PBS Matters
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -Paddy Behan and Jo Coulson discuss all things related to PBS with the aim of taking conversation to a wider audience. This podcast will aim to cover both theory and practical applications in subjects such Organisational Behaviour Management, Practise Leadership and Family Perspectives. Paddy and Jo will be regularly joined by special guests who are leaders in their field of expertise.
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Episodes
Episode two (part three) - Practice leadership and PBS
February 01, 2024 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBPart three is all about the practical application of practice leadership within services. Roy Deveau shares how best to introduce practice leadership, training for practice leaders and the benefits it can bring. Roy goes through the EDDY model as a useful method to ensure training is embedded into practice.
Episode Two (part one) - Practice leadership and PBS
February 01, 2024 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBRoy Deveau joins Paddy and Jo to share where practice leadership comes from and the research linked to it.
Episode two (part two) - Practice Leadership and PBS
February 01, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBPaddy and Jo re joined by Roy Deveau and discuss what practice leadership is. They cover the difference between practice leadership and management, the importance of having practice leaders and how context impacts on the effectiveness of practice leadership.
Episode One (part two) - What is PBS?
January 22, 2024 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBThis episode discusses two case studies to demonstrate PBS in practice. Jo introduces a gentleman where his fear of dogs was preventing him for going out and Paddy discusses implementing PBS across an organisation.
Episode One (part one) - What is PBS?
January 22, 2024 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBPaddy and Jo consider the important elements of PBS; including contextual fit, stakeholder involvement and function based strategies. They discuss what PBS is and is not and why organisational culture is crucial for translating the theory and training into practice.
Episode Five (part one) - Person centered planning and PBS
January 18, 2024 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBTony Osgood joins Paddy and Jo to discuss person centred planning and why this is a good first step to understanding a person prior to completing in depth behaviour work.
Episode Three (part two) - OBM and PBS
January 18, 2024 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBLeah Fennema shares two case studies with Paddy and Jo from her work. Thye discuss how these case studies could be used to enhance implementation of PBS within services.
Episode Three (part one) - OBM and PBS
January 18, 2024 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBPaddy and Jo meet with Leah Fennema to discuss how organisational behaviour management can be used to support systems and change employee behaviour. They cover leadership, the importance of pinpointing behaviours, feeback and data collection.
Episode Four - A family perspective
January 18, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBAdele Grandon joins Paddy and Jo to discuss PBS and the support for her 23 year old son.
Episode Five (part two) - Person centered planning and PBS
January 18, 2024 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBTony talks through applications of person centred planning with example of how to build good rapport so people are comfortable and happy to share their stories.
Episode 21 : Compassionate Leadership & PBS
June 17, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBWelcome to PBS Matters. In this episode, Paddy and Jo are joined by Michael West CBE to discuss compassionate leadership and psychological safety in teams. Michael shares the four underpinning components of compassionate leadership; attending, understanding, empathising and helping.
Episode 20 : PBS & Psychiatry
February 25, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBWelcome to PBS Matters - and our first podcast since last summer. In this episode, Paddy and Jo are joined by Professor Ashok Roy who answers questions from the PBS Matters listeners. Questions range from "what does Professor Roy find the most valuable when working alongside PBS practitioners" and "why can it take so long to get support?' to "how do you get a second opinion" and more.
Episode 19 : PBS & Individual Service Funds
July 30, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBWelcome to PBS Matters. In this episode,Paddy and Jo are joined by Doreen Kelly (Founding Director of Beyond Limits) to discuss individual services funds. Doreen discusses what they are and how they can be accessed to support people more effectively. Doreen also shares some examples to demonstrate the difference ISFs can make.
Episode 18 : Part 3 – Tuning your Babel Fish; Understanding Fluency in The Science Of Behaviour Analysis
June 14, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBIn the final part of this episode we join the crew at The Atypical Behavior Analyst Podcast for one last time and ask... “How do you know someone is fluent?” When they demonstrate certain behaviors? Emit certain phrases and buzz words? Complete their SAFMEDS in record time? What about the outcomes we’re usually interested in: understanding what other people are doing and why they are doing it, and describing it in such that a way that ties it to behavioral principles. Meaning, breaking do...
