#dobetter Pod
By Megan Miller & Joe Smith
#dobetter PodDec 31, 2020
VB vs RFT Reboot
This is a reboot of our 2nd ever episode on the divide between Verbal and Relational Frame Theory. Enjoy!
Do Better Podcast Live Feb 27th, 2024 - Somatic Movement with Iveth
In this episode, Joe and Dr. Megan interview Iveth who is a BCBA practicing as a woman's empowerment coach. Iveth explains her journey with Somatic Movement and how it can affect how we understand ourselves and our clients.
Follow Iveth on Instagram:
@empowerwithiveth
@emotionawareaba
Links Shared in the Show:
Youtube Video on Healing Trauma: https://youtu.be/FKrCe9fHsSc?si=o-njPb_t8Gwhc8jk
Body Keeps the Score Book: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748
It Didn't Start with You Book: https://www.amazon.com/Didnt-Start-You-Inherited-Family/dp/
YouTube Video on Somatic Therapy TedX Talk: https://youtu.be/UU7eSxcBhpM?si=54rjTfOfmJvivOjg
Social Emotional Resources Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18UcU8OXFwyEEjRGAXvxxaxSu_cIriMJIUs4QqYegqqs/edit?usp=drive_link
Emotional Regulation Website: www.gozen.com
Summary of Podcast from Fathom:
- Somatic movement focuses on internal bodily experiences rather than just external movement.
- Ignoring body signals starts early in childhood and continues into adulthood.
- Connecting with your own body helps you better understand client needs.
- Emotions drive behavior, so addressing emotions prevents problem behavior.
- There is fear around incorporating new practices into ABA, but we must be open to grow.
- Somatic means relating to the body. Somatic movement is moving in a way where the intention is on internal bodily experiences rather than just external movement.
- Our bodies hold wisdom for how to heal and regulate, but we are trained to ignore internal signals from a young age.
- Somatic movement can be any movement motivated by an internal experience, even just using the bathroom when needed.
- Iveth has been a BCBA since 2020 but experienced burnout from constant stress.
- She took a break to travel and discovered somatic movement and nervous system regulation.
- This was the missing piece - connecting her mind and body. She uses somatic practices daily now.
- As a coach, Iveth identifies "can't do vs won't do" problems. If it's a "won't do" due to fear, she helps clients connect with their body to release the fear.
- With clients with autism, she gets curious about the function of behaviors like tantrums. She explores what feelings drive the behaviors and teaches coping skills through movement.
- Books like The Body Keeps the Score and It Didn't Start With You.
- Connecting with your own body is the best resource.
- Emotions drive behavior but are often ignored in ABA. We should teach body awareness and movement for regulation.
- There is fear of incorporating new practices into ABA, but we must have cultural humility and synthesize knowledge.
Do Better Pod Live Recording Jan 23, 2024: Goals and Words for 2024
In this episode of the Do Better Podcast, Dr. Megan and Joe discuss goals and words for 2024 with members of the Do Better Community. What's your word for 2024?
Podcast Summary from Fathom:
- Both Megan and Joe are focused on improving their health, routines, and productivity in 2024.
- Having an extensive list of health/self-care goals can be overwhelming and counterproductive. It's better to focus on 1-3 key goals at a time.
- Choosing a "word of the year" and integrating it into your life (like a password) can help focus intentions.
- Tools like planners, journals, and apps can help build habits and routines, if used consistently.
- Planning for obstacles and challenges in advance leads to better follow-through. The WOOP method (Wish, Outcome, Obstacles, Plan) is a helpful framework.
- Megan went on a cruise and is now trying to establish routines and new habits, but feels overwhelmed by their extensive list of 30+ health/self-care goals. They got a planner to track habits and routines.
- Joe is focused on productivity, planning, leadership, and being more disciplined in health habits like diet and exercise. They uses a "High Performance Planner".
- They discussed how having too many goals creates cognitive load and makes it hard to build consistent habits. It's better to focus on 1-3 high priority goals first.
- Joe uses "brain dumping" at night to reduce cognitive load. Megan's new planner helps their plan and track goals.
- Nicole shared that choosing a "word of the year" helps focus intentions. Joe's word is "disciplined".
- Writing goals down repeatedly (like in a password) keeps them top of mind. Vision boards also help visualize goals.
- Time blocking is useful but can be hard for dynamic jobs. Planning for obstacles in advance helps overcome challenges.
- Teaching supervisees methods like WOOP to plan for obstacles can set them up for real world success.
- They will revisit leadership strategies for behavior analysts in a future episode.
- Megan will confirm if their word of the year is "organized" in the next episode.
- They will interview Callie and discuss leadership strategies in future episodes.
- Next live podcast recording is February 27th at 12pm EST.
Do Better Pod Live - Soft Skills
In this episode from Dec 12th, 2023, Dr. Megan and Joe discuss Soft Skills in Behavior Analysis. Let us know which resources you have found helpful for teaching Soft Skills.
Show Notes:
Do Better podcast will switch to monthly live recordings instead of weekly in 2024.
