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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....
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Jul 1, 20255 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....
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May 26, 20255 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,...
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May 19, 20257 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...
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May 12, 20256 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...
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May 5, 20254 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...
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Apr 28, 20254 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...
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Apr 23, 20256 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...
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Apr 15, 20257 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...
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Apr 7, 202510 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...
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Mar 31, 20254 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...
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Mar 25, 20258 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...
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Mar 19, 20258 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,...
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Mar 18, 20253 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...
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Mar 11, 20258 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...
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Mar 4, 20258 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...
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Feb 25, 20259 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...
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Feb 16, 20259 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...
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Feb 14, 20255 min read
Applying the Positive Systems Approach: Managing Disruptive Behaviours Across Education, Workplace, Community & Home Settings
Introduction Disruptive behaviours can present significant challenges in various environments, including schools, workplaces, and...
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Feb 3, 20255 min read
Designing Physical Environments for Persons with Challenging Behaviours within a Positive Systems Context
Introduction A properly designed physical environment is a cornerstone of the Positive Systems Approach, as outlined by Dr. Bob Carey and...
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Jan 28, 20255 min read
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