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Your Behaviour Gal I am your sleep expert here to help you experience true rest so that you can thrive in your every day life. 🐨 💤

10/11/2026

Thanksgiving always gives me the opportunity  to slow down for a moment and really look at everything around me. 🩵

This year, I have so much to be grateful for. Motherhood has been one of my greatest learning experiences, teaching me so much about myself, challenging me to grow in ways I never expected, and giving me a whole new perspective on things I thought I already understood.

I’m also deeply grateful for my family and friends, the incredible team beside me, the work I get to do, everything I have learned through Living in Balance (Business Mentorship Programs for Women and Men), and all the growth that has come with building something I care so deeply about.

I’m thankful for every family, Behavior Analyst, colleague, and person who has trusted me and allowed me to offer guidance. I continue learning alongside all of you, and that’s something I never take for granted. 

There is a lot I am proud of, plenty I am still figuring out, and so much ahead that I am excited for. Today, though, I’m taking a moment to appreciate how far we have come and the people who have been part of it.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating here in Canada. 🍁

I left Tofino with so much gratitude for what I got to witness and be part of this year. 🩵Being part of this year’s Surf...
10/09/2026

I left Tofino with so much gratitude for what I got to witness and be part of this year. 🩵

Being part of this year’s Surf’s Up event as a sponsor of SUPA Society was incredibly special, and getting to experience the day alongside my little one, my mom, and Sydney and Carolina from the YBG team, made it even more meaningful.

We spent the day surrounded by families, volunteers, and people who genuinely care about creating spaces where autistic kids and youth can feel included, supported, have fun, and experience something new. Watching everyone out on the water, cheering each other on, connecting, and simply enjoying the day together was such a beautiful reminder of what can happen when inclusion is built into an experience from the very beginning.

A lot of my work is centred around supporting autistic children and their families, which makes being part of an event like this especially close to my heart. There’s something incredibly meaningful about stepping outside of my everyday work routine and seeing that same care, acceptance, and commitment to inclusion reflected in an entire community.

I’m so grateful to SUPA Society for everything they put into creating this day every year, to the volunteers and organizations who helped make it possible, and to all the families who allowed us to share in such a special experience with them.

It was an absolute honour for Your Behaviour Gal to be part of it, and I’m leaving Tofino with a very full heart and so much gratitude for this community. 🏄‍♀️

When a family is sitting in front of you asking what to do next, do you know how to respond? ✨I have watched Behavior An...
10/08/2026

When a family is sitting in front of you asking what to do next, do you know how to respond? ✨

I have watched Behavior Analysts reach that moment in a case where there is no obvious next step. They know the research and understand the principles, but now they have to weigh different variables, respond to new information, and decide what makes sense for the person in front of them.

Those are the moments I want practitioners to have space to explore. Talking through your thinking, receiving feedback, reconsidering an assumption, and becoming more comfortable with uncertainty can shape how you approach complex decisions in practice.

It is also something I care deeply about when it comes to sleep. Families deserve thoughtful, individualized care, and I want professionals to build the clinical reasoning and confidence to provide it, rather than having to outsource. That belief has shaped so much of how I designed the Sleep Competency Certification Program.

If you are ready to strengthen how you apply your sleep knowledge, enrollment for Level 1 and Level 2 opens October 28, and Level 2 officially begins January 20. If you’re ready to take that next step, apply through https://www.yourbehaviourgal.com/course-apply 🩵

It’s beautiful to witness a common interest foster connection. 🩵Sometimes, all it takes is two girls realizing they play...
10/06/2026

It’s beautiful to witness a common interest foster connection. 🩵

Sometimes, all it takes is two girls realizing they play the same game, getting excited about a character they both love, or discovering they have been working toward the exact same goal. Before long, they are chatting while they play, laughing together, sharing what they know, and looking forward to seeing each other again at the next session. .

