Behavior Change Consulting

02/13/2026

As the overall climate of the world changes, so does BCC. We are working on major changes internally that will optimize our work, what we do, and how we want to give back to the community.

We are known by most as a company that trains in Motivational Interviewing (MI), but we want to expand on that. We will always have a soft spot in our hearts for MI - the building block of BCC - but this year we want to add more focus to our antiracist multicultural orientation (AMCO) and application. Cognitive behavioral treatments and behavioral health practices benefit greatly from AMCO integration, and BCC is a leader in implementing this.

Along with more training and implementation of MI and treatments/practices with AMCO integration, we aim to get bearings on a fully online Learning Management System (LMS) with self-paced modules and embedded video examples of our training! This will make our training more accessible than ever, no matter where you are in the world. Additionally, we're working on getting our training CEU-certified. Continuing Education credits are a vital achievement for any licensed professional, so adding us to that list of professional training will gain a notch for our trainees, and for us!

Thank you to everyone who has supported us to get to this point of innovation. Without our supporters, we wouldn't have been able to get here as a nonprofit! Cheers to a better 2026 from all of us at BCC! 🥳

12/18/2025

Everyone at BCC wishes you and your loved ones Happy Holidays! Regardless of what/if you celebrate, we wish the best upon you and hope that you take care of yourself during this polarizing time.

For many people, the Christmas and New Year holidays are something to celebrate and look forward to. This is the time for gifting, spending time with family, and traveling. But for others, this can be one of the most lonely, stressful, and unnerving times of the year.

According to the American Psychological Association (APA) (https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2023/11/holiday-season-stress), around two in five U.S. adults have said their stress levels increase during this time. Expectations to spend time with family and/or friends, navigating family conflicts, and upholding traditions along with a multitude of other reasons can cause severe stress, anxiety, and depression that many typically don't think about. This surveyed population does not even include the underserved populations, who may not even have family to fall back to, or friends, or a home. The holidays can lead people to turn to potentially harmful coping mechanisms, such as self-isolation, unhealthy eating habits, substance use, etc.

BCC's holiday wish is that we take care of ourselves, our community, and take a moment to spread holiday joy in ways that can also bring joy to others. This can look like making donations for those who do not have access to food during the cold months, or participating in toy drives for kids who cannot experience Santa dropping off presents in their home.

Without our village, our supporters and our friends, BCC would not exist! We are and have always been grateful for our community and those who have trained with us. We could not keep up our work without you all! Thank you for a wonderful year. We look forward to the next!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM MAURICE AND THE BCC FAMILY.

Resources on how to handle the holiday season: https://deconstructingstigma.org/guides/holidays
How to make a difference this holiday season: https://learn.givepulse.com/blog/top-20-ideas-for-giving-back-this-holiday-season

06/27/2025

Thank you SO much Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB for having BCC join you in Ohio!! It's been a while since we've been to this state and it was a FUN training! Loved meeting all of you!!

📍 MI Training 6/23 - 6/24/25
📍 Focus Areas: pregnant mothers, resources, services

05/16/2025

It's Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! 🎉🎉🎉

We want to take the time to recognize and celebrate all of the amazing contributions and wonderful cultural depth that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have given to the US.

We also want to acknowledge Anxiety Awareness Month and Mental Health Awareness Month!‼️

▶️ According to a research study in 2020 (https://www.athletesforhope.org/2022/05/afh-opinion-stop-asian-hate-support-asian-mental-health/ #:~:text=It%20feels%20fitting%20that%20this,(she's%20Korean%2DAmerican).), it found that AAPI have higher risk of depression than their counterparts while simultaneously having the lowest rate of seeking out support. This can be attributed to mental health stigma that is still rampant across the world.

▶️ Despite making up one of the largest growing ethnic and racial groups in the US (https://www.avancecare.com/asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month-our-mental-health-matters/ #:~:text=May%20is%20both%20Asian%2DAmerican,resources%20to%20those%20in%20need.), there is still a large lack of AAPI representation in mental health providers. This coupled with the stigma and discrimination against AAPI puts a large unseen barrier on folks who are seeking care.

There is always strength and resilience in the AAPI community, but equitable support must also be available for those that may not have their own support systems or need extra aid. There are many factors that can contribute to lack of care, such as discrimination from others, judgment from their family or friends, and overall expectations from American society. Thus, the lack of treatment and representation in the community grows.

