This two-part workshop provides caregivers with better understanding why behaviours occur and how to respond in supportive and effective ways. Participants will explore the idea that behaviour often communicates a need and that understanding the reasons behind behaviour can help guide helpful responses. Caregivers will learn about how behaviours can serve different functions, such as gaining attention, accessing preferred items or activities, avoiding difficult tasks, or meeting sensory needs and how patterns may develop across different situations. Caregivers will also learn simple ways to observe behaviour and identify possible triggers and patterns, preventive strategies to help prevent challenging behaviour, and ways to promote positive skill development to teach their children alternate ways to meet their needs. By the end of the program, families will have practical tools to better understand behaviour patterns and support positive behaviour and skill development at home.

• Behaviour
• Caregiver Training
• Coaching
• Skill Building

George Jeffrey Children's Centre

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This service is not intended for concerns regarding severe challenging behaviour (ie. high rates of aggression or self-injurious behaviour) appropriate for Urgent Response Services.

Families can attend one of GJCC’s locations for virtual consultations with RBA if they do not have access to technology.

Four-week program - details below:

November 4, 2026

Four Week Program:
Week 1) Group session #1 (1.5 hours)
Week 2) Group information session #2 (1.5 hours)
Week 3) Initial planning meeting with RBA and caregivers (1 hour)
Week 4) Follow-up planning meeting with RBA and caregivers (1 hour)