​Healing Through Food: Social & Behavioral Development

Led by a Certified Adaptive Behavior Instructor

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We offer targeted social skills and behavioral training designed to support individuals navigating emotional, developmental, or behavioral challenges. Led by an experienced adaptive behavior specialist, this service helps participants build the confidence, communication tools, and coping strategies they need to thrive in everyday life.

Our approach is:

• Culturally responsive

• Trauma-informed

• Rooted in emotional wellness and self-regulation

Participants learn how to:

• Navigate social settings with confidence

• Strengthen communication and problem-solving skills

• Manage stress, anxiety, and behavioral triggers

• Build healthy relationships and boundaries

This training is especially valuable for residents in our supportive housing program, youth, and adults who have been historically underserved or misunderstood in traditional settings.

Culturally Rooted Meals for Sensitive Populations

At Pugh’Wee, we believe that every person deserves access to food that is not only nourishing—but also respectful of their lived experience, dietary needs, and emotional well-being.

Our meal services are thoughtfully designed to support sensitive populations, including:

• Individuals with dietary restrictions

• People with sensory sensitivities or sensory processing challenges

• Those healing from trauma or experiencing food-related aversions

• Neurodivergent individuals, children in special education, and people navigating mental or emotional health challenges

Each meal is prepared with care, guided by cultural relevance, trauma-informed practices, and a deep understanding of how food impacts the body, mind, and spirit.

We offer:

• Refrigerated vending machines stocked with meals that are accessible, affordable, and easy to enjoy

• Catering for events or programs, with menus that accommodate a wide range of sensitivities and preferences

• Optional educational presentations from certified instructors on topics such as adaptive behavior, IEPs, and family-centered wellness practices

This service is ideal for schools, care organizations, residential programs, and employers who want to meet their community's needs with compassion, competence, and cultural care.