HELPING THE BEHAVIORALLY CHALLENGING CHILD

HBCC's philosophy is grounded in an evidence-based approach called Collaborative Problem Solving®(CPS) which is owned and developed by Think:Kids (www.thinkkids.org), a program based in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) in Boston, MA. Those Certified in Collaborative Problem Solving receive ongoing supervision from T:K and are independent of MGH.

HBCC is a non-profit in Orange County, California TAX ID #46-3240447 that promotes the understanding that challenging kids lack the skill, not the will, to behave well. HBCC champions rethinking challenging behaviors beyond the medical model, into the social-emotional model, and amazing results are happening. 

Social-Emotional Model 

• Child is valued
• Strengths and needs defined by self & others
• Identify barriers and develop solutions
• Outcome based programs designed  
• Resources are made readily available to ordinary services
• Training includes parents
• Relationships nurtured
• Society evolves
• Child included
• Diversity welcomed   
• Professionals re-trained

VS

Medical Model 

• Child is faulty, needs fixing
• Diagnosis focused
• Labeling
• Impairment becomes focus of attention
• Monitoring and behavior modification therapy imposed
• Segregated and alternative services
• Ordinary needs put on hold
• Society remains unchanged 
• Re-entry conditional 
• Permanent exclusion if non-compliant
• Conventional training utilized

Parent/Caregiver Classes Alternate from  

• Weekday Evenings 7pm - 9pm
• Weekday Mornings 10am - Noon
• Saturday Mornings 10am - Noon

You can find Parent Classes dates|times here or on the Calendar of Events above   

Teacher/Clinician Trainings

• Introduction to Collaborative Problem Solving®
• Level 1 Essential Foundation on Collaborative Problem Solving®
• FBA/BIP Workshops  

You can find Professional Trainings, which are designed for all professionals supporting youth, dates|times here or on the Calendar of Events above

• Parent Training Classes are 6-weeks in length 
• 2 hours each session (w/5 min break, 12-hours total)
• Each class builds on the previous weeks class

How long are the Professional trainings? 

• Introductory Trainings are 2 hours
• Essential Foundation Trainings are 12 hours, 2 full days or 3 half days
• FBA/BIP Workshops are 7 hours, 1 full day

• Tustin (continuously)
• Virtual (occasionally)
• Can be scheduled at your agency, school, or privates in-home

No. The ideal is that both parents take the class at some point. It may not always be possible to take the class together at the same time due to childcare, etc. Each parent can attend their own class series, depending on schedules. Discounts apply whenever taking the course for the same child.

Single parents taking the course are encouraged to attend and build a community of supporters. It is highly beneficial to hear the approach firsthand, so grandparents, caregivers, stepparents and significant others are all encouraged to take the course when it works with schedules.

HBCC holds a 2-hour Introduction on Collaborative Problem Solving®(CPS) and a 12-hour Essential Foundation (level 1) training which includes guidance on the roadmap to implementation.

Certification opportunities on Collaborative Problem Solving®(CPS) are directly through Think:Kids, who own and develop this evidence-based approach. HBCC offers guidance on navigating this option.

HBCC hosts on-going trainings, coaching and support for parents/caregivers, teachers|admin|service providers bringing adults to understand challenging behaviors through a lens that is trust-based, builds connection and durable solutions. 

HBCC highly recommends learning Collaborative Problem Solving®(CPS) with guidance, how to become a child's advocate and operate from the belief that challenging kids lack the skill, not the will, to meet expectations. The truth is most adults receive zero training on neurodiversity and are not aware of what has been learned post-1990's during the decade of the brain.

There is a myth that kids who present well and have challenging behaviors are not living up to their potential, are willfully defiant, which in turn compounds their problems by putting more demands up on them without a foundation for addressing their challenges or lagging skills. 

At HBCC we strive to answer the question that asks, "what will help a chronically behaviorally challenging child be successful and maximize their potential?"    

Options for virtual trainings are available and can be discussed.

Please inquire if you are interested in virtual options. 

Call 714.695.1057 or email info@hbcc.us 

The parenting class at HBCC in Tustin is in-person as we believe joining with others in a safe space experiencing similar circumstances is the ideal way to learn the approach. 

The parent course is limited to 10 families per class. Parents, caregivers and guardians appreciate the company of being with others going through a similar situation in-person. They find out they are not alone! 

Introduction and Advanced trainings with HBCC can be customized and done at your agency or school, or at HBCC in Tustin. For more info call 714-695-1057

The parent course training includes:

• a binder
• a digital PowerPoint presentation
• parent handouts
• weekly worksheets
• step-by-step guidance
• weekly email summaries
• parent coaching during class
• Certificate of Completion 
• optional: follow-up coaching at the end of the course
• optional: Wednesday Night Support Groups

The CPS 2-hour Introduction training includes:

• a digital PowerPoint presentation
• training worksheets
• Certificate of Completion
• step-by-step guidance

The CPS Essential Foundation (level 1) training includes:

• a digital PowerPoint presentation & handout
• a training workbook and case study 
• Certificate of Completion
• step-by-step guidance
• coaching during training
• professional development CEU/PDU certificates/Graduate Credit

Yes, HBCC provides parent coaching & therapy.

Through coaches & therapists Certified in Collaborative Problem Solving work with you to help empower what you are already good at and to help shore up your weaker areas.

HBCC also offers a variety of individual & group coaching, as well as on-going Wednesday nights groups https://hbcc.us/groups 

Affiliate Classes for parents help parents continue the journey understanding challenging behaviors Affiliate Classes 

Give us a call at 714.695.1057 or email info@hbcc.us if you would like to discuss further.