
Episode 21: The Effects of Empathy Training on Racial Bias and Other Research from Dr. Victoria Suarez, Ph.D., BCBA-D
09/24/21 • 85 min
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In this episode, Ben connects with Dr. Victoria Suarez on some of her recent publications in the areas of ACT, RFT, and Collaboration.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
- BACB: 1.5 Ethics
- IBAO: 1.5 Cultural/Ethics
- QABA: 1.5 DEI
Show Notes:
- Bowman, K. S., Suarez, V. D. & Weiss, M. J. (2021). Standards for interprofessional collaboration in the treatment of individuals with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00560-0
- Suarez, V.D., Najdowski, A.C., Persicke, A. et al. A Laboratory Evaluation of the Effects of Empathy Training on Racial Bias. Psychol Rec (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40732-024-00606-z
- Suarez, V. D., Moon, E. I. & Najdowski, A. C. (2021). Systematic review of acceptance and commitment training components in the behavioral intervention of individuals with autism and developmental disorders. Behavior Analysis in Practice. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00567-7
- Pepperdine University: https://onlinegrad.pepperdine.edu/psychology/leadership-and-faculty/victoria-castillo
In this episode, Ben connects with Dr. Victoria Suarez on some of her recent publications in the areas of ACT, RFT, and Collaboration.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
- BACB: 1.5 Ethics
- IBAO: 1.5 Cultural/Ethics
- QABA: 1.5 DEI
Show Notes:
- Bowman, K. S., Suarez, V. D. & Weiss, M. J. (2021). Standards for interprofessional collaboration in the treatment of individuals with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00560-0
- Suarez, V.D., Najdowski, A.C., Persicke, A. et al. A Laboratory Evaluation of the Effects of Empathy Training on Racial Bias. Psychol Rec (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40732-024-00606-z
- Suarez, V. D., Moon, E. I. & Najdowski, A. C. (2021). Systematic review of acceptance and commitment training components in the behavioral intervention of individuals with autism and developmental disorders. Behavior Analysis in Practice. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00567-7
- Pepperdine University: https://onlinegrad.pepperdine.edu/psychology/leadership-and-faculty/victoria-castillo
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Episode 20: Consulting in Group Homes using ACT with Monica Peters, M.ADS., BCBA
In this episode, we head to Halifax, Nova Scotia to chat with Monica Peters about her work in group home settings for adults with intellectual disabilities. Monica shares how she uses Acceptance and Commitment Training to increase buy-in and collaboration with group home staff.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
- BACB: 1.5 Learning
- IBAO: 1.5 Learning
- QABA: 1.5 General
Show Notes:
- Brock University: https://brocku.ca/social-sciences/applied-disability-studies/graduate-programs
- Myra-Jade Lui: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myra-jade-lui-640bb3197/?originalSubdomain=ca
- ACT Made Simple: https://www.amazon.ca/ACT-Made-Simple-Easy-Read/dp/1572247053
- Liberated Mind: https://www.amazon.ca/Liberated-Mind-Pivot-Toward-Matters/dp/0735214018/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=liberated+mind&qid=1621380274&s=books&sr=1-1
- Tina Long: https://www.crowdcast.io/tinalong; https://www.crowdcast.io/nvinstruction
- Kevin Polk: http://www.drkevinpolk.com
- Phil Tenalgia: https://www.philtenaglia.com
- Kevin and Phil’s Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/matrixtalk
- Monica’s Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/monica-peters
- Monica and Tina’s Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/behaviortalk
- Fruit to Root Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/act-root-to-fruit/id1523294942
- Behavioral Observations ACT Podcasts: https://behavioralobservations.com/tag/act
- PBS Matters Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pbs-matters/id1475101376
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
- https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-4-solutions-for-sleep-with-hilary-mcclinton-bcba-and-nicole-shallow-bcba
- https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-8-artificial-intelligence-and-behaviour-analysis-with-marc-lanovaz-phd-bcba-d
- https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-9-behaviour-analysis-in-senegal-with-adair-cardon-ms-bcba
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Episode 22: Cultural Competence with Jessica Bethel, M.Ed., BCBA
In this episode, Ben chats with Jessica Bethel, a board certified behaviour analyst based in Ontario, Canada. Jessica shares her experiences as a Black behaviour analyst and provides a succinct roadmap with resources to help behaviour analysts build their own cultural competency.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
- BACB: 1.0 Ethics
- IBAO: 1.0 Cultural/Ethics
- QABA: 1.0 Ethics
Show Notes:
- Rapworkers Assessment Tool: http://rapworkers.com/resources/cultural-competence
- Link to File of Resources: Https://m.box.com/shared_item/https%3A%2F%2Frutgers.box.com%2Fs%2Fog8q0vtz5ok541b3hj3c7e9m7a73jak1/view/800101507461
- Mohawk College: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/ce/programs/community-services-and-support/autism-and-behavioural-science-164
- ONTABA: https://ontaba.org
- International Behavior Analysis Organization: https://ibaboard.com
- Autism Ontario: https://www.autismontario.com
- Ontario Autism Provider List: https://oapproviderlist.ca
- The Autism and/or Intellectual Disability Knowledge Exchange Network: https://aidecanada.ca
- The Behaviour Speak Podcast episode with Danielle Reid: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-1-racism
Jessica Bethel:
- Email: [email protected]
- Link to the article Jessica wrote: https://www.autismontario.com/news/racism-canada-acknowledge-reflect-act
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