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RISKY BEHAVIORSTalking to Staff
Deborah Gilboa, MD
If you could wave a magic wand...
What behaviors would you eliminate?
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WHAT’S YOUR CULTURE?
TEEN BRAIN
TEEN BRAIN CONFLICT
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN AT CAMP?
• Good decision-making requires time and information.
• Peer pressure is ALWAYS a factor.
• Intense emotional responses will occur!!!!
• Sleep deficit clouds critical thinking.
COUNSELORS CAN
• Be safe• Follow the rules• Understand expectations
•DO HARD THINGS
SUPERVISORSMUST
Acknowledge temptationName behaviors
High expectationsClear rules
Enforce consequences
REMEMBER THETEEN BRAIN?
CALL YOUR STAFF!Light a fire in your staff intentionally:• Build on their experiences• Heighten their emotions • Use peer pressure for good
Call them to action!
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CREATE (CHANGE?)YOUR CULTURE
WHAT’S THE WORD AT TRAINING?
ASK.• Past staff• Current leaders• Former campers• Your competition• Recruiters• Social media
OFFER STRATEGIES• Play “What if”• What if you could?• What if you want to?• What if you did?
• Establish mentors• Remind them of options• Reward great choices
DON’T FIGHT PEER PRESSURE
USE IT.• Build drama toward
great counseling• Give your staff a mission• Ask MORE of them• Encourage accountability• Create pride
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