Managing Distressed Behavior - Dec-In-person

Managing Distressed Behaviour – In-Person Training

Join us at Kwantlen Polytechnic University – Langley Campus for a full day of practical learning focused on supporting individuals experiencing significant distress. This in-person course, presented by ACT – Autism Community Training, introduces evidence-informed, non-confrontational strategies to prevent and respond to distressed behaviours.

Catering will be provided.
For questions, please contact Allison Balfour – abalfour@actcommunity.ca

Who Should Attend

Parents, caregivers, family members, professionals, and autistic youth and adults.
Level: Beginner to Advanced

What You Will Learn

Participants will explore a comprehensive framework for understanding and safely supporting distressed behaviour, including:

• Legal issues and the role of policies
• Carers’ tolerance levels and responses
• Causes behind distressed behaviour
• Introduction to Low Arousal Approaches (interaction, defusing & distraction strategies)
• Introduction to Debriefing (why it is essential and how to do it)
• Coping with distressed behaviour
• Managing vs. changing behaviours

This training emphasizes practical, low-stress techniques to enhance confidence and create safer, more supportive environments.

Day 1 Session: A Framework for Understanding Distressed Behaviours

📅 December 13
🕒 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Friends of ACT – Receive 10% Off

Join the FREE Friends of ACT program to receive updates, resources, and a 10% discount on a single ticket for all ACT events.
Request your discount code: ahuang@actcommunity.cabehaviour