BCBA CEUs

Abstract: As behavior analysts engage the responsibility of shaping future practitioners to gain competency in the field of behavior analysis, the continued need to create practitioners who are familiar with working within a culturally humble framework remains a supervisory goal. The event provides a learning opportunity for supervisors to learn how to help their supervisees understand and explore their implicit bias, learn how systematic oppression affects their clients, and unpack white supremacy culture as a woven staple within the field and society as a whole. Participants will be given several take home, replicable, assignments and interactive activities to aid their supervisees in the aforementioned learning outcomes. Eligible participants will obtain 1.5 Supervision BCBA CEUs. Suggested prerequisites for the CE: Those attending this course should have previous experience of anti-racism work, have worked at identifying and unpacking their own implicit bias, and familiarity with the knowledge that systematic oppression and white supremacy culture impact society.

Abstract: As behavior analysts engage the responsibility of shaping future practitioners to gain competency in the field of behavior analysis, the continued need to create practitioners who are familiar with working within a culturally humble and anti-oppressive framework remains a supervisory goal. This event provides a learning opportunity to help supervisees understand and explore privilege and how to engage behaviors which create equity. Participants will examine how white feminism impacts behaviors and disproportionately harms historically marginalized identities as well as learn how to help their supervisee’s tact TERF (trans-exclusionary radical feminist) narratives and it’s harmful impact. Content also conceptualizes the intersecting nuance of the misogyny, racism, and transphobia as well as differential impacts on intersecting historically marginalized identities. Participants will be given access to several take home, replicable, assignments and interactive activities to aid in supervising the aforementioned learning outcomes. Eligible participants will obtain 1.5 Supervision BCBA CEUs.
Suggested prerequisites for the CE: Those attending this course should have previous experience of identifying and unpacking their own implicit bias, and familiarity with the knowledge that systematic oppression impacts those with historically marginalized identities. Participants should be familiar with, and work to mitigate a learning history of harmful behaviors including tone policing and racial gaslighting.

Abstract: As behavior analysts expand their scope into the field of exercise and physical wellness, the need to provide an inclusive environment for the LGBTQAI+ community is met with pre-existing obstacles. Creating an affirming culture remains an ethical responsibility for practicing behavior analysts. The event provides a learning opportunity to expand one's scope where learning objectives include determining sociological factors which play a key role in client participation of the service, measurable and specific actions which will affirm their LGBTQIA+ clients, learn about minority stress and its impact on client health, as well as ethical considerations and practices.

Abstract: As behavior analysts expand their scope into the field of exercise and physical wellness, the need to provide an inclusive environment for those with marginalized identities is met with pre-existing obstacles. Recognizing the toxic fitness culture, embedded racism, and ableism should remain an active goal. The event provides a learning opportunity to expand one's scope where learning objectives include being given tools to self-assess implicit bias, engage cultural humility, and learn how the principles of stimulus equivalence can be applied as they relate to colonized culture.

Abstract: ABA companies commonly utilize in-house approaches for Justice, Equity, and Inclusion efforts. Inclusive Excellence, Human Resources and Public Health best practice recommend climate/needs assessments be conducted by third party consultants. Climate assessments will outline JEDI Actions Plans which include manageable steps towards implementing DEI efforts across the organization. Properly implemented climate surveys occur every 2-3 years and demonstrate a strong “business case” for JEDI practices within corporations. Implementation of a climate survey illustrates cost-benefit analysis for DEI investment. Data outcomes can be used to track employee productivity/company success, fiscal responsibility, and quality services.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will learn the difference between climate surveys, action plans, and third party consultation vs in house assessment and training.
• Participants will be introduced to a “business case” justification in creating a culturally inclusive work environment which is essential in articulating the need for company investment.
• Participants will learn the basic components of a JEDI action plan designed to align cultural values with measurable outcomes as recommended by third party consultants.

