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S8E6: How Can Qualitative Methods Be Applied to Behavior Analytic Research: A Discussion and Suggestions for Implementation with Victoria Burney Jun 16, 2025

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Victoria Burney joins us to talk about her paper, How Can Qualitative Methods Be Applied to Behavior Analytic Research: A Discussion and Suggestions for Implementation.

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    - Cruising Altitude by Jim Carr and his band New Latitude
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    - Link to Article
      - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-024-00917-1

References

Friedman, Z.L., El-Roy, D. Exploring Interprofessional and Self-Compassion Competencies for Applied Behavior Analysis Professionals: A Qualitative Study. Behav Analysis Practice (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-024-00991-5

Guinness, K.E., Atkinson, R.S. & Feil, E.G. Evaluating Social Validity to Inform Intervention Development: Qualitative Analysis of Caregiver Interviews. Behav Analysis Practice 17, 870–879 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-023-00899-6

Kelly, E.M., Greeny, K., Rosenberg, N.E. et al. How Behavior Analysts Make Ethical Decisions: A Qualitative Study. Behav Analysis Practice (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-023-00804-1

Nastasi, J. A., McGarry, K. M., Peters, K. P., León, Y., Bacotti, J. K., & Gravina, N. (2024). A qualitative analysis of variables contributing to the registered behavior technicians’ burnout and turnover in florida. Behavior Analysis in Practice. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-024-01033-w

Martin Loya, M.R., Meadan, H. I’m One Person, I Can’t Be Everywhere: Challenges and Needs of Bilingual Behavior Analysts. Behav Analysis Practice 17, 841–853 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-024-00916-2

Journal of Qualitative Research: https://journals.sagepub.com/home/QRJ

S8E5: 20 Years of Interteaching Research and Practice: A Tutorial for its Use in the Classroom with Catherine Gayman and James Soldner Jun 09, 2025

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Catherine Gayman and James Soldner join us to talk about their paper, 20 Years of Interteaching Research and Practice: A Tutorial for its Use in the Classroom.

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Acknowledgments
- Host and Executive Producer: Cody Morris, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
  - https://salve.edu/users/dr-cody-morris
- Assistant Productors
  - Megan Ellsworth
  - Jesse Perrin
- Organizational Support
  - ABAI
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  - Behavior Analysis in Practice
    - Editor, Stephanie Peterson, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
    - https://www.abainternational.org/journals/bap.aspx
  - Music
    - Cruising Altitude by Jim Carr and his band New Latitude
      - http://www.newlatitudemusic.com
    - Link to Article
      - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-024-00986-2

References

Boyce, T. E., & Hineline, P. N. (2002). Interteaching: A strategy for enhancing the user-friendliness of behavioral arrangements in the college classroom. The Behavior analyst, 25(2), 215–226. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03392059

Gayman, C. M., Jimenez, S. T., & Herron, J. (2024). Does Lecture Style Matter in Asynchronous Online Interteaching? Teaching of Psychology, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/00986283241279402

Hurtado-Parrado, C., Pfaller-Sadovsky, N., Medina, L., Gayman, C. M., Rost, K. A., & Schofill, D. (2022). A Systematic Review and Quantitative Analysis of Interteaching. Journal of behavioral education, 31(1), 157–185. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10864-021-09452-3

Rosales, R., Soldner, J. L., & Zhang, L. (2018). An evaluation of the pair discussion component of interteaching. The Psychological Record, 68(1), 71–79. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40732-018-0269-0

Saville, B. K., Lambert, T., & Robertson, S. (2011). Interteaching: Bringing behavioral education into the 21st century. The Psychological Record, 61(1), 153–166.

Schena, D., 2nd, Rosales, R., & Soldner, J. L. (2024). Evaluating the use of preparation guides in interteaching versus a quiz alternative. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 57(1), 236–246. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.1027

Querol, B. I. D., Rosales, R., & Soldner, J. L. (2015). A comprehensive review of interteaching and its impact on student learning and satisfaction. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology, 1(4), 390–411. https://doi.org/10.1037/stl0000048

S8E4: A Preliminary Investigation of a Tool to Measure BCBA Supervisory Behaviors with Alyssa McElroy and Heather McGee Jun 02, 2025

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Alyssa McElroy and Heather McGee join us to talk about their paper, A Preliminary Investigation of a Tool to Measure BCBA Supervisory Behaviors.

