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I was running on the treadmill at Lifetime Fitness when a quote popped up that said “It’s about progress - Not perfection.” For me, this...

Don’t we all crave predictability? When we know what is happening and what is expected of us, there is less stress and anxiety. Worrying and self-doubt often happen when we are not quite sure what is going to happen next and when. The not knowing is what can cause a downward spiral in our thoughts and behavior, lead to significant stress, and result in pain, fatigue, and illness. While we cannot always know next steps or anticipate outcomes, we can arrange the known variables

Target Audience: Teachers, School Professionals, Behavior Analysts Remember that famous line from Jerry Macguire - “You had me at hello.”? Isn’t it so true - that just “hello” can facilitate positive feelings towards the person and perhaps the situation? Consider how you feel when you enter a retail store and a sales person walks up to you and says, “Hello. How can I help you?” Doesn’t that make you feel welcomed and aren’t you more likely to ask for help and to ultimately b

Behavior analysts working in public schools are faced with complex cases that require extensive behaviors plans with multiple interventions. The problem is that these plans can be overwhelming for teachers and staff who do not have the time or resources to do what is being asked of them. Consider that providing praise may be more difficult initially for staff who have been frustrated by noncompliance and other unwanted behaviors.