Person-Centered and Positive Based Approaches to Challenging Behavior
Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/22/2020 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
How can we see “challenging behaviors” as functional indicators of needs and desires rather than “wrong actions” that need a “consequence”? This functional based approach to understanding behavior allows for true opportunities to support positive behavior change. The unique profiles of individuals that present with challenging behaviors will be presented through this functional based lens, allowing participants a deepening understanding of positive based supports and person-centered approaches to changing behavior.
During this course, participants will:
Understand the “challenging behavior” through a functional behavior lens with a fresh perspective on understanding why others behave the way they do
Identify positive based strategies to support people who exhibit difficult to manage behaviors
Reframe the themes of “giving consequences for behavior” and “holding people accountable” to more person-centered approaches of uncovering values, coping with stress, teaching the role of responsibility and enhancing self-advocacy.
Course Information
Course materials, refreshments and lunch are included in the course fee
Pre-registration is required, register early! Class size is limited
Video/audio taping of courses is prohibited
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the course. The course fee will be charged if cancellation is made in less than 24 hours. Registration is transferable to another person.
About the instructor
Wendy Selnes, M.A., BCBA
Wendy Selnes is a Master’s level Board Certified Behavior Analyst. With her business partner of over 20 years, they have a small consulting firm, Brih Design. The practice is in the assessment and analysis of behaviors and behavior change. The supports and services are aligned with state of the art, evidenced-based behavioral interventions. The location of such services is ‘on-site’ – in the family home, group home, in school or work environments, and various community-based environments. Wendy has conducted many trainings and workshops in various topics relating to positive behavior change, mindfulness and mental health related topics.
Continuing Education
This course provides 5.25 clock hours.
If you are interested in having a course presented at your facility, CLICK HERE to contact Karen Lilla.
