ACT Case Consultation for Behavior Analysts: Practicum Style
About This Course
In the didactic segments of this course, you will first learn state-of-the-art methods for conducting ACT functional assessment in ways that are practical, efficient, and consistent with other quantitative FA procedures used in ABA. This critical component is sometimes absent in ABA iterations of ACT. Learning to do this in a pragmatic, efficient manner is critical to the use of ACT inside the scope of ABA practice.
Next, during case-consultation sessions during this course, a number of attendees will present information about client backgrounds, baselines, and current data. Then, they'll discuss treatment that has been provided, where it went right, and where it went wrong. Colleagues will ask questions, provide options, and then role-play to develop new strategies and approaches. Later, case presenters report back to the group about how it all landed.
If you are a behavior analyst who has taken an ACT training or two and you are now implementing ACT in your ABA practice, this course will take you to the next level. ACT Case Consultation for Behavior Analysts: Practicum Style is designed to help you advance your ACT practice so that you no longer need pre-made lesson plans to guide you. The aim is to build your skills so that you can conduct functional assessments of indirect-acting contingencies and create ACT interventions on the fly. You will practice ACT skills in an intimate group of ABA practitioners that share your scope of practice, and work in similar environments
Space is extremely limited, so sign up today to secure your spot.
Prior to registering, please review speaker-planner conflict of interest disclosures.
Schedule
Session 1: January 15, 2021, 1 pm-3 pm EST
Introductions and a brief overview of ACT, ACT functional assessment, and the ACT Matrix. Scheduling of case presentations for the next 7 sessions. Initial course readings will be assigned. Intense ACT functional assessment behavior skills training (BST).
Session 2: January 22, 2020, 1 pm-3 pm EST
Hour 1: Advanced ACT matrix training.
Hour 2: Case Presentation 1. Questions and feedback from colleagues. Role-plays and real-plays.
Session 3: January 29, 2020, 1 pm-3 pm EST
Hour 1: Catching metaphors BST.
Hour 2: Case Presentation 2. Questions and feedback from colleagues. Role-plays and real-plays.
Session 4: February 5 2020, 1 pm-3 pm EST
Hour 1: Physicalizing metaphors BST.
Hour 2: Case Presentation 3. Questions and feedback from colleagues. Role-plays and real-plays.
Session 5: February 12, 2020, 1 pm-3 pm EST
Hour 1: Descriptive FBA + ACT Trigger Analysis BST + physicalizing a metaphor
Hour 2: Case Presentation 4. Questions and feedback from colleagues. Role-plays and real-plays.
Session 6: February 19, 2020, 1 pm-3 pm EST
Hour 1: Matrix + Descriptive FBA + ACT Trigger Analysis + physicalizing a metaphor BST
Hour 2: Case Presentation 5. Questions and feedback from colleagues. Role-plays and real-plays.
Session 7: February 26, 2020, 1 pm-3 pm EST
Hour 1: Behavior Planning Worksheet
Hour 2: Case Presentation 6. Questions and feedback from colleagues. Role-plays and real-plays.
Session 8: March 5, 2020, 1 pm-3 pm EST
Hour 1: Matrix + Descriptive FBA + ACT Trigger Analysis + Physicalizing Metaphors + Behavior Planning Worksheet BST
Hour 2: Case Presentation 7. Questions and feedback from colleagues. Role-plays and real-plays.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Discuss ACT functions based on verbal tells using descriptive ACT FBA procedures.
- Discuss hypothesized functions with ACT trigger analysis.
- Describe the processes of the ACT hexaflex
- Describe indirect-acting functions using descriptive and triggering procedure
- Describe how to use the ACT matrix for assessment purposes.
- Identify ways to listen for and develop metaphors with a client and describe why this is important.
- Discuss how to physicalize a client’s metaphor with the client.
