PBS Together

PBS Essentials

Competing Behaviour Model (CBM)

Learn to ethically and collaboratively apply the Competing Behaviour Model to bridge what a person does now with what they can learn to do instead. 

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Effective Assessment, Meaningful Action

A critical part of our role as behaviour support practitioners is to identify and adjust the contextual factors contributing to distressing behaviours.

However, before we can make meaningful changes, we must first understand the extent and causes of the problem context. Only then are we in a position to set clear, evidence-based goals to address it.

How do we do this? By undertaking an evidence-based Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA).

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How do I know if I am doing CBM effectively?

An CBM is much more than a simple questionnaire or a brief observation. It is a systematic, evidence-based process that requires time, skill, and the right tools.

Yet, many practitioners receive little to no feedback on their CBMs and are unsure what qualifies as a high-quality assessment. 

That’s why PBS Together has developed a comprehensive
self-paced course featuring:

of content + resources

CBM skills

designed to enhance your expertise

What's included?

Course Highlights

  • Updated content
  • Interactive activities
  • Self-paced course
  • Behaviour-based design
  • Certification of completion

From Concepts to Application

You will learn everything from foundational concepts to applying them in ethical, effective, and durable intervention designs across diverse situations.

Designing Competing Pathways

You will learn how to organise assessment data logically, select Functionally Equivalent Replacement Behaviours (FERBs), and design effective Competing Pathways.

Practical Strategies
for Effective CBMs

Learn practical skills through hands-on activities.
Explore a variety of proven tools and frameworks designed to enhance efficiency and drive meaningful results.
Gain the skills to ethically and collaboratively apply the Competing Behaviour Model to reduce risk behaviours and improve quality of life.

Meet Your Instructors

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Tracey Lawson

Tracey brings over 30 years of experience working with children and families, specialising as a Behaviour Support Practitioner for autistic children. Her qualifications span psychology, counselling, behavioural science, and family dispute resolution. Tracey is an author of a series of children’s books, an international speaker, clinical supervisor, and university lecturer.

She has developed a variety of support programs for First Nation families, parents of children with complex disabilities, and for children whose parents live with a chronic mental health diagnosis. As a parent of five adult children and a grandmother of nine, she is deeply passionate about closing the growing gap in access to the practical support families need.

Are you ready to take your CBM skills to the next level?

You will not only learn the skills you need, but also be provided with evidence-based tools and the opportunity to put your learning into practice through real-life case studies.

This course is designed to elevate your practice and provide the skills needed to apply high-quality CBMs with confidence.
COURSE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Meet our team

In addition to the course instructors, many professionals worked on the design and development of this course. Check it out:
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Ready to transform the way you support behaviour?
Start building confident, evidence-based CBM skills today!