Sal How - Positive Behaviour Support - Sirv

Sal How - Positive Behaviour Support - Sirv Behaviour Specialist | Managing Partner at Sirv
Supporting children, young people & the adults around them when behaviour becomes overwhelming.

Relationship-based. Grounded in understanding, not control. Referrals & conversations welcome At Sirv, everything we do is built on the science and practice of attachment theory because children, families, and communities thrive when they experience safety, connection, and purpose. We offer a holistic suite of programs and support:

✨ Whole School Connection & Wellbeing Program: empowering schools to embed wellbeing into daily culture through teacher, student, and family workshops.

✨ Attachment in Action Workshops: practical, neuroscience-informed sessions for parents, carers, teachers, and professionals to strengthen secure relationships and reduce power struggles

✨ Behaviour Support for Children & Adolescents: NDIS-registered, trauma-aware, and neurodiversity-affirming plans and coaching to help young people feel seen, heard, and safe

✨ Child Support & Contact Session Coaching: compassionate guidance for families navigating Child Safety and reunification, with a focus on rebuilding trust and connection

✨ EmpowerHer (Group & Individual): leadership and wellbeing programs that help girls aged 10–17 build confidence, resilience, and identity in supportive, sisterhood-focused environments Our work is practical, inclusive, and deeply human. Whether in schools, homes, or community settings, Sirv builds villages of care where every child feels valued, every family feels supported, and every educator feels equipped. Together, we can move beyond crisis responses to create environments of belonging, resilience, and hope.

Connection transforms systems. Correction only manages symptoms.Why does 'relational systems change' matter now? How do ...
09/03/2026

Connection transforms systems. Correction only manages symptoms.

Why does 'relational systems change' matter now? How do attachment-informed, trauma-responsive practices actually shift outcomes?

At Holding Ground Connections, we move beyond crisis response. We build frameworks where safety, belonging and growth are the foundation, not the afterthought.

Curious how connection becomes strategy? Let’s talk about embedding prevention-first, evidence-informed change in your school or service.

Your staff cannot pour from an empty cup.Burnout in schools is not a personal failing. It is a systems problem, and it n...
07/03/2026

Your staff cannot pour from an empty cup.

Burnout in schools is not a personal failing. It is a systems problem, and it needs a systems response.

When staff feel unseen, unsupported, and constantly in crisis mode, the relational capacity they need to support students simply runs dry.

The research is clear. Workplaces that prioritise co-regulation, peer support, and healthy boundaries see lower staff turnover, fewer behavioural incidents, and stronger outcomes for young people.

Connection is not a wellbeing add-on. It is the foundation everything else is built on.

If your school is ready to move from reactive to preventative. from surviving to genuinely thriving. we would love to have that conversation.

Book a no-obligation 15-minute conversation with our team and let's explore what's possible for your staff and students.

We're thrilled to share our brand-new website. It's designed to help you discover how Holding Ground Connections can sup...
06/03/2026

We're thrilled to share our brand-new website. It's designed to help you discover how Holding Ground Connections can support your school, family, or organisation.

From supervised contact sessions to whole-school wellbeing programs, we offer prevention-focused, attachment-informed services that truly make a difference.

Connection changes outcomes. Prevention changes systems.

Head to our website to explore all the ways we can partner with you. Let's build safer, more connected communities together.

www.holdinggroundconnections.com.au

Behaviour doesn't start with behaviour.It starts with safety. Belonging. Attunement.When we build those conditions first...
06/03/2026

Behaviour doesn't start with behaviour.

It starts with safety. Belonging. Attunement.

When we build those conditions first, through consistent adult practice and relational culture, behaviour improves. Staff wellbeing improves. Attendance improves.

This is relational systems thinking. Not a programme. A framework that changes the environment children grow in.

Connection is not the add-on. It is the strategy. 🌱

Curious how this translates into whole-school practice? Let's talk.

