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BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSGuestisode! Kamila Iacob, BCBA: MentraTrack: A MUST USE for practicum field hoursHello there, you stylish scholars, In this engaging conversation, we reflect on the recent Met Gala, discussing the significance of Black Dandyism and its representation in fashion. Thennn we talk all about MentraTrack, a tool designed to enhance supervision for students and supervisors in the field of behavior analysis. The importance of self-care is emphasized, particularly in high-stress professions, and we share insights on effective mentorship and professional growth. In this conversation, we discuss the importance of self-care in the supervision process, the introduction of MentraTrack as a comprehensive solution for...2025-06-021h 25
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSGuestisode with Ron Sandison: Navigating the World of Autism with Mentorship & SupportHello autism advocates, In this Guestisode, Ron Sandison shares his insights on the importance of mentorship, support systems, and self-advocacy for individuals with autism. He discusses his experiences with Dr. Temple Grandin and emphasizes the need for functional skills and building connections in the workplace. The conversation highlights the barriers faced by autistic individuals in employment and the role of self-efficacy in overcoming challenges. Ron provides practical advice for creating supportive environments and encourages listeners to live in the moment to reduce anxiety and enhance connections. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Ron as much as...2025-05-121h 04
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSCraft Joy & Take Care with Dr. Shane SpikerHello energized enthusiasts, In this episode, Shane T. Spiker discusses the importance of finding joy in work, advocating for oneself, and the significance of job crafting. The conversation explores the challenges of burnout in the field of behavior analysis, the necessity of authenticity in professional settings, and the impact of social media on perceptions of success. Shane shares insights from his personal journey, including his experiences with publishing and the upcoming release of his new book, 'Take Care.' The episode emphasizes the need for flexibility in education and the importance of self-care practices to combat burnout.2025-05-051h 10
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSBA of Books: Guestisode with Maddie Duke on the Behavior Analysis of Fiction Story ArcsHello dearest readers, listeners, & viewers, This week we had the immense pleasure of professionally yapping with our dear friend, Maddie Duke. Maddie highlights the behavior analytic patterns that can be seen in all our of favorite fiction bookies, from romance to mystery to fantasy. For our personal book recs, bonus theories, and unsolicited soapbox advice, watch on Spotify or listen on Apple podcasts. xoxo, Mlou & JnotesFollow us on instagramFollow our newsletter on LinkedinJoin our Linkein Group Community Page2025-04-281h 13
BOOST U! by ABA TechnologiesPublic Statements with Jackie Noto and Dr. Mary LewisIn today’s episode of BOOST U!, Maddie is joined by Mary Lewis, PhD, BCBA and Jackie Noto, MS, BCBA of the Behavior Self Podcast. Listen to learn all about public statements as defined by the BACB®. Find Mary Lewis on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabaobmer/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marylewisbcbaobmer/Find Jackie Noto on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bliss_obm_consulting/Listen to the Behavior Self Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iPvTdqvtHhDmRWBp4XwHk?si=z2PqdPcUTjCvS0A9Pz4W6w&n...2025-04-0844 min
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSDEI discussion & Microfeminisms in MediaHi hi hello critical friends, We are so happy you are here. Jackie and I wanted to share our thoughts, as critical friends of behavior analysis, related to the recent DEI update. We'd love to hear your thoughts as well. Additionally, we end on an optimistic note discussing examples of DEI representation in media, specifically, microfeminisms from our fav shows (shoutout to Shondaland Media). Ps. This is audio only due to technical obstacles. Sending love and light your way, -Marigold & JNotes2025-03-311h 02
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSMUST-ATTEND Conferences for BAs 2025Welcome all! Sending you OBMified glimmers on this fine Monday morning. We spill the tea on our fav upcoming conferences and why we love them. Check out the extra information about the conferences below2025-03-1041 min
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSEvery Hospital Needs an OBMer: Optimizing Outcomes for AllHellllooo BxSelfPod Peeps,Ever wondered if OBMers have done research in hospitals?! The answer is YESSS! Listen/watch this episode if you want to hear Mary pitch why all hospitals need an OBMer on their team. Kelley III, D. P., & Gravina, N. (2018). Every minute counts: Using process improvement and performance feedback to improve patient flow in an emergency department. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 38(2-3), 234-243.Kelley III, D. P., & Gravina, N. (2018). A paradigm shift in healthcare: An open door for organizational behavior management. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 38(1), 73-89.2025-03-0356 min
