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The mirage objectives (pro)


Welcome education professionals!

This Mindly presents the grid of mirage objectives, derived from positive discipline, to better understand student behaviours. Behind every inappropriate behaviour lies a mistaken belief related to the fundamental need for belonging and recognition.
Mirage objectives (attracting attention, taking power, seeking revenge, feeling discouraged…) give meaning to the repetitive and inappropriate attitudes we can observe.
Identifying these logics allows us to stop reacting emotionally and to avoid power struggles.
By changing perspective, the adult fosters a more peaceful, cooperative, and encouraging educational relationship.



Keywords of the Mindly

Attract attention

Attracting attention in children: capturing without forcing. Attracting and maintaining a child's attention is essential for promoting learning, listening, and relationships. But this requires respecting their pace, needs, and natural curiosity.

Mirage objective

A mirage objective is a formulation or behaviour that seems to be a clear request, but diverts from the real objective, often unconscious or poorly formulated.

Child's private logic

The notion of private logic (or subjective logic) comes from the currents of gentle education, particularly from the approach of Alfred Adler and positive psychopedagogy. It refers to the way a child interprets reality based on their experiences, emotions, and personal beliefs, and adopts behaviour accordingly.

Observing the mirage objective

To detect the mirage objective, one must carefully observe the emotional signals, the repetitions, and the blockages of the child, as well as our feelings regarding this situation.


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