Positive Behaviour Support Program

Collaborate with parents & caregivers to create a supportive environment. The Positive Behaviour Support Program (PBS) is a voluntary family-based program for children and youth, between the ages 6-18 years of age who are exhibiting challenging behaviours that are impacting the overall quality of life for the individual and family. PBS is based on the idea that all behaviour has a purpose and is influenced by its environment. Strategies aim to reduce challenging behaviours and increase the individuals quality of life by teaching new skills and adjusting environments. PBS is based on family goals and values and aims to produce measurable results. As well, it is an internationally accepted approach which values team collaboration and community inclusion. When implemented successfully, PBS results in a reduction of challenging behaviours and family stress, generating an overall increase in both the childs and familys quality of life. Program Description Service length in the PBS Program is typically one year. Parents meet with the PBS Consultant regularlyto create a comprehensive Positive Behaviour Support Plan. Plans are evaluated and adapted throughout the course of the year to ensure success. The PBS Program is not a one-to-one child based intervention service; instead, the PBS Consultant meets and collaborates with parents. Some direct skill teaching with the child may occur as needed. The aim of the PBS Program is to collaborate with parents and caregivers to create a supportive environment for the individual exhibiting challenging behaviours in which positive behaviour is more effective than problem behaviour. Together we will work together to build a support plan that will: Teach your child new alternative behaviours and/or daily living skills Teach you new ways to interact with your child Determine what motivates your child Strengthen family relationships Reduce stress and caregiver fatigue Increase the overall quality of life for your child and family Registration This is a closed referral program. All children and youth who are referred to the CYFS Program must have an active Ministry of Children and Development (MCFD) file. Referrals must be submitted by their social worker or clinician.

Children and youth, between the ages 6-18 years of age who are exhibiting challenging behaviours that are impacting the overall quality of life for the individual and family. By referral only

Call (250) 754-3215, or use the website.

Phone

(250) 754-3215

Website

https://www.bgccvi.com/pbsp/