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Working successfully with families: Promoting Parental well-being

with Angie Manzke

Working with families supporting a child with disability or chronic health conditions means understanding the emotional landscape parents navigate every day. In this webinar, we’ll explore what it truly means to support the supporters — helping parents maintain their own well-being while caring for their children.

Together, we’ll look at:

  • The complexities of parenting a child with disability or chronic health conditions and how these experiences can influence parents’ emotional and mental health.


  • The experience of siblings who can sometimes feel “lost” in the family system, and practical ways to help parents ensure every child feels seen and valued.


  • The pervasive feeling of “never being enough” and its ripple effects on marriage, relationships, and self-worth.

This session is designed for PBS practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of family systems and enhance their ability to support parents through compassionate, person-centred practice.

Join us to gain actionable strategies and reflective insights you can immediately apply in your work with families — because when parents are supported, the whole family thrives.

Secure your spot today and be part of shaping the future of PBS practice.
🗓 Date:  3 November 2025
⏰ Time: 12-1pm AEDT (NSW, VIC, TAS, ACT)
                 11am-12pm AEST (QLD)
                 11:30am–12:30pm ACDT (SA)
                  10:30–11:30am ACST (NT)
                  9–10am AWST (WA)

     meet the presenter

Angie Manzke

           Director of the Reflective Haven

 Angie is a Child Psychotherapist and a Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years clinical experience. She has a rich background supporting children with chronic illness, working successfully in high-pressure environments such as emergency departments within a children's hospital supporting families needs.

Angie has developed numerous individual and group programs to help children and their parents navigate complex challenges, using creative approaches such as art and nature to foster family reconnection. She is also an author, university lecturer, and international speaker.

Check out some of Dr. Horner's recent publications:

Kittelman, A., Strickland-Cohen, M. K., McGrath Kato, M., McIntosh, K., & Horner, R. H. (2025). Check-In/Check-Out Participation Patterns Within U.S. Schools. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/10983007241312419

Kittelman, A., Cohen Lissman, D., Strickland-Cohen, M. K., McGrath Kato, M., Flannery, K. B., Horner, R. H., Izzard, S., St. Joseph, S., & Mowery, A. (2023). CICO-Secondary: A Single-Case Experimental Study in High School. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 26(2), 89-100. https://doi.org/10.1177/10983007231200542 

Massar, M. M., Horner, R. H., Kittelman, A., & Conley, K. M. (2022). Mechanisms of Effective Coaching: Using Prompting and Performance Feedback to Improve Teacher and Student Outcomes. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 25(3), 169-184. https://doi.org/10.1177/10983007221133524 

Kittelman, A., Strickland-Cohen, M. K., Conley, K. M., & Horner, R. H. (2022). Allocating Resources for Tier 2 and 3 Implementation Within Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 57(1), 14-22. https://doi.org/10.1177/00400599221125889

Halle, J. W., & Horner, R. H. (2021). Introduction to an Agenda for Advancing the Field of Severe Disabilities. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 46(3), 131. https://doi.org/10.1177/15407969211030966

Kittelman, A., Horner, R. H., & Rowe, D. A. (2020). Selecting Evidence-Based Practices to Improve Learning and Behavior. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 53(2), 96-98. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040059920964684

Monzalve, M., & Horner, R. H. (2020). The Impact of the Contextual Fit Enhancement Protocol on Behavior Support Plan Fidelity and Student Behavior. Behavioral Disorders, 46(4), 267-278. https://doi.org/10.1177/0198742920953497

Sugai, G., & Horner, R. H. (2019). Sustaining and Scaling Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports: Implementation Drivers, Outcomes, and Considerations. Exceptional Children, 86(2), 120-136. https://doi.org/10.1177/0014402919855331

Dunlap, G., Carr, E. G., Horner, R. H., Koegel, R. L., Sailor, W., Clarke, S., Koegel, L. K., Albin, R. W., Vaughn, B. J., McLaughlin, D. M., James, K. M., Todd, A. W., Newton, J. S., Lucyshyn, J., Griggs, P., Bohanon, H., Choi, J. H., Vismara, L., Minjarez, M. B., … Fox, L. (2019). A Descriptive, Multiyear Examination of Positive Behavior Support. Behavioral Disorders, 35(4), 259-279. https://doi.org/10.1177/019874291003500401

Horner, R. H., & Dunlap, G. (2018). Future Directions for Tash: Combining Values and Science. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 37(2), 111-115. https://doi.org/10.1177/154079691203700206

Horner, R. H., Ward, C. S., Fixsen, D. L., Sugai, G., McIntosh, K., Putnam, R., & Little, H. D. (2018). Resource Leveraging to Achieve Large-Scale Implementation of Effective Educational Practices. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 21(2), 67-76. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098300718783754

Horner, R. H., & Halle, J. W. (2018). Commentary on “Perspectives on the State of the Art (and Science) of Selected Life-Span Services”. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 43(2), 90-93. https://doi.org/10.1177/1540796918759766

McIntosh, K., Mercer, S. H., Nese, R. N. T., Strickland-Cohen, M. K., Kittelman, A., Hoselton, R., & Horner, R. H. (2018). Factors Predicting Sustained Implementation of a Universal Behavior Support Framework. Educational Researcher, 47(5), 307-316. https://doi.org/10.3102/0013189X18776975

Horner, R. H., Newton, J. S., Todd, A. W., Algozzine, B., Algozzine, K., Cusumano, D., & Preston, A. (2018). A Randomized Waitlist Controlled Analysis of Team-Initiated Problem Solving Professional Development and Use. Behavioral Disorders, 43(4), 444-456. https://doi.org/10.1177/0198742917745638

