Parenting Classes
All Parents & Caregivers Welcome
Our Online Parenting Classes are appropriate for all parents but are especially helpful for parents who are experiencing stress and behavior concerns at home. CBS has developed a series of classes based on what we have learned works best after supporting hundreds of parents with 1:1 support. These series are designed to give parents the most relevant information to take home and apply directly. Parents who take these classes will learn how to understand their child’s behavior and apply new skills to respond rather than react. Parents who feel stuck will find new paths to move forward in meaningful ways.
Live and Recorded Options
All of our classes are offered ONLINE. Our live classes will give parents an opportunity to connect with other parents and discuss training topics at the end of the class. You are not alone in your parenting struggles and sharing with others who get it can help you feel less isolated. Each class is taught by Behavior Analysts with extensive experience in supporting parents and caregivers.
We understand that parents are busy so we also offer recorded versions of the class for parents to view on demand.
Classes Help Parents:
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Understand your child’s behavior and how context helps us see patterns.
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Learn skills to help your child cooperate and make daily life a little easier.
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Build your resilience to face the challenges of parenting with confidence.
Registration is Now Open
Funding
CBS is a provider through Wisconsin’s Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Waiver Program which provides services to children with developmental, physical, or emotional disabilities. All classes can be paid for through CLTS waiver. Birth to Three families in Dane county may also receive funding to attend classes while grant funding is available.
Families who are paying out of pocket may request a 10% discount to all classes if needed financially.
Class Content and Schedule
Read about the focus for each series below and the topics covered. Classes include experiential learning through exercises, metaphors, examples and discussions.
Parents are encouraged to sign up for all 3 series as they do build on each other. It is allowed to sign up for only 1 series at a time. Each series has 3-5 classes held on a week night with two time options to choose from.
Series 1 – Understanding Behaviors
What is behavior and how does it work? Get an introduction to Behavior Basics and the Science used to understand behavior. Learn to understand your unique child’s behavior and how your parenting context and expectations impact your choices.
Instructor: Brianna Z. Kauer, M.S., BCBA
Schedule:
- Wednesday April 12th
- Wednesday April 19th
- Wednesday April 26th
Time: (choose 1)
- 4:30-5:30 pm
- 6:00-7:00 pm
Cost:
- $270
More about topics covered in Series 1
- What is Contextual Behavior Science (FC, RFT, ABA, ACT)
- How Understanding Behavior helps us as parents and caregivers
- Understanding how your parenting context impacts behavior
- Understanding functions of behavior — the WHY behind your child’s behavior
- Understanding basic behavior principles
- Methods for predicting and influencing behavior
- Ethical considerations — what behaviors needs intervention and who decides
- Examining assumptions, expectations and ableism
- Understanding, accepting and celebrating neurodiversity
More about topics in Series 1
- What is Contextual Behavior Science (FC, RFT, ABA, ACT)
- How Understanding Behavior helps us as parents and caregivers
- Understanding how your parenting context impacts behavior
- Understanding functions of behavior — the WHY behind your child’s behavior
- Understanding basic behavior principles
- Influencing behavior — To intervene or not to intervene
- Ethical considerations
- Understanding disability
- Barriers to inclusion
- Examining assumptions, expectations and ableism
- Neurodiversity
- Understanding, accepting and celebrating your child
Series 2 – Learning Skills
Learn behavior strategies that really work. You will be given tools and strategies to manage concerning behaviors, shape new behaviors, and encourage cooperation with your child.
Instructors: Stephanie Paff M.S., BCBA & Gabriel Meyer M.A., BCBA
Schedule:
- Tuesday May 30th
- Tuesday June 6th
- Tuesday June 13th
- Tuesday June 20th
- Tuesday June 27th
Time: (choose 1 option)
- 4:30-5:30 pm
- 6:00-7:00 pm
Cost:
- $450
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More about topics in Series 2
- Parenting — our role as teachers and learners
- Behavior change strategies — supporting your child to cooperate
- What to do about unwanted behaviors — prevention over reaction
- Functional communication — behavior is communicating needs
- Helping kids with big emotions — building effective coping strategies
- Teaching your child Activities of Daily Living — from toileting to dishes
Series 3 – Building Resilience
Build flexibility to thrive under pressure and adapt to your child’s needs at every stage. Classes will involve experiential learning opportunities to practice; accepting where you are in this moment, connecting to your values and remembering what is truly important; and taking meaningful actions even when it’s difficult.
Instructor: Brianna Z. Kauer, M.S., BCBA
Schedule:
- Wednesday August 2nd
- Wednesday August 9th
- Wednesday August 16th
- Wednesday August 23rd
- Wednesday August 30th
Time: (choose 1)
- 4:30-5:30 pm
- 6:00-7:00 pm
Cost:
- $450
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More about topics in Series 3
- What is psychological flexibility
- How Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps parents be flexible and adapt.
- ACCEPTING and observing your thoughts and feelings
- Noticing when you are stuck
- Being PRESENT with your child: Benefits of mindfulness and how to start practicing.
- Connecting with your VALUES: Remembering what is really important.
- Taking meaningful ACTIONS: The science of behavior change and committing to values-based actions.
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