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSSpilling the Tea on OBM Book Recs & MoreeeeeEver wanted to start an OBM read, but not sure which one would be best for you? Look no further! Jackie and Mary are spilling all the tea on classic OBM books, which ones to read, when is best to read them, and the OBM books we reference the most. We also expand our recs to outside OBM, so if you're curious, take a look or listen!Xoxo,Behavior Self2025-02-2458 min
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSOBMify Budget: Exposing Outdated Stereotypes*This is NOT financial advice. This idea was inspired by a Tik Tok from Emily Claire Bell. Welcome my financially literate listeners, This week Jackie and Mary spill the tea on spending behaviors and inaccurate stereotypes that have been popular for TOO long. We discuss the concept of a SHEconomy, disseminate resources, and share tips on how you can OBMify your budget. Listen to this episode while walking your dog in support of the AFSP 50 mile dog walk challenge.SHEconomy article by Morgan Stanley[x] Good with Money- Emma Edwards- book[x...2025-02-1750 min
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSPivoting into OBM with Mercedes McCannHelllooooo sagacious humans! Are you trying to pivot into OBM and not finding success? Our special guest, Mercedes McCann, process improvement specialist, spills all the tea on how she pivoted from clinical ABA into OBM. We are thrilled for you to get to know Mercedes and hear her incredible advice and opinions.Follower her on instagram: @analyticvibes and @behaviorblueprint_llcConnect with her on LinkedIn2025-02-101h 13
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSB.A. of V-Day!Hello, your lovely listeners! Welcome to February! We are opening strong with one of our classic holiday episodes. This week, we explore the background of Valentine's Day, ways to OBMify your love and define the concept of love from a behavior-analytic perspective. So grab your chocolates and tune in!2025-02-0348 min
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSFeedback Loops: A Year in ReviewHello to all of you lovely people! This week is mainly a gab fest! We talk recommendations and hydrations, but the main focus? Our data from the past year! What differences have we seen? What have we learned about you? Tune in to find out more!
Items discussed in this episode
Book Series mentioned by Mary: LightLark Series by Alex Aster. The newest book is titled SkyShade
Dr. Kristyn Peterson! https://www.moralismachina.com/2025-01-2748 min
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSRevolutions vs Resolutions: 2025Hello all of you glorious humans! We are back from break with reduced levels of burnout and are happy to be back to gabbing with all of you. First up - those pesky new years resolutions. This year, instead of resolving or settling, we are REVOLTING against behavior patterns that do not benefit us. Tune in to hear more about this phenomenon!
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BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSVital Behavior Tea Party ft. Dr. Julie Smith and Dr. Lori LudwigWelcome back! Tune in for the event of the season... an interview with Dr. Lori Ludwig and Dr. Julie Smith! These two powerhouses have been pioneers within behavior analysis, but specifically within OBM. Today, we chat with them about their new publication: Vital Behavior Blueprint. We will discuss a variety of topics: the book (of course!), their careers, their advice for newbie OBMers and more!
Their website (with helpful free resources!) https://www.vitalbehaviorblueprint.com/2024-12-091h 43
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSWicked BehaviorsWelcome to Shiz University! Make sure to avoid the poppies so you can tune in while we discuss Wicked! Fair warning - there will be spoilers! Make sure you have seen the film BEFORE listening! xoxo your Elphie & Glinda2024-12-021h 01
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSOBM Research GossipWelcome back! This week, we get up on our soap boxes and dish about OBM research. As friends of OBM, we want to discuss some potential areas for continued growth. For some examples... What is the true definition of OBM? What hot takes do we have? What changes would we like to see?
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BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSConsulting advice we wish we knew: An early holiday present from us to youas also, feel free to edit the title based on my version- wanted the vibe to be like "we learned the hard way so you don't have to"/ "we walked so you could run" without sounding pretentious
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BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSConsulting Advice - An Early Gift to YouWelcome back! This week we continue in our theme of unsolicited OBM advice and focus in on consulting. We will share with you some things we have learned along the way via trial (and error). We wish someone had told us these tips ahead of time, so we figured we would share them with you!
**Information regarding consulting rates comes from Dr. Kristyn Peterson, @aba_in_the_wild on Instagram, through participation in her OBM supervision coursework at https://www.moralismachina.com **2024-11-1137 min
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSUnsolicited OBM Advice PS - Go Vote!!!Welcome back! This week we give you part one of our unsolicited OBM advice. Tune in as we dish out our experiences and the recommendations we have garnered along the way!