Kratochwill, T. R., Levin, J. R., & Horner, R. H. (2017). Negative Results: Conceptual and Methodological Dimensions in Single-Case Intervention Research. Remedial and Special Education, 39(2), 67-76. https://doi.org/10.1177/0741932517741721

Horner, R. H., & Sugai, G. (2017). Future Directions for Positive Behavior Support: A Commentary. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 20(1), 19-22. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098300717733977

Todd, A. W., Algozzine, B., Horner, R. H., Preston, A. I., Cusumano, D., & Algozzine, K. (2017). A Descriptive Study of School-Based Problem-Solving. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 27(1), 14-24. https://doi.org/10.1177/1063426617733717

Pinkelman, S. E., & Horner, R. H. (2016). Improving Implementation of Function-Based Interventions: Self-Monitoring, Data Collection, and Data Review. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 19(4), 228-238. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098300716683634

Smolkowski, K., Girvan, E. J., Mcintosh, K., Nese, R. N. T., & Horner, R. H. (2016). Vulnerable Decision Points for Disproportionate Office Discipline Referrals: Comparisons of Discipline for African American and White Elementary School Students. Behavioral Disorders, 41(4), 178-195. https://doi.org/10.17988/bedi-41-04-178-195.1

McIntosh, K., Massar, M. M., Algozzine, R. F., George, H. P., Horner, R. H., Lewis, T. J., & Swain-Bradway, J. (2016). Technical Adequacy of the SWPBIS Tiered Fidelity Inventory. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 19(1), 3-13. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098300716637193 

Strickland-Cohen, M. K., Kennedy, P. C., Berg, T. A., Bateman, L. J., & Horner, R. H. (2016). Building School District Capacity to Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessment. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 24(4), 235-246. https://doi.org/10.1177/1063426615623769

Algozzine, B., Horner, R. H., Todd, A. W., Newton, J. S., Algozzine, K., & Cusumano, D. (2015). Measuring the Process and Outcomes of Team Problem Solving. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 34(3), 211-229. https://doi.org/10.1177/0734282915592535

Singer, G. H. S., Horner, R. H., Dunlap, G., & Wang, M. (2015). Standards of Proof: TASH, Facilitated Communication, and the Science-Based Practices Movement. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 39(3), 178-188. https://doi.org/10.1177/1540796914558831

McIntosh, K., Kim, J., Mercer, S. H., Strickland-Cohen, M. K., & Horner, R. H. (2014). Variables Associated With Enhanced Sustainability of School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. Assessment for Effective Intervention, 40(3), 184-191. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534508414556503

Strickland-Cohen, M. K., & Horner, R. H. (2014). Typical School Personnel Developing and Implementing Basic Behavior Support Plans. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 17(2), 83-94. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098300714554714

Hitchcock, J. H., Horner, R. H., Kratochwill, T. R., Levin, J. R., Odom, S. L., Rindskopf, D. M., & Shadish, W. R. (2014). The What Works Clearinghouse Single-Case Design Pilot Standards: Who Will Guard the Guards? Remedial and Special Education, 35(3), 145-152. https://doi.org/10.1177/0741932513518979

Strickland-Cohen, M. K., McIntosh, K., & Horner, R. H. (2014). Effective Practices in the Face of Principal Turnover. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 46(3), 19-25. https://doi.org/10.1177/004005991404600302

Horner, R. H., Kincaid, D., Sugai, G., Lewis, T., Eber, L., Barrett, S., Dickey, C. R., Richter, M., Sullivan, E., Boezio, C., Algozzine, B., Reynolds, H., & Johnson, N. (2013). Scaling Up School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports: Experiences of Seven States With Documented Success. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 16(4), 197-208. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098300713503685 

Dunlap, G., Kincaid, D., Horner, R. H., Knoster, T., & Bradshaw, C. P. (2013). A Comment on the Term “Positive Behavior Support”. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 16(3), 133-136. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098300713497099

Ross, S. W., & Horner, R. H. (2013). Bully Prevention in Positive Behavior Support: Preliminary Evaluation of Third-, Fourth-, and Fifth-Grade Attitudes Toward Bullying. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 22(4), 225-236. https://doi.org/10.1177/1063426613491429

Gage, N. A., Freeman, J., Horner, R. H., Sugai, G., Lewis, T. J., & Strickland-Cohen, K. (2013). Funding Support for School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support Implementation and Scale-Up: A Descriptive Study of Nine States. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 25(3), 164-174. https://doi.org/10.1177/1044207313488943

Loman, S. L., & Horner, R. H. (2013). Examining the Efficacy of a Basic Functional Behavioral Assessment Training Package for School Personnel. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 16(1), 18-30. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098300712470724 

Kratochwill, T. R., Hitchcock, J. H., Horner, R. H., Levin, J. R., Odom, S. L., Rindskopf, D. M., & Shadish, W. R. (2012). Single-Case Intervention Research Design Standards. Remedial and Special Education, 34(1), 26-38. https://doi.org/10.1177/0741932512452794 

Coffey, J. H., & Horner, R. H. (2012). The Sustainability of Schoolwide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. Exceptional Children, 78(4), 407-422. https://doi.org/10.1177/001440291207800402 

Sanford, A. K., & Horner, R. H. (2012). Effects of Matching Instruction Difficulty to Reading Level for Students With Escape-Maintained Problem Behavior. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 15(2), 79-89. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098300712449868 

Algozzine, B., Newton, J. S., Horner, R. H., Todd, A. W., & Algozzine, K. (2011). Development and Technical Characteristics of a Team Decision- Making Assessment Tool: Decision Observation, Recording, and Analysis (DORA). Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 30(3), 237-249. https://doi.org/10.1177/0734282911423884

Ross, S. W., Romer, N., & Horner, R. H. (2011). Teacher Well-Being and the Implementation of School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 14(2), 118-128. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098300711413820

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