these findings to improve their practice.

The Power of Behavior-Specific Praise (BSP)

Behavior-specific praise (BSP) is a targeted form of positive reinforcement that acknowledges and describes specific behaviors, helping children understand which actions are being praised. This technique is more effective than general praise as it provides clarity and reinforces desired behaviors, leading to improved academic and behavioral outcomes.

Implementing a Tiered Training Model

The study examined a tiered training model designed to enhance the delivery of BSP by school psychology graduate students. This model consists of three tiers:

The results demonstrated that graduate students who participated in this tiered training model significantly increased their rates of BSP during one-to-one sessions with child clients. Furthermore, these improvements were maintained over time, indicating the lasting impact of this approach.

Implications for Practitioners

For practitioners in the field of online therapy and school psychology, the findings of this study offer valuable insights into effective training methodologies. By incorporating a tiered training model, practitioners can enhance their ability to deliver BSP, ultimately leading to better outcomes for the children they serve.

Here are some actionable steps practitioners can take:

Encouraging Further Research

While the study provides promising results, further research is needed to explore the application of tiered training models in diverse settings and populations. Practitioners are encouraged to contribute to this growing body of knowledge by conducting their own studies and sharing their findings with the broader community.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Examination of a Tiered Training Model to Increase School Psychology Graduate Students’ Behavior Specific Praise.


Citation: LaBrot, Z. C., DeFouw, E., & Eldridge, M. (2021). Examination of a tiered training model to increase school psychology graduate students’ behavior specific praise. Education & Treatment of Children, 44(4), 233-248. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43494-021-00048-0
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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