Navigating Grief: Grief Education Guidance for Parents, Self-Advocates, and Health Professionals; and Functional Behavioral Analysis & Treatment, and Promoting Positive Behavior

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 1:00pm to 4:15pm

 

Navigating Grief: Grief Education Guidance for Parents, Self-Advocates, and Health Professionals  

(Brie Seward, Education & Engagement Manager, Tu Nidito)

  • How children grieve and how it is different from adults
  • Ways in which to support a grieving youth
  • What to say; What not to say
  • Overview of Tu Nidito programs and how to refer

 

Functional Behavioral Analysis & Treatment, and, Promoting Positive Behavior

(ArizonaLEND Alum & Training Director, Chelsea Carr, PhD, BCBA-D)

Overview of a functional approach to the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior across clinic, home, and school settings.

  • Focus of the seminar:
    • FBA variations linked to treatment strategies
    • Challenging behavior when children or clients are presented with tasks.  
    • Strategies that teach problem solving and self-determination skills  
    • Long-term autonomy and resilience

 

Event Location: 
HSIB Room 567
Event Category: 
Seminar
Faculty Presenter: 
Chelsea Carr, PhD, BCBA-D