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When One Child Struggles, the Whole Family Feels It: The Ripple Effect of Disruptive Behaviour at Home
When a child’s behaviour becomes disruptive—meltdowns, defiance, aggression—it doesn’t just create stress for that moment. It disrupts...
drbobcarey
6 days ago11 min read


What If It’s Not Just the Behaviour? Understanding the Causes of Disruptive Behaviour.
Dr. Bob Carey Clinical Psychologist When you’re a parent facing frequent meltdowns, defiance, or what looks like total disregard for...
drbobcarey
Jul 75 min read


What If It’s Not Just the Behaviour? Rethinking Parenting with the Positive Systems Approach
By Dr. Bob Carey If you're reading this, chances are you're a parent who's been pushed to the edge more times than you'd like to admit....
drbobcarey
Jul 15 min read


The Future of Positive Behaviour Management: Embracing Innovation and Inclusivity
In the face of rapid societal change and technological advancement, the landscape of behaviour management is evolving dramatically....
drbobcarey
May 265 min read


Training Plan for Implementing the Positive Systems Approach to Dealing with Disruptive Behaviours
Before an organization can successfully implement the Positive Systems Approach, the people responsible for putting it into action—staff,...
drbobcarey
May 197 min read


"It’s Too Hard, Too Slow, Too Much”: Addressing the Real Concerns About PSA
Implementing the Positive Systems Approach (PSA) in caregiving settings offers a transformative path to managing disruptive...
drbobcarey
May 126 min read


Measuring Success: Metrics and Indicators for the Positive Systems ApproachBy Dr. Bob Carey
In our book Managing Disruptive Behaviours with a Positive Systems Approach , Terry Kirkpatrick and I emphasize the importance of...
drbobcarey
May 54 min read


How a Positive Systems Approach Could Have Prevented the Exclusion of Luca: A Case Study in Support vs. Suspension
The recent case reported by 1130 NewsRadio in Vancouver, British Columia about the exclusion of eight-year-old Luca, an autistic and...
drbobcarey
Apr 284 min read


Why Traditional Behaviour Management Programs Can Fail Without a Positive Systems Approach
Traditional behaviour management programs are often built on well-intentioned principles: identify the problematic behaviour, apply...
drbobcarey
Apr 236 min read


A Positive Systems Approach to Managing Disruptive Behaviour in the Classroom
In a previous blog post, I touched briefly on using PSA in a classroom environment, and in response to requests for more detail, this...
drbobcarey
Apr 157 min read


Understanding Dual Diagnosis in Developmental Disabilities and the Role of Positive Systems Approach
What is Dual Diagnosis in the Developmental Disability Field? In the Developmental Disability field, dual diagnosis refers to the...
drbobcarey
Apr 710 min read


Dependent Personality Disorder and Developmental Disability: Be Aware of Over Pathologizing Help Seeking Behaviours.
Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD) is characterized by an excessive need to be taken care of, leading to submissive and clinging...
drbobcarey
Mar 314 min read


Attachment Disorder and Developmental Disabilities: Understanding, Treatment, and the Positive Systems Approach
Introduction Attachment disorder is a complex and often misunderstood condition that can significantly impact individuals with...
drbobcarey
Mar 258 min read


The Role of Positive Reinforcement and Contingency Management in Positive Systems Approach (PSA)
Positive reinforcement is a cornerstone of the Positive Systems Approach (PSA), a methodology designed to manage disruptive behaviours by...
drbobcarey
Mar 198 min read


"Choice Distress" - a few Ways to Avoid Creating This
What stimulated me to write this blog today was a show on CBC Radio1 about residents of nursing homes, specifically those with dementia,...
terry77005
Mar 183 min read


A Compassionate Approach to Addressing Self-Injurious Behaviour Using Positive Systems Approach
Self-injurious behaviour (SIB) is unfortunately prevalent among individuals with developmental disabilities, though exact figures can...
drbobcarey
Mar 118 min read


A Safer, Smarter Approach: Managing Aggressive Behaviours in Neurodivergent and Developmentally Disabled Individuals
Supporting neurodivergent and developmentally disabled individuals who exhibit severe aggression presents multifaceted challenges for...
drbobcarey
Mar 48 min read


Treating Generalized and Social Anxiety Disorders with Individuals who are Neurodivergent with a Positive Systems Approach
Anxiety disorders are notably prevalent among neurodivergent individuals and those with developmental disabilities, presenting unique...
drbobcarey
Feb 259 min read


Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Neurodivergent Individuals
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition marked by persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive...
drbobcarey
Feb 169 min read


Supporting Vulnerable Individuals with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Using Positive Systems Approach
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can affect anyone who has experienced or witnessed a traumatic...
drbobcarey
Feb 145 min read
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