Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman

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Behaviour Analysis in Saudi Arabia with Dr. Shahad Alsharif Apr 19, 2024

Show notes

In Episode 149, Ben chats with Dr. Shahad Alsharif, a board-certified behaviour analyst and CABAS Master Teacher. Dr. Alsharif consults with organizations that offer applied behavior analysis therapy to develop their services and train their professionals inside and outside of Saudi Arabia. She consults with government entities, such as the Ministry of Education and the Saudi Health Council on developing initiatives and regulatory guides for the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities and standards of practice.

Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

BACB: 1.5 Ethics
IBAO: 1.5 Cultural/Ethics
QABA: 1.5 Ethics

Contact:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahad-alsharif-phd-bcba-d-lba-ny-209a497b/

https://www.theseedsofknowledge.com/

https://www.instagram.com/theseedsofknowledge_

Links

ABA Saudi Arabia

https://iba.abainternational.org/2023/10/03/aba-saudi-arabia-2/

Dar Al-Helkma University

https://www.dah.edu.sa/en/academics/hses/programs/Pages/Master-of-Science-in-Applied-Behavior-Analysis.aspx

Behaviour Analysis in First Nation Communities of Australia Apr 12, 2024

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In Episode 148, Ben chats with Deb Fernando, who is quite possibly the only Indigenous behaviour analyst in all of Australia. Deb is a proud Bigambul, Gomeroi woman with strong connections to far northwest NSW within the Gamilaraay language nation. She has 30 years’ experience working with First Nations communities throughout Australia, including urban, rural, and remote locations.

Deb started her career as a chef, then worked in government organisation troubleshooting major problems in servicing First Nations people in remote communities.

She then went on to work with the University of South Australia where her team of researchers received the Vice Chancellors award for excellence in engaging in communities. Moving from SA back to New South Wales she began working with the SAX institute as the Study manager to progress their First Nations child health research project in urban and rural children's health. Within a short time, they established the project in five major Aboriginal Medical services, which identified the gaps in services to First Nations children within these areas. One highlight was establishing ongoing specialized services such as hearing and speech therapy for First Nations families.
At the age of 50 Deb embarked on my academic career completing my BA and Honors in psychological science at Southern Cross University, continuing her studies in 2020 she completed a Master's in Education in Applied Behavioural Analysis at Monash University. Whilst studying she started to work as a positive behavioural therapist practitioner with The Center for Positive Behavioural support where she held a position as a Behavioural support practitioner.
Over the years Deb has been looking and searching for the most appropriate services for First Nations peoples to assist in closing the gap between First Nations people and Non-First Nations peoples. Deb has a passion for applied behaviour analysis and therapies that take a holistic approach to addressing the needs of First Nations families.
Due to the impacts of cultural loading, she received over her working career she ended her journey of working for others and started her own business “FeatherWay Road”. Here Deb collaborates with families to establish an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and empowered. Working with neurodiverse children, she embraces their unique strengths, their culture, and challenges to cultivate an inclusive and supportive learning environment. ABA has been one of the many highlights of her academic career. I have seen and experienced the solid sustainable results this has on families and individuals.

Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

BACB: 2.0 Ethics
IBAO: 2.0 Cultural/Ethics
QABA: 2.0 Ethics

Contact:

debfern54@hotmail.com

Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced

Grant Bruno

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-37-the-realities-of-autism-in-first-nations-communities-in-canada-with-grant-bruno-phd-candidate/

Louis Busch

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-11-the-treatment-of-life-threatening-pica-with-louis-busch-bst-abs-hc-med-bcba/

Jordyn Burleson

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-130-the-tonowanda-seneca-behavior-technician-with-jordyn-burleson-rbt/

Valerie Clack

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-117-the-lakota-bcba-with-valerie-clack-ma-bcbalba/

Culturally Responsive Care in Indigenous Communities with Dr. Jaxcy Turietta Apr 05, 2024

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In Episode 147, Ben chats with Dr. Jaxcy Turietta., a Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Doctoral Level from the Chickasaw Nation based in New Mexico. Dr. Turietta works at the University of New Mexico's Sandoval Medical Center where she provides behavioral support services to patients and staff. The conversation starts with a discussion on diagnosing autism and systems of diagnosis. Dr. Turietta talks about her work with the Navajo Nation, autism acceptance in Native American communities, and culturally responsive care in Indigenous communities.

Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

BACB: 1.5 Ethics
IBAO: 1.5 Cultural/Ethics
QABA: 1.5 Ethics

Contact:

evaluate505@gmail.com

https://www.timetoevaluate.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaye-jaxcy-turrietta-44509b143/

Links:

Grant Bruno: The Gift of Being Different

https://aidecanada.ca/resources/learn/asd-id-core-knowledge/the-gift-of-being-different

Chickasaw Lifetime Scholarship Article

https://psychology.as.uky.edu/odom-awarded-lifetime-scholarship-chickasaw-nation

Chickasaw on Rosetta Stone

https://www.chickasaw.net/rosettastone

Chickasaw Language App

https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/chickasaw-language-basic/id448797486

Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced

Grant Bruno

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-37-the-realities-of-autism-in-first-nations-communities-in-canada-with-grant-bruno-phd-candidate/

Louis Busch

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-11-the-treatment-of-life-threatening-pica-with-louis-busch-bst-abs-hc-med-bcba/

Jordyn Burleson

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-130-the-tonowanda-seneca-behavior-technician-with-jordyn-burleson-rbt/

Valerie Clack

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-117-the-lakota-bcba-with-valerie-clack-ma-bcbalba/

Eziafakaku Nwokolo

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-120-culturally-responsive-screening-tools-for-autism-andor-intellectual-disabilities-in-nigeria-with-dr-eziafakaku-nwokolo/

Mark Standing Eagle Baez

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-111-the-sweetgrass-method-a-culturally-responsive-approach-among-american-indianalaska-native-peoples-with-dr-mark-standing-eagle-baez/

Providing Behavior Analytic Services in Brasil Mar 28, 2024

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In Episode 146, Ben chats with Hilary Amado, an American behaviour analyst living with her psychoanalyst Brazillian husband in Brasil. The conversation starts with a little brevity as Hilary shares some of the interesting conversations she and her husband have about caring for their children as behavior analysis and psychoanalysis philosophies collide. As a founding professional advisory board member of the International Behavior Analysis Organization (IBAO), Hilary has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to providing behavior analytic services outside of North America/Turtle Island and shares her experiences providing those services and the barriers behavior analysts face trying to provide services. The last part of the conversation is focused on Hilary's work providing English instruction services using the principles of behavior analysis.

Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

1.0 CEUs
BCBA: Ethics
IBAO: Cultural
QABA: Ethics
CBA:: Cultural Diversity

Contact:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-hilary-o-gorman-m-a-bcba-iba-lba-7b69aa162/

https://projetoaba.com.br/

https://www.facebook.com/projetoABAautismo/

Links:

https://www.theibao.com/

Behavior Analysis in Pakistan with Alia Yasir, BCaBA, IBA Mar 22, 2024

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In Episode 145, Ben chats with Alia Yasir. Alia is a highly experienced and dedicated Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) and International Behavior Analyst with a career spanning over 17 years. She completed her coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of West Florida. Her expertise is further solidified by her completion of extensive training in Verbal Behavior (VB), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), assessment tools, and report generation.

Alia firmly believes in positive behavior support and the importance of providing compassionate care in direct therapy. Alia is one of the few internationally certified Behavior Analysts based in Pakistan, holding certifications from both the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and the International Behavior Analyst Organization (IBAO). She is an approved content provider for both the IBT and IBA credentials, and she actively trains and supervises candidates while advocating for the growth of evidence-based methods in behavior therapy. Additionally, Alia has conducted numerous workshops and seminars to provide support and guidance to parents and professionals.

Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

BACB: 1.0 Ethics
IBAO: 1.0 Cultural/Ethics
QABA: 1.0 Ethics

Contact:

https://bsentherapy.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alia-yasir-msc-bcaba-iba-617365148/

Links:

Autism Society of Pakistan

https://autismpak.com/

International Behavior Analysis Organization

https://www.theibao.com/

Mindfulness, Meditation, and Behaviour with Dr. Pranali Hoyle Mar 15, 2024

Show notes

In Episode 144, I chat with the brilliant Dr. Pranali Hoyle, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral Level who studies the effects of mindfulness on parent-child interactions. We dig deep into the origins of mindfulness and meditation from Pranali's early days growing up in India where, as a practicing Hindu, she learned from Buddhist teachings on mindfulness to her current context in New Jersey studying the works of Jon Kabat-Zinn and Dr. Nirbhay Singh. So grab your bolster or blanket, put on your airpods and join us for a peaceful journey of learning!

Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

BACB: 1.5 Ethics
IBAO: 1.5 Cultural/Ethics
QABA: 1.5 Ethics

Contact:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pranali-hoyle-ph-d-bcba-d-94795454/

https://neurodiversityofnortheast.com/

Links:

Wherever You Go There You Are - Jon Kabat-Zinn

https://www.amazon.ca/Wherever-You-There-Are-Mindfulness/dp/1401307787

Genetic Syndrome in ABA book

https://books.google.ca/books/about/Genetic_Syndromes_and_Applied_Behaviour.html?id=M9HWAgAAQBAJ&redir_esc=y

Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:

Nicole Neil Episode

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-6-down-syndrome-and-behaviour-analysis-with-dr-nicole-neil-phd-bcba-d/

Rocio Rosales Episode

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-30-a-conversation-with-dr-rocio-rosales-phd-bcba-d/

Denny Reid Episode

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-35-staff-training-and-supervision-with-dr-dennis-reid-phd-bcba-d/

Joe Lucyshyn Episodes

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-42-family-centred-positive-behaviour-support-with-dr-joseph-lucyshyn-phd-bcba-d-part-1/

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-44-family-centred-positive-behaviour-support-with-dr-joseph-lucyshyn-phd-bcba-d-part-2/

Chevonne Sutter Episode

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-82-teaching-individuals-who-are-deafblind-with-chevonne-sutter-phd-bcba-d/

Mel Trueblood-Stimpson

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-116-being-romani-with-mel-trueblood-stimpson/

Analyzing Gender Stereotyping Using Relational Density Theory with Elana Sickman Mar 01, 2024

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In Episode 143, we continue the conversation that started in Episode 95 with Claire Zuch on Relational Density Theory. In Claire's episode, we dug deep into RDT and looked at ableism using this fascinating new theory. In this conversation with Claire's co-authors and colleagues, Elana Sickman digs into gender stereotyping using RDT as a framework of analysis. This is a fascinating conversation with far-reaching implications for addressing important problems in the world!

Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

BACB: 1.5 Learning
IBAO: 1.5 Cultural
QABA: 1.5 DEI

Contact:

lsickman@ego.thechicagoschool.edu

Links:

Dr. Jordan Belisle on RFT/RDT

Dr. Jordan Belisle on Moving Toward Model Thinking | TCE #036
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfhWrD_5LWg

Relational Frame Theory: A Basic Rundown by Jordan Belisle, PhD, BCBA, LBA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DANpZdD5as

RDT Overview

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f_dmFudatLf0rJ8_holkoeQOJl2n8sVp/view?usp=sharing

Dana Palilunas

https://www.missouristate.edu/SMHBS/Psychology/PsyD/profile-display.aspx?p=DPaliliunas

Rocco Catrone’s BLEND Lab

https://www.linkedin.com/company/b-l-e-n-d/

PEAK Relational Training

https://www.peak2aba.com/

Lifespeed Behavioral Support Chicago

https://uptolifespeed.com/

Learning RFT by Nikolas Torneke

https://www.amazon.ca/Learning-RFT-Introduction-Relational-Application/dp/1572249064

Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:

Claire Zuch Episode

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-95-the-hub-lab-series-1-analyzing-stigma-and-ableism-against-autistics-using-relational-density-theory/

Vic Suarez Episode

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-21-the-effects-of-empathy-training-on-racial-bias-and-other-research-from-dr-victoria-suarez-phd-bcba-d/

Rocco Episode

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-46-using-relational-frame-theory-to-tackle-stigma-toward-persons-with-disabilities-with-dr-rocco-catrone/