Oh and EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE!2024-11-041h 08
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSWinter Arcs: OBMify your Year EndHello and welcome back! This week, we discuss a current social media phenomenon: winter arcs! How can we set ourselves up for the end of the year? What are ways to program reinforcement in novel behaviors? Tune in!2024-10-2849 min
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSSpookify your OctoberBoo! Welcome back! This week we discuss how to embed seasonally positive stimuli and reinforcers this spooky season! Tune in to your favorite ghouls!2024-10-2155 min
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSThe FABA DebriefWelcome back! We are happy to be able to post this week. Please keep all those impacted by Helene in your thoughts at this time.
Tune in as we dish about life, spooky season, and FABA! FABA, Florida Association of Behavior Analysts,
is a conference we have both attended for years - and one of our favorites! We will discuss our presented research, the types of talks we enjoyed, the discussants we value, and our recommendations for you! 2024-10-071h 03
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSA Behavioral Analysis of Gilmore GirlsWelcome back! This week, we are breaking down another public favorite - Gilmore Girls. As a warning, there will be spoilers in this episode! Join us as we view SDs, SDPs, SΔs, behavior patterns, and functions of behavior! Where you lead, we will follow :)
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BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSOBMified Microfeminisms: Ovulation CyclesWelcome back! This week, we discuss a topic that affects roughly half the population: ovulation cycles. We chat about how we can use behavior analysis, specifically self-monitoring, to aid in setting ourselves up for success. We identify what types of public and private behaviors to look out for, how to plan for emotions, and how to plan for your productivity. 2024-09-1633 min
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSOBM icks: Transparent ChatWelcome back! We are excited to kick off a new season with you! Our opener? Some topics in OBM that could give you the "ick." We will share some information, some experiences, and some perspectives. Tune in!
Learn More!
Gravina, N., King, A., & Wine, B. (2024). Finding a meaningful career using organizational behavior management. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17(1), 338-346.
King, A. H., & Therrien, K. (2020). Professional development in organizational behavior management. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 40(3-4), 153-169.
Braksick, L. W., & Smith, J. M. (2023). Marketing and consulting in organizational behavior management. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 43(2), 137...2024-09-0954 min
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSMistakes of New OBMers: Bulletin Beef and BettermentWelcome back! This week we discuss bulletin boards! We will be doing this via one of Jose's favorite tactics: storytelling! Join us as we discuss Tana's experiences with bulletin boards, her progression from year one to year five as an OBMer, and our suggestions!2024-07-2950 min
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSDon't Be Afraid To...Welcome back! This week we discuss some silly fears or rules we abide by that we do not need to be afraid to break! Join us to learn what behaviors you can shape up!2024-07-2246 min
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSMan vs Bear: BA BreakdownWelcome back! This week we are discussing a debate that took over social media this summer: man vs bear. We will examine the two choices through the lens of learning history, animal vs human behavior, and occurrence data! 2024-07-1538 min
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSGossip and Rumor for Good: Bridgerton, Behavior Analysis, and BeyondDearest gentle listeners, welcome back. We hope you've been behaving yourselves, especially considering this week's topic: Lady Whistledown. We will discuss gossip and rumors in behavior analysis, Bridgerton, and beyond! Tune in for the tea!2024-07-0844 min
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSWill You Accept This Rose?Welcome back! Will you accept this rose? This week we are disseminating behavior analysis to your guilty pleasure binge: the Bachelorette/Bachelor. We will dish on behavior patterns, environmental arrangements, and clues for viewers to pick up on.2024-07-0141 min
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSA Subtle Revolution: Organizational MicrofeminismWelcome back! This week we are discussing microfeminism in the workplace. Acts of microfeminism are small changes in verbal, private, or public behavior with a function of women empowerment. In this episode, we will break down these behaviors, and the reasoning behind doing them, from a behavior-analytic lens. Tune in! 2024-06-2447 min
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSOBMify WellnessWelcome back! This week, we are talking all about wellness! You may be familiar with physical and emotional wellness, but there are other sectors to consider in your self-care journey. Tune in to hear all about them!
Resources!
Pillars of Wellness: Jenna Templeton with Ask the Scientists
Types of Nutrition: MyPlate.gov
Tact your Emotions: Human Systems Emotion Wheel
Effect of Soundwaves on Plants: Hassanien et al., 2014
Promoting Women for Better Work: Indeed Editorial Team, 20242024-06-1757 min
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSBusting BULLSHARK Burnout RecsHello all of our lovely listeners! Welcome back! We've missed you 2024-06-1051 min
BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSHappy 1 Year Pod-iversary: Behind the Scenes StoriesWelcome back! This week is our year in review. Happy one year to those who have joined us since day one and thank you to all who have joined us since! Tune in for some predominantly objective data (with a sprinkle of subjective data) about our show! To model say-do correspondence, and take care of ourselves, we are taking a break following this episode. We will join you again in June!2024-04-2840 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSMyth Busting Self-Help Using Behavior Science: Eat the Frog First?Welcome back! This week we discuss a recently popular self-help tool: eating the frog first. You may be wondering... What does that mean?
