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Answers to Some of Pivot’s Frequently Asked Questions
About Pivot
Pivot is a prevention-first training and certification system that provides training solutions focused on positive behavior support, de-escalation, and proportionate response across high-stakes environments.
Pivot was created to address the limitations of reactive, coercive approaches and to provide safer, more effective trainings grounded in behavioral science.
Yes. Pivot’s training solutions are grounded in behavioral science and apply research-supported principles to real-world practice.
Yes. Pivot integrates trauma-informed principles that prioritize regulation, respect, and long-term outcomes.
Pivot focuses on fluency, evidence-based practice, and dignity-centered response, building consistent skill rather than relying on instinct.
By emphasizing prevention, proportionate response, and skillful decision-making, Pivot avoids unnecessary restriction while maintaining safety.
Who Pivot Is For
Pivot supports professionals and organizations across education, human services, healthcare, residential care, workplace settings, public services, and families.
Training Solutions
Pivot offers certification pathways including Professional Crisis Management® (PCM), Everyday Behavior Tools™ (EDBT), and instructor-led certifications.
Behavior Tools courses provide focused strategies for specific challenges, settings, or use cases.
No. Pivot emphasizes prevention and positive behavior support, helping reduce escalation long before situations become crises.
By prioritizing prevention strategies related to arranging the environment and supporting interactions to minimize the likelihood of escalation before it begins.
Some certifications include physical intervention concepts or skills, while others focus exclusively on non-physical prevention and de-escalation.
Pivot uses a combination of online learning, live instruction, and in-person skills labs, depending on the certification.
The Instructor Training Schedule is available here. On this page you will find upcoming training dates, times, and any additional details you need to plan your certification.
Certification
Fluency means skills can be demonstrated consistently and accurately over time, not just understood conceptually.
Yes. Certification includes evaluation, verification, and quality standards beyond course completion.
Practitioners apply skills within their role, while instructors are also authorized to train and certify others within their organization.
Through standardized curriculum, objective performance criteria, instructor certification, and quality assurance.
Yes. Pivot’s training solutions are designed to complement and integrate into existing systems rather than replace them.
Everyday Behavior Tools™ (EDBT)
EDBT is a prevention-first certification system grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis. It provides professionals with practical, step-by-step strategies to strengthen relationships, reinforce positive behavior, and navigate challenging behavior across ages, skill levels, abilities, and environments.
EDBT is designed for professionals and caregivers across a wide range of settings—including educators, paraprofessionals, school counselors, healthcare workers, residential care staff, family support specialists, and parents or caregivers. If your role involves everyday interaction with others, EDBT applies to you.
The seven Behavior Tools are the core strategies taught across EDBT certifications: Strengthen Behavior, Maximize Relationships, Pivot, Non-Reactive Response, Interrupt & Redirect Behavior, Set Expectations, and Use a Written Contract. Each tool addresses a specific aspect of prevention, de-escalation, and positive behavior support.
EDBT offers three pathways: Associate, Practitioner, and Instructor. The Associate level builds foundational skills. The Practitioner level deepens fluency across all seven Behavior Tools for direct application. The Instructor level prepares professionals to train and certify others within their organization.
It depends on your role and goals. The Associate certification is ideal for those building foundational skills. The Practitioner certification is best for professionals who want deeper fluency and immediate application. The Instructor certification is designed for those who will train others. Not sure? Contact us and we’ll help you find the right fit.
Yes. EDBT’s train-the-trainer model is specifically designed to support scalable, organization-wide adoption, allowing teams to build internal capacity and deliver training across multiple roles and locations without relying solely on outside trainers.
EDBT and PCM work together as a complete behavioral support system. EDBT builds everyday prevention and de-escalation capability. PCM builds structured crisis response capability. Together, they provide a comprehensive framework—from prevention to proportionate response.
Organizations that implement EDBT see measurable improvements in behavioral climate, individual engagement, and outcomes. Environments become safer and more predictable, positive behavior increases, and individuals feel more respected, supported, and understood.
Implementation & Getting Started
Organizations typically start with a consultation, planning session, and selection of appropriate certifications or training pathways.
Yes. Pivot’s train-the-trainer model supports scalable, sustainable implementation.
Ongoing resources, recertification, and consultation support long-term success.
