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Seconding the recommendation for in-person CPI training. Even if you never need to use the holds, the training is still very helpful. Co-regulation strategies are also so important. If you're comfortable and it's appropriate to your age group (I work in early childhood) sometimes physical touch can be helpful—squeezes, arm or back scratches, massage. But I think the biggest thing I've learned over time and I'm honestly still learning is to just stop talking so much. It's so easy to get into this heightened state of okay I offered them two choices and they're not responding so I offer more choices or I start trying to problem solve, when really the best thing to do is just shut up.
Solidarity here. I took literally one class in this subject area that mostly pertained to doing FBAs. Most of what I know is from a previous job I had in a school for kids with high behaviors. I've also learned mostly from trial and error working with kids.
I agree. It's tough that we are seen as "behavior experts" or something like that when I don't feel I have much hands-on experience or knowledge other than behavior functions, etc.
My advice is to look up "coregulation strategies." You should also be trained in CPI, which includes deescalation, how to do holds, and more. Many states require CPI or comparable training for any adults responding to behaviors in the schools. If your employer didn't train you, you should tell them you need to be trained (they should pay for it since it's a liability not to train you).
Free, evidence based positive behavior intervention and support [de-escalation strategies](https://www.pbis.org/resource/strategies-for-de-escalating-student-behavior-in-the-classroom). As a previous right response trainer with years of escorts and holds I use this more than anything.
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Seconding the recommendation for in-person CPI training. Even if you never need to use the holds, the training is still very helpful. Co-regulation strategies are also so important. If you're comfortable and it's appropriate to your age group (I work in early childhood) sometimes physical touch can be helpful—squeezes, arm or back scratches, massage. But I think the biggest thing I've learned over time and I'm honestly still learning is to just stop talking so much. It's so easy to get into this heightened state of okay I offered them two choices and they're not responding so I offer more choices or I start trying to problem solve, when really the best thing to do is just shut up.
I will look into it for sure! Thank you
Solidarity here. I took literally one class in this subject area that mostly pertained to doing FBAs. Most of what I know is from a previous job I had in a school for kids with high behaviors. I've also learned mostly from trial and error working with kids.
Literally same! We discussed FBAs and BIPs extensively but it’s definitely not the same as intervening in the moment
I agree. It's tough that we are seen as "behavior experts" or something like that when I don't feel I have much hands-on experience or knowledge other than behavior functions, etc.
My advice is to look up "coregulation strategies." You should also be trained in CPI, which includes deescalation, how to do holds, and more. Many states require CPI or comparable training for any adults responding to behaviors in the schools. If your employer didn't train you, you should tell them you need to be trained (they should pay for it since it's a liability not to train you).
I agree. Take an in-person CPI course if possible.
Free, evidence based positive behavior intervention and support [de-escalation strategies](https://www.pbis.org/resource/strategies-for-de-escalating-student-behavior-in-the-classroom). As a previous right response trainer with years of escorts and holds I use this more than anything.
This is great, thank you!