Articles Referenced:

Elana Sickman, Jordan Belisle, Ashley Payne, Lauren Hutchison, Erin Travis,

An exploratory analysis of gender stereotyping using the theoretical framework of relational density theory, Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, Volume 28, 2023, Pages 256-265,

ISSN 2212-1447, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2023.04.007

Belisle, J., Payne, A., Sellers, B. et al. Modeling Complex Verbal Relations within Racial Stereotyping: A Translational Analysis of Relational Density. Behav. Soc. Iss. 32, 376–395 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42822-023-00134-5

Creating a Powerhouse: Forging Black Leaders in Behavior Analysis Feb 21, 2024

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For the inaugural Black Women in Behavior Analysis Appreciation Day (Feb 21st!) I'm humbled to share episode 142 with the amazing Portia James!

Portia is a visionary, a powerhouse of a leader, and a pioneer for people of color in her field. She shares bold perspectives on the lack of representation for black leadership in the workplace and how it impacts decision-making and strategic execution at the executive level. She is among the few Behavior Analysts featured in Forbes and Harvard Business Review.

Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

BACB: 1.5 Ethics
IBAO: 1.5 Cultural/Ethics
QABA: 1.5 Ethics

Contact

Website: www.behaviorgenius.com

Instagram: @behaviorgenius; @geniusoperations; @missportia
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/portiacjames/

Links:

Black Women in Behavior Analysis Day

https://www.instagram.com/blackappliedbehavioranalysts/

Black Applied Behavior Analysts

https://babainfo.org/

https://www.instagram.com/blackappliedbehavioranalysts/

Portia and Bridget Taylor Interview

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZamRwcAb82mMGO9yEACe8

Cammie Morgan Podcast Interview

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-81-the-burnout-epidemic-understanding-the-root-causes-in-behavior-analysis-with-cammie-williams-msc-bcba-lba/

Social Justice and The School Psychologist Feb 16, 2024

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Dr. Williams is an Associate Professor at Marist College. She is also a Licensed Psychologist and Certified School Psychologist in New York State. Dr. Williams mentors students and early-career faculty of color through the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) mentoring program. A practitioner-scholar, Dr. Williams’ years of working with groups of K-12 at-risk learners in both urban and rural communities have given her clear insights into the frustrations, challenges, and joys of working as a school psychologist.

Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

1.5 CEUs
BCBA: Ethics
IBAO: Cultural
QABA: Ethics
CBA:: Cultural Diversity

Contact:

http://www.stacywilliamsphd.com/

https://www.marist.edu/social-behavioral-science/faculty/stacy-williams

https://twitter.com/scheeatow

Links:

Black Applied Behavior Analysts

https://babainfo.org/

Black School Psychologists Network

https://www.bspninc.com/

Society of Indian Psychologists

https://www.nativepsychs.org/

Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced

Nikole Hollins-Sims

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-114-equity-belonging-and-inclusion-with-drnikole-hollins-sims/

Mark Standing Eagle Baez

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-111-the-sweetgrass-method-a-culturally-responsive-approach-among-american-indianalaska-native-peoples-with-dr-mark-standing-eagle-baez/

Jeron Trotman

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode79-black-men-in-behavior-analysis-with-jeron-trotman/

Articles Referenced

Williams, S. A, Cooper, J. M., & Shriberg, D. (2021) Social Justice, Anti-Racism and School Psychology: Reconciling with Our Past to Build an Equitable Future. School Psychology Training and Pedagogy, 38 (1), 1-10.

Stacy A.S. Williams, Daria V. Hanssen, Carol R. Rinke & C. Ryan Kinlaw (2020) Promoting Race Pedagogy in Higher Education: Creating an Inclusive Community, Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 30:3, 369-393, DOI: 10.1080/10474412.2019.1669451

PsychoHairapy Feb 09, 2024

Show notes

In Episode 140, Ben chats with clinical psychologist, Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, who has combined her passion for hairstyling with psychology to create a new global mental health movement called PsychoHairapy using hair as an entry point into mental health care.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop

