WE AFFECT POSITIVE CHANGE.

We support the NHS and other organisations to deliver assessments, support programmes and services for children and adults with the most challenging issues. Delivering tangible results, positive outcomes and genuine improvements of quality of life is difficult. Many people will have already been treated by other providers, often with failed outcomes.

Our unique five-stage model is proven to deliver effective, person-centred, and holistic solutions which make a lasting impact on people and their families.

Our process and methodology are based on the principles and practices of Positive Behaviour Support, blended with other practices to best suit each person’s needs.

WHAT IS POSITIVE BEHAVIOURAL SUPPORT?

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is an evidence-backed methodology which considers the person as a whole, including their life history, physical health, and emotional needs. PBS ensures an individual’s personal needs, wants, desires and goals are central to the support provided. The primary goal of PBS is to improve the quality of life of people who engage in behaviours of concern, their family members, and professionals in their support network.

In PBS, behaviours of concern are seen through the lens of a biopsychosocial model, according to which behavioural support needs arise due to a mismatch between the person’s environment and their individual needs.

We therefore seek to understand the reasons behind behaviours of concern so that unmet needs can be met by making changes to the person’s environment and building agency.

PBS provides support based on inclusion, choice, participation and equal opportunities. The views and perspectives of the person engaging in behaviours of concern are encouraged throughout all stages of their support. People who live, care for and work with the person are also valuable collaboration partners.

As well as helping react to behaviours of concern, PBS is proactive and preventative, focusing on teaching skills that help people communicate more effectively and live the lives they want to live.

OUR VALUES.

Positive Support Group’s PACCT is to live by our values:

P – PASSION.

A – AUTHENTIC.

C – COURAGEOUS.

C – COLLABORATIVE.

T – TRUSTED.

WHAT IS OUR UNIQUE 5-STAGE MODEL?

Our unique 5-stage model adopts a human rights-based approach promoting quality of life, equality, and inclusion. Positive Behaviour Support may include a range of evidence-based practices, e.g., environmental changes, skills teaching, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. We combine the best of each practice and are thereby able to tailor our services to the needs of each child or adult to achieve truly holistic and person-centred outcomes. Together with clients, their families and networks we work through the following 5-stages:

STAGE 1

COLLABORATING

We engage with the person and activate the person’s network to commit to helping the person and changing the current situation. We inspire, motivate and cheer lead our clients to do more, be more and have more.

STAGE 2

UNDERSTANDING

We use the science of Behaviour Analysis to gain an understanding of the person at the centre of the situation. We inspire others to believe in themselves as much as we do.

STAGE 3

DELIVERING

We are catalysts for change; our behavioural programmes turn problems into opportunities; re-frame difficulties and create flexible, positive solutions for all involved.

STAGE 4

CELEBRATING

We celebrate the achievements of our clients and end our input when there is a network of people who are committed to continuing to hold themselves and the person to high expectations.

STAGE 5

MAINTAINING

We use pre/post measures to ensure the outstanding outcomes achieved in delivery are maintained beyond our support. We praise others for their continued progress and provide solutions for long-term improvements.