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Shining Brighter

Fort St John Association for Community Living

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Frequency: 1 episode/0d. Total Eps: 26

We are putting a spotlight on success stories and solutions to the problems of exclusion and apathy in the world of people living with developmental disabilities and complex needs. To learn more about FSJACL visit www.fsjacl.com. Join the Inclusion Collective as a monthly donor to support mental health and wellness, www.fsjacl.com/inclusioncollective.

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Rethinking “Challenging Behaviour”

Season 2 · Episode 7

Friday, May 15, 2026 • Duration 01:00:59

In this episode of the Shining Brighter Podcast, host Jared sits down with Penny Dover, a Behavioural Consultant, to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in the world of developmental disabilities: behaviour.As part of our Myths & Misinformation series, this conversation challenges deeply rooted assumptions—revealing that what we often label as “bad behaviour” is actually something much more human: communication.“Misinformation: Can You Stop It?”This episode is part of a series supported by the BC Office of the Human Rights Commissioner, focused on confronting harmful myths and replacing them with truth, empathy, and lived experience. Learn more at www.bchumanrights.ca.In This Episode:Why behaviour is communication—not defianceThe myth that people act “on purpose” or “against” othersHow trauma, environment, and unmet needs shape behaviourWhy support plans are about empowerment, not controlThe importance of autonomy, dignity, and choiceHow small changes—like visual schedules—can transform daily lifeThe impact of stigma and labels like “aggressive”What real progress in support looks like todayKey Insight:One of the biggest myths?That behaviour needs to be “fixed.”In reality, the work is about changing how we listen, how we support, and how we show up.As Penny shares, meaningful support starts with one simple but powerful shift:➡️ Moving from judgment to curiosity➡️ From control to collaboration➡️ From reaction to understandingWhy This Matters:When behaviour is misunderstood, it creates barriers—to housing, to relationships, to dignity.But when we understand behaviour as communication, we open the door to:Better supportStronger relationshipsMore inclusive communitiesA Better Way Forward:This episode is an invitation to pause and reflect:What assumptions do we carry?Where did they come from?And what could change if we chose empathy instead?Listen now and be part of building a community where everyone is seen, heard, and supported.

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