My Story
I am Melody Sylvain, a Florida, USA native, born to Haitian and African American parents. Since I was a child and throughout my life, I have travelled and relocated to many different cities and at times experienced unexpected hardship. This has taught me a lot about mental wellness, cultural diversity, and some of the many ways we are more similar than different. I am grateful for the skills and knowledge I have developed as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and the opportunity to empower others on their journey towards behavioral health and wellness. I currently live and work in Abu Dhabi, UAE where I strive to maintain authentic, therapeutic relationships and have a positive impact for others around the globe.
My Work
I created the Behavioral Wellness Map LLC after several years of working in the field of behavior analysis and seeing a need for more compassionate, and adaptable services especially for those of diverse backgrounds. As a behavior analyst, I work with families, individuals, and educational settings in need of behavioral and well-being support or training. I believe that despite difficult emotions and uncomfortable challenges, everyone is capable of growth and a healthy transformation.
With over 10 years of experience, my strategies for addressing behavioral wellness are based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in combination with eastern practices such as mindfulness, and yoga. ABA involves improving our lives by looking at our unique circumstances and adjusting where needed. Mindfulness and yogic principles invite us to become more aware and compassionate towards ourselves and others as we begin to discover new ways of being and doing. I am especially passionate about working with people of all abilities who identify with feelings of anxiousness in academic or social settings, have trouble communicating, or feel overwhelmed with tasks as a parent, or educator. If any of this sounds familiar and you’re wondering how I can help, I would love to schedule time to chat and learn about you and your experience.
My Values
Community
Supporting and uplifting others to maximize their potential through collaborative relationships.
Compassion
Recognizing humanity and treating others with kindness and respect.
Cultural Humility
Continuous self-reflection and empathy for the diverse needs of others.
Our Approach
As parents & teachers you need more than 1:1 behavior therapy services to support children displaying behavior challenges. Learn more about the consulting model at Behavioral Wellness Map for guiding you through that process by watching the video below.
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