Professional Crisis Management (PCM)

Professional Crisis Management (PCM) was developed by the Professional Crisis Management Association (PCMA) through empirically based research. PCM is the most effective and humane crisis management system as it preserves the dignity of the child/adolescent/adult and treats them as humanely as possible (that is comfortable, with no pain) even though they may be trying to harm themselves and/or others. PCM training is based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis. It will provide participants with an in-depth knowledge regarding crisis prevention, crisis de-escalation, crisis intervention and post-crisis intervention with children, adolescents, and adults.

Open Minds PCM Certified Instructors are trained and certified through the PCMA. The program that focuses on acquiring a complete understanding of the theory and practical application of Professional Crisis Management. PCM is a crisis management system for individuals whose functioning cycles between maladaptive and adaptive behaviors. The PCM framework is organized around the three levels of foundational knowledge, non-physical procedures, and physical procedures. All strategies and procedures within the PCM framework are based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): prevention, de-escalation, crisis intervention and re-integration.

EveryDay BehaviorTools (EDBT)

EDBT is a 2-day training program that was developed by the Professional Crisis Management Association – PCMA, that focuses on identifying the effects of behavior, consequences, and reinforcement on individuals, as opposed to coercion and punishment coercion, while building skills in maximizing relationships, reinforcement, non-reactive responses, expectation setting and shaping replacement behaviors.

Training objectives

Participants will learn about and demonstrate an understanding of the following behavior tools and when it’s appropriate to use them.

  • Understanding Behavior

  • Tool 1: How to Strengthen Behavior

  • Tool 2: Maximize Relationships

  • Tool 3: Pivot

  • Tool 4: Non-Reactive Response

  • Tool 5: Interrupt & Redirect

  • Tool 6: Setting Expectations

  • Tool 7: Using a Written Contract (optional)

    Upon successful completion of the EveryDay BehaviorTools (EDBT) training, by Open Minds Certified Instructors, participants will have the tools and skillset to:

  • Maintain positive relationships; both within and outside clinical settings

  • To diminish problem behaviors and to reduce, proactively and effectively, crisis from occurring

  • Describe factors that influence behavior o Match strategies to appropriate situations

  • Demonstrate all Behavior Tools in a variety of situations

    Successful participants will receive a certificate of completion and be registered with PCMA.

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