Looking at Behaviour
Simply stated, behaviours are actions or conditions that can be observed. The majority of human behaviours are desirable and necessary for individuals or groups to function productively and safely.
These desirable behaviours will typically continue to occur because they are strengthened by the outcome of the behaviour itself. For example, a person looks at you, smiles, then says “Good morning”. You then respond by smiling back and returning the greeting. Because of your response, that person is more likely to greet you in a similar fashion the next time.
However, when behaviours of concern occur they too may continue depending upon the response. Generally, the reaction to a given behaviour of concern will strongly determine if that concerning behaviour can be modified to something more desirable, or if the condition becomes an even bigger challenge for everyone involved.
These desirable behaviours will typically continue to occur because they are strengthened by the outcome of the behaviour itself. For example, a person looks at you, smiles, then says “Good morning”. You then respond by smiling back and returning the greeting. Because of your response, that person is more likely to greet you in a similar fashion the next time.
However, when behaviours of concern occur they too may continue depending upon the response. Generally, the reaction to a given behaviour of concern will strongly determine if that concerning behaviour can be modified to something more desirable, or if the condition becomes an even bigger challenge for everyone involved.
Behavioural Resources Australia Pty Ltd
Behavioural Resources Australia is a consulting practice dedicated to helping people and organisations respond to behaviour of concern situations in a fashion that is evidence-based, straightforward, effective, and focused on desirable results. By providing a range of speciality services in specific environments, Behavioural Resources Australia works in partnership with clients to promote safe change and effective decision making that respects the rights and independence of individuals, in concert with the client's requirements.
Dan Petro is a behaviour analyst and a director of Behavioural Resources Australia Pty Ltd where he utilises his extensive professional history of developing positive behaviour support and intervention programs including providing the implementation training.
For over 35 years, Dan has provided professional services in two distinct settings: education/family support, and the public safety/emergency services sector. This offers him a unique scope of experience to apply client needs.
Originally from California, Dan's clients have included families, school districts, education departments, human service organisations, and public safety/emergency services agencies. His academic degrees includes a Bachelor’s in Behavioural Science, and a Master’s in Counselling Psychology.
Dan Petro is a behaviour analyst and a director of Behavioural Resources Australia Pty Ltd where he utilises his extensive professional history of developing positive behaviour support and intervention programs including providing the implementation training.
For over 35 years, Dan has provided professional services in two distinct settings: education/family support, and the public safety/emergency services sector. This offers him a unique scope of experience to apply client needs.
Originally from California, Dan's clients have included families, school districts, education departments, human service organisations, and public safety/emergency services agencies. His academic degrees includes a Bachelor’s in Behavioural Science, and a Master’s in Counselling Psychology.