Understanding unsafe interactions (behaviour of concern) with The CALMER Approach

What will we share?

Some of the practical, foundational knowledge I use to:

• understand behaviour through The CALMER® Approach

• distinguish how behaviour emerges from what contributed to the behaviour

• know what to look for and what to address

Everyone is welcome

• Behaviour is part of being human.

Who benefits from it?

This webinar is for anyone interested in advancing their understanding of human behaviour across the lifespan, including both children and adults, personally and professionally.

What people are saying about The CALMER webinar

• The practicality of The CALMER® Approach theoretical framework.

  “Very informative whilst also getting down to the main points.”

  “Learning a different approach in my workplace.”

The CALMER® Approach

A practical and accessible evidence-informed neuro-behavioural framework for understanding human behaviour within its context.

CALMER is a human framework, inclusive of everyone because behaviour is part of being human.

The CALMER® Approach journey began in 2018 and emerged as a practice framework in 2022.

Since then, CALMER has provided professional learning and training for people across different sectors and has been presented at national and international conferences.

Advancing the Understanding of Human Behaviour.

The sessions will be facilitated by the founders of the CALMER Approach, Francisco and Amy with over 25 years of experience contributing to meaningful changes in the sector.

Your Facilitators:

Francisco de Paula is a Neurobehavioural Support Practitioner and the Director of The Calmer Approach Limited. He is a NDIS Advanced Behaviour Support Practitioner. He has been working as practitioner since 2011. He completed his B.Ed (Habilitation) at Australia Catholic University in 2005. Francisco continues committed with ongoing professional development, seeking best practice in supporting quality of life. He completed his longitudinal Positive Behaviour Support training with the Institute of Applied Behaviour Analysis (IABA), NMT, Polyvagal Informed Practice, CPS and more. Francisco has been presenting The CALMER® Approach model at national and international conferences including ASID, AASE and more as he has continued to pursue his passion for closing the gap between theory and practice in positive behaviour support.  

Amy de Paula is an Occupational Therapist who has been working in community disability settings for over twenty years. With a passion for meaningful engagement and co-design, she loves anything that leads to people having autonomy and participation in  their lives. Amy is also an experienced leader and educator in disability and health sectors.

The CALMER® Approach model has been developed by Francisco and Amy out of a passion for evidence-informed practice and a desire to embed co-design in practice for meaningful impact into everyday Positive Behaviour Support practice.  

Want to Learn More or Bring CALMER® to Your Team?

Notes: We aim to make our sessions financially accessible to everyone. Please contact us if cost is a barrier. Custom sessions can be tailored for groups—reach out to us at: info@calmerapproach.com.au

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