These are the kinds of moments we love creating space for at Girls Who Game IRL. Hosted at Quest Central Gaming Lounge, our groups give girls a place where connection can begin naturally through shared interests, with plenty of room to have fun, build friendships, and feel comfortable being themselves.

Our Thursday Middle School Group (Ages 10-14) has one spot left, and a new Wednesday group is starting soon with three spots available. ✨

If you can picture your child enjoying a space like this, reach out to learn more about joining Girls Who Game IRL through the below.

https://www.yourbehaviourgal.com/girls-who-game

Sometimes the hardest part of the school day happens after your child gets home. 🏡They held it together through classes,...
10/05/2026

Sometimes the hardest part of the school day happens after your child gets home. 🏡

They held it together through classes, transitions, noise, social expectations, and everything else the day asked of them. Then they walk through the door and the shoes will not come off, the snack is wrong, homework feels impossible, or one small request suddenly leads to tears, frustration, or shutting down.

For a parent, those afternoons can be hard too. You might be wondering how your child went from seemingly okay at pickup to completely overwhelmed twenty minutes later. That shift can tell us something important about how much energy their day required and what their body may need before another demand is added.

At a recent collaboration with one of my wonderful colleagues Sarah Fenrich, she reminded me of the body battery metaphor and I have not looked back since! It is such a great tool to use to facilitate communication, autonomy and interoception skills supporting nervous system regulation and stability across the day.

For neurodivergent children especially, planning for time to recharge can make a meaningful difference. At YBG, we consider this in our own after-school sessions by creating lower-demand environments with room for regulation, connection, and gradually building skills that can support these transitions over time. For some clients, helping them understand this concept is part of the programming goals, building their confidence in their own self-awareness. 👩🏼‍💻

If afternoons have been feeling especially difficult for your family, book a consult at https://www.yourbehaviourgal.com/contact. We’re here to help. 🩵

What does the first hour after school usually look like in your home? ✨

The quality of the answer often depends on the quality of the question we were willing to ask first. ✨There are moments ...
10/03/2026

The quality of the answer often depends on the quality of the question we were willing to ask first. ✨

There are moments in practice when I catch myself thinking I understand what I am seeing, and then one more question changes the direction entirely. A detail I had not considered comes up, a variable becomes more relevant, or I find research that makes me look at the situation differently. 👩🏼‍💻

That willingness to stay curious is something I value deeply in Behavior Analysis, and it is one of the ways I use Intraverbal AI. It gives me another place to explore evidence and dig deeper while I bring the context, ethics, judgment, and individualized clinical reasoning to the conversation.

The families we support deserve that level of thoughtfulness. Sometimes asking one more question is exactly what helps us see something we might otherwise have missed.

Want to explore Intraverbal AI for yourself? Use code YBG15 for 15% off your subscription. 🩵

What happens when the sleep plan looks great on paper, but life has other plans? 💤I have seen how quickly things can shi...
10/02/2026

What happens when the sleep plan looks great on paper, but life has other plans? 💤

I have seen how quickly things can shift once a recommendation becomes part of a family’s everyday life. New information emerges, the data reveals something unexpected, or an approach that initially made sense needs to be reconsidered.

Learning how to respond with intention in those moments is such an important part of individualized sleep support.

This is where practice, feedback, and mentorship can make a huge difference. Level 2 of the Sleep Competency Certification Program gives you space to explore complex scenarios, talk about your clinical reasoning, and build confidence as you learn to adapt along the way. 🩵

Take a look at the carousel to explore the Implementation & Decision-Making competencies you’ll build and demonstrate.

Enrollment for Level 1 and Level 2 opens October 28, with Level 2 beginning January 20. Apply at www.yourbehaviourgal.com/course-apply ✨

Competency grows when you have the opportunity to take what you know and show how you use it in practice. 👩🏼‍💻That is a ...
10/01/2026

Competency grows when you have the opportunity to take what you know and show how you use it in practice. 👩🏼‍💻

That is a big part of what makes Level 2 of the Sleep Competency Certification Program different. The competencies give Behavior Analysts a structured way to develop and demonstrate the skills involved in supporting families through the full process, while receiving mentorship and individualized feedback along the way.

