See Beyond Behavior

Hosted by behavior consultant and author Torri Wright, the See Beyond Behavior podcast aims to make sense of the complex and challenging world of behavior. Each episode delves into different behavioral topics, from parenting a child on the spectrum, to the ins-and-outs of trauma informed care. Torri imparts her own knowledge from over twenty years in the special education and behavior field, inviting those living with challenging behaviors themselves, families, educators, and professionals to join her in sharing their perspectives and experiences. We hope to bring new insight, strategies, and a place to collaborate, so we may all feel like we belong in a world of many differences. Learn more at behca.com

Creating a Loving Home as Foster Care Providers 05/14/2020

Creating a Loving Home as Foster Care Providers Erin and his wife Lisa found themselves contemplating a life-changing decision. In this episode, Erin dives into their journey in becoming foster parents to two young children at a time in their lives they were finding a sense of normalcy within supporting a child with Williams Syndrome - a syndrome impacting both physical health and developmental aspects - as well as the challenges that come with becoming a new parent. /episode/index/show/behca/id/14425862

Meeting Basic Human Needs: COVID-19 04/16/2020

Meeting Basic Human Needs: COVID-19 Jessica Swain-Bradway is the executive director for NWPBIS (North West Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) and has a great deal to offer in the way of meeting basic needs at a time it is most critical. Jessica and Torri dive into a conversation about how to best support ourselves and one another during these unprecedented times. We also talk about the importance of relationship and connection between school supports and home. /episode/index/show/behca/id/14020400

End the Stigma: Autism and Cannabis 03/13/2020

End the Stigma: Autism and Cannabis Torri interviews Rhonda Moeller, co-founder of the nonprofit organization WPA4A (Whole Plant Access for Autism). WPA4A is focused on educating families and medical cannabis industry professionals about the science behind & benefits of cannabis for autism. WPA4A has grown to be an amazing support group, giving a place for families to share access to information and connect on just about anything autism-related. Cannabis as medicine has the potential to raise the quality of life for everyone involved. /episode/index/show/behca/id/13531112

Inclusion Practices: Building Community 02/18/2020

Inclusion Practices: Building Community Torri interviews Jason Hobson, the Director of Student Services in Estacada, about his work & perspective around inclusion and creating a sense of community for families who often experience isolation. They discuss inclusion practices that Jason's district have implemented, and how this can increase the level of community collaboration involved in educational systems. It is through conversation that we can bring more awareness. Questions or comments? Contact Torri by email at [email protected] or via LinkedIn /episode/index/show/behca/id/13193480

A Chat with the Founders of BEHCA 01/25/2020

A Chat with the Founders of BEHCA Learn more about the founders of BEHCA, Torri Wright & Michael Krol, as they talk about the development of BEHCA. This process opened their eyes to learning more about each other's worlds and fascinating discoveries of human behavior. /episode/index/show/behca/id/12879788

Shifting Perspectives on Poverty and Behavior 05/29/2019

Shifting Perspectives on Poverty and Behavior What are the links between generational poverty and human behavior? Throughout her career, Dr. Donna Beegle has worked hard to shift perspectives around poverty; urging everyone to look beyond the surface and understand there is a culture, system structures, and common variables, creating recurring barriers that keep people from pulling themselves out of poverty. /episode/index/show/behca/id/9971651

Coming to Terms: Advocacy 05/09/2019

Coming to Terms: Advocacy In this episode, Torri covers Advocacy; the ins-and-outs of what it can look like for both parents and professionals to connect to services, gain school supports, seek community awareness and engagement, and feel an overall sense of belonging. Being an advocate is more than fighting for “justice”; it is about supporting caregivers at different stages of their journey--providing resources or simply being part of their tribe or community of support. #SeeBeyondBehavior /episode/index/show/behca/id/9716636

Accessing DD Services 04/25/2019

Accessing DD Services Host Torri Wright speaks with Toi Gibson to get an insider's view on accessing social services & supports for your child with a diagnosed intellectual or developmental disability. /episode/index/show/behca/id/9534647

Neurodiversity in the Workplace 04/04/2019

Neurodiversity in the Workplace Neurodiversity exists everywhere--even at work. In fact, toxic office environments can manifest when people don’t recognize their staff, fellow colleagues, outside partners, etc. may be wired to think or act differently than they do. On this episode, host Torri Wright speaks with Lori Eberly, LCSW, executive coach, author, and owner of Radius ECD to explore neurodiversity in the workplace, and how it can impact both relationships and quality-of-life. Learn more about Lori's work at https://radiusecd.com /episode/index/show/behca/id/9275483

Coming to Terms: Neurodiversity 03/25/2019

Coming to Terms: Neurodiversity Coming to Terms are shorter bonus episodes to help define and demystify the unique language of the behavior space. /episode/index/show/behca/id/9134783

Living with a Vestibular Disorder 03/08/2019

Living with a Vestibular Disorder Cynthia Ryan, Executive Director of VeDA (Vestibular Disorders Association), and Susan, facilitator of a local vestibular support group, join host Torri Wright to talk about often misdiagnosed or overlooked vestibular disorders. /episode/index/show/behca/id/8922122

Coming to Terms: Secondary Trauma 02/27/2019

Coming to Terms: Secondary Trauma Secondary Trauma; a trauma where another person who witnesses or supports traumatic situations, ends up experiencing trauma of their own. As parents, care providers, or even professionals, we often fail to recognize the long-term effects traumatic situations can pose on our own health and regulation. Prolonged exposure to traumatic situations can cause chronic stress, anxiety, fatigue, and depression, impacting our health and well-being. /episode/index/show/behca/id/8808380

Normalizing Neurodiversity 02/19/2019

Normalizing Neurodiversity Meet Mary--a college student, aspiring author, fashion designer, and artist. I first met Mary way back when she was in the sixth-grade. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing Mary grow and evolve. She has taught me a lot about navigating adolescence, and now young adulthood, as a girl/woman on the autism spectrum. Mary’s sense of humor, insights about her educational experience, and unique way of seeing the world through a neurodiverse lens is both inspiring and thought-provoking. /episode/index/show/behca/id/8697419

Parenting a Child with Challenging Behavior 01/30/2019

Parenting a Child with Challenging Behavior In this episode, Torri sits down with Carole, a fearless mother in Portland, Oregon who shares her story of navigating parenthood with two unique and special children; a daughter with Down Syndrome and autism, and a son who experiences dyslexia and dysgraphia. /episode/index/show/behca/id/8458232

Coming to Terms: Co-Regulation 01/17/2019

Coming to Terms: Co-Regulation Coming to Terms are shorter bonus episodes in the See Beyond Behavior podcast series. This episode covers Co-Regulation; the conscious shifting of one's’ own physical & emotional response in order to support another person who has become dysregulated (e.g., not in control of their emotions or body). Are there other behavior terms that would be helpful to cover on the podcast? Send your ideas to [email protected] #SeeBeyondBehavior /episode/index/show/behca/id/8287121

Trauma-Informed Care 01/03/2019

Trauma-Informed Care Traumatic events affect each of us in unique and varied ways. They can have lasting impacts on our neurological pathways, influencing how we later respond or react to our environment, resulting in increased agitation, hypersensitivity, hyper-focused/aroused, or shut-down responses. Trauma-informed practices offer a different perspective in looking at behavior. /episode/index/show/behca/id/8118641

Introducing See Beyond Behavior 11/29/2018

Introducing See Beyond Behavior Behavior consultant and author Torri Wright provides a unique glimpse into the world of complex and challenging behavior. /episode/index/show/behca/id/7726373

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