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PAX Tools for Human Services is a collection of trauma-informed evidence-based behavioral strategies for adults who work with young people in their professional practice. These strategies promote the development of self-regulation in youth, reduce conflict between youth and adults, and improve relationships. Professionals who attend training will receive all the strategies and materials they need to use PAX Tools right away.

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Who is this training for?

Professionals who work in:

  • Behavioral Health
  • Case Management
  • Child Life
  • Child Welfare
  • Juvenile Justice
  • Peer Support
  • Social Work
  • Wraparound Care

What are people saying?

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It was helpful that the presenter had us work on how we can use these strategies in real life situations that were applicable to all.

-Prevention Professional, Texas

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...will be using this regularly at work and my personal life!

- Human Services Provider & Parent, Kansas

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I will definitely be able to incorporate what I've learned today into my daily interactions with clients.

- Social Worker, Kansas

Objectives & Outcomes

  • Increase the Peace, Productivity, Health, and Happiness for human service professionals and the youth and caregivers they serve.
  • Develop the ability to support young people by fostering positive experiences, creating nurturing environments, demonstrating reliability and consistency, andviewing behavior as a skill set.

9 out of 10
 PAX Tools participants report less conflict in their setting.

Based on a population-level implementation in Ohio from 2021-2023

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Additional training for those already trained in Initial PAX Tools:

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PAX Tools Next Steps training is a 4-hour, advanced session designed for individuals who have already completed the initial PAX Tools training. This interactive training deepens participants’ understanding of the PAX Tools strategies and enhances their ability to apply them with fidelity and confidence in a variety of real-world settings

Who: individuals who have previously attended a PAX Tools training, including:

  • Out-of-School Time Staff
  • Behavioral Health Professionals
  • Family Educators
  • Youth Workers

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