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The Family Caregiver Series includes more than 6 hours of instruction, real world demos, support with specific procedures and loads of bonus content!

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Family Caregiver Series Course One

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I highly appreciated Becky's testimony for its sincerity and authenticity. Its relatability makes it an inspiring example of hope and encouragement for families and individuals affected by Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

I highly appreciated Becky's testimony for its sincerity and authenticity. Its relatability makes it an inspiring example of hope and encouragement for families and individuals affected by Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

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Behavior Is Communication

Fear responses to medical, dental and personal care may cause resistance, hitting, kicking, biting or even running away.

Some call this behavior. We call it communication.

When fear is acknowledged, met with understanding and the right approach, progress is possible.

  • Prepare with purpose: Learn how to set yourself and your loved one up for success by creating a calm, supportive practice environment.

  • Establish boundaries while staying flexible: Discover how to adjust your approach to meet your loved one’s needs while ensuring care remains safe and effective.

  • Make every moment count: Gain strategies to maximize practice time, so even brief sessions build trust, cooperation, and confidence over time.

Person First, Then Procedure

We understand your stress and the pressure to just get through the appointment. But rushing through care can lead to more fear, more resistance, and more trauma.

That’s why we teach a different approach—one that prioritizes trust, confidence, and participation.

When you focus on the person first, the procedure follows.

  • Recognize and respond to fear: Learn how to navigate your loved one’s fear responses with techniques that de-escalate anxiety and build trust.

  • Break down procedures step by step: Discover how to model medical, dental, and personal care tasks in a way that feels safe and predictable, removing the stress of the unknown.

  • Lead with confidence, not force: Master strategies to guide your loved one through daily care without trauma or restraint, turning difficult moments into cooperative ones.

Practice Without Pressure Training for Family Caregivers

  • Course 1: You'll get a comprehensive introduction to the Practice Without Pressure Philosophy and Process through Course 1. You'll get your first glimpse into the role of the Practice Leader demonstrated by a caregiver like you.

  • Course 2: Using common scenarios, Course 2 presents an overview of a practice session from beginning to end. It's a comprehensive perspective on the role of a Practice Leader.

  • Course 3: Using videos from actual practice sessions, Course 3 defines the PWP Building Blocks, show examples and explains how using the building blocks ensure quality throughout the process.

  • Course 4: Using videos from actual practice sessions, Course 4 provides a comprehensive overview of the PWP Primary and Secondary Strategies and how they are used together to meet the unique needs of each individual for successful practice, without pressure.

  • Course 5: Using videos from actual practice sessions, Course 5 defines each of the PWP Techniques and explains how to use them during practice sessions.

  • Course 6: Using videos from actual practice sessions, Course 6 shows you how as a Practice Leader, you move through using the PWP Building Blocks, Strategies and Techniques based on what is happening in the moment and in the procedure. 

  • Course 7: This course examines how you, as the Caregiver and as a Practice Leader work with your medical, dental or personal care professional to ensure your loved one has access to care that is dignified, respectful, and empowering without restraint and necessary sedation.

  • 7 Courses

    6+ Hours of eLearning

    Real World Demonstrations

  • Specific Procedure Courses

    Live Q&A Sessions

    Procedure Cards

  • Webinars

    Resources

    A Community

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