Fefer Publishes New Book: ‘Helping Your Family Thrive’

Sarah Fefer, associate professor of school psychology and associate director of the Center for Youth Engagement in the College of Education, has published a new book titled “Helping Your Family Thrive: A Practical Guide to Parenting with Positive Behavior Support.”

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Written specifically for parents, caregivers, and family members involved with child care, Fefer’s volume outlines strategies for preventing challenging behaviors before they occur using a process called positive behavior support (PBS). The book is intended to be accessible to non-experts and to present culturally sensitive, evidence-based guidance for making decisions in any given situation.

An excerpt from the book explains that “this book provides the guidance you need to strengthen the desired behavior in your household and improve your quality of life.”

Fefer, a board-certified behavior analyst, introduced the concepts in her book at the Association of Positive Behavior Support (IAPBS) Annual Conference in April, where she facilitated a workshop for practitioners in the field.

“Helping Your Family Thrive” honors Fefer's late mentor and co-author Meme Hieneman, a well-known consultant and researcher in the field of applied behavior analysis.