One school. One term. Measurable change.At the start of the year, their team was exhausted. Exclusions were climbing. Cr...
06/03/2026

One school. One term. Measurable change.

At the start of the year, their team was exhausted. Exclusions were climbing. Crisis call-outs were a weekly reality. Staff were leaving.

They didn't need another behaviour program. They needed a different foundation.

Working alongside Holding Ground Connections, they shifted from a correction-first model to a connection-first culture. The results, measured across three terms, were clear.

Fixed-term exclusions reduced by 38%.
Staff retention improved by 22%.
Crisis call-outs decreased by 15%.

This is what prevention looks like in practice. Not a quick fix. A sustainable shift in how a school relates to its young people.

If your school is ready to move from reactive to preventative, we'd welcome a conversation. No obligation. Just a genuine exploration of what's possible.

Book a 15-minute conversation: www.holdinggroundconnections.com.au

Healing isn't linear. It's a journey. 🌿Young people who've experienced trauma don't heal in straight lines. There are go...
28/02/2026

Healing isn't linear. It's a journey. 🌿

Young people who've experienced trauma don't heal in straight lines. There are good days and hard days. Progress and setbacks. Moments of hope followed by moments of doubt.

And that's completely normal.

As carers, educators, and supporters, our role isn't to "fix" them or rush their healing. It's to be a consistent, safe presence while they do the work of rebuilding trust in themselves and the world.

What does trauma-informed healing look like?

✓ Patience with the non-linear process
✓ Celebrating small victories
✓ Understanding triggers without judgment
✓ Providing stability and predictability
✓ Believing in their capacity to heal

When we create environments where young people feel truly safe—where their pace is respected and their progress is celebrated—transformation happens. Not overnight. But it happens.

If you're supporting someone on a healing journey, know this: your consistency is their anchor. Your belief in them is their light.

Behaviour isn't random. It's communication. 🗣️Every action a young person takes—whether it's withdrawal, acting out, or ...
27/02/2026

Behaviour isn't random. It's communication. 🗣️

Every action a young person takes—whether it's withdrawal, acting out, or seeking connection—is them trying to tell us something. Our job isn't to punish the behaviour. It's to understand the message beneath it.

When we shift from "Why are they doing this?" to "What are they trying to tell me?", everything changes.

A child who's struggling might be:
→ Expressing unmet needs
→ Processing trauma or fear
→ Testing boundaries to feel safe
→ Seeking connection in the only way they know how

Behaviour support that works starts with curiosity, not judgment. It starts with seeing the child, not just the behaviour.

If you're supporting young people, ask yourself: What is this behaviour trying to communicate? Because when you understand the message, you can respond with compassion instead of consequence.

If your school is struggling with behaviour, you're not alone.If you're wondering whether support could help, the answer...
16/02/2026

If your school is struggling with behaviour, you're not alone.
If you're wondering whether support could help, the answer is probably yes.

Let's talk about what's possible for your students, your staff, and your school.

Book a 15-minute conversation with Sal: www.holdinggroundconnections.com.au

No pressure, no sales pitch — just a genuine conversation about your situation and what support could look like.

The behaviour you see today doesn't have to define your school's future.With the right understanding, support, and appro...
15/02/2026

The behaviour you see today doesn't have to define your school's future.
With the right understanding, support, and approach, change is absolutely possible.

Your students deserve it. Your staff deserves it. You deserve it.

When you understand why a student behaves a certain way, everything shifts.That defiance might be fear.That shutdown mig...
14/02/2026

When you understand why a student behaves a certain way, everything shifts.
That defiance might be fear.
That shutdown might be overwhelm.
That aggression might be a cry for help.

Understanding changes how you respond — and that changes outcomes.

If you'd like to explore how understanding behaviour could transform your school's approach, you're welcome to book a 15-minute conversation:
www.holdinggroundconnections.com.au

No obligation — just a chance to see what's possible.

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