Thursday

Class went well today. After class a student asked to talk to me about baptism, so we have set up a meeting for tomorrow. Another student has a friend (single mother) with parenting issues. Could they come see me?
I have to say we are having a lot of laughs in class. Today I showed them how to do behavior modification, and suggested that we demonstrate how to help someone stop smoking: would anyone like to be the subject? Many hands went up. One student was selected and we went over "target behavior, baseline date, and reinforcement." It was suggested that perhaps we offer her an A for the course if she quit smoking. She was agreeable to that reinforcement.
We also looked at cognitive behavior therapy, and they took an inventory of their anger management strategies. Much giggling.
We talked about different temperaments and personalities: phlegmatic, choleric, melancholy, and sanguine. Once they received the handout, they could not listen to a thing I said, they were so busy determining their own personalities and those of their friends. Isn't learning fun!!!
I went out for Chinese with the VonDohlens, my IICS friends here. Our meals were $4.00 each!
I went shopping for some odds and ends and found a small stuffed animal (2") to clip on my purse, since the catch came off. When you squeeze the animal's stomach, it says, "I love you" in English. I took it to class today. You just can't help but laugh to be in the Czech Republic and have this little animal speaking English! Besides we all need all the love we can get, right?!