Should we eat the frog? How can we discuss it from a behavior-analytic lens? When is it ideal to eat the frog? How does this compare to Premack or HP-LP sequences? If any of these questions align with your immediate response, tune in as we will tackle each one!
PSA - no frogs were harmed in the recording of this episode 🐸💕2024-04-2239 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSACT & OBM are BFFs: Here's WhyWelcome back! Today we discuss an up-and-coming line of research in behavior analysis: ACT! Specifically, we will discuss Acceptance and Commitment Training (not Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). How does ACT pair well with OBM? Tune in to find out!
ACT Certification course Mary was discussingL: ACT Foundations for Behavior Analysts2024-04-1538 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSShaping Behavior Towards InclusionWelcome back! This week, we discuss ways that we can shape our behavior, both verbal and physical, towards inclusivity. This can allow us to be more compassionate for both individuals in the field and the diverse clientele we serve.
Resources Mentioned
Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (2024). BACB Certficiant Data. https://www.bacb.com/bacb-certificant-data/
Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (2014). Professional and ethical compliance code for behavior analysts. Littleton, CO: Author.
DeFelice K.A., Diller J.W. (2019). Intersectional feminism and behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12(4):831-838. doi: 10.1007/s40617-019-00341-w.
Hughes Fong, E., Ficklin, S...2024-04-0827 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSUsing Systems to OBMify Your Life!Welcome back! Thank you for joining us as always! This week we are discussing setting up systems in our own lives. They can take extra work ahead of time to set up, but in the end, result in us saving quite a bit of time! Tune in for information on the benefits of systems and some examples from us!
Cleaning System Mary discusses
Books on Behavioral Systems Analysis (BSA) from the OBM Network2024-04-0139 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSBehavior Pups!Welcome back! This week, we let the dogs out! We will be discussing some of the interventions that have been successful with our little ones! We talk about a variety of concepts including dissemination, individualization, appropriate alternative behaviors, reinforcement, and communication! 2024-03-2544 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSFeeling Lucky? Conceptualizing Luck and Superstitious BehaviorsWelcome back! We hope you enjoyed celebrating St. Patrick's Day this past weekend. As previous holiday episodes have been well-received, we figured why not do another and discuss luck! We will chat about how superstitious behaviors come to be, what random luck is, and how to increase our chances of luck. Good luck rainbow hunting!
References:
Staddon, J. E., & Simmelhag, V. L. (1971). The "superstition" experiment: A reexamination of its implications for the principles of adaptive behavior. Psychological Review, 78(1), 3–43. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0030305
Woolley, J. D., & Kelley, K. A. (2020). “When something like a ladybug lands...2024-03-1828 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSCall to Action: Conceptualizing Burnout, Mitigation, and Determining Future DirectionsWelcome back! For this episode, we dive into a new burnout article published last month! This piece works to conceptualize burnout through behaviors so we can tact patterns to fracture in our lives. We will break down key symptoms and behaviors listed and conclude with the researchers' (and our) calls to action!
If interested in our previous episodes discussing burnout mitigation, listen to the following:
The Tea is Burnt: Am I burned out or does everyone feel like this?
Fighting Modern-Day Sabretooth Tigers: Closing the Stress Cycle
Improving Life Quality: Well-Being, Burnout Mitigation...2024-03-1135 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSHow to: Behavior Self!Welcome back! This week we dish about aspects of the self seen within behavior analysis! Tune in for self-awareness, self-control, self-management, and self-reinforcment. Further, we sprinkled in some of our interventions and some studying tips for any big exams heading your way! 2024-03-0437 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSHigh Achievers Need Love Too (Yes We are Talking to You!)Welcome back! This week, we discuss our high-performers - why we take more on our plate, how to start saying no, and how to set yourself up for success in the future! Too often high performers do not contact reinforcement and get burnt out. Let's figure out how to help and appreciate ALL of our employees and set them (or ourselves) up for success!
