Understand behavior.
Build confidence.
Strengthen connection.
Practical, evidence-based education and coaching to help individuals and families understand behavior, build meaningful habits, and create lasting change with greater confidence and connection.
Understanding behavior opens new possibilities.
Whether you're navigating challenging moments with your child or trying to make changes in your own life, behavior can sometimes feel frustrating or difficult to understand.
It's easy to focus on what needs to stop, what isn't working, or what we wish we could do differently. But meaningful change begins when we slow down, recognize patterns, and understand what's getting in the way.
At Alces Academy, we make behavioral principles practical and accessible so you can approach challenges with greater understanding, build useful skills, and find strategies that work in everyday life.
Find the support that fits your needs.
Personalized support to help you understand patterns in your child’s behavior and develop practical strategies for your family.
One-on-One Parent Coaching
Support teens in building habits, organization, follow-through, and independence, with parents involved collaboratively when appropriate.
Teen Behavior Coaching
Collaborative support designed to help you understand your behaviors, build sustainable habits, and drive lasting, meaningful change.
Personal Behavior Coaching
Understanding Behavior. Supporting Change.
Danina Thatcher, M.S., BCBA, is passionate about making behavioral science accessible, practical, and meaningful in everyday life. Through her work with individuals and families, she has supported a wide range of goals, including building executive functioning skills, strengthening social communication, navigating emotional challenges, and developing everyday life skills.
Danina believes meaningful change begins with understanding, not judgment. Her approach combines evidence-based strategies with compassionate coaching to help people recognize patterns, build skills, and move toward greater confidence, connection, and growth.
Learn at Your Own Pace
Build a deeper understanding of behavior with practical, evidence-based courses and resources designed for everyday life. Explore ideas, recognize patterns, and learn strategies you can put into practice at home and beyond.
Learn Together. Put Ideas into Practice.
Alces Academy workshops turn behavioral science into practical tools for everyday challenges. Through approachable, interactive learning, participants can explore new perspectives, build useful skills, and leave with ideas they can begin applying right away.
Ready to take the next step?
Whether you're navigating challenging behavior, supporting your teen's growing independence, or working toward personal goals, you don't have to figure it all out alone.
Have a Question?
Not sure where to start or wondering whether Alces Academy is the right fit? I'd be happy to hear from you.