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9781684035823

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English

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Quickly master a proven-effective behavior therapy that will allow you to expand the effectiveness of your practice.

As a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA), you work with a wide range of clients, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Some of these clients may not be verbal at all on one end of the spectrum, while some may have very advanced language skills on the other. For these clients and their families, you need a flexible and adaptable therapeutic framework to ensure the best behavior outcomes. Drawn from relational frame theory (RFT)—the psychological theory of human language—acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) can help.

With this definitive professional manual, you’ll learn to conceptualize your cases using ACT, create your own exercises, generate metaphors, be present with the unique individual learner in front of you, and practice the core ACT skills flexibly to ensure better behavior outcomes for clients and their families. You’ll find an overview of the theoretical connections between behavior analysis, RFT, and ACT, as well as the core act skills, including present-moment awareness, flexible perspective taking, committed action, and values work. Finally, you’ll find information on cultural competency and diversity to help you service a wide range of clients.

If you’re like many BCBAs, you need specialized resources when working with linguistically sophisticated clients, as well as their parents and caregivers. Let this book be your comprehensive guide to incorporating ACT into your work.

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Publié par

New Harbinger Publications

Date de parution

01 octobre 2023

Nombre de lectures

EAN13

9781684035823

Langue

English

Poids de l'ouvrage

4 Mo

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“This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to integrate ACT into their practice as a BCBA.”

—Steven C. Hayes, PhD

Thomas G. Szabo, PhD, BCBA-D master’s and doctoral behavior analysis programs, an internationally recognized ACT trainer, and a board-certiIed behavior analyst.

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•Create client-speciIc exercises and metaphors• Work collaboratively with clients, parents, and interventionists •Promote values-driven behavior

Thomas G. Szabo, PhD, BCBA-D Foreword byJonathanTarbox, PhD, BCBA-D

“Applied behavior analysis (ABA) has waited a long time for this book. Behavior analysts will be delighted at the clear, pragmatic approach this book takes in guiding them toward the incorporation of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) into behavior analytic practice. The many examples and vignettes are relevant and representative. The book underscores how ACT synthesizes with the behavior analyst’s competencies, including implementing inter-ventions based on functional analysis. The writing style is engaging, and will keep the reader smiling.”

—Ruth Anne Rehfeldt, dean at Waubonsee College; past president of the Association for Behavior Analysis International; and fellow of the Associations for Behavior Analysis and Contextual Behavior Science

“ACT emerged from behavior analysis, but ironically it is only now being used by mainstream ABAs. This book provides an in-depth overview of ACT in an ABA context, along with practical exercises to help practitioners develop their skills in functional assessment, analysis, and intervention. The chapters on the six repertoires of psychological flexibility are particu-larly valuable, as they provide competencies and exercises that can help ABA practitioners evaluate their current repertoire and further their training. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to integrate ACT into their practice as a BCBA, and, as the author’s personal story illustrates, to practice what they preach in their own lives.”

—Steven C. Hayes, PhD, emeritus professor of psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno; and originator of ACT

“In the era of compassionate and trauma-informed care, the brief ACT functional analysis and other tools presented in this book are instrumental to the meaningful practice of ABA. I would even go as far as saying, the tools provided in this book may be the way for behavior analysts to find their heart (Wolf, 1978), in that its utilization will undoubtedly lead to socially significant behavior change.”

—Michele D. Wallace, PhD, BCBA-D, professor at Cal State LA; and coauthor ofBehavior Analysis for Lasting Change, Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis for Behavior Technicians and Other Practitioners, andBehavioral Consulting

“Mera dil khush hogaya—my heart is happy. If you are a BCBA searching for a practical guide to ACT, this is your book—your go-to, dog-eared, nightstand stuff. Tom’s writing is like brewing the perfect chai: two tablespoons of theory, two cups of practice, and plenty of kindness.”

—Sehar Moughal, Doctoral Candidate, BCBA, registered psychologist, and professional teaching fellow at the University of Auckland

“With its transformative approach, practical exercises, and insightful examples, this invalu-able guide rewards practitioners with enhanced skills, personal growth, and the ability to make a meaningful impact with compassion and respect. Embrace the power of ACT in ABA to foster psychological flexibility in clients, caregivers, colleagues, stakeholders, and yourself. Join a community of practitioners dedicated to making a difference, and be rewarded with profound professional and personal fulfillment.”

—Yukie Kurumiya, PhD, BCBA-D, IBA, contextual behavior analyst at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and founder of ACT Prosocial Design

“ACT and Applied Behavior Analysisclarifies the connection between ACT and the science of behavior by sharing information and exercises that equip readers with the necessary compo-nent skills for practicing acceptance and commitment training in the field of ABA. This is a must-have book for ABA practitioners who seek to develop a practice repertoire that includes increased awareness and insight into self, compassion, and humility.”

