Behavioral Interventions

Behavioral Interventions at Hearthstone Support Residential Treatment Center

Positive, Trauma-Informed Support for Lasting Change

At Hearthstone Support, our behavioral health specialists help children (ages 6-17) develop healthy coping skills, emotional regulation, and positive behaviors through structured, compassionate interventions. We focus on understanding the “why” behind behaviors—not just managing symptoms—to create meaningful, long-term growth.

Our Behavioral Support Approach

1. Individualized Behavior Plans

✔ Comprehensive functional assessments to identify triggers
✔ Customized strategies tailored to each child’s needs
✔ Clear, achievable goals with visual progress tracking

2. Evidence-Based Techniques

✔ Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
✔ Trauma-Informed De-escalation
✔ Cognitive Behavioral Interventions
✔ Social-Emotional Skill Building

“The point system helped my daughter take responsibility for her actions while feeling supported.” – Parent of a Hearthstone Child

3. Daily Therapeutic Structure

✔ Predictable routines to reduce anxiety
✔ Immediate, consistent feedback
✔ Reward systems that reinforce growth

4. Crisis Prevention & Management

✔ Non-restrictive interventions
✔ Calm-down spaces & sensory tools
✔ Post-crisis processing with therapists

Why Our Approach Works

✅ Reduces challenging behaviors by 65% (internal data)
✅ Teaches replacement skills rather than just suppressing behaviors
✅ Empowers children to make positive choices

Children in our program demonstrate a 40% increase in emotional regulation skills within 3 months.

Our Behavioral Specialist Team

Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA)
Licensed Behavioral Therapists
Direct Care Staff trained in trauma-informed care

All team members receive ongoing training in:

Neurodevelopmental impacts of trauma
Nonviolent crisis intervention
Cultural responsiveness