Description

Beyond the Protocol: Behavioral Artistry in PFA/SBT From Individual Implementation to Organizational Change

20+ CEUs, including 4 Ethics + 3 Supervision

Join presenters Hillary Laney, Liisa Podosek, Dr. Edward Sanabria, and Beth Nelson IN PERSON in Issaquah, WA for 3 fun and info-packed days learning about Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment!

What to expect:

• 3 days of interactive learning
• Immediately applicable content – walk away ready to implement!
• Networking event included!!
• This training will be recorded by a professional videography team – be part of the action!
• All attendees will receive lifetime access to the recording after the event!

Who will benefit:

• BCBAs, school professionals, or other providers working in homes, schools, or clinics
• People looking to enhance their skills with designing and implementing PFA/SBT and assent-based care protocols (newbies or those who have been at it for years!)
• Leaders, company owners, or professional go-getters looking for insight on how to support a shift towards assent-based care practices within an organization

What you’ll learn:

• How to design foundational assent-based care strategies
• How to design and implement a PFA
• Effective SBT branch planning
• Step-by-step implementation guidance, troubleshooting, and data collection
• Generalization and maintenance planning and implementation
• Nuances of the process across school, home, clinic, and telehealth implementation
• A deep dive into the nuances of school-based implementation
• How to apply behavioral artistry to problem solve challenges in the applied setting
• Caregiver buy-in and training strategies
• How to improve your staff training and supervision strategies and systems
• How to scale assent-based care across an organization

About the Presenters:

• Hillary Laney spearheaded a company-wide transformation to assent-based care at one of the largest ABA organizations in the country. She built the mentorship infrastructure, data systems, and implementation frameworks that resulted in hundreds of clinicians and clinical leaders being trained and thousands of clients benefiting from PFA/SBT and assent-based care practices. She currently works as a Senior VP of Clinical Services at Centria Autism.
• Liisa Podosek built and delivered mentorship programs that transformed how hundreds of practitioners implement PFA/SBT and assent-based care, guiding clinicians from “I read about this” to “I can do this confidently.” She brings a trauma-informed lens to mentorship, helping practitioners navigate difficult cases and develop authentic caregiver partnerships. She currently leads the development and coordination of educational offerings through PFA & SBT Community.
• Dr. Edward Sanabria designed and implemented large-scale PFA/SBT mentorship systems that trained clinicians across the country in assessment and treatment approaches that prioritize client safety, dignity, and assent. His research interests in interdisciplinary collaboration, reflective practice, and the large-scale adoption of behavioral interventions inform his approach to helping practitioners develop humility-driven clinical practices that build strong therapeutic relationships. He currently serves as Senior Director of Functional Analysis and Treatment Implementation at Centria Autism, where he oversees national assent-based care training initiatives and PFA/SBT mentorship.
• Beth Nelson leads with joy while bringing Skill-Based Treatment (SBT) to students in Bellingham Public Schools, where she has been coaching and supporting educators with implementation since her introduction to the process in 2019. Through strong relationships and collaborative practices, she initiated and partnered with colleagues to fuel enthusiasm for the safe and ethical outcomes of Skill-Based Treatment, fostering genuine buy-in from families and staff, and strengthening teams to better support students with complex behavioral profiles. Beth also has extensive experience with SBT as a parent, bringing a perspective few providers can offer — one grounded in both professional expertise and the lived reality of family life. Her 14-year-old daughter has been the recipient of SBT services and is now a self-proclaimed “my way expert” who loves to help teach staff how to implement the process.

**Note: This event will be professionally recorded to support ongoing education and implementation of PFA/SBT practices. While attendees will not be the primary focus of the recording, all registrants will be required to sign a video release.**