In this episode we unpack behaviour and dealing with complex behaviours that we see in clinical settings.  We talk about how to take the first step to establish the reason for behaviour and what might be causing the behaviour.   You will learn… Some of the most challenging and complex client behavioural presentations we have seen Looking beyond the behaviour to see the soul/ mental health challenges. Seek first to understand, then to be understood.   How to avoid negative experience  How to create a clinical plan and strategies to manage behaviour  Setting expectations with caregivers- need to develop trust first  Challenging conversations with caregivers to help get on same page  Modifying environment and being flexible   Managing the parents and mental health for all parties  Creating a safe space- emotional bank accounts and building trust  Follow their lead, child led and educating parents along the way as you play Take responsibility- How to prepare for your initial AX - make sure you set yourself up for success and the benefits of having mentoring.  The process Liz’s team has adopted to set up for a successful initial session Connecting with other allied health professionals and getting thorough case Hx. Making considerations for other side of timetable and environment- communicating with clients where needed and appropriate when complex behaviour may occur.  Mindset- being ok with the unexpected, being ok with not knowing and having strategies that know to do when struggling such as talk to colleagues.  Being confident to allocate more time for these children and setting up expectations with parent and caregiver  Redirecting over reprimanding behaviour, get to know child and know their interests so you can successfully do this. Praise for 3-5x for one correction and eliminating the word ‘no’ in sessions.  How Engagement and behaviour go  hand in hand   Positive reinforcement and being a role model    This episode is full to the brim with practical strategies that our teams and each of us implement in practice on the daily. Get your note pads ready and don’t forget to subscribe, share and review so we can spread this message far and wide.    Check out our courses and websites:  https://www.lizzydawson.com.au/ https://www.emilymackie.com.au/    Follow us on Instagram  @movetalkthrive https://www.instagram.com/movetalkthrive/    @lizzydawson_  https://www.instagram.com/lizzydawson_/   @emilymackie.speechie  https://www.instagram.com/emilymackie.speechie/    Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEnHKjQ7CD_B40Jy6RD04FQ