Challenging Behaviour Workshops
“BEHAVIOUR IS COMMUNICATION” and “MANAGING MELTDOWNS”
When all hope feels lost, know it isn't
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.
Who can access our behaviour training workshops?
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.
About our behaviour training workshops
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.
Understanding challenging behaviours
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:
- Behaviour theory and how it works
- Why these theories work
- How to recognise and manage undesirable behaviour
- Identifying anger and protecting yourself during a meltdown
- Applying strategies in the home, school, or workplace
- Setting children and young people up for success
- Mitigating future challenging behaviour
Tackle a variety of behavioural issues
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:
- Meltdowns
- Temper tantrums
- Defiance
- Destructive and aggressive behaviour
- Back-chatting
- Struggles to regulate mood
- Breaking the rules/law
- Refusing to follow instructions or complete set tasks
Specialist support for neurodivergent children
In addition, our workshops will teach you how to support neurodivergent children with:
- Autism
- ADHD
- ODD
- Conduct Disorder
- Sensory Issues
- Developmental Delay
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.
Enquire about our Challenging Behaviour Workshop today
Karen has several years of experience helping parents, educators, and healthcare professionals tackle challenging child behaviours. Her studies on Applied Behaviour Analysis, Education, and Child Psychology and Counselling, have enabled her to develop tailored training programs, including counselling for parents, that are easy to follow and implement in all environments.
With Karen's coaching, you'll be able to nip undesirable behaviour in the bud and encourage healthy patterns that set children and young people up for success. Enquire about our workshops and take back control of your home or institution today.