Goal is to have all live content on the same day/time each month so people can plan for it.
Next recording will be a special session on motivational interviewing with Callie on 12/19.
Soft skills like listening and cultural humility weren't taught much in grad school but are critical.
Important for behavior analysts to listen to families without judgement and understand their perspectives.
Compassion, empathy, collaboration, and perspective taking are key soft skills.
There can be issues when expectations around "professional" interaction aren't neurodiversity affirming.
Resources mentioned:
Compassionate listening courses
Book "25 Essential Skills for Behavior Analysts"
Stoic philosophy (Ryan Holiday)
ACT training
Books by Aubrey Daniels and Brene Brown
Trainings and Books by Denny Reed
ChatGPT and Goblin AI tools
Do Better Pod Live - Social Media Instagram Accounts
In this Live recording from Dec 5th, 2023, Joe and Dr. Megan discuss which Social Media Instagram Accounts influence their practices and why. Let us know if you have any accounts you would recommend!
Podcast Show Notes:
Callie Plattner to join on December 19th to discuss motivational interviewing.
Suggestions needed for new topics to add to the podcast topic wheel.
Megan discussed favorite Instagram accounts that inform ABA practice:
Kids Create Ed - gives fun ideas for parents and kids, e.g. family clean-up time triggered by Alexa timer
Big Life Journal - building resilience, persistence, grit
Connected Parenting - gentle parenting strategies
Mr. Chazz - education and parenting topics
Joe discussed his favorite Instagram accounts:
Kaylin Hartrow - autistic advocate, gives advice and perspectives on autism
Ryan Holiday - author on stoicism, teaches focusing on controllables
The Tired Dad - shorts on being an intentional, present father
Do Better Pod Live - Disconnect Between Research and Practice
In this episode, Dr. Megan and Joe briefly discuss some of the disconnects they have experienced when it comes to research and practice in behavior analysis. For a longer discussion, check out this episode from our first season on the Practice to Research Gap!
Do Better Pod Live - Behavior Analyst Halloween Costume
This episode was recorded on Halloween so of course Dr. Megan and Joe had to discuss what items are needed to create a Halloween costume for behavior analysts! What would you add?
Do Better Pod Live Recording - Creators that Influence us!
The wheel chose the topic today of Creators that influence us. Joe and Megan focused on their favorite podcasts outside of behavior analysis. Check these out and share your favorites with us!
Glucose Goddess Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/FKrCe9fHsSc
https://grownupsreadthingstheywroteaskids.com/
https://www.dylanmarron.com/podcast
https://freakonomics.com/series/nsq/
https://wiserworldpodcast.com/
https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/
Do Better Pod Live! - AI and Behavior Analysis
In today's episode, Dr. Megan and Joe discuss their thoughts about AI and Behavior analysis. What concerns do they have and more importantly how can we benefit from AI???? Check out these links based on the conversation:
AI To Do List Tools:
Learn more about AI
The Future of AI
Do Better Pod Live - Favorite Topic in the Field Right Now
Join Dr. Megan and Joe in this live recording! The topic chosen by the wheel today was: Fav topic in the field right now. Any guesses on what they chose? Drop us your favorite topic in the comments and let us know what else we should add to our wheel! See you every Tuesday on Facebook Live at 12p Est!
Do Better Pod LIVE - Conferences for 2023
Join Dr. Megan, Joe and the Do Better Pod community as we decide which upcoming conference 2023 will give you the most FOMO if you don't attend in person or online!
LINKS TO CONFERENCES MENTIONED:
Gulf Coast ABA Oct 6th and 7th: https://www.labaa.net/about-3-1 Dr. Megan is presenting a workshop and presentation. Dr. Pat Friman, Mary Jane Weiss, and Dr. James Moore are also presenting. 10 CEs available for this conference. It is being held in New Orleans
Hoosier Association Oct 18th-20th: https://haba.abainternational.org/events/annual-conference-2023/
Dr. Megan is presenting on Oct 19th. Dr. Becca Tagg and Dr. Tarbox are also presenting. 10 CEs available for this one as well. It is in Bloomington, IN
APPLIED 2023 hosted by Matthew Harrington
Link available beginning of August. Even is on October 28th and is FREE with option to purchase CEs.
Standard Celeration Society Nov 9th-11th: https://celeration.org/36th-annual-conference/
Dr. Megan is presenting on a panel and this is one of her favorite conferences and locations. Great hotel for families! The content covered is usually novel but accessible! Dr. Rosales Ruiz and Dr. Heward are the main speakers this day. Conference registration includes incredible meals and there is a great collaborative environment!
Disrupt Conference
https://behaviorlive.com/conferences/DisruptABA/home
Online on Nov 11th and includes a business and clinical track
Joe and Megan Catch Up - In memory of Stephen Foreman
Join Megan and Joe as we finally get the podcast back into gear! This episode is dedicated to Stephen Foreman, he was a strong supporter and mentor for so many as well as a devoted husband and father. In today's episode, we will catch up a little and share some memories of Stephen.
