Proactive Approaches to Challenging Behaviours

Suitable for all early learning professionals and parents.

Presenter: Debra Smith

In this workshop on Proactive Approaches to Challenging Behaviours, participants will explore the rationale behind behaviours, what they are and why they occur. We will explore strategies and different approaches to working with each unique child that presents us with challenging behaviours. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences as we all learn together how best to mitigate behaviours BEFORE they occur.

Debra Smith completed her ECE with IT and SN Certificates (1990) from the Douglas College ECE Program and continued her studies in development as she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Youth Care from the University of the Fraser Valley (2005). Her focus on human studies continued as she completed her M Ed in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria (2012).

Debra’s interests are specific to children and adults with disabilities. She has extensive experience in working with a diverse range of children in preschool, daycare and after school care programs as an ECE, a Supported Child Development Consultant/Coordinator and a Director in a child care setting. Debra continues to work with community committees in the creation and development of supportive programs for children and families

Debra has presented workshops and presentations throughout the Lower Mainland on a variety of topics since 2001.