Behaviour interventions

Who is suitable for a behaviour intervention?

Children and young people up to, and including, the age of 25 could be suitable for a behaviour intervention with HSR Psychology.

Behaviour interventions may be recommended for those who: 

• Have behaviour that is difficult to control
• Have had a drastic change in behaviour
• Are disruptive
• Don’t follow rules e.g. in school
• Quickly turn to behavioural outbursts when frustrated 
• Show concerning behaviours e.g. stealing, lying

Please get in touch. if you would like more information about how a behaviour intervention could be useful for you or others around you.

What are the benefits of a behaviour intervention?

Behaviour interventionswith HSR Psychologybring many benefits to the child or young person’s life, including:

• An ability to communicate in a different way
• A shared understanding of what might be causing the behaviour 
• Strategies to maximise the child or young person’s potential
• Increased engagement in education settings, home and in the community
• Improved academic progress due to increased engagement
• Being able to use effective coping strategies
• Improved relationships with peers, relatives and teachers
• Strategies for parent and teachers to use when individual is distressed
• Increased confidence for parents and teachers in supporting the individual

Followinga behaviour intervention, recommendations about how best to support the child or young person will be provided. Recommendations are useful for helping the individual to cope and maximise their potential.

What happens prior to a behaviour intervention?

Behaviour interventions can be talked about during an initial discussion, please see the procedure we follow below.

What happens during a behaviour intervention?

A behaviour intervention can involve a range of possibilities. The individual will begin to understand how their thoughts and feelings are linked to their behaviour. The child or young person will then discuss what they can do to adapt their behaviour to be happy, safe and ready for life’s challenges. The individual may discuss particular scenarios which they find difficult to handle and find alternative ways of coping. The individual will learn different coping strategies e.g. self-calming techniques, which they will be encouraged to practice in day-to-day life and then reflect on. The specialist can work with parents/carers and school staff to help implement useful strategies for the child or young person outside of intervention sessions. 

What happens after a behaviour intervention?

After a behaviour intervention the child or young person should be able to adapt their behaviours to achieve their goals. Following a behaviour intervention it may be suggested that follow up sessions are scheduled, if necessary. Outcomes from a behaviour intervention can be provided through a single feedback session, or a thorough written report if needed. The support we provide will continue throughout the whole process which is why we always give you the option to receive post-intervention support.

Does a behaviour intervention come with a report?

A written report can be provided following a behaviour intervention which will outline effective strategies to maximise the child or young person’s potential. We always recommend a comprehensive report following an intervention, which includes what took place, the results of our involvement and detailed recommendations for the future. Find out more about our reports and what they can offer.