Calm, Compassionate Responding ~ Parent Coaching Lesson Plan
A practical parent coaching lesson plan for teaching calm, skill-based responses to challenging behaviors using clear, evidence-informed steps.
Calm, Compassionate Responding is a structured lesson plan designed to help BCBAs coach families through effective, respectful responses to challenging or unsafe behaviors. This resource aligns with the Calm, Compassionate Responding on-demand training and provides a clear two-session framework with guided discussion questions, practice activities, and family action items. It is intended for use during parent coaching sessions, caregiver training, and interdisciplinary collaboration across home and community settings. The lesson plan directly addresses common challenges such as escalation during difficult moments, uncertainty about holding boundaries, and inconsistency in how adults respond across situations.
Why Download This Resource?
- Help families respond to challenging behavior with calm, predictable steps that reduce escalation in the moment
- Support consistent use of evidence-based response strategies like Firm, but Flexible and Pause, Redirect, Reward
- Strengthen parent confidence and follow-through by pairing discussion with guided practice and reflection
What You’ll Get:
- A structured parent coaching lesson plan aligned with the Calm, Compassionate Responding on-demand training
- Two-session outlines with clear pacing, discussion prompts, and coaching guidance
- Step-by-step breakdowns of Firm, but Flexible and Pause, Redirect, Reward response strategies
- Guided practice scenarios, reflection questions, and role-play suggestions
- Family homework and action items to support real-world application between sessions
- BCBA coaching notes to guide follow-up, feedback, and problem-solving
Download Calm, Compassionate Responding to lead clear, confident parent coaching sessions that prioritize safety, connection, and skill-building during challenging moments.
