Do Better Pro-Certification (Jan 2026)

The Do Better Pro Certification is a 26-hour advanced training pathway for behavior analysts, educators, and helping professionals who want to offer compassionate, connected, and research-aligned ABA. It combines 20 hours of online learning with a 3-day applied retreat experience at Couch to Camp, where participants complete the final step of their certification.

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