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Acknowledgments
- Host and Executive Producer: Cody Morris, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
  - https://salve.edu/users/dr-cody-morris
- Assistant Productors
  - Megan Ellsworth
  - Jesse Perrin
- Organizational Support
  - ABAI
    - https://www.abainternational.org/welcome.aspx
  - Behavior Analysis in Practice
    - Editor, Stephanie Peterson, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
    - https://www.abainternational.org/journals/bap.aspx
  - Music
    - Cruising Altitude by Jim Carr and his band New Latitude
      - http://www.newlatitudemusic.com
    - Link to Article
      - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-023-00849-2

References

Judith Komaki’s Leadership from an Operant Perspective: The Operant Model of Effective Supervision (People and Organizations): https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Operant-Perspective-People-Organizations/dp/1138979562

S8E3: Building Collaborative Partnerships between Behavior Analysts and Families with Stefan Horbanczuk May 26, 2025

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Stefan Horbanczuk joins us to talk about his paper, Building Collaborative Partnerships between Behavior Analysts and Families.

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Remember to join us on Facebook to suggest articles to review and questions for authors.
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Acknowledgments
- Host and Executive Producer: Cody Morris, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
  - https://salve.edu/users/dr-cody-morris
- Assistant Productors
  - Megan Ellsworth
  - Jesse Perrin
- Organizational Support
  - ABAI
    - https://www.abainternational.org/welcome.aspx
  - Behavior Analysis in Practice
    - Editor, Stephanie Peterson, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
    - https://www.abainternational.org/journals/bap.aspx
  - Music
    - Cruising Altitude by Jim Carr and his band New Latitude
      - http://www.newlatitudemusic.com
    - Link to Article
      - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-024-00940-2

References

Lucyshyn, J. M., Albin, R. W., Horner, R. H., Mann, J. C., Mann, J. A., & Wadsworth, G. (2007). Family Implementation of Positive Behavior Support for a Child With Autism: Longitudinal, Single-Case, Experimental, and Descriptive Replication and Extension. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 9(3), 131-150. https://doi.org/10.1177/10983007070090030201

Horner, R., Blitz, C., Ross, S. W., University of Oregon, Administration on Children, Youth & Families, & Utah State University. (2014). The importance of contextual fit when implementing evidence-based interventions. In ASPE ISSUE BRIEF [Report]. https://aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_legacy_files//44416/ib_Contextual.pdf

Horbanczuk, S. (2024). Contextual Fit in ABA Practice: Utilizing a Contextual Fit Tool to Achieve Social Validity. [Doctoral dissertation, University of Washington]. https://www.proquest.com/openview/3b4f8683a2376f8813a444d7ee88e399/1?cbl=18750&diss=y&pq-origsite=gscholar

Lucyshyn, J. M., Dunlap, G., & Albin, R. W. (2002). Families and positive behavior support : addressing problem behavior in family contexts. http://ci.nii.ac.jp/ncid/BA58497123

S8E2: Systematic Review of Differential Reinforcement in Skill Acquisition with Catia Cividini-Motta and Cynthia Livingston May 19, 2025

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Catia Cividini-Motta and Cynthia Livingston join us to talk about their paper, Systematic Review of Differential Reinforcement in Skill Acquisition.