Episode 18 : Part 2 – Interpersonal Skills; Learning to Communicate with the Unfamiliar
June 14, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBWhat do Atilla the Hun, Notorious B.I.G., and behavior analysis have in common? Tune in to find out as we meet again with the hosts of The Atypical Behavior Analyst Podcast to talk about interacting with humans on a less robotic level. For some of us, these skills don’t come easily, and we often fail to realize the power behind our interactions. Throughout this episode we embark on a reflective journey where we discuss the value of complex internal behaviours and how our intentions may not...
Episode 18 - Cross PolliNation; Finding The Common Ground
April 16, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBWhat happens when behaviour analysts from the UK meet with behaviour analysts from across the pond? You get the Cross PolliNation podcast. Meet Kelly, Shana and Leah, the hosts of The Atypical Behavior Analyst Podcast in the USA. In this episode, we discuss finding common ground not just with ourselves, but the other lifeforms we come across in our journey. Expanding and improving one’s range of knowledge and skill should be actively sought after through experience, supervision, and collabor...
Episode 18 - Cross PolliNation - Finding The Common Ground
April 16, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBWhat happens when behaviour analysts from the UK meet with behaviour analysts from across the pond? You get the Cross PolliNation podcast. Meet Kelly, Shana and Leah, the hosts of The Atypical Behavior Analyst Podcast in the USA. In this episode, we discuss finding common ground not just with ourselves, but the other lifeforms we come across in our journey. Expanding and improving one’s range of knowledge and skill should be actively sought after through experience, supervision, and collabor...
Episode 17 - Acceptance & Commitment Therapy & PBS
February 26, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBWelcome to PBS Matters. In this episode, Paddy and Jo are joined by Dr Joe Oliver to discuss Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and explore what this is. The discussion also covers the application of ACT to real life situations, both within our own lives and when we are supporting others.
Episode 16 – Positive Behaviour Support & PERMA
January 29, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBWelcome to PBS Matters. This month Steve Wilson joins Paddy and Jo to discuss the PERMA model and how it can be used to improve someone’s happiness to enable them to flourish. They discuss the five aspects of positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning and accomplishment and why these are all important for everyone.
Episode 15 - The Common Ground
December 18, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBWelcome to PBS Matters. In the final episode of 2020, Andy McDonell and Leah Fennema-Hall join Paddy and Jo to discuss some of the current issues surrounding PBS within the UK and what they believe is important for clinicians to consider. This episode was recorded as two seperate interviews and pulled together to demonstrate the commonalities between the two perspectives. The outcome shows there is a lot of overlap with what the two perspective consider to be important.
Episode 14 - A Manager's Perspective Of PBS
December 18, 2020 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBWelcome to PBS Matters. In this episode, Paddy and Jo are joined by Luke Watts to discuss PBS implementation from a manager’s point of view. The conversation covers ethical considerations and some of the concerns Luke has about PBS.
Episode 13 : Part 2 – The Practical Applications Of Vision Rehab & PBS
November 27, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBIn the second part of this episode, Deanne shares the story of a lady she has worked with for a number of years and explains how understanding her visual needs and working collaboratively with other professionals enabled the woman to walk as opposed to using a wheelchair.
Episode 13 - Vision Rehab & PBS
November 27, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBWelcomes to PBS Matters. This month Paddy and Jo are joined by Deanne Weller, a vision rehab worker for Seeability. Deanne introduces the role of a vision rehabilitation worker and what different types of visual impairments she has supported. She talks with Paddy and Jo on how she assesses people with visual impairments, including cerebral visual impairments. Deanne also shares some general strategies that can be used to take account of people's visual needs including teaching people to use...
Episode 12 : Part 2 - Applications Of Trauma Informed Support
August 28, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBWelcome to PBS Matters. In the second part of this episode, Dr. Dave Robers introduces a story of one young gentleman and the difference attending Mulberry Bush school made. Dave also discuss the connections the school has maintained with old pupils and some of the feedback they give to the school. The typical length of the placement is two to three years and Dave explains that this time is used to understand the trauma the child has experienced. The pupil then moves on when they are ready t...
