Behavior Hour

Behavior Hour

By Erin Cady and Magali TorresSociety & Culture
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Behavior Hour episodes

  • 18: Juvenile Justice System and Troubled Youth with Madison Steffey

    Another week another amazing episode from the lovely ladies, Magali & Erin. This episode welcomes a fabulous guest, Madison Steffey. They dive into the world of the Juvenile Justice System, the good, bad, and ugly. Madison Steffey was a Juvenile Probation Officer and then a Victim Advocate working at a residential safe house with teenagers rescued from human trafficking. 

    The ladies discuss parallels in the fields, areas where ABA could be used with the Justice System and Madisons' experience working with at-risk youth. 


    Instagram: @aba_af_

    "The Little Turtle" by Madison Steffey 


    1 hr 9 min
  • 17: Optically Speaking

    Happy Tuesday y'all! Erin & Magali are back with a wine-driven episode. They discuss what optics are, how they can affect a session, and building rapport with clients, coworkers, and supervisors. How to become self-aware of your body language, tone of voice, and affect and how it can positively or negatively affect your role as a provider. Grab a glass of some cold-brew coffee or vino (after work hours people...) and enjoy! 


    Instagram: @aba_af_

    Website: www.abaaf.net

    52 min
  • 16: Becoming a BCBA...All the Sh*t You Need to know
    Ladies & Gents....get ready because the ABA as F*ck ladies get down & dirty into HOW you become a BCBA!!! After many DMs & requests, the topic is finally discussed, how to become a BCBA. Magali & Erin break down the daunting process of finding an ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Masters Program, finding a verified Course Sequence, Experience Hours, tracking your hours, and much more! 
    Instagram: @aba_af_
    BACB Website: https://www.bacb.com/
    Documents for BCBA: https://www.bacb.com/bcba/#BCBADocuments
    Disclaimer: BCBA®, BACB® [or any other BACB® trademark used] is/are registered to the Behavior Analytic Certification Board® BACB®. This website is not in any way sponsored by or affiliated with the BACB®.
    59 min
  • 15: Sooo…wtf do we do for a living?
    What do we do for a living? Good question...
    In this episode, Magali & Erin discuss how they talk about their job to friends and family. Some surprise guests are brought on (you'll just have to listen to find out who they are)!! 
    The ladies get in their feels and go into why they're grateful to be in the field of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis).
    49 min
  • 14: Let's Talk Coffee & Supervision

    In this week's episode, Magali & Erin sip some iced coffee and dive into a highly discussed topic...quality supervision. What makes a quality supervisor? How to know if you're ready to take on supervisees? These ladies don't hold back & answer viewer questions on ABA Companies, Supervision, and much more!


    Instagram: @aba_af_ 

    50 min
  • 13: Tequila Talk ft. Stephen Aragon
    In this episode of Behavior Hour, Erin & Magali introduce a new guest to the Behavior Hour family and that's Stephen Aragon!! Stephen Aragon is an RBT who is currently in graduate school and gaining Experience Hours. Not only do they catch up, but they also talk about being a male in the field of ABA, types of supervision, and how to cope with this (at times) stressful job. Grab a glass of something zingy, kick back, and enjoy a little Happy Hour energy!
    ABA AF Instagram: @aba_af_
    Instagram of Stephen Aragon: @houseof_aba
    1 hr 6 min
  • 12: Work-Life Balance, Teamwork, and Mental Illness…OH MY!
    Today the ladies of Behavior Hour welcome their colleagues Kennedy Frank and Amanda Bissonnette from “ABA Mentorship.” These clinicians vent it out after a tough day of work. They discuss the importance of having a solid support system, how anxiety and ADHD impact their daily lives, & how they promote work-life balance.
    1 hr 7 min
  • 11: xoxo, Gossip Girl

    This week's mini episode Erin and Magali do a quick behavior analytic breakdown of gossiping. They talk about what the typical gossip is in the field and how that sh*t spreads like wildfire. 

    24 min
  • 10: Change is Good???

    This weeks episode the ABA AF ladies are talking about change…is it good? Or the absolute WORST? Erin and Magali vent about dealing with a field that is constantly subject to change. They talk about how they respond to unexpected changes and what strategies they use to overcome that.

    1 hr 1 min
  • 9: Social Media
    We're baaack! This episode we’re talking all things social media...the good, the bad, & the ugly! What's the function of your social media scrolling? Magali & Erin discuss their own behavior patterns when it comes to social media and how they’ve tried to limit their screen time using ABA.
    1 hr 8 min

About Behavior Hour

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The ladies of Radical Behavior Group, Erin & Magali, kick it back, relax and talk all things Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Behavior Hour is meant to be a safe space to banter, ramble, and talk through the highs and lows of working in the field of ABA. These behavior besties have no filter and will tell it to you straight; from their own personal mistakes, to areas this field can improve on. You’ll be sure to feel like you’re just sitting-in on their personal post-work happy hour!

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