Helping Your Family Thrive: A Practical Guide to Parenting With Positive Behavior Support

How can parents identify their strengths and needs, enhance their family functioning, and lay a foundation for positive behavior in children of all ages? Positive behavior support (PBS) is the key—and this is the book every family needs to master this proactive, problem‐solving process. Evidence‐based, culturally sensitive, and family friendly, the PBS process in this book is an ideal way to prevent challenging behaviors before they occur and improve overall quality of life for whole families. Written by a team of behavior experts and parents, this book guides families through five critical steps: Identifying family strengths, challenges, and needs through a preliminary self‐assessment Creating a family vision and expectations based on shared core values Arranging the environment (family space and time) to promote success Teaching and rewarding desired behavior and responding to misbehavior Monitoring outcomes and problem‐solving challenges A reader‐friendly guide that should be on every family’s bookshelf, Helping Your Family Thrive will show parents how to approach their children's behavior proactively and positively—and structure their home life so that every family member thrives. PRACTICAL MATERIALS:Throughout the book, practical exercises, worksheets, and in‐depth case studies illuminate what successful PBS looks like and help parents implement it successfully. Parents will also get 10 ready‐to‐use downloads, including fillable forms for identifying needs and goals, developing a Family PBS Plan, and monitoring progress. Have specific behavior issues to solve? Check out the companion book Resolving Your Child's Challenging Behavior!
ASIN: 1681255677
VSKU: DBV.1681255677.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Hieneman Ph.D. BCBA, Dr. Mary Ellen (Meme)|Sieders B.S., Missy|Fefer Ph.D. BCBA, Dr. Sarah|Isley M.S., Shane|Dunlap Ph.D., Glen
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.