Episode 12 - Trauma Informed Support & PBS
August 28, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBWelcome to the PBS Matters podcast. This month Paddy and Jo are joined by Dr. Dave Roberts who presents the history and ethos behind the Mulberry Bush school and how it aims to support children who have experienced trauma. Dave introduces what we mean by trauma informed support and how effective PBS should consider the trauma someone may have experienced. Paddy, Jo and Dave discuss reflective practice, dynamic thinking and how bringing people together is crucial for effective support.
Episode 11 - Ricky's Story
July 31, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBWelcome to the eleventh episode of PBS Matters. This month Paddy and Jo are joined by Hamish and Georgia from Beyond Limits and Carole (Ricky’s nan). The team share Ricky's story of multiple service breakdowns due to Ricky expressing his dissatisfaction through presenting behaviours. Since moving to Beyond Limits in 2015 Ricky has been to music festivals, on numerous holidays and completed a 50km trek in Sweden demonstrating that the right support has life changing results.
Episode 10 - Wellbeing & PBS
May 29, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBWelcome to the tenth episode of PBS Matters. Dr Peter Baker joins Paddy and Jo this time to discuss the importance of staff wellbeing. Peter highlights that staff wellbeing does not correlate with the level of behaviours that challenge but the support that is given to staff. Strategies to improve staff wellbeing are introduced covering proactive supports such as regular team meetings. The conversation also includes the topic of debriefs and the lack of evidence on their effectiveness.
Episode 10 - Wellbeing and PBS
May 29, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBWelcome to the tenth episode of PBS Matters. Dr Peter Baker joins Paddy and Jo this time to discuss the importance of staff wellbeing. Peter highlights that staff wellbeing does not correlate with the level of behaviours that challenge but the support that is given to staff. Strategies to improve staff wellbeing are introduced covering proactive supports such as regular team meetings. The conversation also includes the topic of debriefs and the lack of evidence on their effectiveness.
Episode 9 - Rolling Out Area Wide PBS
April 30, 2020 16:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBWelcome to the episode nine of PBS Matters. Paddy and Jo are joined this month by Tom Bassett to discuss rolling out positive behaviour support across a variety of providers and populations within Norfolk. Tom considers the barriers he has faced and as well as the and successes he has achieved. Tom also discusses getting engagement and buy in to achieve true co-production that takes into account the varying needs across the area.
Episode 8 : Part 2 - Applications Of Speech & Language Therapy
March 27, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBWelcome to PBS Matters. In the second part of our eighth episode, Mags Kirk introduces a 10 year old boy who was referred for support to develop his vocal skill. Mags used TalkTools, task analysis, errorless learning and intensive interaction (paring to build rapport) to develop his oral motor skills. This improved his eating and speech. Mags goes onto to highlights the importance of considering physical issues whenever a person is referred for feeding or verbal skills.
Episode 8 - Speech & Language Therapy & PBS
March 27, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWelcome to the eighth episode of PBS Matters. Paddy and Jo are joined by Mags Kirk to discuss the role of speech therapists and the importance of oral motor skills. Mags goes on to talk about the difference in jargon and how different words mean the same things for the different professions. This episode also includes a discussion on how speech therapists can help PBS practitioners to understand how speech sounds develop based on chronological age.
Episode 7 : Part 2 - Applications Of The Intervention Outline
February 28, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBWelcome to PBS Matters. In the second part of our seventh episode, Brian introduces a case study to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Intervention Sequence outline and how it was introduced into the support for the person.
Episode 7 - The Intervention Sequence Outline & PBS
February 28, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBWelcome to the seventh episode of PBS Matters. Paddy and Jo are joined by Brian McClean to discuss the Intervention Sequence Outline which Brian presented in McClean and Grey (2012). Brian outlines the model and the theory behind it to demonstrate that getting support right is the first step in implementing positive behaviour support. Paddy, Jo and Brian then move on to discuss the implications of the model and how this should impact practice.