Abstract: Behavior analysts are often ill prepared to build an anti-oppressive and culturally humble framework in the context of governmental and oppressive systems. In light of the US supreme court ruling to overturn Roe v Wade, behavior analysts are met with compounding personal and professional impacts. Abortion access is directly tied to body autonomy, disability justice, anti-racist reckoning, Black liberation, and Transgender healthcare. This opportunity will unpack abortion access as social justice work, understand disproportionate impacts of the supreme court decision to overturn Roe v Wade on Black birthers, and learn language and behaviors needed to ensure Transgender inclusivity in advocacy. Presenters will discuss the impact of well-intended problematic messaging in terms of reproductive activism and be given resources for building abortion care as part of their anti-racist frameworks. Presentation is provided by subject matter expert and doctor of public health, Dr. Gemma Skuraton and PhD candidate and BCBA Gabriella Barrientos.

Abstract: Systematic oppression includes policies, structures, and beliefs that shape society in both subtle and overt ways. These harmful structures impact those with marginalized identities at disproportionate rates. Dismantling harmful practices remains an ethical responsibility for practicing behavior analysts. This training applies to all special interest groups including those working in the areas of fitness, sports, and wellness. The event provides a learning opportunity to expand one's scope in understanding the intersection of racism, misogyny, fatphobia, transphobia, diet culture, and rape culture and how problematic practices overwhelming contribute to a violence-based environment which harms clients and practitioners alike. Participants will learn how to self-assess their own privilege, discuss health equity in sport across gender, understand the intersection of fatphobia and racism, as well as learn how to engage in inclusive and wellness affirming practices derived from philosophies such as; HAES (Health At every Size). Eligible participants will receive 2 Ethics BCBA CEUs.

Abstract: As behavior analysts engage the responsibility of shaping future practitioners to gain competency in the field of behavior analysis and grow a culturally humble practice, the need to generalize advocacy and affirmation to their personal lives becomes more applicable. True application of anti-racism work within one’s professional responsibilities must be accompanied by lifestyle and values driven behavior. This CEU event has been created to target a population of behavior analysts also impacted by US Military life. Attendants will learn about characteristics of white supremacy culture, understand how this relates to military culture, how their behavior impacts and reinforces problematic culture, tact specific complicit behaviors of oppression, and learn next steps for decolonizing private events which influence behavior. Eligible participants will obtain 1.5 Learning BCBA CEUs.

Abstract: The understanding and application of intersectionality and power balance remains a key competence skill for practicing behavior analysts. As behavior analysts expand their scope in working in different special interest groups, the ability to generalize understanding of individual learning history and how this influences interventions remains critical. White supremacy culture impacts all aspects of social structures and continues to place those with marginalized identities at risk for abuse. Honoring the lived experience of those with marginalized intersectional identities relates directly to the core principles under our ethics code.

This event offers a unique opportunity to learn from the lived experience of active duty US service members. Many behavior analysts serve military families or work directly with military personnel. An incredibly important factor in building competency in this scope, is the consultation from the service population. Oftentimes, this consultation lacks intersectionality and thus serves to disproportionately benefit those with dominant identities.

Behavior analysts will learn from two active duty service members whose lived experience allows them to provide perspective on impacts to marginalized service members. Learning objectives include understanding social and structural barriers within the US military and being given specific actions to affirm values related to cultural humility and intersectionality.

ACE Provider and BCBA:
Gabrielle Barrientos MAE, BCBA, LBA, ICA (she/her)

Subject Matter Expert and Panelist:
Gemma Skuraton DrPH, MPH, CHES, LAT, ATC, USAW, CPT, FMS, RYT-200 (she/her)
Master Gunnery Sergeant Billy Richardson (he/him)

United States Marine Corps
Sergeant First Class Jami Williams (she/her)
United States Army