*Disclaimer: Mary mentioned job tasks of CEOs vs. employees who are in different positions and wants to clarify that ALL roles in an organization require an equitable amount of effort...2024-02-2636 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSEducator Behaviors!Welcome back! This week we talk about the behaviors of educators! First, we discuss some of the characteristics and behaviors of educators we enjoyed (and ones we didn't) before we dive into some specific core aspects of education. We first discuss approaching students as humans, Bloom's Taxonomy, and feedback! These can be across instruction forms whether in the classroom, the clinic, or for a CEU.
Are you interested in learning ASL? Check out this FREE resource!
https://courses.osd.k12.ok.us/?fbclid=IwAR2eX3ymVMva8xSnWc87TWPkC4-xx9i6D5DIAD06...2024-02-2042 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSTEACHER TALK MLL RAW FOOTAGE2024-02-1946 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSOBM in HospitalsWelcome back! Join us this week as we discuss some of the cool interventions that have taken place in hospital settings by those in behavior analysis! We are confident at least one of these studies will be new to you!
Babcock, R. A., Sulzer‐Azaroff, B., Sanderson, M., & Scibak, J. (1992). Increasing nurses' use of feedback to promote infection-control practices in a head-injury treatment center. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 25(3), 621-627. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1992.25-621
DeVries, J., Burnette, M., & Redmon, W. (1991). AIDS
prevention: Improving nurses' compliance with glove wearing through performance feedback. Journal of Applied Beh...2024-02-1245 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSSoft Skills as a Superpower!Welcome back! This week we discuss soft skills and the benefit they can have in communication, leadership, and overall, coming across as the person and professional you would like to be. Behavior analysis is a superpower from our interventions to verbal behavior to our microfacial behaviors. Let's use what we know to our success!
Instagram _findingpoeta
Captivate book
Cues book2024-02-0545 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSBurnover: How Burnout Leads to TurnoverWelcome back! This week, we are discussing our coined term: burnover! Burnout is prevalent in health and human sectors, like behavior analysis. Burnout is an indicator for turnover taking place down the line. Turnover can lead to companies losing money in their replacement of roles. If organizations want to help their bottom line financially, they need to take care of the well-being of their employees first!
References!
Kazemi, E., Shapiro, M., & Kavner, A. (2018). Predictors of intention to turnover in behavior technicians working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 17, 106-115...2024-01-2958 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSDo More by Doing Less: Trick AND Treat YourselfWelcome back! This week we discuss the secret of doing more: doing less. This can be done by prioritizing what is important - both at work, and you as an individual! You are the most important. If you do not take care of yourself, you will burn out when taking care of others. You deserve rest, both physically and mentally. In order to keep doing the work we do, we need to take care of ourselves too. By taking time to treat yourself during your "life time" you can also become a more effective worker during "work time." While...2024-01-2236 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSNavigating Winter BluesWelcome back! As we are deep in January, we thought it would be smart to cover some tips and tricks to get us through these cold winter months. Gab with us over winter hacks and how to make the drab into a glimmer!
Need a glimmer this season? Read with Us!
I Didn't Do the Thing Today: Letting Go of Productivity Guilt
by Madeline Dore
The Source: The Secrets of the Universe, the Science of the Brain by Neuroscientist and MIT Senior Lecturer, Dr. Tara Stewart MD PhD
2024-01-1639 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSNew Year, New Goals, Same You.Welcome back and Happy New Year! Did you miss us? We missed you! We hope you enjoyed your holiday break and received ample reinforcement. As an opener for the year, we are talking about New Year Resolutions, in other words, goals! We will discuss what makes a good goal, how to stick with a goal, and share some of our goals with you. We are excited to be back with you in Season 3!
Task Enjoyment Motivation Protocol TEMP scale
Green, C. W., Reid, D. H., Passante, S., & Canipe, V. (2008). Changing less-preferred duties...2024-01-0845 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSHoliday Analysis of Behavior: HallmarkWelcome back and happy holidays! This week we are keeping it merry and bright and breaking down behavioral patterns in Hallmark films. We light up the common participants, settings, methods, and results, and then cozy up with some of our limitations and future directions. Grab a hot cocoa and join us!
This is our final episode for this season. Tune in with the New Year as we dive into goals!2023-12-1146 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSA Jackie Chapter: Sydenham's ChoreaWelcome back! This week, we are diving into a chapter of Jackie's life: her experience battling and surviving Sydenham's Chorea. As she shares her story, we will see real life examples of the benefits of behavior analytic interventions like Functional Communication Training (FCT) or more specifically tools such as American Sign Language (ASL) and Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS). We will also highlight values from our field including interdisciplinary collaboration as well as the importance of maintaining our client's rights and dignity.
