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A behavior analytic podcast presented by CentralReach. Hosted by two CentralReach BCBA-D panelists and featuring a new guest panelist each episode, the series tackles important topics around behavior analysis to engage in forward-thinking ABA conversation.

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Shannon Hill. behavioral view web series host
Shannon Hill, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LPC, LBA

Editor-in-Chief, CR Institute
CentralReach

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Nissa Van Etten
Nissa Van Etten, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA

Director, Clinical Training and CR Institute
CentralReach

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Episode 3.12 - Aired December 19th

Honoring Human Dignity with Dr. Nasiah Cirincione - Ulezi

Dr. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi joins the panel to talk about the importance of nurturing the practice of self-reflection in ourselves, our children, and our mentees as we journey toward forming a society that honors human dignity in all persons.

Watch this episode and earn 1 Ethics BACB CEU for $25. See instructions below.

Special Guest

Dr. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi

Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi
Ed.D., BCBA
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Episode 3.11 - Aired November 30th

Capacity Building with DeTerrence Allen

DeTerrence Allen of Mississippi Behavior Services joins the panel to talk about building and retaining a workforce. Mr. Allen works in a state with relatively low reimbursement rates and a small pool of behavior analytic professionals, adjacent to an area that has more resources and higher reimbursement rates. He comes to share how his team at MBS is working to build a supportive climate for growing a thriving team.

Special Guest

DeTerrence Allen

DeTerrence Allen
M.S., BCBA, LBA
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Episode 3.10 - Aired October 31st

ACT for YOU with Dr. Lori Ochoa

In this episode of The Behavioral View, Dr. Lori Ochoa joins us to talk about application of ACT principals to our daily lives, whether we are bringing it into our work with children and families or to help guide our own experience of the environment. It is a refreshing talk about personal and professional growth, taking a deeper dive into the concepts of acceptance and self-as-context.

Special Guest

Lori Ochoa

Lori Ochoa
PhD, BCBA-D
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October Special Edition - Aired October 20th

The Behavioral View: Parent Training with the CR Clinical Programming Team

Dr. Kerri Milyko, Dr. Tim Fuller, Kristin Smith, BCBA and Alison Walker, BCBA join Shannon and Nissa to talk about their development of the CR Elements parent training curriculum. The group describes the values that drove their work and how it can be used to meet the needs of parents and BCBAs who want to make meaningful change in the lives of families. They also provide suggestions for incorporating curriculum into a larger, systematic approach to parent training that emphasizes it as an important component of the overall service plan.

Episode 3.9 - Aired September 28th

Meaningful Skill Selection with Steve Ward, MA, BCBA

Join us for this episode focused on selecting developmentally appropriate, socially meaningful goals. We discuss the importance of understanding the skill repertoires that serve as pre-requisites for other meaningful outcomes, with emphasis on building toward safety and independence in adolescence and adulthood. The panel takes on a discussion of assent, compassionate care, and trauma inasmuch as how these issues are dividing the field and what we can do to move forward.

Watch this episode and earn 1 BACB Learning CEU for $25. See instructions below.

Special Guest

Steve Ward

Steve Ward
MA, BCBA
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Episode 3.8 - Aired Thursday, August 31st

Race, Trauma, and ABA with Robin Williams, MS, BCBA

In this episode of "The Behavioral View," the panel engages in a discussion on creating equitable learning environments with special guest Robin Williams, founder and lead consultant of Simplify Behavior. Williams emphasizes the transformative potential of integrating behavior analysis, trauma-informed care, and diversity and inclusion practices within educational settings. The conversation centers around mindset shifts, behavior change, and the challenges posed by fixed beliefs. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, the panel highlights the significance of ongoing connections, mentorship, and collaboration in advancing the field and promoting positive outcomes.

Watch this episode and earn 1 BACB Learning CEU for $25. See instructions below.

Special Guest

Robin Williams

Robin Williams
MS, BCBA
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Episode 3.7 - Aired Friday, July 21st

Trauma Informed ABA with Dr. Camille Kolu

Join us for a clarifying talk about trauma-informed ABA with Dr. Camille Kolu. We cover some of the common criticisms of the language and philosophy of trauma-informed care. We seek to define traumatic responding from a behavioral perspective, and pull together some foundational behavior analytic work that supports this approach to service.