FROM THE VAULT: Interview with Leticia and Lisa from Within Me Therapy
2022 was a very busy year for our show hosts, Dr. Megan and Joe. They tried their best to record episodes and managed to record three! However, finding even just a bit of time to publish the episodes proved to be the next difficulty amongst their busy schedules. Please enjoy this first of three "From the Vault" episodes from April 2022 with Leticia and Lisa from Within Me Therapy located in Maryland. The focus of this episode is on the structure of Within Me therapy and how the company is developing strategies to incorporate equity, diversity, and inclusion. The show notes were not written right after the episode so if any resources are discussed that you would like to access, please shoot an email to megan@dobettercollective.us
How to Find Within Me Therapy:
Instagram: @withinmetherapy
Wheel Decide Wednesday March 2, 2022
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S3 E1: What does Do Better Mean to You?
In this episode, Joe and Megan took advantage of the annual FABA conference to talk to Do Better Podcast listeners about what Do Better Means to them. Tune in to find out the answers and learn more about favorite episodes from our listeners!!
Email or DM us with you answer to the question: What does Do Better Mean to You????
megan@dobettercollective.us
@Do.Better.Pod
S2 E10: Active Engagement
On this episode of the #dobetter podcast, Joe and Megan discuss what the phrase “Active Engagement” means to them. This episode is full of resources relating to creating Active Engagement and why it is a critical component for effective learning.
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Resources Discussed in the Show:
https://www.marcus.org/autism-resources/autism-tips-and-resources/supporting-active-engagement
https://autismnavigator.com/materials/about_active_engagement.pdf
https://manualonautism.wordpress.com/supporting-communication/active-engagement/
https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C10&q=active+engagement+wetherby&btnG=
https://pubs.asha.org/doi/full/10.1044/2018_JSLHR-L-RSAUT-18-0028
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10803-015-2615-2
Conine, D.E., Vollmer, T.R. and Bolívar, H.A. (2020), Response to name in children with autism: Treatment, generalization, and maintenance. Jnl of Applied Behav Analysis, 53: 744-766. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.635
Conine, D.E., Vollmer, T.R., Barlow, M.A., Grauerholz-Fisher, E., Dela Rosa, C.M. and Petronelli, A.K. (2020), Assessment and treatment of response to name for children with autism spectrum disorder: Toward an efficient intervention model. Jnl of Applied Behav Analysis, 53: 2024-2052. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.737
Wheel Decide Wednesday July 21st, 2021
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Wheel Decide Wednesday July 14th, 2021
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S2 E9: Behavior analysis abroad with Nipa Bhuptani, BCaBA
In this episode, we interview Nipa Bhuptani, BCaBA about her experiences as a behavior analyst in the United Arab Emirates and India. We also briefly discuss the Competent Learner Model. Tune in to find out about the barriers and obstacles that Nipa has overcome and still faces in the field of behavior analysis!
Resources Mentioned within the Episode:
www.instagram.com/abtinstituteuae/
Email : nipa@abtinstitute.org
CLM: www.clmcenterofexcellence.com/
Dr.Siri Ming: www.siriming.com
Wheel Decide Wednesday May 19th, 2021
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Wheel Decide Wednesday May 12th, 2021
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Wheel Decide Wednesday April 21st, 2021
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Wheel Decide Wednesday April 14th, 2021
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Difficult Discussions #8: Where have all the white men gone?
Welcome to Difficult Discussions #8 on Where have all the white men gone? with Vince LaMarca, Joe Smith, Megan Miller, and Stephanie Bolden The purpose of Difficult Discussions is to bring together people with different perspectives and different identities to share their perspectives on a topic that is typically considered taboo to discuss, seen as controversial, and/or is well accepted but maybe should involve more critical analysis and discussion.
The views and opinions expressed in this Difficult Discussions video are those of each individual person and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any affiliated company or professional organization. Thank you to everyone who is joining us live for this discussion. Please remember that each of the individuals sharing within this discussion are sharing their own personal stories and perspectives and we expect everyone to be treated with respect, empathy, compassion, and civility.
Difficult Discussions #7: Incorporating Autistics for Conference Presentations
Welcome to Difficult Discussions #7 on Inviting Autistics for Conference Presentations. I am Dr. Megan Miller and I am pleased to be welcome Mari, Jeff, and Mary for tonight’s discussion. The purpose of Difficult Discussions is to bring together people with different perspectives and different identities to share their perspectives on a topic that is typically considered taboo to discuss, seen as controversial, and/or is well accepted but maybe should involve more critical analysis and discussion. We will be talking about how each of us have navigated Inviting Autistics for Conference Presentations.
The views and opinions expressed in this Difficult Discussions video are those of each individual person and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any affiliated company or professional organization. Thank you to everyone who is joining us live for this discussion. Please remember that each of the individuals sharing within this discussion are sharing their own personal stories and perspectives and we expect everyone to be treated with respect, empathy, compassion, and civility.