If interested in learning more about this rare disease, click here!2023-11-2755 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSMini Escape BreaksWelcome back! With the holiday season fast approaching, this week we discuss ways to schedule time for work in addition to time for your loved ones. We discuss how to set up breaks from three minutes to three days. Then we will dish on how to best determine when to work and what to work on during that time block. During the holidays, schedules and boundaries are imperative!
Information on Time Logging
Eisenhower Matrix
Task Enjoyment Motivation Protocol (TEMP) Scale:
Green, C. W., Reid, D. H., Passante, S...2023-11-2035 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSBusting OBM MythsWelcome back! This week we are busting myths that are seen in OBM. We discuss punishment, contingencies, scope of practice, behaviors vs outcomes, and efficacy. Join us as we take down everything from pizza parties to feedback sandwiches.
Increase Neural Pathways
Swart, T. (2019). The Source: The Secrets of the Universe, the Science of the Brain. HarperCollins Publishers, New York, NY.
OBM Supervision with Dr. Kristyn Peterson
Instagram: aba_in_the_wild
Task Enjoyment Motivation Protocol (TEMP) scale:
Green, C. W., Reid, D. H., Passante, S., & Canipe...2023-11-1346 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSIncreasing the Quality of Life for EmployeesWelcome back! Join us as we get into some ways to increase the quality of life for employees in the workplace. We dish on positive reinforcement vs negative reinforcement, punishment, job-crafting, behavioral based safety, and more! Tune in and give us YOUR recs for a better workplace!
Resources referenced this week:
Cunningham, T. R., & Austin, J. (2007). Using goal setting, task clarification, and feedback to increase the use of the hands‐free technique by hospital operating room staff. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 40(4), 673-677.
Friedman, R. S., & Förster, J. (2001). The effec...2023-11-0645 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSTrick or Sr+ A Halloween Analysis of BehaviorMwahahaha! Welcome back to our ghouls, gourds, and themons! We hope you've been boo-having yourself. Join us this week as we break down some ~spooky~ info through behavior! Gather around the cauldron as we speak of magic, witches, horror films, and Sr+!
Content Warning: We will be discussing the instances of murder in the section on horror films.2023-10-3050 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSOBMify Your Life!Welcome back! This week we are diving into some OBM hacks to improve your life! We will look at becoming more efficient, reducing the aversiveness of tasks, and individualizing your plans to what will work for you. By using OBM in our personal lives, we can lower cognitive load, decrease stress, increase free time, and increase the quality of our work time.
Corrections from our vocal verbal behavior: Mary said "response class" when talking about candy and she meant to say "stimulus class".2023-10-2338 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSWhat went down at FABA?Welcome back! This week we debrief: what happened at FABA? Tune in to hear the behavior-analytic tea, networking success stories, presentation experiences, and potential areas for growth. We also sprinkle in some of our opinions and advice about conferences and, in general, life this spooky season!
To read about Hank Pennypacker, click here and if you are interested in his article on breast examination, click here!
If you are interested in reading about the absorption efficiency of hygiene products, click here!
You can also view President Biden's statement on the...2023-10-1644 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSSay-Do Correspondence: Are we all Hypocrites?Welcome back! This week we dive into the topic of ourselves in the field. Say-do correspondence, or doing what you say, is a crucial skill in building trust and rapport with those we work with. Unfortunately, we do not have stellar say-do correspondence within our practice. We know the values of behavior analysis on increasing the behaviors we would like to see, decreasing behaviors we do not want, and the ability to affect change in the systems we operate under. Still, when viewing our approaches in the workplace and the classroom, our practices and values are not displayed. In...2023-10-1041 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSAccountabilabuddies: Staying productive while cultivating friendshipsWelcome back! This week we talk about the benefits of accountabilibuddies! This is a friend or colleague that you can trust and communicate openly with. Join us as we discuss some of our own experiences utilizing accountabilibuddies. We will also discuss how to choose an accountabilibuddy, establish the function of your interactions, and ultimately how to increase the likelihood of success for all involved. 2023-10-0233 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSGuest-i-sode! Sean Will and Maasa Nishimuta: Animal Welfare and the Constructional ApproachWelcome back! Join us this week as we learn from Maasa Nishimuta and Sean Will about a constructional approach to animal welfare and training! These two amazing individuals run their own non-profit for behavior support and training, 2023-09-251h 10BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSRed & Green Flags: Workplace EditionWelcome back! This week we are diving into an opinion-based conversation: red and green flags in the workplace. This idea initially came from our colleague, Candace Fay. We call out potential flags that may arise across a company including within the organization itself, the system, the work floor, supervision, training, communication, and ethical maintenance. Do you have flags to add? Let us know!2023-09-1845 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSImproving Life Quality: Well-Being, Burnout Mitigation, and Job-CraftingWelcome back! This week we learn how to care for ourselves and set ourselves up for success. Tune in for self-care tips, ideas for burnout mitigation, and job-crafting suggestions to improve your quality of life at work. Do you have suggestions? Let us know!