1.5 CEUs
BCBA: Ethics
IBAO: Cultural
QABA: Ethics
CBA:: Cultural Diversity

Contact:

https://www.psychohairapy.org/

https://www.instagram.com/psychohairapy/

https://www.instagram.com/dr_afiya/

Links:

The Story of Wrestler, Andrew Johnson's Dreadlocks

https://andscape.com/features/the-untold-story-of-wrestler-andrew-johnsons-dreadlocks/

The Crown Act

https://www.thecrownact.com/

Podcast on Toxic Black Hair Products

https://www.loe.org/shows/segments.html?programID=20-P13-00036&segmentID=3

Kamala Harris and Keke Palmer Interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXrLtzsedf4&t=10s

Brandee Younger on NPR Tiny Desk

https://www.npr.org/sections/now-playing/2023/02/23/1157552574/brandee-younger-youre-a-girl-for-one-man-only

Piff Marti

https://www.instagram.com/piffmarti/?hl=en

David Walker’s Appeal

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4h2931.html

David Walker and Nat Turner

https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/david-walker-nat-turner-and-black-immediat

African Meeting House

https://www.britannica.com/topic/African-Meeting-House

BABA

https://babainfo.org/

Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced

Cammie Williams Episode

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-81-the-burnout-epidemic-understanding-the-root-causes-in-behavior-analysis-with-cammie-williams-msc-bcba-lba/

Dr Evan Auguste Episode

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-98-black-liberation-psychology-a-conversation-with-dr-evan-auguste/

Articles Referenced

Mbilishaka, A. M., & Hudlin, M. (2023). “I Remember My First Relaxer”: Black Women Voicing Psychologically Engrained Practices of Chemical Hair Straightening. Journal of Black Psychology, 49(5), 716-741. https://doi.org/10.1177/00957984231191849

Smith, A. M., Humphries, M. L., Mbilishaka, A. M., & Auguste, E. E. (2023). Hair Messages: A Context for Exploring Racial Socialization Among African American Males. Journal of Black Psychology, 49(5), 684-715. https://doi.org/10.1177/00957984231191847

Mbilishaka, A.M. (2021). PsychoHairapy Through Beauticians and Barbershops: The Healing Relational Triad of Black Hair Care Professionals, Mothers, and Daughters. In: Lewis, M.L., Weatherston, D.J. (eds) Therapeutic Cultural Routines to Build Family Relationships. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83726-6_13

Mbilishaka, A. M., Mbande, A., Gulley, C., & Mbande, T. (2021). Faded fresh tapers and line-ups: Centering barbershop hair stories in understanding gendered racial socialization for black men. Psychology of Men & Masculinities, 22(1), 166–176. https://doi.org/10.1037/men0000317

Afiya M. Mbilishaka & Danielle Apugo (2020) Brushed aside: African American women’s narratives of hair bias in school, Race Ethnicity and Education, 23:5, 634-653, DOI: 10.1080/13613324.2020.1718075

Afiya Mbilishaka; PsychoHairapy: Using Hair as an Entry Point into Black Women’s Spiritual and Mental Health. Meridians 1 March 2018; 16 (2): 382–392. doi: https://doi.org/10.2979/meridians.16.2.19

Mbilishaka, A. M., Clemons, K., Hudlin, M., Warner, C., & Jones, D. (2020). Don’t get it twisted: Untangling the psychology of hair discrimination within Black communities. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 90(5), 590–599. https://doi.org/10.1037/ort0000468

Helm, J.S., M.N. Nishioka, J.G. Brody, R.A. Rudel, R.E. Dodson. 2018. “Measurements of Endocrine Disrupting and Asthma-Associated Chemicals in Hair Products Used by Black Women.” Environmental Research. doi:10.1016/j.envres.2018.03.030

Wise, L. A., Wang, T. R., Ncube, C. N., Lovett, S. M., Abrams, J., Boynton-Jarrett, R., Koenig, M. R., Geller, R. J., Wesselink, A. K., Coleman, C. M., Hatch, E. E., & James-Todd, T. (2023). Use of Chemical Hair Straighteners and Fecundability in a North American Preconception Cohort. American journal of epidemiology, 192(7), 1066–1080. https://doi.org/10.1093/aje/kwad079

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