I joined the Not Like Me podcast! I recently had the opportunity to join Stephanie Chung with Dr. Alicia Hodge on the Not Like Me podcast for a conversation that I think every leader can benefit from. ▶️ Watch the episode here! We talked about something that's often misunderstood in the workplace: behavior. When someone seems disengaged...Misses a deadline...Stays quiet during meetings...Or appears overly critical... It's easy to assume it's an attitude or performance issue. But what if it's...
9 days ago • 1 min read
ABOUT US EVENTS RESOURCES INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN CONNECT WITH US Behavior Talk! LIVE 🎙️ Some of the best learning doesn't happen in a classroom... it happens through honest conversations about the challenges we all face. That's exactly why Sherann Atkins, LISCW CAGS (CEO & Founder of Counselor & Concierge) and I created Behavior Talk! LIVE. Together, we bring perspectives from counseling and behavior science to explore real-life situations, answer common questions, and have honest conversations...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Pause First One of the hardest skills in behavior support is not what you say or do .It’s knowing when to pause.And this is one of the biggest mindset shifts when it comes to supporting behavior.Most of us were trained or taught to respond to behavior immediately. ▶️ Correct it. ▶️ Stop it. ▶️ Redirect it. ▶️ Say something. ▶️ Do something.But in behavior support, reacting quickly is not always the same as responding effectively.Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is pause. ⏸️ Pause...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) A FBA is a structured process used to understand why a behavior is happening. The goal is simple: Identify the function, or purpose, the behavior serves. Because behavior is not random.It accomplishes something for the child or student in some way. Formal FBAs are often required when behavior significantly impacts learning or safety. In school settings, a formal FBA is typically conducted by trained professionals (such as a BCBA, school psychologist, or...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Data Collection: Making Behavior Make Sense When people hear “data collection,” they often think: ➡️ Clipboards.➡️ Complicated charts.➡️ One more thing on an already full plate. But in real life? Data is simply how we notice patterns so we can support kids better... with more clarity, less guesswork, and more compassion. Good data helps us answer questions like: ✔️ Is this getting better?✔️ Is this getting worse?✔️ Is what I’m doing actually helping?✔️ What does this child need next? Let’s...
5 months ago • 2 min read
First-Then Principle You might hear this in a classroom, at home, or during homework time—and it’s more than just a routine. It’s a powerful strategy often called First-Then (sometimes known as Grandma’s Law). At its core, this idea is simple: 👉🏾 Children are more likely to complete challenging or less enjoyable tasks when they know something motivating will come next. When expectations are clear and connected to something they care about, follow-through becomes easier. This strategy works...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Shaping: How Small Wins Build Big Skills Last huddle, we explored task analysis—breaking complex skills into clear, teachable steps so learners know what success looks like. *To read the last huddle, click here This huddle builds on that foundation with another essential behavior strategy: shaping. What is shaping? Shaping is the practice of reinforcing closer and closer approximations of a target skill over time. In simple terms: identify the end goal, break it down into smaller steps, and...
6 months ago • 1 min read
I wanted to share something meaningful as I reflect on my week — a conversation that still sits with me. I was honored to be a guest on the Behavior Bites podcast with Rosie Jeffers, where we dug into what it really looks like to show up as yourself — in your work, your community, and your life. We talked about some big, honest stuff: ✨ What it means to be your authentic self in every setting — professionally and personally. ✨ The leap from fear to connection — and the value of being...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Task Analysis: Turning Routines Into Teachable Steps Sometimes behavioral expectations need to be broken down into smaller, more manageable steps to support success. Think about all the steps involved in driving to work: unlocking the car > starting the engine > placing your hands on the steering wheel > shifting into drive > pressing the gas pedal > navigating traffic. Most adults do this automatically... but only because these steps were explicitly taught, practiced, and reinforced over...
6 months ago • 1 min read