Here is the
Dolan, E. D., Mohr, D., Lempa, M., Joos, S., Fihn, S. D., Nelson, K. M., & Helfrich, C. D. (2015). Using a single item to measure burnout in primary care staff: A psychometric evaluation. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 30, 582-587. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-014-3112-6 2023-09-1247 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSFighting Modern-Day Sabretooth Tigers: Closing the Stress CycleWelcome back! We hope you're enjoying our mini burnout series! This week we are discussing how to close our burnout cycles. We will be referencing the Nagoski sisters' book once again! We will share suggested behaviors to close stress cycles, the evolutionary background of these behaviors, and our own cycle-closing routines. 2023-09-0549 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSThe Tea is Burnt: Am I burned out or does everyone feel like this?Welcome back! This week we get into a prevalent topic in our field, burnout. We will be predominantly focusing on identifying burnout. What does it look like? How does it begin? How does it flourish? How can I bounce back?
To define burnout, we use the definition from the Maslach Burnout Inventory. After discussing the backing research, we will be getting personal by sharing our own experiences with you. Following our stories, and taking us into next week, we suggest some resources to identify your level of burnout and ways to begin mitigating it. If interested in...2023-08-2848 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSWhat's New? BA Topics: A to ZWelcome back! Did you miss us? This week, we came back with broad strokes. We will be diving into behavior analysis across the alphabet and discussing some of our experiences, some resources we have found, and topics that were interesting to us! The article referenced in the podcast today is ABA from A to Z: Behavior Science Applied to 350 Domains of Socially Significant Behavior. Be sure to check out our Instagram @behaviorselfpod for some of the resources discussed in our episode!
Articles referenced today:
Heward, W. L., Critchfield, T. S., Reed, D...2023-08-211h 11BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSHow to Plan and Enjoy Taking Time OffWelcome back! This week, join us as we dive into a timely topic: vacation! We will discuss how to set up boundaries and set yourself up for success. Rest is deserved, not earned, so take care of yourself! Following the release of this episode, we at BehaviorSelf will be taking a two-week vacation. The breaks we have set up throughout the year will provide us with some time to rest, implement feedback, and record content to guarantee that we will have episodes prepared for the other weeks of the year. Thank you for being with us thus far, and...2023-07-3146 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSStories and Suggestions: Setting and Maintaining BoundariesWelcome back! Join us as we dive into boundary usage in our personal and professional lives. We will be sharing stories of setting boundaries directly and indirectly with our colleagues and friends. Boundaries are not just for ~emotional~ use, they can aid in advocating for yourself, but also for creating schedules, reducing response effort, and maintaining your financial worth. Then we enter the more complex part, maintaining the boundaries we set, which can be hard for us "healing people pleasers." There is trial and effort, but that is how we form habits! It is important to maintain flexibility with...2023-07-2451 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSStop Living in Your Inbox: Technology BoundariesWelcome back! This week's topic is beneficial to any employee - technology boundaries. We will discuss our hacks for maintaining our schedules, using technology as tools for success, and suggestions for maintaining boundaries. Do you have helpful hacks? Let us know @behaviorselfpod on Instagram!2023-07-171h 02BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSIs OBM ABA? The tea is HOTWelcome back! This week we are diving into an ethics debate within our field: is OBM ABA? Join us as we discuss some viewpoints from both sides of the discussion from prominent figures in the OBM sector. In addition, join us for our two cents as up-and-comers in the field. You may even catch a hot take or two!
Recommendations:
OBM Supervision Course Link
Goblin Tools
Articles from today's discussion:
Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (2019). Professional and ethical compliance code for behavior analysts. https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/BACB-Compliance-Code-english_190318.pdf
Hantula, D.A. (2022). The co...2023-07-1052 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSPretending to Know Things: Our Thoughts on Imposter SyndromeWelcome back! This week, we are diving into ~imposter syndrome~ by regaling you with our tales, our tips, and the reality of the systems we are all a part of. Join us as we dive into it all! The systems and who they were designed for, who is affected by these systems, what large changes are needed to said system, and what personal behavior changes we can do in the meantime.
