Behavioral Pediatric Institute of Alabama

07/31/2026

Two days. So many meaningful conversations. 💙

Today, we wrapped up Beyond the Behavior: Understanding Autism, Anxiety, Trauma, and Challenging Behaviors through a Conscious Discipline Approach. We spent our time focusing on hands-on strategies and tools to help children develop emotional regulation, strengthen connections, and build lifelong skills for independence.

Our favorite part was the conversations that happened along the way—the thoughtful questions, shared experiences, and genuine commitment to better understanding the children we serve.

When we shift our focus from simply managing behavior to curiosity, connection, and skill-building, we create learning opportunities for children to thrive.

Thank you for welcoming us, participating so wholeheartedly, and investing in learning these past two days. It was an honor and we hope you feel equipped and inspired for an incredible school year.

07/30/2026

What a great day! 💙

Thank you to the amazing staff who joined today's training, Beyond the Behavior: Understanding Autism, Anxiety, Trauma, and Challenging Behaviors Through a Conscious Discipline Approach.

We always leave encouraged after spending time with educators and professionals who are so invested in understanding the why behind behavior and are truly dedicated to helping children. Your engagement, thoughtful questions, and willingness to learn made today such a pleasure. Thank you for inviting us!

If your school, district, preschool, or organization is looking for engaging professional development on autism, behavior, anxiety, trauma, Conscious Discipline, and more, we would love to connect.

Conscious Discipline® Nicole Crabtree Mishkin

06/28/2026

Today is a special day! Join us in celebrating Dr. Stacy Ladden's birthday! Stacy, you spread such love and kindness wherever you go! We are so grateful to call you a colleague, but most of all a friend. Your love and care for the BPIA team is evident, just as your love for your patients and families. You give so much of yourself to others that we hope you spend time simply soaking up your special day today! 🎂🩷🎂

06/17/2026

Let’s go!


Conscious Discipline®

05/10/2026

04/24/2026

What an incredible two nights. Honored to be part of the University lineup—truly a rewarding experience.

04/15/2026

Join us to discuss how the adolescent brain and rapid developmental changes shape teen behavior. We will reframe behavior as communication—shifting from defiance to underlying skill gaps, stress, and dysregulation.

With this change in perspective, parenting moves from control and punishment to connection, teaching, and skill-building to reduce conflict and power struggles- and discipline effectively.

We will learn how to build the 7 Cs of resilience—competence, confidence, connection, character, contribution, coping, and control—so teens can grow into capable, independent, and resilient young adults.

Real strategies. Real understanding. Real change.

04/08/2026

🚨 Join Us for a Free Community Workshop🚨

Struggling with challenging behaviors? You're not alone—and there’s a better way to understand and respond.

Join us for “Challenging Behaviors”, a community education workshop through the UAB Regional Autism Network. This session is designed to help caregivers shift from reacting to behaviors → to understanding and responding with connection and confidence.

During this workshop, you’ll learn to:
✔️ See behavior as communication
✔️ Understand the brain states that drive behavior
✔️ Build connection, safety, and emotional regulation
✔️ Use practical, effective strategies that work

🗓 Friday, April 10th
⏰ 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 In-person (St. Clair County Board of Education) OR virtual option available

🎤 Presented by Dr. Stacy Ladden & Dr. Stephanie Stoll

💻 Attendance is FREE, but registration is required:
👉 https://uab.zoom.us/meeting/register/i-333xKdRn61XEHopK3OtQ #/registration

Whether you're a parent, educator, or caregiver—this workshop will give you tools you can use immediately.

📣 Save your spot and share with someone who could benefit! 💙

Please join us as speakers Dr. Stacy Ladden and Dr. Stephanie Stoll, Co-Founders of the Behavioral Pediatric Institute of Alabama, present about Challenging Behaviors in autistic children. Participants will: - Gain a basic understanding of Conscious Discipline. - Learn about behavior in terms of the...

03/20/2026

Happy Birthday to Dr. Heather Zevator Lebensburger! Dr. Heather, we hope you enjoy your day BIG. We love you. We are grateful for your incredible skill set, devotion to patients, and sense of humor. You are an invaluable part of our team and make this world a better place!🌍🎉🥳🎁🥰❤️💕🀄️

12/22/2025

Happy Birthday to Nicole Crabtree Mishkin! Nicole, we hope you have had a fabulous day! Nicole is an essential part of the BPIA team. She brings an exceptional skillset, unwavering passion, and dedication to the families and schools she serves. Nicole is also an incredible teammate and friend. We love you and are so thankful for you! 🎉💙