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Independence Behavioral Coaching provides parents and teachers with behavioral tools designed to help them increase their effectiveness and happiness. It is not designed to deal with children who have psychological disorders or medical conditions, and the strategies it suggests will not work for all types of children at all stages of development. Various factors may affect whether the tools are effective with a particular child, including the child’s age and developmental level, the child’s setting/environment, and the parent and/or teacher’s skill in applying the program.

Children who exhibit signs of dangerous behavior, to either themselves or others, should be placed under the care of a qualified professional.

Independence Behavioral Coaching is not intended to take the place of professional therapy, counseling or medical treatment. Children currently under the supervision of a professional should not discontinue such care without the consent of this professional. These tools are not intended as a substitute for medication, and you should never discontinue a child’s medication without consulting a qualified professional.

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What is behavioral coaching?

In order to better understand what behavioral coaching is, we must first identify where it came from.  Behavioral coaching has its origins in psychology in the philosophical work by William James and later grew through the humanistic approaches of Abraham Maslow and Carl Rodgers.  Their work paved the way for the study of optimal human functioning from which Maslow coined the term, “positive psychology” (Maslow, 1954).

What is positive psychology?

Positive psychology is the study of strengths and talents that lead to optimal human functioning.

Today, positive psychologists like Martin Seligman and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi have called for a shift in focus of both research and application of how strengths and talents can be amplified in order to create a more fulfilling life.

Behavioral coaching brings the principles of positive psychology directly into the home and/or school where the child lives.

Behavioral coaching is a highly customized support service for children that focuses on guiding positive growth.

Independence Behavioral Coaching (IBC) believes that the best way to coach a child is through the supportive people around them.

IBC coaches and trainers encourage parents and teachers to shift their thinking from one where the focus is on changing behavior to one focused on:

-       Increased awareness

-       Listening to the message

-       Celebrating talents

-       Practicing the positive

Maslow, Abraham (1954). Motivation and Personality. New York: Harper and Row

Behavioral Assessment

The Behavioral Assessment includes a minimum of two 1-hour visits focused on increasing awareness of the referred difficult behavior(s), discovering and celebrating talents, and making recommendations of environmental changes and behavioral support techniques.  The Behavioral Assessment includes a detailed recommendation report and a comprehensive package of behavioral growth tools that the family can use for years to come.

Behavioral Coaching

Behavioral Coaching is a 1-hour visit focused on role-playing and practicing recommended behavioral support techniques as well as celebrating talents and supportive environmental changes.

*It is always best to begin with a Behavioral Assessment in order to maximize awareness and to have on-going access to a wide variety of behavioral growth tools.  Without the Behavioral Assessment, initial Behavioral Coaching visits will require additional time for information gathering.  If needed, your assigned Behavioral Coach can set up a series of Behavioral Coaching sessions that include a gradual Assessment.

Childcare/Schools Behavioral Training/Workshops

A variety of 2-hour trainings and 4-hour workshops are available that are designed to provide practical, easy-to-use, talent centered behavior management tools.

Training costs depend on the length of the training selected.  Additional discounts are available for purchases of more than one training or workshop that can be provided throughout the school year.

Training/WorkshopTopics

-       Anger Management

-       Anxiety Management

-       Attachment Issues and Development

-       Attention and Hyperactivity Problems

-       Boundaries

-       Child Abuse and Neglect

-       Child Growth and Development

-       Child Guidance

-       Childhood Trauma

-       Early Brain Development

-       Engaging Parents

-       Grief, Loss, and Separation

-       Habits, Routines, and Rituals

-       Oppositional and defiant behaviors

-       Positive Discipline

-       Self-Esteem

-       Social Competence

-       Staff Relationship Development

-       Transitional Anxiety

Career Opportunities

Newsletter#1, October 2009

NEWSLETTER #1 OCTOBER 2009 INDEPENDENCE BEHAVIORAL COACHING (IBC) SETS THE STANDARD FOR HELPING FAMILIES AND TEACHERS MANAGE DIFFICULT BEHAVIORS IN CHILDREN With its official launch of www.behavecoach.com IBC can now offer easy access to its behavioral support services which include comprehensive behavioral assessments, in-home and/or in-school behavioral coaching, and behavioral support training for daycares and schools. Read the Full Release BULLIES BECOMING LEADERS Learn how to manage bullying behavior by supporting bullies to become leaders. Learn the skills involved in becoming a good leader as well as ways in which parents and teacher can identify and celebrate specific leadership skills. Read the Full Article POSITIVE PARENTING: REDISCOVERING THE FINE ART OF REDIRECTION AND SUBSTITUTION Read the Full Article Relearn how the redirection and substitution techniques that were once so powerful in helping your infants and toddlers manage their intense emotions and disruptive behaviors can also be used to help your young children. style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#666600'> style='color:black'> style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#666600'> style='color:black'> style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#666600'> style='color:black'> style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#666600'> style='color:black'> style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#666600'> style='color:black'> style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#666600'> style='color:black'>		IN THIS ISSUE   IBC Sets the Standard for Helping Families and Teachers Bullies Become Leaders Positive Parenting: Rediscovering the Fine Art of Redirection and Substitution UPCOMING EVENTS style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#666600'> style='color:black'> style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#666600'> style='color:black'> style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#666600'> 2009 Native American Fatherhood Conference Eric Putnam will be presenting Child Guidance/Positive Discipline and Anger Management 2009 Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence Conference Eric Putnam will be presenting Attention and Hyperactivity Programs RECOMMENDED READING Interested in Becoming a Behavioral Coach? Sign Up to Receive the Independence Behavioral Coaching Newsletter Contact Us: eputnam@behavecoach.com 480-478-0178 www.behavecoach.com