The articles referenced in the show today were
KPMG STUDY FINDS 75% OF FEMALE EXECUTIVES ACROSS INDUSTRIES HAVE EXPERIENCED IMPOSTER SYNDROME IN THEIR...2023-07-0358 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSIntroducing the hosts: More than PhD StudentsWelcome back! This week we are spilling tea on ourselves! We wanted listeners to get to know us both in and out of behavior analysis. We will tact our places in some societal standards (horoscopes, enneagrams, etc.), dive into how we became friends, provide background on our scopes and respective research, and conclude with our hobbies and what brings us joy. Grab your bevergino of choice and come relax with friends.
Recommendation: Notion for detailing progress on goals and projects as well as journaling
Book Recommendations
Antiracism and Universal Design for...2023-06-2656 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSWhy BehaviorSelf and what does BA without BS mean?Welcome Back! This week we will explain the reasoning behind our name, BehaviorSelf, and our slogan, BA without the BS. We also dive into our origin story and what our goals are in creating this podcast.
The recommendations discussed for creating materials were Pexels.com and Canva.com. Potato Days are inspired by Jules Acree. The books discussed are listed here in their respective order in the episode: Be the Sun, Not the Salt by Harry Cohen, Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining, The Art of War by Sun Tzu, Burnout: The Secret to...2023-06-2057 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSSweating Through Your Shirt: How to Mitigate Bodily Responses when PresentingWelcome back! This week, we are looking at how to best handle public speaking itself. We cover some strategies to mitigate those bodily responses that annoy us: dry mouth, flushed skin, increased heart rate, wavering voice, and more! We will also tackle how to respond to a question you do not know the answer to and provide an activity for you to try to reduce autoclitic usage. Do you have public speaking tips? Let us know on Instagram @behaviorselfpod2023-06-1241 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSHow to Become a Stellar PresenterWelcome back! This week we discuss how to create presentations from scratch. We break down the basic formatting expectations, provide visual aid suggestions to enhance your presentation, and discuss ways to polish your work after its creation. Do you have any questions or suggestions of your own? Let us know on Instagram @behaviorselfpod 2023-06-0552 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSSocial Networking and EtiquetteWelcome back! This week we dive into some tips and tricks for social networking! Join us as we break down our networking behaviors. We will cover how to enter one-on-one conversations, group dynamics, and some locations to network. Come and listen to us share stories of some of our successes and some of our trial-and-errors. Do you have a successful networking tip you'd like to share? Let us know on Instagram @behaviorselfpod
The recommended book noted by Mary this week is Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty, specifically, The Routines Chapter.
2023-05-2949 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSAudience BehaviorWelcome back! Join us this week as we discuss key audience behaviors while attending a presentation. The book recommendation that was discussed by Jackie in this episode is The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, gifted to her by her previous fitness trainer, and host of the Wellish podcast, Sarah Ritondale (@sttraining). Next week, we will tackle social networking skills. Stay tuned! Questions for us? Let us know at @behaviorselfpod :)2023-05-2249 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSConference Hacks pt. 3Welcome back! This week we wrap up our conference hacks series and specifically focus on safety behaviors at conferences. Join us as we discuss strategies to prepare yourself for success, make new friends, set boundaries, and maintain expectations. We will also discuss a core leadership skill: being nice.
Do you have questions for us or hacks of your own that you'd like to share? Let us know on Instagram @behaviorselfpod
2023-05-1527 minBehaviorSelf: BA without the BSConference Hacks pt. 2Welcome back! This episode is part two of our conference series where we talk about some aspects that are not often discussed when preparing for conference season. We begin the episode by answering the cliffhanger Mary left everyone with last week. Afterward, we dive into our morning routine hacks. We will cover our secrets for efficient coffee and breakfast, and then follow up with our bathroom tips. Stay tuned! Do you have questions for us or hacks of your own that you'd like to share? Let us know on Instagram @behaviorselfpod
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BehaviorSelf: BA without the BSAttending a Conference: Spilling our SecretsThis week, we will be starting off strong by sharing some of our conference secrets. Our episode focuses on scheduling, financial, and professional behaviors that will set you up for success and help to make your conference experience the best it can be -- no matter what level you are in the field. This is our first episode in the series on conferences so stay tuned as next week we will go further in-depth on this topic.
Do you have questions for us or hacks of your own that you'd like to share? Let us know on Instagram @behaviorselfpod
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