Understanding Behavior with DMPS Training - May 10th

During our introductory and specialty trainings, the DMPS Model is introduced as a key tool for understanding behavior and decision making.  

Unfortunately, we often need more time to get into the practicalities of how to apply the DMPS Model to the situations you face in your daily life. So, Saturday, May 10th, Thomas C. Rector is offering a live, small group training via Zoom, that takes a practical approach to using the DMPS Model and worksheets.

Designed specifically for those who have previously attended at least one training with Thomas C. Rector - either at conference, a private training, a small group training, or through our online Brain Science and You training...

This one-hour Understanding Behavior with DMPS training provides an hands-on, more advanced training on how to practically apply and use the DMPS Model to understand the "why" behavior and decision making. 

Tom will provide a brief refresher on the DMPS Model, and then - using a short film clip - he'll walk you through an interactive exercise to apply DMPS to gather data, and understand the “why” behind the behaviors. 

If you have previously attended a training, this is a great opportunity to revisit the DMPS Model, ask questions, and take your understanding of behavior and DMPS a step further.

Understanding Behavior with DMPS 

Small Group, Live Training via Zoom Saturday, May 10, 2025

10 AM Pacific, Noon Central, 1 PM Eastern Est. Duration: 1 hour

Cost: $15

To register, visit:  https://resources.accrescentinstitute.org/may2025-signup

Frequently Asked Questions:

Who is this training for?

Anyone who has previously attended at least one training with Thomas C. Rector. This can be a conference session, a private group training, a small group training, on-demand training, or a one-on-one training.   

Including:

• Adults seeking to further understand their interaction with others in their world - whether that be with their children, their spouses/partners, their co-workers, or the individuals they interact with as part of their professional or volunteer work.
  

• Foster Parents, Adoptive Parents, and Kinship Caregivers

  
  

• Professionals and Volunteers working on-on-one with others, including:

  • Child advocates 

  • Teachers and education staff 

  • Social workers 

  • Family services 

  • Parenting educators 

  • Foster parents

Who is this training NOT for?

• Individuals new to BioSocial Cognition - who have not previously attended a training.  

  
  

  • Having some knowledge of the principles behind BioSocial Cognition and an introduction to the DMPS model is assumed.  

    
    

  • Brain Science and You: You Make a Difference Every Day is available on-demand, online, if you'd like an introduction to BioSocial Cognition and the DMPS Model before attending this more advanced training.
    

• Youth 

  • While understanding the DMPS Model is useful for youth, this specific training session is designed for adults.  
    

• Administrators looking to implement training for their team. 

  • While we'd love to work with you, this particular training is specifically coming from the perspective of one-on-one communication and interaction.
    

Will there be opportunities to ask questions?

Absolutely! Questions are welcome throughout the session. 

Is this an interactive training or is it lecture style?

Interactive. The session will begin with a short film clip, setting the stage, then Tom will provide a brief refresher on the DMPS Model, and the rest of the session will be an interactive, small group activity.  As always, questions are welcome throughout. 

Will there be opportunities to get support for specific challenges I'm facing?

Yes, within the duration and context of the training. 

If needed, you may also request an additional 1:1 session with Tom to privately discuss how to apply the training to any specific scenarios or challenges. 

What platform will be used?

The training is being held live, online via Zoom.  

Do I need to download or prepare anything in advance?

You do not have to, but it may helpful to watch the short, 2 1/2 minute film clip we’ll be referencing prior to the session.  You’ll receive the link to watch prior to the training. 

If you like to take notes on paper, downloading and printing a copy of the Applying the DMPS Model worksheets prior to the session is recommended. These worksheets will automatically be added to your account when you register. 

Having a notepad available may also be helpful. 

Is there a cost to attend?

It’s $15 to attend, unless you have a coupon code from one of our partners. 

Why is the price so low?

As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, we try to keep the costs for our training as low as we can to make it as accessible for as many as we can. 

We are thankful for our donors and partners who continue to support our work and allow us to offer you low-cost training. 

What kinds of real-life situations or relationships will this session focus on? 

For our first specific example, we will start with a holiday family dinner dynamic that includes a foster teen, biological children, and two adults. 

From there, we’ll dive in specifics based on the needs of the individuals attending the training.

Is there a certificate of completion or CEUs offered?

When you attend the session, you may request a Certificate of Completion.  No CEUs are offered for this session. 

Can I invite a colleague or co-parent who has also attended a previous training?

Yes, in fact if you are in a relationship, co-parenting, or working together in a specific situation, it is ideal for you both to attend the training together.  This will provide you with a similar foundation to continue to work together and build upon.

To register for Understanding Behavior with DMPS small group training, visit:  https://resources.accrescentinstitute.org/may2025-signup