Abstract: The CDC is still learning about how the virus spreads and the severity of illness it causes. Informing the population about the health risks posed by the coronavirus disease, as well as what they can do to protect themselves and others, is the best way to mitigate the spread and reduce the amount of further contagion cases. As US states reopen, schools begin either online, virtual, or a hybrid model, and more and more practitioners go back to direct intervention, it is imperative practitioners become fluent in best public health practices to slow the spread and keep the public at large safe. COVID19 has caused significant concern for ABA practitioners and implementation of behavior analytic service to an at-risk population. In a three-part series, participants will learn about the virus, practice considerations within ABA, risk migration, where and how to locate up to date and accurate information, and how the virus is affecting clients with marginalized identities across home setting. The CE will be led by a licensed and board-certified behavior analyst and ACE provider and a doctor of public health, certified in contract tracing of COVID19.

Subject Matter Expert and Panelist:
Gemma Skuraton DrPH, MPH, CHES, CDE, LAT, ATC, USAW, CPT, FMS, RYT-200 (she/her)
ACE Provider and BCBA:
Gabrielle Barrientos MAE, BCBA, LBA, IBA

Abstract: The CDC is still learning about how the virus spreads and the severity of illness it causes. Informing the population about the health risks posed by the coronavirus disease, as well as what they can do to protect themselves and others, is the best way to mitigate the spread and reduce the amount of further contagion cases. As US states reopen, schools begin either online, virtual, or a hybrid model, and more and more practitioners go back to direct intervention, it is imperative practitioners become fluent in best public health practices to slow the spread and keep the public at large safe. COVID19 has caused significant concern for ABA practitioners and implementation of behavior analytic service to an at-risk population. In a three-part series, participants will learn about the virus, practice considerations within ABA, risk migration, where and how to locate up to date and accurate information, and how the virus is affecting clients with marginalized identities across home setting. The CE will be led by a licensed and board-certified behavior analyst and ACE provider and a doctor of public health, certified in contract tracing of COVID19.

Abstract: The CDC is still learning about how the virus spreads and the severity of illness it causes. Informing the population about the health risks posed by the coronavirus disease, as well as what they can do to protect themselves and others, is the best way to mitigate the spread and reduce the amount of further contagion cases. As US states reopen, schools begin either online, virtual, or a hybrid model, and more and more practitioners go back to direct intervention, it is imperative practitioners become fluent in best public health practices to slow the spread and keep the public at large safe. COVID19 has caused significant concern for ABA practitioners and implementation of behavior analytic service to an at-risk population. In a three-part series, participants will learn about the virus, practice considerations within ABA, risk migration, where and how to locate up to date and accurate information, and how the virus is affecting clients with marginalized identities across home setting. The CE will be led by a licensed and board-certified behavior analyst and ACE provider and a doctor of public health, certified in contract tracing of COVID19.

It is critical for fitness professionals to improve their competency and actively practice allyship to affirm and create a safe wellness environment for LGBTQIA+ clients. The LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Fitness course will teach fitness professionals how to actively dismantle the binary, homophobic, fatphobic, transphobic, racist and ableist lens of exercise science which historically has played a role in fitness service participation among this population. Participants will learn strategies for creating an equitable, ethical and affirming culture, safety considerations during physical activity for gender diverse clients and improving health outcomes for folks who are gender and/or relationship diverse. To become a LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Fitness Professional participants will complete each of the modules asynchronously as well as pass the quiz associated with the material and a final exam. The course is approximately 10 hours in length and is approved for 1.0 American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness) ETHICS CEUs; 4.0 BCBA ETHICS CEUs; 1.0 National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) CEUs; 10.0 Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) CEUs.

The LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Fitness Professional Course includes guest lectures from the lived experience of LGBTQIA+ fitness/wellness customers as well as a Board Certified LGBTQIA+ Affirming Physician Assistant.

Participants will be able to download 17 different handouts including;
● Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (JEDI) Rubric to assist fitness professionals/organizations for assessing a baseline in current inclusive policies and practices.
● Inclusive Downloadable Health & Medical History Form
● Lists of LGBTQIA+ affirming brands, products and fitness influencers
● Pronoun and Affirming Language cards
● and more