Special Guest

Teresa Camille Kolu, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Teresa Camille Kolu, Ph.D., BCBA-D
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Episode 3.6 - Aired Friday, June 23rd

ABA and Academics with Morningside Academy's Kent Johnson and Andrew Kieta

Dr. Kent Johnson and Andrew Kieta of Morningside Academy join the panel to talk about the intersection of applied behavior analysis, educational psychology, and academic instruction. Discussion centers around training of behavior analysts to specialize in academic instruction, the role of technology in education, and broader dissemination of their model.

Watch this episode and earn 1 BACB Learning CEU for $25. See instructions below.

Special Guest

Kent Johnson

Dr. Kent Johnson
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Andrew Kieta

Andrew Kieta
M.A.
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Episode 3.5 - Aired Friday, May 26th

Trauma, Compassion, and ABA with Dr. Adithyan Rajaraman

Join us for this thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Adithyan Rajaraman about the use of compassion-based, trauma-aware behavior analytic services to address severe aggression and self-injurious behaviors.

Special Guest

Adithyan Rajaraman

Adithyan Rajaraman
Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA-TN
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Episode 3.4 - Aired May 4th

Quality Services and Organizational Culture with Maraca Learning

In this episode, Maraca Learning's Robbie El Fattal and Nicole McMillan join the panel to talk about quality services and organizational culture. In this wide-ranging discussion, the group connects the dots between creating and maintaining an organizational culture that enables the creation of happy staff and satisfied customers.

Watch this episode and earn 1 BACB Learning CEU for $25. See instructions below.

Special Guest

Robbie El Fattal

Robbie El Fattal
PhD, BCBA-D
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Nicole McMillan

Nicole McMillan
PhD, BCBA-D
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Mini Episode - Aired March 31st

The Behavior Analytic World View for Behavior Technicians - March 2023 Special Edition

In this Special Episode of the Behavioral View: In our first technician-focused episode, Dr. Timothy Fuller joins host Dr. Shannon Hill to talk about the behavior analytic world view and how it relates to the daily work of an applied technician.

Episode 3.3 - Aired March 23rd

The Transdisciplinary Approach to Value Based Care with Kathleen Stengel

In this episode, Kathleen Stengel of NeurAbilities joins the panel to discuss the importance of transdisciplinary services for meeting the holistic needs of the individual. The discussion extends into how we think about service value in healthcare, beginning with intake procedures, connecting patients with services, collaborating across disciplines, and establishing metrics that support our methods before we talk about outcomes. Kathleen also gives tips on working with insurance companies and how that changes over the life cycle of the organization.

Watch this episode and earn 1 BACB Learning CEU for $25. See instructions below.

Special Guest

Kathleen Stengel

Kathleen Stengel
M.S., BCBA, LBA, LBS
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Episode 3.2 - Aired February 23rd

Making the Organizational Shift to Compassionate Care with Dr. Greg Hanley

Dr. Greg Hanley joins the panel to talk about "today's ABA." We discuss compassion and what it means in terms of behavior analytic services. Dr. Hanley shares information from his clinical and research work illustrating that, while traditional functional analysis has worked well in controlled settings, it has not enjoyed great social validity or effectiveness in natural settings. The conversation centers around the need to balance efficacy and effectiveness, and to provide services that are embraced by our stakeholders.

Special Guest

Greg Hanley

Dr. Greg Hanley
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Episode 3.1 - Aired January 27th

Case Conceptualization with Dr. Rachel Taylor

Dr. Rachel Taylor joins the panel to discuss the process of case conceptualization, with particular emphasis on expanding our lens on the concepts of risk assessment and goal selection in applied behavior analysis.

Watch this episode and earn 1.5 Learning BACB CEUs available for $37.50. See instructions below.

Special Guest

Dr. Rachel Taylor

Dr. Rachel Taylor
PhD, BCBA-D
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