Positive Systems Approach
Now Available on Kindle in ebook and hard cover format
Presenting our book: Managing Disruptive Behaviour with a Positive Systems Approach: How to Prevent Challenging Behaviours Before They Occur
By: Dr. Bob Carey and Terry Kirkpatrick, B.A., R.L.C., M.Ed., RP
What is Positive Systems Approach?
The Positive Systems Approach (PSA), developed by Dr. Bob Carey and Terry Kirkpatrick, is a structured, strengths-based framework designed to address challenging behaviours by emphasizing proactive, person-centered strategies. Rooted in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), PSA focuses on understanding behaviour as a form of communication and seeks to build positive behaviors through environmental modifications, skill development, and collaborative support systems. Key components of PSA include conducting functional behaviour assessments to identify the underlying causes of behaviours, teaching practical problem-solving and coping skills tailored to individual needs, involving caregivers and support networks to ensure consistent reinforcement, and creating environments that promote independence while ensuring safety.By integrating these elements, PSA aims to empower individuals, particularly those with developmental disabilities, to achieve greater autonomy and improved quality of life.
"Positive Systems Approach" (PSA) has been widely used in community agencies throughout Southwestern Ontario and, for over 20 years, Dr. Carey in conjunction with Regional Support Associates, offered formal training workshops and courses in PSA and Applied Behaviour Analysis to thousands of staff working in community settings as well as college students. After many years, Dr. Carey, along with Terry Kirkpatrick, have found the time to write a comprehensive book about Positive Systems Approach. This book has been revised and updated from the initial offering that was made available on the web-site and is now on Amazon where it can be purchased in ebook or hard cover format. We believe that this book will be a valuable resource for agencies, staff, families and anybody who is interested in learning more about positive ways of supporting individuals who present with complex and very challenging behaviours. Please check out the Blog page to see additional discussion and expanding on concepts in the book as well as a "PSA Checklist" where you can rate how well you are doing in implementing a PSA approach for individuals that you support.
Interested in Contacting Dr. Carey or Terry Kirkpatrick?
Contact: drbobcarey@me.com or terry@thelearncentre.net