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Acknowledgments
- Host and Executive Producer: Cody Morris, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
  - https://salve.edu/users/dr-cody-morris
- Assistant Productors
  - Megan Ellsworth
  - Jesse Perrin
- Organizational Support
  - ABAI
    - https://www.abainternational.org/welcome.aspx
  - Behavior Analysis in Practice
    - Editor, Stephanie Peterson, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
    - https://www.abainternational.org/journals/bap.aspx
  - Music
    - Cruising Altitude by Jim Carr and his band New Latitude
      - http://www.newlatitudemusic.com
    - Link to Article
      - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-023-00903-z
    - References

Gorgan, E. M., & Kodak, T. (2019). Comparison of interventions to treat prompt dependence for children with developmental disabilities. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 52(4), 1049–1063. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.638

MacNaul, H., Cividini-Motta, C., & Randall, K. (2024). Differential Reinforcement without Extinction: An Assessment of Sensitivity to and Effects of Reinforcer Parameter Manipulations. Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland), 14(7), 546. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14070546

MacNaul, H. L., & Neely, L. C. (2018). Systematic Review of Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior Without Extinction for Individuals With Autism. Behavior modification, 42(3), 398–421. https://doi.org/10.1177/0145445517740321

Vladescu, J. C., & Kodak, T. (2010). A review of recent studies on differential reinforcement during skill acquisition in early intervention. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 43(2), 351–355. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.2010.43-351

S8E1: The Challenges Ahead: Concepts, Analytics, and Ethics of Value-Based Care in Applied Behavior Analysis with David Cox May 12, 2025

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David Cox joins us to talk about his paper, The Challenges Ahead: Concepts, Analytics, and Ethics of Value-Based Care in Applied Behavior Analysis.

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Acknowledgments
- Host and Executive Producer: Cody Morris, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
  - https://salve.edu/users/dr-cody-morris
- Assistant Productors
  - Megan Ellsworth
  - Jesse Perrin
- Organizational Support
  - ABAI
    - https://www.abainternational.org/welcome.aspx
  - Behavior Analysis in Practice
    - Editor, Stephanie Peterson, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
    - https://www.abainternational.org/journals/bap.aspx
  - Music
    - Cruising Altitude by Jim Carr and his band New Latitude
      - http://www.newlatitudemusic.com
    - Link to Article
      - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-024-00937-x

References

Damberg, C. L., Sorbero, M. E., Lovejoy, S. L., Martsolf, G. R., Raaen, L., & Mandel, D. (2014). Measuring Success in Health Care Value-Based Purchasing Programs: Findings from an Environmental Scan, Literature Review, and Expert Panel Discussions. Rand health quarterly, 4(3), 9.

Abou-Atme, Z., Alterman, R., Khanna, G., & Levine, E. (2022). Investing in the new era of value-based care. McKinsey & Company. https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare/our-insights/investing-in-the-new-era-of-value-based-care

Bayer, R. (2006). Public health ethics: Theory, policy, and practice. Oxford University Press.

Birzhandi, P., & Cho, Y. S. (2023). Application of fairness to healthcare, organizational justice, and finance: A survey. Expert Systems with Applications, 216, 119465. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2022.119465

S7E11: Prediction of Response Patterns during Conditional Discrimination Training across Data Recording Methods with Delanie Platt & Tom Cariveau Nov 18, 2024

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Delanie Platt & Tom Cariveau join us to talk about their paper, Prediction of Response Patterns during Conditional Discrimination Training across Data Recording Methods

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Remember to join us on Facebook to suggest articles to review and questions for authors.
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Acknowledgments
- Host and Executive Producer: Cody Morris, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
  - https://salve.edu/users/dr-cody-morris
- Assistant Producers
  - Megan Ellsworth
  - Jesse Perrin
- Organizational Support
  - ABAI
    - https://www.abainternational.org/welcome.aspx
  - Behavior Analysis in Practice
    - Editor, Stephanie Peterson, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
    - https://www.abainternational.org/journals/bap.aspx
  - Music
    - Cruising Altitude by Jim Carr and his band New Latitude
      - http://www.newlatitudemusic.com
    - Link to Article:
      - Prediction of Response Patterns during Conditional Discrimination Training across Data Recording Methods | Behavior Analysis in Practice (springer.com)
    - Links:
      - https://youtu.be/RlmVnBgt6BQ?si=3ndqqsXFiHtC-jxl

