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current course status:
Fall 2026 - dates TBD
waitlist open
course details
Upcoming Dates: Fall 2026 - specific dates TBD
Location: live sessions Online via Zoom
Cost: $250 per household (even if multiple participants!)
Understanding children’s behavior is one of the most powerful tools for helping them succeed.
The Online Behavior Skills Course from Kaizen Counseling teaches the core principles of behavior science and practical strategies for supporting children in home, school, and other real-world settings.
Participants will receive guided instruction and practical resources designed to help adults respond to behavior confidently and effectively.
who is this course for?
This course is designed for anyone who supports children, including:
Parents and Caregivers
Learn practical strategies for reducing challenging behaviors and encouraging cooperation at home.
Teachers and Educators
Develop classroom-ready tools for improving engagement and supporting student success.
Counselors and Youth Professionals
Strengthen your ability to teach skills and support behavioral growth.
Anyone Working With Children
No prior psychology or behavior training is required. The strategies taught in this course apply to children of all ages and developmental levels.
why do behavior skills matter?
Children’s behavior is communication.
When adults understand why behaviors occur, they can respond in ways that support skill development instead of frustration.
Many behavior challenges occur because children:
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lack necessary skills
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struggle with communication
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experience environmental triggers
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are unintentionally reinforced for difficult behaviors
Learning the science of behavior allows caregivers to respond in ways that help children build skills, improve emotional regulation, and succeed socially and academically.
what will you learn?
Participants will gain a clear understanding of behavior fundamentals and practical implementation strategies that can actually be used in the real world.
Participating in an online behavior skills course for parents, teachers, and caregivers can be a transformative step in improving interactions with children.
This course provides practical strategies for handling challenging child behavior, reducing frustration for both adults and children.
Participants learn evidence-based techniques to decrease tantrums, promote positive behavior, and improve child listening and attention.
By understanding the underlying reasons behind difficult behaviors, caregivers gain tools to respond calmly and effectively, creating a more harmonious home or classroom environment.
Additional benefits include learning how to set clear boundaries, encourage cooperation, and strengthen parent-child or teacher-student relationships, all while fostering social-emotional growth and resilience in children.
Whether you are a parent, educator, or childcare professional, this course equips you with actionable skills to manage behavior, enhance communication, and build confidence in guiding children toward positive choices.
Course content
Functions of Behavior
Learn how to identify why behaviors occur and how behavior functions in different environments.
Teaching New Skills
Many challenging behaviors occur because children lack important skills.
Antecedent Strategies
Discover how to prevent behavioral challenges before they begin.
Communication Is Key
Communication difficulties are a major contributor to behavioral frustration.
Reinforcement Strategies
Reinforcement is one of the most powerful tools for guiding behavior.
Generalize & Maintain
Skills must transfer across environments to create lasting change.
Reduction Strategies
Learn nuanced approaches to reducing disruptive behavior while maintaining calm and consistency.
Course Review
The final session reviews all strategies and provides guidance for continuing progress after the course ends.
frequently asked questions
If you're looking for structured guidance and practical tools,
the Online Behavior Skills Course at Kaizen Counseling
provides step-by-step strategies for understanding behavior
and teaching the skills children need to succeed!