Episode 6 - PBS Training & The Skills For Care Pilot
January 31, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBWelcome to the sixth episode of PBS Matters. This month Marie Lovell joins Paddy and Jo to discuss the Skills for Care PBS pilot which aims to assess if a self sustaining model for peer review of PBS training is possible. They discuss the important fact that there is currently no such thing as PBS accredited training and that PBS training alone is not enough to effect meaningful change. Topics covered in this episode also include the different levels of PBS training and the topics PBS traini...
Episode 5 : Part 2 - Applications Of Person-Centred Planning
December 20, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBWelcome to PBS Matters. In the second part of our fifth episode, Tony Osgood explains what a good person-centred facilitator does. He then talks about the importance of developing good rapport in order for individuals to be able to share their dreams and aspirations. Tony provides an example of a gentleman he worked with and how rapport was built with both the person and his family. Tony, Paddy and Jo then discuss how using person-centred approaches with staff teams can ensure they feel prop...
Episode 5 - What Is Person-Centred Planning
December 20, 2019 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBWelcome to PBS Matters. In our fifth episode, Tony Osgood introduces what person-centred planning is and why it is crucial when delivering Positive Behaviour Support. Tony, Paddy and Jo then move on to discuss how "listening to behaviour" can be used as a method for people to express what is and is not working in their life.
Episode 4 - PBS From A Family Perspective
November 29, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBWelcome to PBS Matters. In our fourth episode, Jo and Paddy are joined by Adele Grandon to discuss the application of ABA from a family point of view. Connor, Adele’s son has benefited from the use of ABA to develop skills since he was three years old. Now at the age of 23, Adele is aiming to ensure that Connor continues to have ABA and PBS input as he moves from the family home.
Episode 3 : Part 2 - Applications of OBM
October 25, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBWelcome to PBS Matters. In the concluding part of our third episode, Leah Fennama shares two cases from her work while Jo and Paddy consider how these could inform practice within PBS settings. The first case is based in an airport with the aim to maintain safe working practices. Interventions included training to define what observable safety behaviour is and providing scripts for how to specifically respond to seeing safe and unsafe behaviour. The second case refers to a manufacturer where...
Episode 3 - What Is OBM?
October 25, 2019 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBWelcome to PBS Matters. In our third episode podcast we welcome Leah Fennama to discuss how Organisational Behaviour Management can be used to support systems and change employee behaviour. We cover leadership, the importance of pinpointing behaviours, feedback and data collection. Leah also explains how taking data and providing effective feedback can be enough to influence change.
Episode 2 : Part 3 - Applications Of Practice Leadership
September 27, 2019 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBWelcome to PBS Matters. To conclude our second episode, Roy, Paddy and Jo discuss how to introduce and train practice leaders into a service as well as considering the benefits that effective practice leadership can bring. Roy outlines the EDDY model and how this can embed practice leadership.
Episode 2 : Part 2 - What Is Practice Leadership?
September 27, 2019 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBWelcome to PBS Matters. Continuing our second episode, Roy, Paddy and Jo discuss what the differences between management and practice leadership are and why it is important to have practice leaders. They also explore how the context informs the development on practice leaders and the importance of effective feedback.
Episode 2 - History Of Practice Leadership
September 27, 2019 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBWelcome to PBS Matters. To introduce our second episode, Roy and Paddy discuss the definition of practice leadership, provide the historical context and discuss a range of important researchers and evidence for practice leadership.
Episode 1 : Part 2 - What Is PBS?
August 23, 2019 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBWelcome to PBS Matters. In this episode Jo introduces a case study on using PBS to support a gentleman to tolerate being around dogs, enabling him to go without fear. Paddy discusses implementing PBS at an organisational level and why training alone is not the answer to embedding PBS successfully.
Episode 1 - What Is PBS?
July 24, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBWelcome to PBS Matters. Our first episode introduces the reasons why we have decided to start this podcast and moves on to discuss exactly what PBS is. We consider some important elements of PBS including contextual fit, stakeholder involvement and function-based strategies. We also talk about the journey of implementing PBS into an organisational culture and the importance of moving PBS from the training room into practice