PBS Matters

Part three is all about the practical application of practice leadership within services. Roy Deveau shares how best to introduce practice leadership, training for practice leaders and the benefits it can bring. Roy goes through the EDDY model as a useful method to ensure training is embedded into practice. 

Roy Deveau joins Paddy and Jo to share where practice leadership comes from and the research linked to it. 

Paddy and Jo re joined by Roy Deveau and discuss what practice leadership is. They cover the difference between practice leadership and management, the importance of having practice leaders and how context impacts on the effectiveness of practice leadership. 

This episode discusses two case studies to demonstrate PBS in practice. Jo introduces a gentleman where his fear of dogs was preventing him for going out and Paddy discusses implementing PBS across an organisation. 

Paddy and Jo consider the important elements of PBS; including contextual fit, stakeholder involvement and function based strategies. They discuss what PBS is and is not and why organisational culture is crucial for translating the theory and training into practice. 

Adele Grandon joins Paddy and Jo to discuss PBS and the support for her 23 year old son.

Leah Fennema shares two case studies with Paddy and Jo from her work. Thye discuss how these case studies could be used to enhance implementation of PBS within services. 

Paddy and Jo meet with Leah Fennema to discuss how organisational behaviour management can be used to support systems and change employee behaviour. They cover leadership, the importance of pinpointing behaviours, feeback and data collection. 

Tony talks through applications of person centred planning with example of how to build good rapport so people are comfortable and happy to share their stories. 

Tony Osgood joins Paddy and Jo to discuss person centred planning and why this is a good first step to understanding a person prior to completing in depth behaviour work. 

In part two Brian introduces two case studies where the intervention  sequence outline has been used and the outcomes it had for the people supported. 

Paddy and Jo are joined by Brian McClean who outlines to intervention sequences outline. The five elements of the process are discussed in detail and Brian explains the impact that it has had for people. 

Marie Lovell joins Paddy and Jo to introduce the peer review process for PBS training. They discuss what it is, how the process is completed and the benefits it should bring to providers, commissions and participants of the training. 

Welcome to PBS Matters. In this episode, Paddy and Jo are joined by Michael West CBE to discuss compassionate leadership and psychological safety in teams. Michael shares the four underpinning components of compassionate leadership; attending, understanding, empathising and helping.

Welcome to PBS Matters - and our first podcast since last summer. In this episode, Paddy and Jo are joined by Professor Ashok Roy who answers questions from the PBS Matters listeners. Questions range from "what does Professor Roy find the most valuable when working alongside PBS practitioners" and "why can it take so long to get support?' to "how do you get a second opinion" and more. 

Welcome to PBS Matters. In this episode,Paddy and Jo are joined by Doreen Kelly (Founding Director of Beyond Limits) to discuss individual services funds. Doreen discusses what they are and how they can be accessed to support people more effectively. Doreen also shares some examples to demonstrate the difference ISFs can make.

In the final part of this episode we join the crew at The Atypical Behavior Analyst Podcast for one last time and ask...“How do you know someone is fluent?” When they demonstrate certain behaviors? Emit certain phrases and buzz words? Complete their SAFMEDS in record time? What about the outcomes we're usually interested in: understanding what other people are doing and why they are doing it, and describing it in such that a way that ties it to behavioral principles. Meaning, breaking down the information we're given into relevant behavior elements. Once you have your internal translation, use plain language to gauge your own and your listener's understanding, instead of relying on jargon. 

What do Atilla the Hun, Notorious B.I.G., and behavior analysis have in common? Tune in to find out as we meet again with the hosts of The Atypical Behavior Analyst Podcast to talk about interacting with humans on a less robotic level. For some of us, these skills don't come easily, and we often fail to realize the power behind our interactions.Throughout  this episode we embark on a reflective journey where we discuss the value of complex internal behaviours and how our intentions may not always hit their mark. We can't see the galaxy for the stars; we've become so focused on goals at hand that we've overlooked all the staff, caregivers, and clients behaviour that are standing in the way. So buckle in, adjust your ear buds, and prepare for your inflight discussion on the value of evaluating our own public and private behavior and the impact on the work we set out to accomplish.