I designed Level 2 so that developing these skills does not depend on having an active client case. You can still practice, receive feedback, and build your competency even when you do not have a current sleep case to work through. I have seen how well this approach can work in practice, which is why I am so excited to bring it into Level 2!

The first part of that process is Assessment & Planning. Developing an individualized sleep plan requires us to look beyond the presenting sleep concern and understand the variables surrounding it. That includes:

✨ Gathering meaningful information about the sleep concern and what may be contributing to it.

✨ Considering the family’s individual needs and circumstances.

✨ Recognizing when medical considerations, referrals, or scope of competence need to be prioritized.

✨ Using what we learn to guide thoughtful clinical decisions and individualized planning.

And the process does not stop once a plan exists.

Take a look through the carousel to explore the five Assessment & Planning competencies you will work toward in Level 2, and stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll move into the competencies focused on Implementation to Outcomes. 🩵

Ready to keep building your sleep competency? Applications for the Fall launch are open now, and you can apply through the link below!

👩‍💻 https://www.yourbehaviourgal.com/course-apply

A lot has changed since I last introduced myself around here, so I think we’re due for a proper catch-up. 👋For anyone ne...
09/28/2026

A lot has changed since I last introduced myself around here, so I think we’re due for a proper catch-up. 👋

For anyone new here, I’m Nicole Shallow, the Behavior Analyst, educator, business owner, and very proud human behind Your Behaviour Gal Consulting Inc. 👩🏼‍💻

I started YBG as a solo sleep and behaviour consultation practice, and it has been pretty incredible watching it grow into what it is today. Along the way, my love of sleep and behavior analysis led me to create the Sleep Competency Certification Program, build Girls Who Game IRL, mentor other professionals, and build a strong, supportive and incredibly talented team of individuals serving families across BC. All while continuing to dream up new ways to support families and our field.

Outside of all those titles, I’m also a mom, wife, twin sister, designated treat provider for my dog, Milo, lifelong learner, and someone who can get very excited about sleep, behaviour, and a good piece of research.

These days, growth looks like building the team behind YBG, welcoming more practitioners, learning how to lead and delegate as the business grows, and thinking about wealth building in new ways alongside my Living in Balance mentors. All while raising an incredibly active toddler who keeps me moving in a completely different way. 🩵

Whether you have been here for years or just found us, I’d love to know what brought you to Your Behaviour Gal. Come say hi in the comments!

Ever finish a course, feel ready on paper, then freeze the first time a client's plan doesn't go the way the textbook sa...
09/25/2026

Ever finish a course, feel ready on paper, then freeze the first time a client's plan doesn't go the way the textbook said it would?

Level 2 of the Sleep Competency Certification Program was built for exactly that moment. This was designed for Behavior Analysts who are ready to create practical, on-the-ground competency through application, mentorship, and individualized feedback, not just more content to read.

To begin Level 2, you can complete Level 1 and build the foundational knowledge needed to continue, or demonstrate equivalent foundational knowledge during an application call.

Over a minimum of six months, you will work through support based heavily in Behavior Skills Training to build case conceptualization skills. This is done through mock and hands-on scenarios, and individualized feedback, the kind of support most of us wish we'd had when we were still figuring out our toughest cases. 🩵

Every family looks a little different from the textbook examples, and Level 2 gives you the time and support to learn how to navigate those complexities as they unfold, without doing it alone.

Enrollment opens October 28, 2026, with Level 2 beginning January 20, 2027. I cannot wait to welcome you! 👩🏼‍💻

✨https://www.yourbehaviourgal.com/sleep-competency-certification-program-behavior-analysts

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