This course offers an introduction to the Positive Behavioural Support(PBS)
which is used increasingly in mental health services. Positive Behavioural
Support is used when someone’s behaviour is challenging the people
around them and affecting their quality of life. This course explores how
Positive Behavioural Support works. It looks at how it might help you or
someone you know or work with.
This course was developed by Stephen Davison, Lead Nurse, Positive and Safe
team. It has been updated by Tony Ashton, Group Analytic Psychotherapist.
This course is made up of ten lessons.
This course will take about one and a half to two and a half hours to complete. This timing will depend on how fast you read and how long you spend on the questions. You do not need to complete the whole course in one go, you can take a break at any point. If you leave and come back to the course it will remember where you got
up to.
If you would like to receive a certificate for this course, you must mark each page complete. You can do this by pressing the ‘mark complete’ button at the bottom of each page.
Course updated: February 2025.
Bild offer various Positive Behavioural Support courses.
NHS Education for Scotland have a resource on Positive Behavioural Support.
Skills for Care also have information on positive behavioural support which you can find by searching for Positive Behavioural Support on their website.