Cost: $95.00 USD

Challenging Behaviors



Tuesday, October 5th 9:00 am - 2:45 pm

Creating positive behavior change in others is a process, not an event! It begins with understanding our role in supporting and providing intervention for others in their lives. It takes a willingness to see behaviors that challenge us not as "problems" but as opportunities for us to be the facilitators of change.

Designed for direct care staff and new site managers, this training will provide a groundwork for building attitudes, approaches, and interventions that will support the best possible outcome for people receiving services. Participants will learn some of the basic principles of behavior, why challenging behaviors develop, and what maintains them.

A model for assessing and understanding challenging behaviors will be introduced to assist staff not to personalize behaviors. There will be an emphasis on some general interaction strategies and interventions that are helpful in supporting a myriad of different and unique individuals.

Course Information:
  • Course materials, refreshments and a box lunch are included in the course fee
  • Pre-registration is required
  • Register early! Class size is limited
  • Payment must accompany registration form
  • Video/audio taping of courses is prohibited
 Cancellation Policy:
  • Cancellations must be made no later than 5 business days prior to the course
  • The full course fee will be charged if cancellation is made in less than 5 business days
  • Registration is transferable to another person
About the instructor

Wendy Selnes, MA, BCBA

Wendy is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology with a minor in Child Psychology. Wendy has twelve years of experience in the field of human services. She is designated as a QMRP and fulfills the qualifications of a Mental Health Practitioner. She is a Partner and Senior Behavior Analyst with Brih Design, a consulting firm which offers support and services to people who exhibit difficult to manage behaviors.
Continuing Education

This course is designed to provide 6.5 contact hours to nurses,
5.4 continuing education hours to social workers,
5.75 continuing educationn hours to
chemical dependency counselors, and
5.75 education hours to direct care staff

Please contact HCS if you would like to have this course presented at your own facility.