References

Cumming, W. W., Berryman, R., & Cohen, L. R. (1965). Acquisition and transfer of zero-delay matching. Psychological Reports, 17(2), 435–445. https://doi.org/10.2466/pr0.1965.17.2.435

Green, G. (2001). Behavior analytic instruction for learners with autism: Advances in stimulus control technology. Focus on Autism & Other Developmental Disabilities, 16, 72–85. https://doi.org/10.1177/108835760101600203

Iversen, I. H. (1997). Matching-to-sample performance in rats: A case of mistaken identity? Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 68(1), 27–45. https://doi.org/10.1901/jeab.1997.68-27

Johnston, J. M., & Pennypacker, H. S. (1993). Strategies and tactics of behavioral research. Hillsdale, New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Kodak, T., Halbur, M., Bergmann, S., Costello, D. R., Benitez, B., Olsen, M., Gorgan, E., & Cliett, T. (2020). A comparison of stimulus set size on tact training for children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53(1), 265–283. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.553

LeBlanc, L. A., Sump, L. A., Leaf, J. B., & Cihon, J. (2020). The effects of standard and enhanced data sheets and brief video training on implementation of conditional discrimination training. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 53–62. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-019-00338-5

Morris, C., Conway, A. A., Becraft, J. L., & Ferrucci, B. J. (2022). Toward an understanding of data collection integrity. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15(4), 1361–1372. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-022-00684-x

Morris, C., & Peterson, S. M. (2020). A component analysis of an electronic data collection package. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 40(3–4), 210–232. https://doi.org/10.1080/01608061.2020.1771505

Platt, D. F., Cariveau, T., Ellington, P., & Brown, A. (2023). Prediction of Response Patterns during Conditional Discrimination Training across Data Recording Methods. Behavior analysis in practice, 16(4), 1113–1123. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-023-00778-0

Vladescu, J. C., Gureghian, D., Goodwyn, L., & Campanaro, A. M. (2020). Comparing Skill Acquisition Under Different Stimulus Set Sizes With Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Replication. Behavior analysis in practice, 14(1), 193–197. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-020-00506-y

S7E10: Finding a Meaningful Career Using Organizational Behavior Management with Nicole Gravina & Byron Wine Nov 11, 2024

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Nicole Gravina & Byron Wine join us to talk about their paper, Finding a Meaningful Career Using Organizational Behavior Management

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Remember to join us on Facebook to suggest articles to review and questions for authors.
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Acknowledgments
- Host and Executive Producer: Cody Morris, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
  - https://salve.edu/users/dr-cody-morris
- Assistant Producers
  - Megan Ellsworth
  - Jesse Perrin
- Organizational Support
  - ABAI
    - https://www.abainternational.org/welcome.aspx
  - Behavior Analysis in Practice
    - Editor, Stephanie Peterson, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
    - https://www.abainternational.org/journals/bap.aspx
  - Music

References

Gravina, N., King, A., & Wine, B. (2023). Finding a meaningful career using organizational behavior management. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17(1), 338–346. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-023-00871-4

S7E9: Mand Modality Preference Assessments among High- and Low-Tech Options for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review with Matthew O’Brien & Joel Ringdahl Nov 04, 2024

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Matthew O’Brien & Joel Ringdahl join us to talk about their paper, Mand Modality Preference Assessments among High- and Low-Tech Options for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review.

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Remember to join us on Facebook to suggest articles to review and questions for authors.
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Acknowledgments
- Host and Executive Producer: Cody Morris, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
  - https://salve.edu/users/dr-cody-morris
- Assistant Producers
  - Megan Ellsworth
  - Jesse Perrin
- Organizational Support
  - ABAI
    - https://www.abainternational.org/welcome.aspx
  - Behavior Analysis in Practice
    - Editor, Stephanie Peterson, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
    - https://www.abainternational.org/journals/bap.aspx
  - Music
    - Cruising Altitude by Jim Carr and his band New Latitude
      - http://www.newlatitudemusic.com
    - Link to Article:
      - Mand Modality Preference Assessments among High- and Low-Tech Options for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review | Behavior Analysis in Practice (springer.com)

