Positive Behavior Support - PBS Tips & Tools

10/13/2026

Join us for De-Escalation Techniques on November 4th, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm! This free, interactive online training explores ways to recognize and manage one’s own stress as well as ways to de-escalate a crisis. Participants can expect to learn how to recognize compassion fatigue and burn out. Assess your level of stress and anger, along with the effects and ways to manage those effects. The crisis cycle will be discussed along with tools and techniques to de-escalate a crisis.

School professionals, first responders, social workers, therapists, and direct support providers are encouraged to attend.

After attending, you will be able to:

Differentiate between compassion fatigue and being burned out
Recognize a power struggle and ways to avoid it
Identify ways to effectively de-escalate a situation

2 Social Work CEUs will be available for this webinar.

Read more and register here:

This free, interactive online training explores ways to recognize and manage one’s own stress as well as ways to de-escalate a crisis. Participants can expect to learn how to recognize compassion fatigue and burn out. Assess your level of stress and anger, along with the effects and ways to manage...

09/29/2026

FREE Triple P Parenting Webinar Series for Parents & Caregivers!

The WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities (WVU CED) is hosting a three-part Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) webinar series for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities up to age 12.

💻 Join us virtually via Zoom
📅 Tuesday, October 13 – Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. EST each day
💙 FREE — registration is required

Each session will feature a Family Resource Specialist and Triple P practitioner from the Family to Family program, along with a behavior specialist from the Positive Behavior Support (PBS) program for a Q&A session with helpful tips and strategies. Parenting Tip Packets will also be provided to all participants!

Topics include:
Positive Parenting for Children with a Disability
Helping Your Child Reach Their Potential
Changing Problem Behavior into Positive Behavior

You can register for one, two, or all three topics during your preferred session. After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the Zoom meeting.

👉 Registration is free but required: https://wvumdtv.zoom.us/meeting/register/tSDtPV2nQC6a2glAARPY8A #/registration

Please share with a parent or caregiver who may benefit from these free resources! 💙

09/24/2026

Join us for the In-Person MAPs and PATHs training! This training will prepare participants to facilitate person-centered planning using MAPs (Making Action Plans) to help people create an action plan to help reach their dreams. The MAPs process will be detailed, and participants will learn how to conduct a MAP. We will also discuss the differences between system-centered and person-centered approaches. This training is for individuals who have not previously facilitated a MAP.

Date: October 13th and 14th, 2026
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location: 959 Hartman Run Rd Morgantown, WV 26505

9 Social Work CEUs are available for this training.

Register here:

Join us for Making Action Plans (MAPs). This free in person, hands on training will prepare participants to facilitate person-centered planning using MAPs (Making Action Plans) to help people create an action plan to help reach their dreams. The MAPs process will be detailed and participants will le...

09/21/2026

Join us for the In-person Facilitator Training in Anger Management for Youth. This training provides the opportunity to acquire the necessary skills to facilitate the PBS Program’s Anger Management for Youth session. During this training, participants will learn to facilitate emotional awareness skills and coping strategies that are specifically created for youth. Upon completion of the training, participants will have access to the materials necessary for providing quality anger management sessions.

❗This training has very limited capacity. If you miss registration, keep an eye out for our 2027 training calendar. In 2027, this training will be offered online, allowing us to accommodate a larger number of participants.❗

After attending, you will be able to:

-Provide a quality training session
-Know how to facilitate emotional awareness with youth
-Acquire several coping strategies for youth
-Gain access to the training materials and presentation

Date: October 15, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

CED – North
959 Hartman Run Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
4.5 Social Work CEUs are available for this training.

Register here:

The Facilitator Training in Anger Management for Youth provides the opportunity to acquire the necessary skills to facilitate the PBS Program’s Anger Management for Youth session. During this training, participants will learn to facilitate emotional awareness skills and coping strategies that are ...

09/15/2026

Come join us for De-Escalation Techniques on October 7th 10am - 12pm! This free, interactive online training explores ways to recognize and manage one’s own stress as well as ways to de-escalate a crisis. Participants can expect to learn how to recognize compassion fatigue and burn out. Assess your level of stress and anger, along with the effects and ways to manage those effects. The crisis cycle will be discussed along with tools and techniques to de-escalate a crisis.

School professionals, first responders, social workers, therapists, and direct support providers are encouraged to attend.

