Description
Who This Is For
This certification is designed for professionals who want to:
- Strengthen their ability to support connection, regulation, and autonomy
- Integrate affirming, developmentally aligned strategies
- Move beyond compliance-focused approaches
- Improve assessment, intervention planning, and collaborative support
- Develop sustainable, reflective, responsive practice
- Feel confident applying compassionate ABA with clarity and consistency
What’s Included in the Certification
20 CEUs of Online Training (Five Modules):
Module 1 — Building Connected Relationships (4 CEUs)
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the behavioral and relational components of connected practice
- Identify practices that promote trust, safety, and engagement
- Apply the C.O.R.E. framework to support attunement and autonomy
Module 2 — Strength-Based Assessment (4 CEUs)
Learning Objectives:
- Differentiate between deficit-based and strength-based assessment models
- Analyze environmental fit, regulation, and engagement as assessment factors
- Reframe assessment language to align with compassionate practice
Module 3 — Early Intervention & Active Engagement (4 CEUs)
Learning Objectives:
- Describe phases of active engagement and their application in early intervention
- Identify the role of play, sensory exploration, and joint attention
- Design routines that support connection and regulation
Module 4 — Emotional Regulation & Assent (4 CEUs)
Learning Objectives:
- Explain how emotional regulation develops and how to support it
- Distinguish dysregulation from goal-directed behavior
- Identify and respond to assent withdrawal
- Embed supportive, low-stress learning routines
Module 5 — Coaching, Supervision & Transformative Support (4 CEUs)
Learning Objectives:
- Apply collaborative and reflective coaching practices
- Support psychological safety within teams and family systems
- Integrate values-based decision making into intervention
Applied Learning at Couch to Camp Retreat (6 Additional CEUs)
To complete certification, participants attend the Couch to Camp Retreat, where they:
- Engage in case studies and hands-on applications
- Practice observation, interpretation, and values-based decision making
- Participate in facilitated reflection
- Connect with a supportive community of professionals
- Experience restorative wellness practices that support long-term sustainability
Retreat registration includes enrollment in the Pro Certification.
What You Receive
Participants will receive:
- 26 CEUs total (20 online + 6 applied)
- Resources to support assessment, implementation, and programming
- A digital Do Better Pro Certificate upon completion
- A professional badge for online profiles
- Access to alumni updates and future opportunities