What happens when behaviour analysts from the UK meet with behaviour analysts from across the pond? You get the Cross PolliNation podcast. Meet Kelly, Shana and Leah, the hosts of The Atypical Behavior Analyst Podcast in the USA. In this episode, we discuss finding common ground not just with ourselves, but the other lifeforms we come across in our journey. Expanding and improving one’s range of knowledge and skill should be actively sought after through experience, supervision, and collaboration. 

Welcome to PBS Matters. In this episode, Paddy and Jo are joined by Dr Joe Oliver to discuss Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and explore what this is. The discussion also covers the application of ACT to real life situations, both within our own lives and when we are supporting others.

Welcome to PBS Matters. This month Steve Wilson joins Paddy and Jo to discuss the PERMA model and how it can be used to improve someone’s happiness to enable them to flourish. They discuss the five aspects of positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning and accomplishment and why these are all important for everyone.

Welcome to PBS Matters. In the final episode of 2020, Andy McDonell and Leah Fennema-Hall join Paddy and Jo to discuss some of the current issues surrounding PBS within the UK and what they believe is important for clinicians to consider. This episode was recorded as two seperate interviews and pulled together to demonstrate the commonalities between the two perspectives. The outcome shows there is a lot of overlap with what the two perspective consider to be important.

Welcome to PBS Matters. In this episode, Paddy and Jo are joined by Luke Watts to discuss PBS implementation from a manager’s point of view. The conversation covers ethical considerations and some of the concerns Luke has about PBS.

In the second part of this episode, Deanne shares the story of a lady she has worked with for a number of years and explains how understanding her visual needs and working collaboratively with other professionals enabled the woman to walk as opposed to using a wheelchair.

Welcomes to PBS Matters. This month Paddy and Jo are joined by Deanne Weller, a vision rehab worker for Seeability. Deanne introduces the role of a vision rehabilitation worker and what different types of visual impairments she has supported. She talks with Paddy and Jo on how she assesses people with visual impairments, including cerebral visual impairments. Deanne also shares some general strategies that can be used to take account of people's visual needs including teaching people to use their functional vision more effectively.

Welcome to PBS Matters. In the second part of this episode, Dr. Dave Robers introduces a story of one young gentleman and the difference attending Mulberry Bush school made. Dave also discuss the connections the school has maintained with old pupils and some of the feedback they give to the school. The typical length of the placement is two to three years and Dave explains that this time is used to understand the trauma the child has experienced. The pupil then moves on when they are ready to progress.

Welcome to the PBS Matters podcast. This month Paddy and Jo are joined by Dr. Dave Roberts who presents the history and ethos behind the Mulberry Bush school and how it aims to support children who have experienced trauma. Dave introduces what we mean by trauma informed support and how effective PBS should consider the trauma someone may have experienced. Paddy, Jo and Dave discuss reflective practice, dynamic thinking and how bringing people together is crucial for effective support.

Welcome to the eleventh episode of PBS Matters. This month Paddy and Jo are joined by Hamish and Georgia from Beyond Limits and Carole (Ricky’s nan). The team share Ricky's story of multiple service breakdowns due to Ricky expressing his dissatisfaction through presenting behaviours. Since moving to Beyond Limits in 2015 Ricky has been to music festivals, on numerous holidays and completed a 50km trek in Sweden demonstrating that the right support has life changing results.

Welcome to the tenth episode of PBS Matters. Dr Peter Baker joins Paddy and Jo this time to discuss the importance of staff wellbeing. Peter highlights that staff wellbeing does not correlate with the level of behaviours that challenge but the support that is given to staff. Strategies to improve staff wellbeing are introduced covering proactive supports such as regular team meetings. The conversation also includes the topic of debriefs and the lack of evidence on their effectiveness.

Welcome to the episode nine of PBS Matters. Paddy and Jo are joined this month by Tom Bassett to discuss rolling out positive behaviour support across a variety of providers and populations within Norfolk. Tom considers the barriers he has faced and as well as the and successes he has achieved. Tom also discusses getting engagement and buy in to achieve true co-production that takes into account the varying needs across the area.