Newsletter#2, November 2009

Contact us | Subscribe | Go To IBC website   EMPOWERED PARENTING: A three part series on how to empower parenting by strengthening the family unit  Empowered parenting takes advantage of the power of habits, routines and rituals, strengthens family relationships and the family as a whole.     Part 1: Take advantage of the power of habits, routines and rituals What are habits, routines and rituals and how can they help me parent my child? read more Interested in Becoming an IBC Coach?  Yes Independence Behavorial Coaching is Reaching Out to the Arizona Community in November by providing family and teacher training for valuable community support programs and associations like the Native American Fatherhood and Families Association (NAFFA) and the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence.  read more Rumors at the Capital about a couple of new special sessions.   Are more cuts coming to health and human Services? read more

Upcoming IBC Events November 3, 2009: Child Abuse and Neglect Daycare Training (6-8 pm) November 5, 2009: 2009 Native American Fatherhood and Family Conference Child Guidance/Positive Discipline (10:30 am-noon) & Anger Management (1:30-2:30 pm) November 9, 2009: Health and Safety Practices Daycare Training (6-8 pm) November 14, 2009: 2009 Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence Conference Attention and Hyperactivity Problems (1:15-3:15 pm) Quote of the Month "Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world."                          – Margret Mead Reading of the Month

Newsletter #3, December 2009

Contact us | Subscribe | Go To IBC website Stress Management for the Holidays  The holiday season is upon us and it can easily take hold of our daily lives leaving our family stressed out, frustrated and out of control. Parents can proactively guide their family through the potential pitfalls that lie hidden waiting for us within our ritualistic expectations. read more  Empowered Parenting: A three part series on how to empower parenting by strengthening the family unit Part 2: Empowered Parenting with One on One Strong family relationships empower parenting by building your child’s self-esteem, motivating your child to listen and learn from you, and helping you to allow your child to make mistakes and learn from them. read more Empowered parenting takes advantage of the power of habits, routines and rituals, strengthens family relationships and the family as a whole. read part 1 Interested in Becoming an IBC Coach?  Yes

Upcoming IBC Events December 3, 2009: Stress Management Daycare Training (6:30-8:30 pm) December 8, 2009: Brain Biology Daycare Training (6-8 pm) at Wee Rascals December 12, 2009: Multiple Intelligence Daycare Training (9-11 am) at Chandler Regional Hospital Quote of the Month "The price of growth is always less than the cost of stagnation"                          – John Mason Reading of the Month

Parental Concern Causes Arizona to Take Action As a result of growing parental concern over reports (Congress’ Government Accountability Office & the National Disability Rights Network) indicating that children with disabilities or behavior disorders in school are increasingly being controlled through physical restraint or seclusion as compared to the general population, in early July 2009, Arizona passed Senate Bill 1197.  read more

Newsletter #4, January 2010

Contact us | Subscribe | Go To IBC website IBC Awarded the Consultant Services, Educational and Prevention Programs, RFP No. 10-52MP  This new contract allows the Mesa School District along with several other participating districts and members of the Strategic Alliance for Volume Expenditures (SAVE) consortium to contract with us as an approved vendor. read more    Empowered Parenting: A three part series on how to empower parenting by strengthening the family unit   Interested in Becoming an IBC Coach?  Yes  Part 3: Empowered Parenting with Family Fun TimeStrong family relationships empower parenting by building your family’s internal unity.  Our daily lives are filled with repeated attempts to define our place in society. We ask questions like “who are we?” and “where do we come from?” We find strength and unity in words like “us” and “them.” read more, read part 1, read part 2 Empowered parenting takes advantage of the power of habits, routines and rituals, strengthens family relationships and the family as a whole.     FYI links   $300 million in budget cuts proposed for Arizona child care system the full story budget details

Upcoming IBC Events January 18 , 2009: Developmentally Appropriate Guidance Daycare Training (7 – 9 pm) Testimonial     IBC TRAINING WITH RESULTS “We are educated often but never have we learned so much that we can use and see results too! Amazing!”     – Rene S., Chandler, Arizona   Quote of the Month   “Our fullest freedom emerges when we have the opportunity to choose that which would enhance our life, our sense of self, and our society.”       – Porchaska, Norcross, and Diclemente –     Reading of the Month

What is Behavioral Coaching and How Can it Help You?

Behavioral coaching comes from an emerging new mental health support profession called behavioral consultation.  Behavioral consultation in the field of mental health services is a new phenomenon which is to date both ill defined and misunderstood.  Behavioral consultants hold a variety of different job titles and offer a variety of different services.  Whether you are called a Behavioral Specialist, Behavioral Health Technician or Behavioral Coach, a common element of the behavioral consultant is the collaborative relationship focused on positive behavioral growth.

Independence Behavioral Coaching (IBC) chose the title “behavioral coach” to emphasize the need for parent and teacher support and guidance to help them help their children.

IBC believes that the key component to supporting children is through supporting and strengthening the relationships between child and adult so as to better allow the adult coach the child in ways that can best set them up for success.

Our relationships to one another provide the foundation for all behavioral growth.  Growing research is showing that building strong secure relationships can help with over 80% of behavior problems and with the 20% of children that need more, building relationships can minimize the need for additional support services like counseling and medication.

The key to effective behavioral coaching lies in creating opportunities for relationship development.  Caregivers in general, whether they are parents, relatives, foster parents or even teachers sometimes need extra support and guidance in relationship development.

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