In recognition of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month we are asking, “What are you grateful for ?” Take time to give to those who have less than you, offer encouragement to those who are in need of support, and thank those who have extended their hand. Did you know that practicing conscious gratitude creates better relationships, reduces stress and improves health? Thank you to all of our partner agencies and In-service Instructors for your commitment and dedication to the well-being and safety of your staff and clients. We wouldn’t be who we are without you!

Pro-ACT, Inc. will be at the 31st annual APNA (American Psychiatric Nurses Association) Conference on October 18-21 in Phoenix, Arizona. Stop by booth 308 and learn why healthcare agencies that deal with difficult behavior use Pro-ACT training to prevent crises before they occur.

Agencies use Pro-ACT training so staff may better care for clients. Pro-ACT training also helps your staff take better care of themselves. Why is that important? Because healthy staff are better professionals and capable of providing more effective care. In celebration of Emotional Wellness this October, we ask how you take care of yourself? Top answers from Pro-ACT, Inc. administration and trainers include: cooking great food, cycling, knitting, time with my dogs, meditation, time with family, reading, walks on the beach.

Pro-ACT trainer Dr. Richard Van Acker is a keynote speaker at this year’s CASE conference. His talk, Behavior Change is a Process, Not an Event, will discuss approaches for addressing challenging behavior in today’s classroom of increased size and higher demand. [Read more…]

September is National Preparedness Month, and you understand that being prepared for a behavioral crisis is the best way to prevent it from occurring. Why? Because when you are aware of the signs of escalating behavior you can take steps to intervene and provide support before the crisis occurs. Pro-ACT is an approved professional development training used in settings from hospitals to schools nationwide. For over 40 years, Pro-ACT training has been giving professionals proactive tools to be prepared.