How often do you stick with things, even when they aren’t working, just to see them through?

Have you done a values-based assessment to determine what behaviors to engage in to bring you closer to your goals?  

During today’s meal - I speak with a behavior scientist and doctoral student about learning how to pivot when things aren’t working, juggling all the responsibilities, and reducing burnout by present moment awareness and focusing on recharging.

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About Jewel Parham

MS, BCBA, LBS

Jewel Parham is a dedicated behavior scientist passionate about values-based living and overall well-being. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and doctoral student at The Chicago School actively working on her dissertation.

Jewel has experience working in multiple environments including public and private schools, and center-based services. She has worked with children and adolescents with and without developmental disabilities.

Jewel is the editor of the Black Women in Behavior Analysis Appreciation Day (BWIBAAD) newsletter. Her interests include Relational Frame Theory (RFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cultural and diversity issues in ABA, social media, and artificial intelligence.

Jewel is dedicated to advancing the field of Behavior Analysis and is committed to exploring innovative strategies, fostering equity, inclusion, and interdisciplinary collaborations to drive positive change within the field.

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Follow Jewel!

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@behaviorjawn

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Read excerpts from the episode on my website!—⁠ ⁠⁠⁠rosiebx.com/episode/42-jewel-parham

Behavior Bites is hosted by Rosie Jeffers, MAT, BCBA, LABA