- Identify one way to use descriptive and triggering ACT FBA procedures, then discuss how to catch and physicalize a client’s metaphor
- Using the ACT matrix as an assessment / intervention tool, identify how to catch and physicalize a client’s metaphor
- Discuss one reason why the Behavior Planning Worksheet is important while working with clients
- Discuss how to evaluate your current repertoire and areas in need of further development using the checklist provided
Continuing Education
Please review complete CE and conflict-of-interest disclosure information prior to registering. This course is jointly sponsored by Praxis CET and Institute for Better Health (IBH) and is approved for 16 CE Hours by the following:
- BACB – Behavior Analysts
- NBCC – National Counselors
- NY State – Counselors and Social Workers
- Other State Level Counselors, MFTs, and Social Workers
- APA - Psychologist: Institute for Better Health, Inc is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to offer continuing education for psychologists. Institute for Better Health, Inc maintains responsibility for the program and its content.
Prerequisites
Audience
Recommended Reading
None
References
Ebert, B., Bockarie, H., Stewart, C., Szabo, T. G., & White, R. G. (in press). Implementing ACT in Sierra Leone. In M. Levin, M. Twohig, & J. Krafft (Eds.) Innovations in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Clinician Advancements and Applications in ACT. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
Szabo, T. G. (in press). Acceptance and Commitment Training to reduce inflexible behaviors in children with autism. Journal of Contextual Behavior Science. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2019.03.001
Szabo, T. G., Bockarie, H., White, R., Tarbox, J., Stewart, C., & Ebert, B. (under review). Microaggression, intimate partner gender-based violence, and behavioral flexibility training in Sierra Leonean couples.
Szabo, T. G. (2017). Problem-solving: Aligning Skinner’s framework with RFT’s pragmatic verbal analysis. In R. A. Rehfeldt, M. Fryling, L. Hayes, & J. Tarbox (Eds.) Applied Behavior Analysis of Language and Cognition. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
Steinwachs, J., & Szabo, T. G. (2016). Elephants in the room: Straight therapists’ microaggression with GSM couples. In M. Skinta & A. Curtin (Eds.) Mindfulness and Acceptance for Gender and Sexual Minorities. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
Szabo, T. G., & Dixon, M. R. (2016). Contextual behavior science and education. In R. D. Zettle, & A. Biglan (Eds.) Handbook of Contextual Behavior Science. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
Szabo, T. G. & Tarbox, J. (2015). Beyond what “is” and what “is-not.” Journal of Contextual Behavior Science, 4, 220-224. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2015.05.005
Szabo, T. G., Long, D. M., Villatte, M., Hayes, S. C. (2014). Mindfulness in contextual cognitive behavioral models. In K. W. Brown, J. D. Creswell, & R. M. Ryan (Eds.) Handbook of Mindfulness: Theory and Research. New York: Guilford Press.
Gould, E. R., Tarbox, T., & Coyne, L. (2018). Evaluating the effects of Acceptance and Commitment Training on the overt behavior of parents of children with autism. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 7, 81-88. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2017.06.003
Dixon, M. R., Paliliunas, D, Belisle, J., Speelman, R. C., Gunnarson, K. F., & Shaffer, J. L. (2019). The effect of brief mindfulness training on momentary impulsivity. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 11, 15-20. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2018.11.003
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Chancey, C., Root, W. B., Rehfeldt, R. A., McCauley, D., Takeguchi, K., & Pritchard, J. (in press). The impact of mindfulness skills on interactions between direct care staff and adults with developmental disabilities. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Disorders. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2018.07.004
Castro, M., Rehfeldt, R. A., & Root, W. B. (2016). On the role of values clarification and committed actions in enhancing the engagement of direct care workers with clients with severe developmental disorders. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Disorders, 5, 201-207. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2016.09.003
Brazeau, K., Rehfeldt, R. A., Mazo, A., Smalley, A., Krus, S., & Henson, L. D. (2017). On the efficacy of mindfulness, defusion, and behavioral skills training on job interviewing skills in dulally-diagnosed adults with developmental disorders. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 6, 145-151. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2017.04.002
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