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Sali Shayia, through the Centre for Behavioural and Psychological Practice, delivers specialised training and professional development for professionals, teams, and organisations working in mental health, education, disability, and community services.

Our programs build the practical knowledge, clinical insight, and confidence needed to understand and respond to complex behaviours across a range of settings.

Training draws on evidence-informed practice, trauma-informed care, behavioural science, and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), with a focus on translating knowledge into practical, person-centred approaches.

Develop a practical foundation for understanding and responding to behaviours of concern through a trauma-informed lens. With a developmental focus on children and adolescents from Prep to Year 12, this program explores trauma, brain development, and behavioural science.

Participants learn to recognise early warning signs, identify support needs, and use proactive and relational strategies that promote safety, regulation, and connection.

Build the knowledge and practical skills to recognise signs of mental health concerns, approach supportive conversations, provide initial assistance, and encourage access to appropriate professional help.

This training strengthens confidence in responding to mental health concerns in personal, workplace, and community settings.

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Explore the complexity of offending behaviours, including underlying drivers, the influence of trauma, and individual and environmental factors.

Participants develop an understanding of risk and protective factors, safeguarding, professional boundaries, and approaches that support risk management, behaviour change, and rehabilitation.

An accessible introduction to understanding behaviours of concern. This program explores the function of behaviour, communication, unmet needs, and environmental influences.

Participants develop foundational skills in observing behaviour, recognising patterns, and responding consistently and supportively.

Designed for experienced practitioners and teams, this program explores behavioural assessment, formulation, and intervention planning.

Participants strengthen their understanding of Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBAs), antecedent–behaviour–consequence (ABC) data, and the use of behavioural patterns to inform individualised strategies and evaluate outcomes.

Develop practical strategies for recognising and responding to escalation. This training explores early warning signs, communication, co-regulation, environmental adjustments, and supportive responses during and after distress.

The focus is on promoting safety, reducing escalation, and supporting recovery and reconnection.

Learn to apply trauma-informed principles in everyday interactions and service delivery.

This program explores safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment, helping participants recognise the potential impact of trauma, reduce re-traumatisation, and strengthen engagement.

Explore practical ways to strengthen resilience and wellbeing through emotional regulation, adaptive coping, supportive relationships, and reflective practice.

The program supports sustainable practice in demanding environments while recognising the role of team culture and organisational support.

Develop a sensitive, person-centred approach to recognising and responding to concerning or harmful sexualised behaviour.

This program explores developmental context, consent, boundaries, trauma-informed responses, safeguarding, documentation, and escalation pathways. Participants consider how to protect the rights and safety of everyone involved while working within their professional responsibilities.

Sali develops tailored workshops to meet the specific needs of your organisation, workforce, and service setting.

Programs are developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders and can incorporate organisational policies, practice frameworks, case scenarios, and identified learning priorities.

Delivery is interactive and practical, helping teams translate learning into consistent everyday practice.

Sali’s training is:

• Evidence-informed, drawing on behavioural science, PBS, and trauma-informed practice.
• Practical, using discussion, examples, reflection, and tools participants can apply in their work.
• Person-centred, with an emphasis on dignity, rights, choice, and quality of life.
• Responsive to your setting, experience, and workforce needs.
• Focused on capability, strengthening confidence, professional judgement, and consistency across teams.

Relevant professional responsibilities, safeguarding considerations, and regulatory expectations are incorporated according to the topic and setting.

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Sali’s independently developed professional development programs, workshops, training materials, and associated frameworks are owned by Sali Shayia and delivered through Sali Shayia Consulting & Training under the Centre for Behavioural and Psychological Practice brand.

Sali also serves as Managing Director of CRAMLI Psychological and Behavioural Services. CRAMLI is authorised to promote and use selected programs developed by Sali; ownership of Sali’s original materials and frameworks remains with Sali Shayia.

Third-party accredited programs, including Mental Health First Aid, remain subject to their respective owners’ intellectual property and licensing requirements.