PBS: Positive Behaviour Supports Series
Supporting individuals who experience behaviours of concern is complex, demanding, and often emotionally taxing.Without a shared framework, staff and caregivers frequently rely on reactive or inconsistent approaches that unintentionally escalate situations, increase workplace stress, and compromise individual dignity.
The Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Series bridges this gap. It provides teams, leaders, and human service professionals with a proactive, evidence-based framework that shifts the focus from managing crisis to understanding the person.
Rather than viewing behaviours of concern as problems to be managed or suppressed, PBS operates on a foundational truth: all behaviour is communication. When an individual exhibits challenging behaviour, it is often an expression of an unmet need, sensory overload, trauma, pain, or difficulty communicating. The PBS Series provides participants with practical tools to identify root causes, adapt physical and social environments, teach positive replacement skills, and drastically reduce the need for restrictive interventions—all while safeguarding human dignity.
Why Frontline Professionals & Leaders Take This Course
Working with complex behavioural needs without a clear system can lead to burnout, fear, and reactive care. Participants take the PBS Series to move from reactive crisis management to calm, confident, proactive support.
- Decode the "Why" Behind the Behaviour: Learn how to conduct functional assessments and recognize early escalation triggers before a crisis occurs.
Care Human Services Ltd - Build Practical Replacement Strategies: Gain concrete skills to teach individuals alternative, functional ways to meet their needs and express frustration.
Care Human Services Ltd - Reduce Workplace Stress & Incident Rates: Equip yourself with proven de-escalation tools that keep both support staff and the individuals they serve safe.
Nurseline Healthcare - Enhance Quality of Life: Move beyond basic compliance to foster real autonomy, skill development, and meaningful relationships.
PRICING
PBS-Series - Foundations: DAY 1: $150/student (8-hrs)
PBS Series - Foundations &Applied: DAY 1 & 2: $275/student ( 16-hrs)
INCLUDES: Training, Facility (for in-person), Training Manuel , Certificate of Completion & refreshments supplied (for in-person).
Volume Discounts :
OPTION 1 - Volume Discount Available for organizations sending 10 or more Students per course.
OPTION 2 - discounted training costs for companies that choose to hire exclusively for their own company
Flexible Enrollment Options
To best fit your team’s training needs, we offer two paths:
- The Full PBS Series (Recommended): Attend both Day 1 (FOUNDATIONS) and Day 2 (APPLIED) for a complete, comprehensive toolkit from theory to practice.
- Day 1 Standalone: Enroll in only Day 1 (FOUNDATIONS) to establish a rock-solid baseline of ethics, context, and proactive support. (Note: Day 1 is a mandatory prerequisite for Day 2)
The Reality of Workplace Stress
High-stress environments lead to staff burnout, high turnover, and inconsistent care. This course directly addresses staff stress by giving your team a predictable, calm, and reliable roadmap to handle challenging moments with confidence.
The 8 hrs of training covers the following for each day:
DAY 1: FOUNDATIONS
- Module 1: Person-Centred Supports.
- Module 2: Ethics in Behaviour.
- Module 3: Behaviour in Context.
- Module 4: Positive Support Strategies.
- Module 5: The Path Forward: A Commitment to Compassion
DAY 2: APPLIED
- Module 5: Functional Behavioural Assesment
- Module 6: ABC Recording & Objective Documentation
- Module 7: Behavioural & Teaching Strategies
- Module 8: Enviromental Interventions
- Module 9: The Path Forward: A Commitment to Compassion