Positive Behaviour Support

Promote positive behaviours and prevent problematic ones with our 60 minute Positive Behaviour Support course.

Positive behaviour support (PBS) is an evidence-based, person-centred approach to improving an individual’s quality of life and creating a more supportive and inclusive environment. By understanding the underlying causes of challenging behaviour you can address those behaviours confidently.

And this Positive Behaviour Support course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and strategies you need to promote positive behaviours and prevent problematic ones.

Key outcomes:

The Power of Positive Behaviour Support: Discover the core principles of PBS and how it can revolutionise your approach to support.

Understanding Challenging Behaviours: Learn to identify the root causes of challenging behaviors and develop tailored strategies to address them.

Promoting Positive Behaviours: Explore proactive techniques to encourage positive behaviours and create a nurturing environment.

Effective Communication and De-escalation: Master essential communication skills to build rapport, reduce tension, and de-escalate challenging situations.

Person-Centered Support: Learn to tailor support plans to meet the unique needs of each individual.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Understand what positive behaviour support means
  • Understand the different types of behaviours of concern
  • Recognise how to use a holistic approach
  • Identify early warning triggers of behaviours of concern
  • Demonstrate an understanding of de-escalation skills
  • Identify person-centred approaches to supporting people with a learning disability whose behaviours are perceived as challenging
  • Understand crisis management and how to gain confidence when dealing with these situations
  • Recognise key communication styles
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the requirement for bespoke plans for each individual
  • Understand how a support plan is developed
  • Demonstrate assessment procedures and rationale for the use of reinforcement to reduce behaviours perceived to be challenging
  • Reflect on the individual and organisational barriers to implementing positive behavioural support
  • Identify and utilise a problem solving approach to overcoming these barriers
  • Understand the importance of post-incident learning, recording and evaluating outcomes.

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