References

Adami, S., Falcomata, T. S., Muething, C. S., & Hoffman, K. (2017). An evaluation of lag schedules of reinforcement during functional communication training: Effects on varied mand responding and challenging behavior. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 10(3), 209–213. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-017-0179-7

O'Brien, M. J., Pauls, A. M., Schieltz, K. M., McComas, J. J., & Ringdahl, J. E. (2023). Mand modality preference assessments among high- and low-tech options for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A systematic review. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17(1), 228–245. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-023-00829-6

Ringdahl, J. E., Berg, W. K., Wacker, D. P., Ryan, S., Ryan, A., Crook, K., & Molony, M. (2016). Further demonstrations of individual preference among mand modalities during functional communication training. Journal of Developmental & Physical Disabilities, 28(6), 905–917. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10882-016-9518-9

Ringdahl, J. E., Berg, W. K., Wacker, D. P., Crook, K., Molony, M. A., Vargo, K. K., Neurnberger, J. E., Zabala, K., & Taylor, C. J. (2018). Effects of response preference on resistance to change. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior,109(1), 265–280. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeab.308

Ringdahl, J.E., Schieltz, K. M., O’Brien, M. J., McComas, J. Morlino, R. M., Zabala-Snow, K. A., Unholz-Bowden, Emily K., & Girtier, S. N. (2024). Communication modality preference and the social validity of functional communication and man training. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10882-024-09956-6

Winborn-Kemmerer, L., Ringdahl, J. E., Wacker, D. P., & Kitsukawa, K. (2009). A demonstration of individual preference for novel mands during functional communication training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42(1), 185–189. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.2009.42-185.

S7E8: Therapeutic Relationships in Applied Behavior Analysis: Current Status and Future Directions with Callie Plattner and Cynthia Anderson Oct 28, 2024

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Callie Plattner and Cynthia Anderson join us to talk about their paper, Therapeutic Relationships in Applied Behavior Analysis: Current Status and Future Directions.

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Remember to join us on Facebook to suggest articles to review and questions for authors.
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Acknowledgments
- Host and Executive Producer: Cody Morris, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
  - https://salve.edu/users/dr-cody-morris
- Assistant Producers
  - Megan Ellsworth
  - Jesse Perrin
- Organizational Support
  - ABAI
    - https://www.abainternational.org/welcome.aspx
  - Behavior Analysis in Practice
    - Editor, Stephanie Peterson, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
    - https://www.abainternational.org/journals/bap.aspx
  - Music
    - Cruising Altitude by Jim Carr and his band New Latitude
      - http://www.newlatitudemusic.com
    - Link to Article:
      - Therapeutic Relationships in Applied Behavior Analysis: Current Status and Future Directions | Behavior Analysis in Practice (springer.com)
    - Links:
      - Incorporating Motivational Interviewing in Therapy (thinkific.com)
      - https://youtu.be/EvLquWI8aqc?si=vKtmRx9AvDsQ8up9

References

Christopher, P. J., & Dougher, M. J. (2009). A behavior-analytic account of motivational interviewing. The Behavior Analyst, 32(1), 149–161. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf03392180

Miller, W. R., Hedrick, K. E., & Orlofsky, D. R. (1991). The Helpful Responses Questionnaire: a procedure for measuring therapeutic empathy. Journal of clinical psychology, 47(3), 444–448. https://doi.org/10.1002/1097-4679(199105)47:3<444::aid-jclp2270470320>3.0.co;2-u

Plattner, C., & Anderson, C. (2023). Therapeutic relationships in applied behavior analysis: Current status and future directions. Behavior analysis in practice, 16(4), 1222–1230. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-023-00819-8

Plattner, C. & Anderson, C. (2024). Creating a therapeutic relationship with caregivers: An introduction to motivational interviewing. Behavior Analysis in Practice. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-024-00948-8

Rosengren, D. B. (2009). Building Motivational Interviewing Skills: A Practitioner Workbook (Applications of Motivational Interviewing). The Guilford Press.

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