We must find better ways to implement support for AAPI and decrease stigma for all. Everyone deserves access to affirming mental health care, no matter their background, skin color, or upbringing. ❣️

Read more about AAPI Heritage Month here: https://asianpacificheritage.gov/About.html

Paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success.

11/25/2024

It has been a very eventful year for us at BCC so far, and we are eternally grateful for all of the support, training, and opportunities we have been given by SO many organizations and lovely people! Without all of our supporters, we wouldn't be here doing what we do best: sharing our years of experience and training in Motivational Interviewing (MI), multicultural orientation (MCO), and cultural humility.

THANK YOU FROM ALL OF US AT BCC! ✊🏿✨💙

09/16/2024

September is National Su***de Prevention Month.

Please take some time this month to check in on your friends, acquaintances, and loved ones. ❤️ We should take this time to promote healing, change the conversation around su***de and su***de prevention, and explore the resources available to us in case we ever need them.

BCC takes this month very seriously and we put ourselves and our mental health above other responsibilities. Check out the link for more information on Su***de Prevention Month and resources available to those who need it:

Every year, the 988 Lifeline and other mental health organizations and individuals across the U.S. raise awareness of su***de prevention during September, National Su***de Prevention Month.

08/30/2024

🔥🔥🔥 PRAGUE! 🔥🔥🔥

BCC attended the 33rd International Congress of Psychology (ICP) in Prague from July 21-26, 2024. This event anchored dozens of speakers and presenters from around the world on various topics such as immigration, artificial intelligence (AI), types of psychology, HIV & AIDS, and so many more! We were honored to be a part of this event and able to present BCC ideas!

Read more about this amazing event on their website here: https://icp2024.com/

08/30/2024

We enjoyed the time spent with Health Net! Thanks for having us!! 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿 Until next time! :)

Training in Motivational Interviewing

07/12/2024

❗❗ BREAKING NEWS IN HIV ❗❗

A trial sponsored by Gilead Sciences has provided significant results in a twice-yearly injection of a HIV prevention drug called lenacapavir. The results were so great that the Data Monitoring Committee – an independent group of experts – recommended that they allow ALL study participants on this drug, and now all participants can choose to receive the injection! 💉

The study’s focus was on women in sub-Saharan Africa. As stated in the article below, despite accounting for 10% of the world’s population, sub-Saharan Africans comprise two-thirds of people with HIV; every week, about 4,000 adolescent and young adult women are newly infected with HIV.

The trial has yet to be peer reviewed, but no one can contain their excitement over these promisingly great results! 🤩

Click the link below to read more about lenacapavir and the study!

The testing of lenacapavir was halted because results were so impressive — 100% effectiveness. The decision was made to give all participants the injection rather than the alternative daily pill.

06/29/2024

We at BCC would like to give celebration this month to JUNETEENTH! As a Black-owned/minority non-profit organization, progress is happily recognized by us here. A special hooray from us at BCC to the states who officially recognize Juneteenth!

Click here to read more about the history of Juneteenth and its significance for freedom:https://sgp.fas.org/crs/misc/R44865.pdf

A few words from our non-profit Exec. Director, Maurice!:

"We still got a long way to go and much progress needs to be made. In my lifetime, it's great to see Juneteenth celebrated because I can remember a time when it wasn't. To everyone out there, happy Juneteenth!"

✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

05/31/2024

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! Cultural humility and diversity is important for us at BCC to acknowledge and celebrate. We honor the different cultures of AAPI communities across the United States. Making up about 7% of the U.S. population (https://mphi.org/), we have a lot to celebrate and appreciate not only this month, but every month! From poetry, media and film, music, civil rights, staple legacies (e.g., Lunar New Year), and more, we respect the cultural diversity that has made our country a more wonderful place!

Read more about AAPI Heritage Month by clicking here: https://asianpacificheritage.gov/
⛩🎆🌎✨

03/12/2024

Join us at BCC in celebrating Women's History Month!

On March 8, we celebrated International Women's Day. Although there is still much to be done, we can reflect and appreciate the astounding progress made towards:

✨Gender Equality
✨Reproductive Rights
✨Equal Rights in the Workforce
✨Anti-Sexism
✨Fighting Misogynistic Patterns
✨Fighting Against Violence and Abuse Towards Women

Show appreciation to the women in your life, not just this month, but every month!

(Photo Credit: https://www.lakewoodcity.org/News/REDI-related-news-stories/Womens-History-Month)