—Nasiah Cirincione Ulezi, EdD, BCBA, CEO and founder of ULEZI, LLC

“Tom Szabo takes readers through history, concepts, and principles by providing evidence from laboratory and applied research, sharing valuable examples from his experience, and outlining practical case conceptualizations that are relatable and memorable. Throughout this book, Tom calls on all behavior analysts to self-reflect and take action.”

—Ellie Kazemi, PhD, international speaker, organizational management consultant, and professor of behavior analysis in the department of psychology at CSUN

“Tom Szabo’s book,ACT and Applied Behavior Analysis, takes you on a journey of human experience. You will be grounded in the philosophical underpinnings of the science, and then explore the complexities of verbal behavior. The expertise shared enriches the practice of behavior analysis beyond the operant chamber and demonstrates that ACT and the science of behavior are robust, responsive, and may be leveraged to positively impact for all.”

—Margaret Uwayo, PhD, BCBA, LBA, executive director of Kalamazoo Academy for Behavioral and Academic Success, and senior director of behavioral and academic success at YWCA Kalamazoo

ACT andApplied

Behavior Analysis

A Practical Guide to Ensuring Better Behavior Outcomes Using Acceptance and Commitment Training

Thomas G. Szabo, PhD, BCBA-D

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Printed in the United States of America

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First Printing

To my father, who cheered me on through my darkest days and somehow never lost faith in me.

Foreword

Introduction

Contents

Chapter 1A,AtehRTCinBAhcraesetoGtahTreHesUdan,an RFT Primer

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

TheViewfromAbove:SixRepertoirestoPracticeBefore the Going Gets Tough

ACT Functional Assessment and Functional Analysis

Learning ACT: A Three-Stage Plan

The ACT Matrix: A Launchpad for Other Activities

Metaphors

Active Exercises

Willingness

Defusion

Chapter 10Present Moment Awareness

Chapter 11Flexible Perspective-Taking

Chapter 12Valuing

Chapter 13Committed Action

Chapter 14Scope of Practice for the Behavior Analyst Using ACT

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The Future Is Green

ACT and Applied Behavior Analysis

The ABA ACT Core Competency Rating Form

Acknowledgments

References

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Foreword

I had the extraordinary fortune, purely by chance, to study for my PhD at the same university where acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) was developed, the University of Nevada at Reno, so I started reading and casually thinking about ACT a little over twenty years ago. However, I suffered from the all-too-common misconception that, if you could not define some-thing easily in behavior analytic terms, then “it must not be real behavior analysis.” I wanted to learn about ACT and I believed it was important, but it didn’t pass my rigid criteria about what made something “real behavior analysis.” After spending years grappling with conceptually analyzing the ACT hexaflex in terms of behavioral principles, I finally felt as though I “got it” reasonably well. I came to the conclusion that Steve Hayes or Kelly Wilson could have casually told me ten years before, had I simply asked: “Yes, ACT is behavior analysis. It came from behavior analysis and a behavior analytic understanding of human language, and it is still behavior analysis because proper ACT training involves analyzing, conceptualizing, and design-ing ACT interventions in terms of behavioral principles.” And so, about ten years ago, I found myself ready to seek out formal training in ACT. At the time, precious few behavior analysts were training others in ACT and no trainings, what-soever, were publicly available that were specifically designed for professionals in applied behav-ior analysis (ABA). I was fortunate enough to stumble upon the opportunity to be trained by Dr. Lisa Coyne, assisted by two of Steve Hayes’s graduate students at the time, Douglas Long and Tom Szabo. During this weeklong training, I was immediately impressed by Tom’s ability to make the ACT concepts and procedures accessible to me, both on a practical level and on a purely behavior analytic conceptual level. Unbeknownst to me, Tom had been conducting ACT trainings for behavior analysts and staff working with individuals with developmental dis-abilities for some time and had already developed a skilled training repertoire. This was in 2013. Shortly after my initial training experience with Tom, he finished his PhD and further expanded his training and consultation practice. Three years later, in the fall of 2016, I found myself shaking with fright on a stage while assisting Tom in training behavior analysts in ACT. It was horrifying. I was sure, damned sure, that I wasn’t ready and I didn’t belong there. I still remem-ber, clear as day, that I felt like I had ants crawling all over me. But I had already tried to avoid this opportunity in conversation with Tom multiple times and he had shown me the evidence that argued that I could be of service, and so there was nothing left for me to do but take that one small horrifying step. Step up and be scared, be imperfect. My career has never been the same since. Now, seven years later, it is my great pleasure to be asked to write the foreword for this book, a book that the field of ABA has needed for many years.

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