Behavior Bitches

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Finding a Voice: Selective Mutism Jan 13, 2020

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Today’s episode sheds light on a topic that many people don’t know much if anything at all about. On this episode, the bitches bring on Chelsea Gamache, a BCBA, who was diagnosed with Selective Mutism at the age of 5 years old. We find out what it was like to grow up with such an extreme anxiety, that no words come out. She gives us the inside scoop on how we can help these individuals struggling to find their voice. Tune in or miss out.

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Go follow her at Outloud: The Selective Mutism Podcast
Here is a free online e-course about SM for parents, teachers, therapists: http://www.selectivemutismlearning.org/
Good article explaining what it is:

https://www.kurtzpsychology.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Who-Put-the-C-in-the-CBT-In-Balance-In-Focus-Spring-2016.pdf

The following approaches use positive reinforcement and shaping!
Article about effective therapy Parent-Child Interaction Therapy: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S088761851930091X
Another PCIT article:
https://www.kurtzpsychology.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/PCIT-SM-Chapter-2018-Cotter-et-al-1.pdf
Another Treatment Approach:
https://selectivemutismcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Selective_mutism_communication_anxiety_treatment_children.pdf?fbclid=IwAR25VYAm2E0P2nD4_4D6QVhTJykmW-7PZXP81kSb3srwWi5zTQbwhpWScDU
For more resources go to
Kurtzpsychology.com
https://selectivemutismcenter.org/

#outragedAF Jan 06, 2020

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Happy 2020 People!! We can’t even believe that we have reached episode 31. On today’s episode we have special guest Diah Askari AKA the real behavior man on to talk about outrage culture. We talk about how social media has made it near impossible to give constructive feedback and how the outrage culture devalues the importance of sharing ideas and tolerating different opinions. Tune in and please no #outrage.

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Go follow @therealbehaviorman
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New Year, New Me. New year, New B Dec 30, 2019

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New Year, New Me is a cute saying to write on an instagram caption, but what does it actually mean? Are you trying to actually be a totally different “you” or do you want to just improve the current “you”. If you fall into the 78% of individuals who have failed at sticking to your new year’s resolutions in the past #dontLie, tune into this episode. We talk about how to set yourself up for success with this year’s resolutions. There are actually #SelfManagement strategies to use to avoid being part of the statistic. This episode is sprinkled with lots of behavioral specks of glitter so get ready because your fav Behavior Bitches are ending their last episode of 2019 with a #Bang.

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Lane, L. (2016, Jan 22). New year, new me: Keeping new year resolutions past january. University Wire Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/1758840603?accountid=166077
Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2007).Applied behavior analysis (2nd ed.). Columbus, OH: Merrill Prentice Hall.
Better Than before by Gretchen Rubin

Skinner, B. F. (1953). Science and human behavior. New York: Macmillan.

WTF is Intuitive Eating? Dec 23, 2019

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On today’s episode we talk all about intuitive eating. WTF is intuitive eating you may ask. Well you’re in luck because we have our girl, professional vegan chef and life coach, Yael Gutin, here to talk all about it. You don't have to think about earning oxygen as a reinforcer so why do we have to do it with food? #UnconditionedReinforcers Tune if you want to jump into this whole intuitive eating thing because we’re #FeelingIt.

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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/eating-mindfully/201406/the-evidence-intuitive-eating
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24631111
- Set Point Weight theory:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21173874
- The negative impacts of weight cycling:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31089525
- Practicing health behaviors at any size reduces mortality independent of BMI:https://www.jabfm.org/content/25/1/9.full
- Why weight stigma is more harmful to their overall health than a person's actual weight:http://www.midus.wisc.edu/findings/pdfs/1592.pdf

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Miss. Behaving with BCBA, Kathryn Goerges: Focus on Challenging Behavior Dec 16, 2019

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On today’s episode we have BCBA, Kathryn Goerges on the show to discuss how she works with extremely challenging behavior and how important it is to look at the true function of the behavior. We talk about about the importance of conducting functional analysis in your practice and not just throwing the kitchen sink at problem behaviors. Casey was still reeling after seeing Dr. Gregory Hanley present his work on the IISCA and Practical Functional Assessment so there are a ton of amazing “AH-HA” moments during this episode. If you are struggling with trying to treat problem behaviors and need some inspiration, then tune in baby. We have Journal Articles referenced in the show notes that can hopefully help you, help your clients. After all, they deserve the BEST.

