Essentials Pathway

Behavior Ready Essentials™

Entry-level scenario-based training

The entry-level Behavior Ready product covering difficult behavior, observable behavior vs. assumptions, communication, de-escalation, and an introduction to the R.E.A.D.Y. Method™.

2 instructional hours Behavior Ready Essentials Certificate of Completion Pass at 80%
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Who this is for

Any adult who works with young people

What you'll learn

  • Introduction to difficult behavior
  • Observable behavior vs. assumptions
  • Adult response
  • Communication
  • De-escalation
  • Redirection
  • Boundaries
  • Conflict prevention
  • Documentation
  • Special-population awareness
  • Basic R.E.A.D.Y.
  • Introductory scenarios
  • Final assessment

Course outline

  1. 1

    Understanding Difficult Behavior

    What difficult behavior actually is — and what it isn't.

  2. 2

    Observable Behavior vs. Assumptions

    Separate what you saw from the story you told about it.

  3. 3

    The R.E.A.D.Y. Method™ — Introduction

    Five moves you can run in seconds.

  4. 4

    Scenario Practice

    Practice your response in real situations.

  5. 5

    Final Assessment

    Pass at 80% to earn your certificate.

Built on the R.E.A.D.Y. Method™

RRecognize

Recognize what is actually happening.

EEstablish

Establish calm, safety and connection.

AAcknowledge

Acknowledge emotion, concern or perspective without automatically agreeing.

DDirect

Direct toward a clear and realistic next action.

YYield

Yield the unproductive confrontation and transition toward resolution.