After attending, you will be able to:

Differentiate between compassion fatigue and being burned out
Recognize a power struggle and ways to avoid it
Identify ways to effectively de-escalate a situation

2 Social Work CEUs will be available for this webinar.

Register here: https://pbs.cedwvu.org/pbs-trainings/de-escalation-techniques/

09/09/2026

Join us for the Structure and Routine: Using Predictability to Support Positive Behavior Webinar!

The Structure and Routines training highlights how consistency and predictability support emotional regulation, reduce power struggles, and promotes positive behavior. Participants will learn practical ways to build daily structure and routines that foster safety, independence, and connection across home, school, and community settings.

Date: September 30th, 2026
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm ET
Training Location: Zoom (a link will be provided after registration)
(Please note: The online registration page typically closes a few days in advance of the webinar or when registration reaches maximum capacity.)

Register here: https://pbs.cedwvu.org/pbs-trainings/structure-and-routines/

09/09/2026

We’re excited to share an upcoming opportunity from Parent to Parent USA!

The Support Parent Summit will bring together Support Parents from across Alliance Member States for an afternoon focused on celebrating and empowering volunteers who provide support to families in their communities!

📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
💻 Virtual event via Zoom
💲 $25 per person

Interested in attending? Registration information is available on the flyer below! ⬇️

09/02/2026

💜 September is National Recovery Month 💜

This month, we recognize and celebrate the strength, resilience, and progress of individuals and families affected by substance use and recovery. Recovery looks different for everyone, and having access to support, resources, and life-saving information can make all the difference.

Save a Life Day — September 24
On September 24, communities across West Virginia and the nation will come together for free naloxone (Narcan) giveaways and training. Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose and give someone a second chance. Learning how to use it could help save a life. https://savealife.day/

Recovery & Disability
Did you know substance use disorder can intersect with disability? It's important to understand the resources and protections available to people experiencing co-occurring substance use and disability. https://www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/disability/

Know Your Rights
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides protections for individuals with substance use disorder who are in recovery. Understanding these protections can help individuals access opportunities, services, and support without discrimination. https://adata.org/factsheet/ada-addiction-and-recovery/

📞 HELP4WV
HELP4WV offers free, confidential resources and support for West Virginians seeking help with mental health and substance use concerns. https://firstchoiceservicesinc.my.site.com/Help4WV/

This National Recovery Month, let's continue to educate, support, reduce stigma, and remind people that recovery is possible. 💜

Save a Life Day is a grassroots national day of action equipping the public to recognize and reverse an overdose. It started in two West Virginia counties. Today, all 50 states participate.

08/25/2026

Please join us for the PBS and WV ACES Coalition Adverse Childhood Experiences live webinar. This training is held over the course of three days:

ACEs 101: September 8th 10AM - 11:30AM
ACEs 102: September 15th 10AM - 11:30AM
ACEs 103: September 22th 10AM - 11:30AM

All three sessions must be attended consecutively. Aimed to provide an overview of ACES, prevention, and resiliency, this training is geared for professionals to enhance their skills.

After attending the three sessions, you will be able to::

-Understand what ACES is and the impact it has on children and adults, including how COVID-19 may impact ACEs
-Become familiar with the 10 types of ACES and the basic brain science behind it
-Introduce ways to overcome ACES
-Introduce steps individuals, families, schools, and providers can do to prevent ACES
-Learn ways to teach resiliency
-Understand variables related to resilience; protective factors; and safe, stable and nurturing relationships and environments
-Provides brief overview of impact of trauma
-Learn to identify some of the root causes of ACES
-Identify best practices for preventing ACES
-Identify what you and your organization can do to prevent ACES

Register here: https://cedwvu.wufoo.com/forms/w1rcj99t17iaej4/

08/12/2026

The West Virginia Autism Training Center at Marshall University is offering a FREE virtual Parent Empowerment Series for parents and caregivers of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Topics include:
💙 Knowledge is Power
💙 Understanding Behavior Through the Lens of Regulation
💙 Fostering Communication and Social Skills
💙 Discovering Strategies & Setting Meaningful Goals

These sessions are designed to provide families with practical tools, evidence-based information, and opportunities to build confidence in supporting their loved ones.

Free to attend, but registration is required.

Learn more and register here: https://www.marshall.edu/atc/pes/