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Carr, E. G., & Durand, V. M. (1985). Reducing behavior problems through functional communication training. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 18(2), 111–126. doi:10.1901/jaba.1985.18-111
Hanley, G.P., Jin, C.S., Vanselow, N.R. and Hanratty, L.A. (2014), Producing meaningful improvements in problem behavior of children with autism via synthesized analyses and treatments. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47: 16-36. doi:10.1002/jaba.106
Slaton, J.D., Hanley, G.P. and Raftery, K.J. (2017), Interview‐informed functional analyses: A comparison of synthesized and isolated components. Jnl of Applied Behavior Analysis, 50: 252-277. doi:10.1002/jaba.384
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Impostor Syndrome: Wait I’m the professional in charge here? Dec 09, 2019

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On today’s episode your wish has been granted. We finally talk about what you guys want to hear: Impostor Syndrome. Do you ever feel like you a fraud? Why the hell are people listening to you? Do you even deserve to be where you are in life? Do you even go here #meangirls? Well, hunnay we are with you. We did our best to explain why we experience impostor syndrome and how the hell to overcome it. Tune in lovers!

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Please note that we are not offering any behavioral analytic services.
Overall, C. (1997). Feeling fraudulent: Some moral quandaries of a feminist instructor. Educational Theory, 47(1), 1. Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/214142534?
The imposter syndrome as related to teaching evaluations and. (1994). The Journal of Higher Education, 65(2), 183. Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/205313888?accountid=166077
The Surprising Solution to the Impostor Syndrome | Lou Solomon | TEDxCharlotte
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whyUPLJZljE

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From Leather to Spandex with Mascot Brad Dec 03, 2019

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On today’s episode we get to talk to a real life mascot and BCBA. Brad Bishop from PsychCore brings some serious laughs and ABA principles to the show. From reinforcement to punishment and verbal behavior, there wasn't a dull moment of the entire show. Brad tells us the behaviors that keep the crowd roaring for more. Episode 26 is all up in the MIX.

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKFpzEc1o4Lx6AmawVNUaHQ

We are not here to provide behavior analytic services. We are just two chicks who like human behavior and how we can use ABA in everyday life. Do not use this podcast as the way you study for the exam or in place of any supervision. We just like chatting and hope you like it too

Put the Gun Down Nov 25, 2019

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Today’s episode is #InterestingAF if we say so ourselves. Liat’s new obsession is researching how to successfully negotiate a hostage situation. You know, something very important in case this ever comes up when walking down the street. Okay, kidding...hopefully. Anyways, Liat has pulled Casey in on this #obv and she’s kinda obsessed with the topic too. We are no experts on this but we’re damn good at doing our due diligence and translating what we learn into #BehavioralBreakdowns. Tune in baby!

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The Secrets of Hostage Negotiators | Scott Tillema
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CNRmhleJmk
Chris Voss: Never split the difference

Dealing with F#%ng People Nov 18, 2019

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In today’s episode the Behavior Bitches dive into the first part of the book “ How to Win Friends and Influence People”. They felt it was their duty to break it down behaviorally. They discuss how important it is to reinforce the behavior you want to see and not punish the behavior you don't want to see. Tune in. It’s a good one.

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https://www.hubspot.com/sales/how-to-win-friends-and-influence-people-summary

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Ethics with Ann Beirne: More Than Just Not Sleeping with Your Client Nov 11, 2019

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My client just walked out of the room during session to smoke his bong, is this okay? My supervisor is billing for hours she never actually did, WTF do I do? As newbies (or even oldies in the field), we often have no idea where to turn to get our most pressing ethical questions answered. However, Behavior Bitches to the rescue. Well, not really, Ann Beirne #BadAssBCBA #Author, is coming to the rescue and saving all of our asses and answering our most pressing questions that we need answered #stat. Join in because this is some sh*t you don’t want to miss.

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Get Ann’s book on Amazon at:

https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Ethics-Applied-Behavior-Analysis/dp/1138320625/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MT65K82C3E6T&keywords=ethics+applied+behavior+analysis&qid=1572971613&sprefix=ethics+applied+%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-1

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