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Behaviour-Focused OT Intervention


Workshop Duration: 2 hours

Cost: $120.00

Are you unsure how to interpret behaviours of concern in everyday therapy situations?

Do you struggle to link behaviour, function and support strategies in a clear clinical framework?

This workshop builds practical skills in analysing behaviour, identifying underlying needs and applying structured Occupational Therapy approaches within NDIS contexts.

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What will you learn?

In this workshop, you will gain practical knowledge and tools to:

  • Define behaviours of concern and understand how they impact participation, safety and social connection
  • Apply the ABC model of behaviour to analyse antecedents, behaviours and consequences
  • Recognise behaviour as communication and identify possible unmet needs influencing behaviour
  • Differentiate helpful and unhelpful attributions when interpreting behaviour
  • Use clear, observable and non judgemental language when describing behaviour in documentation
  • Identify common types of behaviours of concern including aggression, wandering, perseveration and socially inappropriate behaviour
  • Explore background factors such as pain, trauma, fatigue, cognitive impairment and environmental triggers
  • Strengthen clinical reasoning when identifying the function of behaviour
  • Apply structured approaches to assessment and intervention for people demonstrating behaviours of concern
  • Support teams and carers to separate the behaviour from the person and respond constructively

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is designed for Occupational Therapists working with NDIS participants who demonstrate behaviours of concern and who want clearer frameworks for understanding and responding to behaviour. It will be particularly useful for:

  • Occupational Therapists working in disability services - build confidence analysing behaviour in complex presentations including ABI and cognitive impairment
  • Community and home based Occupational Therapists - strengthen your ability to observe behaviour in everyday environments and identify contextual trigger
  • Occupational Therapists working in multidisciplinary teams- develop shared language and frameworks that support consistent responses across teams and support staff

 

Why attend?
In this workshop, you will:

  • Develop a structured framework for analysing behaviours of concern
  • Strengthen your ability to identify the function of behaviour and underlying unmet needs
  • Improve the clarity and neutrality of your behavioural descriptions in reports and documentation
  • Gain strategies to support teams and carers to interpret behaviour more constructively
  • Build confidence responding to behaviours that impact participation, safety and relationships
  • Apply Occupational Therapy reasoning to support meaningful engagement and improved participation

 

What's included?

  • Gain online access to the workshop – live workshops are delivered via Zoom, while self-paced options include access to recorded sessions
  • Download workshop slides and any resources provided by the presenter
  • Enjoy six months of access to the recording and resources via your Verve OT Learning Library
  • Receive a certificate of completion for your CPD records, available via email upon completion of the workshop


Terms of purchase

Please note that each workshop purchase provides access for one person only. If you would like multiple team members to access this workshop, each person must purchase the workshop seperately.

All levels

The content of this workshop is suitable for therapists across a range of experience levels.

While some concepts may be more familiar to experienced clinicians, the content is designed to be accessible and valuable regardless of prior knowledge.

What are the different levels?

Considering more than one workshop?

 

Add them all to your cart and finalise your purchase in one easy step

About the Presenter

Belinda Renison is an Occupational Therapist, Neuropsychologist and NDIS registered Behaviour Support Practitioner who has supported people living in the community with an ABI for 25 years. She is passionate about supporting people with ABI to rebuild a meaningful life and identity through engagement in valued life role participation.

Belinda highly values working in partnership with the person and their family, friends, carers and other therapists. She loves empowering OT’s to build their skills and confidence to work in the fun, creative and highly rewarding area of ABI community rehabilitation.

Nadine Holgate is the Director of Neurolinks, an Occupational Therapy practice in region Victoria specialising in community ABI rehabilitation. She has over 20 years experience in working with people with brain injury. She is passionate about building capacity for occupational therapist in both metro and rural locations to confidently work with people with brain injury in a collaborative and individualised way.

Nadine has a keen interest in family sensitive practice, and completed her Masters of Clinical Family Therapy in 2009.

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What Are Others Saying?

"Very useful and good to help understand and unpack our role a OT’s when we work with participants with behaviours of concern"

Amy H, Occupational Therapist

"This workshop gave some great guidance to reporting and language used surrounding behaviours"

Ellen W, Occupational Therapist

Frequently Asked Questions

Verve OT Learning Workshop Categories

Beginner

Suitable for therapists who are new to the topic area and require foundational knowledge.

The workshop assumes little or no prior experience and focuses on core concepts, terminology, frameworks and practical introductory skills.

Intermediate

Suitable for therapists who already have a basic understanding of the topic and some practical experience applying it in clinical practice.

The workshop builds on foundational knowledge and explores more detailed reasoning, application and problem-solving.

Advanced

Suitable for experienced therapists who are already working in this area regularly.

The workshop assumes strong foundational knowledge and focuses on complex clinical reasoning, nuanced decision-making, advanced application and higher-level practice considerations.

All levels

Suitable for therapists across a range of experience levels.

While some concepts may be more familiar to experienced clinicians, the content is designed to be accessible and valuable regardless of prior knowledge.

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