This month on Thought Leaders, we are joined by Dr. Sigrid Glenn as she tells us how her unusual journey to the field of Behavior Analysis in the 60's and how she has been instrumental in building the program at UNT and the Culturo-Behavioral Science Movement.

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This episode is worth 1.0 BACB Supervision CEs - https://abatechnologies.com/products/podcast-certificates

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This podcast episode describes the importance of planning, self-monitoring, and thoughtful decision-making at critical choice points over the course of years and decades.  Three threats to a sustained, enjoyable career are explored along with recommended strategies to minimize each threat: 1) difficulties in transitioning to the workforce; 2) the loss of professional reinforcers; 3) and “burnout.”

Learning Objectives:

1.  Attendees will be able to identify how core interpersonal skills minimize risk to career enjoyment

2.  Attendees will be able to identify strategies to use when they need to make career choices

3.  Attendees will be able to identify the role of self-care in burnout prevention

Today we are joined by Dr. Hannah Macnaul from the University of Texas at San Antonio. This program will surprise you! With a wide variety of practicum opportunities, you can see how focused they are on training well-rounded practitioners. Located in the heart of San Antonio, this program is growing at an astounding rate and has so much to offer!

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Contact Information -

Dr. Hannah Macnaul - [email protected]

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Additional Links:

Behavior Analysis @ UTSA - https://graduateschool.utsa.edu/programs/educational-psychology-m.a/

This episode is worth 1.0 BACB Supervision CEs - https://abatechnologies.com/products/podcast-certificates

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This podcast episode focuses on the importance of evaluating the health of the supervisory relationship to identify any emerging or issues. We discuss a structured process for detecting, evaluating, and addressing issues that are developing or are present in the relationships. Finally, we touch on strategies when considering to terminating the supervisory relationship.

Learning Objectives:

1.  Attendees will be able to describe the risks associated with failing to identify and address issues within in the supervisory relationship.

2.  Attendees will be able to identify the steps in detecting issues and determining the scope.

3.  Attendees will be able to identify at least 2 strategies for engaging in a self-reflection of one’s practices and biases.

This month on Thought Leaders, we are back with Dr. Shahla Ala'i-Rosales as she answers the questions, "Where do you see the field going?" and "Where would you like to see the field go?"

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We have learned so much from Dr. Geller on how we can incorporate Actively Caring for People into our workplaces and our personal lives. Now, it is time for you to go out into the world and take on this challenge for yourself! If you're interested in continuing to learn more from Dr. Geller please follow the link below to access his entire collection of books!

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https://abatechnologies.com/the-scott-geller-collection

This episode is worth 1.0 BACB Supervision CEs - https://abatechnologies.com/operant-innovations-podcast/for-ce-credit

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This podcast episode describes the importance of actively evaluating the effects of our supervisory practices. We discuss several different sources of data and provide specific strategies for how to collect and analyze them. We also cover what to do once you have the data. Finally, we discuss the need to not only engage in this type of evaluation but to expressly teach trainees about its importance and how to take a structured approach to carry out such an evaluation.

Learning Objectives

1.  Attendees will be able to identify at least two risks and two benefits associated with evaluating the effects of supervision.

2.  Attendees will be able to identify the four primary sources of data for the evaluation.

3.  Attendees will be able to describe strategies for collecting relevant data for the evaluation.

Today we are joined by Dr. Dorothea Lerman, Dr. Sarah Lechago, Dr. Jennifer Fritz as well as two third-year master's students, Mary Signorella & Aunie Abernathy. This program is JAM PACKED and I have learned so much from speaking to this group of amazing women. Form the research, coursework, and practicum opportunities, students have a wide array of options to get everything they want out of this program. You will hear the dedication and hard work that these faculty and students give off every single day!

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Contact Information - 

Dr. Dorothea Lerman - [email protected]

Dr. Sarah Lechago - [email protected]

Dr. Jennifer Fritz - [email protected]

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Additional Links:

Behavior Analysis @ UHCL - https://www.uhcl.edu/human-sciences-humanities/departments/clinical-health-applied-sciences/behavior-analysis/

This episode is worth 1.0 BACB Supervision CEs - https://abatechnologies.com/operant-innovations-podcast/for-ce-credit

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This episode describes the importance of effective interpersonal skills and therapeutic relationship skills. Five core interpersonal skills are discussed with respect to their importance in peer relationships, multidisciplinary relationships, and therapeutic relationships with families. Recent research by Dr. Bridget Taylor is highlighted in this episode.

Learning Objectives

1. Attendees will be able to identify at least three core interpersonal skills important to success as a practicing behavior analyst.
2. Attendees will be able to identify the potentially damaging effects of using jargon with those outside of our field.
3. Attendees will be able to describe three strategies for active listening.

This month on Thought Leaders, we are joined by Dr. Shahla Ala'i-Rosales as she tells us how her familial history brought her to the field and how her religion is important and not mutually exclusive from the science of behavior. Shahla talks about her phenomenal history and how it has brought her to a multi-disciplinary team. 

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