April 18, 2024 10:30 am - PDS phone system is experiencing technical issues. We are working to resolve the problem and hope to be able to take calls later today. 


Thank you for choosing Personal Development Seminars (PDS)Our website is undergoing some repairs. We apologize if not all pages are functioning.

PLEASE NOTE: This website is NOT used for joining your Web Class. A Zoom link to join the Web Class is provided upon paying for the class you registered to attend. 

If you are already registered but need to schedule class, please leave one voice mail with your name and date of birth and phone including area code and we will contact you within 48 hours. If you need to register and pay for a class you can either do so online or by leaving one voice mail with your name and date of birth and phone including area code and we will contact you within 48 hours.
Phone: 1-800-775-3220 select ext 1 and wait for Customer Support line to transfer you to voice mail.
Online Registration link: https://pdscm.pdsprograms.com/selfregisteronline/prestart
Read and follow all instructions carefully.



To register for a PDS Interactive Web Class call PDS at 1-800-775-3220 (9 AM-5PM M-F) OR use PDS Self-Register.

To register for a Home Study Course please call PDS at 1-800-775-3220 (9 AM-5PM M-F).

All PDS class types are being conducted using our live, remote Interactive Web Class or a Home Study Course (for those who lack required internet/device or disabilities preventing participation in a live, remote class format).

About Our Classes

  • PDS provides Behavior Change Interventions using Evidence-Based Practices and Strength-Based methods.

  • Our classes aid the Class Participants in moving towards positive behavior change.

  • Class interaction is open and positive with meaningful discussions, and journaling exercises.

  • Topics include values, choices, changes, consequences, responsibility, offense-related instruction, self-belief, goal setting, and planning for the future.


Class Participants

  • PDS programs work as an aid to the process of personal positive change.

  • Classes involve the process of exploring and resolving challenges to making and keeping needed behavior changes.

  • Participants learn skills and strategies in support of "workable" choices and action over illegal and "unworkable" behaviors.

  • Participants receive a certificate upon successful completion of the class.

  • Classes are live, interactive, web-based, one-day, positive, intensive experiences.


 

Referring Agencies

  • PDS Overview Video

  • Programs offered by PDS are suitable referral resource interventions for all misdemeanor and most felony offenses.

  • Participants are referred to us by many agencies and officials committed to help bringing about positive changes in people to better their communities.

  • For information about using PDS programs in your area at no cost to counties or agencies, call PDS toll free at 1-800-775-3220.


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