Don't let behavior challenges hinder the growth and success of the youth you serve.

This course explores theories, strategies, and practical techniques aimed at promoting positive behavior, preventing challenging behaviors, and addressing them when they arise.

Course curriculum

    1. Course Overview

    1. Introduction

    2. Developmental Psychology and Behavior

    3. Factors Influencing Youth Behavior

    4. Understanding Challenging Behaviors

    5. Quiz 1

    1. Introduction

    2. Building Positive Relationships

    3. Behavior Intervention Techniques

    4. Collaborative Problem-Solving

    5. Quiz 2

    1. Introduction

    2. Creating a Positive and Inclusive Climate

    3. Implementing Strength-Based Programming

    4. Promoting Self-Care and Resilience

    5. Quiz 3

    1. Key Takeaways

    2. References

About this course

  • $12.00
  • 18 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

Course Targets

Participants will be able to:

Understand the factors influencing youth behavior

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the developmental, socio-cultural, and environmental factors that shape the behavior of young individuals.

Apply principles of positive behavior support

Participants will learn how to apply principles of positive behavior support (PBS) to promote prosocial behaviors, reinforce desired behaviors, and prevent the occurrence of challenging behaviors in youth.

Conduct behavior assessments:

Participants will learn how to conduct functional behavior assessments (FBA) to identify the function and triggers of challenging behaviors in youth, and develop individualized behavior intervention plans (BIP) based on assessment findings.