Meaningful Outcomes Through Kindness and Trauma-Informed Care

Presenter: Dr. Anika Hoybjerg, Ph.D., Ed.S, BCBA, LBA, CEO and Founder of Autism & Behavioral Intervention (ABI)

CEU: 2 Learning CEUs

Description: This dynamic two-hour training introduces participants to the MOTAS, MOTAS-EL, the Kindness Method, and a trauma-informed framework for assessment, intervention, and delivering high quality treatment. Designed for clinicians, educators, caregivers and anyone who works closely with people, the session blends philosophy, practical tools, and real-world application.

Hour 1 – Foundations & Framework

• Welcome and orientation to “Meaningful Outcomes”
• The MOTAS & MOTAS-EL:
• Overview of domains across lifespan (early learner through adult)
• How MOTAS prioritizes quality of life, relationships, and autonomy

Hour 2 – Kindness Method

• The Kindness Method:
• Kindness is the method, not the reward
• How compassion, attunement, and safety accelerate learning
• Shifting from compliance-based models to connection-based growth
• Understanding behavior through a trauma lens
• How stress, adversity, and unmet needs shape development
• Differentiating skill deficits from protective responses
• Using the Kindness Method
• Identifying strengths as anchors for healing
• Writing goals that build safety, agency, and resilience
• Case examples across ages (child, teen, adult)
• Interactive goal-writing and discussion
• Practical takeaways participants can use immediately in assessment, treatment planning, and daily practice

Participants leave with a clear understanding of how to assess what truly matters, write meaningful goals, and support growth through kindness, developmentally informed practice, and trauma-aware care.

Watch here: https://bkbehavior.showdme.net/app/#/learning-path/69e92e54f7f6110007deabaa/overview/