Development of Individualized
Positive Behavior Supports Plans

Using principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to teach & coach

parents, teachers, and support professionals.

Techniques to significantly reduce or extinguish:

• temper outbursts & meltdowns

• verbal and physical aggression

• self-injurious behaviors

• noncompliance with directives and daily expectations

• other aberrant behaviors

Techniques to increase:

• independent self-care

• appropriate behaviors in the community

• communication and self expression

• compliance with directives and daily expectations

• pro-social ways of communicating wants and needs

Social Learning

To support the individual's efforts to improve social awareness and general social skills:

• concern for personal appearance and hygiene

• interacting with peers and developing friendships

• understanding and expressing emotions

• understand other people's emotions and perspectives

• understanding and interpreting social cues

• understanding how one's behaviors impact others around them.

Individual Counseling

Assisting teens, adults, and families with a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges including, but not limited to:

• Anger

• Depression

• Anxiety & Acute Stress Reaction

• Compulsive Behaviors

• Grief & Loss

• Relationship issues

• Phobias

• Abuse & Neglect issues

• Attachment & Bonding issues

• Trauma

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EMDR

Services provided by Jeff Janney, LCSW

EMDR uses specific protocols to help access the way traumatic memories are currently stored in the brain to help them from a place of emotional distress to a more logical, rational, and healthy place.

EMDR is an effective treatment for individuals who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) and symptoms related to a range of traumatic experiences including past abuse/mistreatment, being bullied, separation, significant injury, accidents, etc. EMDR treats a myriad of symptoms including generalize anxiety, fears, rage outbursts, depression, and relationship problems.

Pet Therapy With Mr. Jupiter

Creating a relaxed, therapeutic environment which contributes to increased learning and the overall happiness of participants.  A naturally calm and gentle American Bulldog mix. Mr. Jupiter is an AKC certified Canine Good Citizen.