"BEHAVIOUR IS COMMUNICATION" and "MANAGING MELTDOWNS"
Managing challenging behaviour can be an incredible feat, often resulting in parents/caregivers, teachers and other guardians feeling like all hope is lost. There is a way to tackle poor behaviour, though, and it's simpler than you might think. Our parent training programs offer straightforward advice and strategies to help you tackle misbehaviour head-on.
Child Behaviour Service is based in Canterbury, but we conduct workshops in different parts of New Zealand. Our workshops are best suited for parents, health professionals or educators who want to learn about the psychology behind why challenging behaviours occur, how to prevent escalation in behaviour, and ultimately how to mitigate these behaviours in the future.
Our workshops provide information and strategies for parents/caregivers and professionals who wish to learn more about what sustains challenging behaviours in children. Workshops are tailored to your individual needs and offer specialist advice to identify and break the cycles that contribute to bad behaviour in children. Learn more about our sessions below.
Behaviour is about communicating our needs. If we understand those needs by knowing the function of the behaviour, we are far more likely to achieve results that will bring positive change for the child or young person.
It is all about thinking smarter and understanding why someone might have learned these disruptive behaviours and continue to exhibit them. Our workshops cover:
There are many reasons why children act out. Things like learned behaviour, classroom difficulties, self-identity and change in routine all contribute to behavioural changes in children and young people. Our Challenging Behaviour Workshops, led by Karen Campbell, provide you with the tools you need to tackle various behavioural issues at their core, including:
In addition, our workshops will teach you how to support neurodivergent children with:
There is always a reason why a child might act out. Our workshop will help you find the root cause and tailor strategies to overcome them and prevent them from happening in the future.
Karen has many years of experience working with parents, educators to facilitate positive behaviour change. She has studied functional behaviour analysis and developmental psychology to assist with understanding why challenging behaviours occur and why they are sustained. She interprets this knowledge and develops simple to follow plans for parents that are easy to follow and create long lasting positive results.