Welcome to PBS Matters. In the second part of our eighth episode, Mags Kirk introduces a 10 year old boy who was referred for support to develop his vocal skill. Mags used TalkTools, task analysis, errorless learning and intensive interaction (paring to build rapport) to develop his oral motor skills. This improved his eating and speech. Mags goes onto to highlights the importance of considering physical issues whenever a person is referred for feeding or verbal skills

Welcome to the eighth episode of PBS Matters. Paddy and Jo are joined by Mags Kirk to discuss the role of speech therapists and the importance of oral motor skills. Mags goes on to talk about the difference in jargon and how different words mean the same things for the different professions. This episode also includes a discussion on how speech therapists can help PBS practitioners to understand how speech sounds develop based on chronological age.

Welcome to PBS Matters. In the second part of our seventh episode, Brian introduces a case study to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Intervention Sequence outline and how it was introduced into the support for the person.

Welcome to the seventh episode of PBS Matters. Paddy and Jo are joined by Brian McClean to discuss the Intervention Sequence Outline which Brian presented in McClean and Grey (2012). Brian outlines the model and the theory behind it to demonstrate thatgetting support right is the first step in implementing positive behaviour support. Paddy, Jo and Brian then move on to discuss the implications of the model and how this should impact practice.

Welcome to the sixth episode of PBS Matters. This month Marie Lovell joins Paddy and Jo to discuss the Skills for Care PBS pilot which aims to assess if a self sustaining model for peer review of PBS training is possible. They discuss the important fact that there is currently no such thing as PBS accredited training and that PBS training alone is not enough to effect meaningful change. Topics covered in this episode also include the different levels of PBS training and the topics PBS training should include.

Welcome to PBS Matters. In the second part of our fifth episode, Tony Osgood explains what a good person-centred facilitator does. He then talks about the importance of developing good rapport in order for individuals to be able to share their dreams and aspirations. Tony provides an example of a gentleman he worked with and how rapport was built with both the person and his family. Tony, Paddy and Jo then discuss how using person-centred approaches with staff teams can ensure they feel properly supported.

Welcome to PBS Matters. In our fifth episode, Tony Osgood introduces what person-centred planning is and why it is crucial when delivering Positive Behaviour Support. Tony, Paddy and Jo then move on to discuss how "listening to behaviour" can be used as a method for people to express what is and is not working in their life.

Welcome to PBS Matters. In our fourth episode, Jo and Paddy are joined by Adele Grandon to discuss the application of ABA from a family point of view. Connor, Adele’s son has benefited from the use of ABA to develop skills since he was three years old. Now at the age of 23, Adele is aiming to ensure that Connor continues to have ABA and PBS input as he moves from the family home.

Welcome to PBS Matters. In the concluding part of our third episode, Leah Fennama shares two cases from her work while Jo and Paddy consider how these could inform practice within PBS settings. The first case is based in an airport with the aim to maintain safe working practices. Interventions included training to define what observable safety behaviour is and providing scripts for how to specifically respond to seeing safe and unsafe behaviour. The second case refers to a manufacturer where Leah worked with the leadership team to consider what data was collected, what data was needed and which data was no longer relevant.

Welcome to PBS Matters. In our third episode podcast we welcome Leah Fennama to discuss how Organisational Behaviour Management can be used to support systems and change employee behaviour. We cover leadership, the importance of pinpointing behaviours, feedback and data collection. Leah also explains how taking data and providing effective feedback can be enough to influence change.

Welcome to PBS Matters. To conclude our second episode, Roy, Paddy and Jo discuss how to introduce and train practice leaders into a service as well as considering the benefits that effective practice leadership can bring. Roy outlines the EDDY model and how this can embed practice leadership.

Welcome to PBS Matters. Continuing our second episode, Roy, Paddy and Jo discuss what the differences between management and practice leadership are and why it is important to have practice leaders. They also explore how the context informs the development on practice leaders and the importance of effective feedback.

Welcome to PBS Matters. To introduce our second episode, Roy and Paddy discuss the definition of practice leadership, provide the historical context and discuss a range of important researchers and evidence for practice leadership.

Welcome to PBS Matters. In this episode Jo introduces a case study on using PBS to support a gentleman to tolerate being around dogs, enabling him to go without fear. Paddy discusses implementing PBS at an organisational level and why training alone is not the answer to embedding PBS successfully.

Welcome to PBS Matters. Our first episode introduces the reasons why we have decided to start this podcast and moves on to discuss exactly what PBS is. We consider some important elements of PBS including contextual fit, stakeholder involvement and function-based strategies. We also talk about the journey of implementing PBS into an organisational culture and the importance of moving PBS from the training room into practice