Behavioral Intervention


Pause, Think, Choose to Be in Control

Behavior does not happen by accident. Every action follows a pattern where something happens, and then a response follows. This is often described as the stimulus and response connection. A...
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Finding Opportunity in Dysregulated Moments

Finding Opportunity in Dysregulated Moments

In this Supplemental Micro Course (SMC), you will develop skill in responding to dysregulated behavior as an opportunity for personal and professional growth.
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Blended Interactive Course Staying Connected When Youth Shut Down

Staying Connected When Youth Shut Down

When youth shut down, go quiet, or emotionally disengage, it can be hard to know how to respond. In this training, you’ll explore how shutdown can function as a stress...
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Quick Takes Blog Practice Guiding, Not Controlling

Practice Guiding, Not Controlling

When you work with young people, big behaviors can show up fast. At first, it may feel easier to stop the behavior with a command or punishment. However, that only...
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Interview Style Course Building Resilience and Connection Against the Odds

Building Resilience and Connection Against the Odds

Working with young people who have experienced trauma or instability can feel complex, especially when trust is hard to build and progress isn’t always visible. You may find yourself wondering...
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Quick Takes Blog Creating Safety When Home Feels Unstable

Creating Safety When Home Feels Unstable

Many young people walk into your programs carrying more than backpacks and homework. Some are carrying the weight of domestic violence, either experienced directly or witnessed between caregivers. You may...
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Replacing Reactions with Responses

When strong emotions take over, it’s easy for young people to react quickly without thinking, saying or doing things they might regret later. These automatic reactions often come from frustration,...
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Staying Steady When Behavior Escalates

Staying Steady When Behavior Escalates

The way you respond when a young person’s behavior begins to escalate can shape the entire outcome of the moment.
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Setting Boundaries That Support Growth

Setting Boundaries That Support Growth

Boundaries are often seen as control or punishment. But used properly, they are a tool for helping young people grow, build trust, and develop accountability.
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Discover the Behavior Intervention Training You Need

You will encounter a wide variety of behavior as a youth worker. Understanding appropriate and effective behavioral interventions is fundamental to fostering positive youth development. You’ll likely have to deal with a variety of behaviors that you’ll find frustrating, difficult, and sometimes very concerning. ... Read more