Restorative Learning Model (RLM) Educational therapy

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The Restorative Learning Model (RLM) is a therapy embedded educational framework developed by Dr. A. C. Young. RLM utilizes the classroom instructional process to strengthen student academic, cognitive and behavioral development to maximize whole child success. The RLM Framework uses standard-connected, relevant launch activities and circle discussions, to deepen student understanding of the learning objective.

A crucial component of RLM includes circle discussions which infuse strategies from various therapies such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Applied Behavioral Analysis, to build student behavioral response skills.  RLM teaches students how to respond to academic, social, emotional, and behavioral scenarios by asking four critical questions: 1. What is the problem (Knowledge)? 2. What are the influencing factors of the problem (Relationship and Relevant Environment)? 3. How can the problem be resolved (Application)? 4. Who and/or what will be

impacted by the resolution (Implication)?
 

The RLM Therapy will promote positive academic and behavioral outcomes by helping students  develop habits to process, question, resolve and reflect on  scenarios. 

RLM Outcomes

The Restorative  Learning Model (RLM) Educational Therapy is a process designed to yield  results overtime.  RLM focuses on building community through dialogue and is designed as an evolutionary model.  Since a large portion of the model is contingent on student  comfort, level of trust and safety in practice; teachers, school  administrators and district/ justice leaders must be committed to a full  implementation cycle before expecting data outcomes.  The RLM is  chiefly concerned with ensuring students are well.