Karen Munro

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Practitioner Identification Number: P1556979

ABOUT

Karen moved up from Melbourne 8 years ago and loves the Coffs Harbour lifestyle. A behaviour Support Practitioner with extensive experience in the Human Service field. Karen’s has 20 years’ experience working with teenagers and young women with high-risk behaviours, disability and mental health issues. Karen holds a Bachelor of Social Welfare, Diploma of Youth Work and Certificate IV in Community Services. Karen has also spent 9 years working in Supported Independent Living with highly complex clients, supporting them and creating new pathways to a more structured and secure lifestyle. 

VALUES AND APPROACH

Karen has an open and honest approach when working with her clients, creating one-on-one connection, developing personalised strategies and new skills for an easier lifestyle. Karen achieves this through conducting a range of functional assessments and the development and implementation of Positive Behaviour Support plans.

Karen's reward is to see people grow through appropriate interactions and skill building that support change and positive lifestyle management.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE QUOTE?

“You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” - Martin Luther King Jr