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Author: Erin Cady and Magali Torres

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The ladies of Radical Behavior Group, Erin & Magali, kick it back, relax and talk all things Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Behavior Hour is meant to be a safe space to banter, ramble, and talk through the highs and lows of working in the field of ABA. These behavior besties have no filter and will tell it to you straight; from their own personal mistakes, to areas this field can improve on. You’ll be sure to feel like you’re just sitting-in on their personal post-work happy hour!
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Grab your hot pipping cup of tea and sit back for our Tea Time. In this week's episode, Erin & Magali share their personal experiences in a toxic work environment. The prupose of sharing is to reflect on mistakes made, what could've prevented this from escalating, and what the ladies learned from the entire experience. Enjoy! Radical Behavior Group Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magali-torres8/support
It's a Soft Skills Soap Box, and oh are the ladies standing tall on their box! In this week's episode, Erin & Magali share some essential skills when it comes to socializing with coworkers, caregivers, teachers, and outside care providers. In the field of ABA, espeically as BCBAs, we are expected to uphold a certain level of rapport with providers around us. How do we achieve this...socializing with others! Enjoy the episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magali-torres8/support
In this week's episode, the ladies of Behavior Hour are joined by Rebekah Shachner, OTD, OTR/L. Through Rebekah's history of working in the ABA field and now being an Occupational Therapist in a hospital setting, she shares her insights on the two fields. Through a discussion of differences, similarities, and potential red flags, Erin, Magali, & Rebekah were able to conclude that you must have a passion for continued growth. Enjoy this week's epsiode! Website: https://www.radicalbehaviorgroup.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviorhour https://www.instagram.com/radicalbehaviorgroup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magali-torres8/support
Do you know who you are outside of your field? Well, sit back and listen to Erin & Magali figure out that for themselves! When your job is so close to your core values, how can you separate that? Tune in & enjoy! Website: https://www.radicalbehaviorgroup.com/ Instagram Behavior Hour Radical Behavior Group References: https://ystudios.com/insights-people/influence-on-identity Jacobson, D., & Mustafa, N. (2019). Social Identity Map: A Reflexivity Tool for Practicing Explicit Positionality in Critical Qualitative Research. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 18. https://doi.org/10.1177/1609406919870075 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magali-torres8/support
In this week's episode, the Behavior Hour ladies read your confessions!! If you're in the field of ABA, you know that it is not perfect & there is so much room to grow. While reading your submissions to our Confessions Box, we discuss potential solutions for some pretty messed up situations! Instagram: Behavior Hour Radical Behavior Group Website for Supervision Services https://www.radicalbehaviorgroup.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magali-torres8/support
In this week's episode, the ladies, Erin & Magali debate...Token Boards! They discuss various types of reinforcement systems, prerequisites needed, and how to determine if your kiddo is ready for the next reinforcement system. As always, the ladies give examples on examples! Get your notes ready, this a good one! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magali-torres8/support
53: Parent Training 101

53: Parent Training 101

2024-06-1201:27:54

In today's episode, Erin & Magali get REAL practical with parent training. Parent training in the field of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) can be intimidating, however, grab your note pad and get ready! The ladies break it down from the very beginning of assessing a client, interviewing a parent, and creating individualized parent training goals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magali-torres8/support
52: Hot Takes

52: Hot Takes

2024-05-2901:20:06

Welcome back to another episode of Behavior Hour! Magali & Erin break down some HOT takes within the field of ABA. All the way from intensive potty training, becoming a BCBA and teaching direct eye contact. Resources: APF Intensive Potty Training Resource Behavior Hour Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magali-torres8/support
In this week's episode the ladies dive into what makes a boss exceptional and what factors may cause a boss to be....well....shitty. But don't you worry, Erin & Magali discuss ways to problem solve and navigate difficult situations that may arise between you & your boss. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magali-torres8/support
50: Client Caseloads

50: Client Caseloads

2024-05-0155:09

Join Magali & Erin in this week's episode of Behavior Hour. The ladies sip some coffee & dive into the process of accepting a case, as a BCBA. They share their individual thought process when gaining a new client and transferring onto a case. Enjoy! Links: Behavior Hour Instagram Radical Behavior Group Instagram Radical Behavior Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magali-torres8/support
In this week's episode, Erin & Magali sit back and have a good old classic Behavior Hour Happy Hour! The ladies chit chat & talk about their personal experiences with initial assessments. This includes preparing for an initial assessment, assessment tools, and flexibility while assessing. Enjoy!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magali-torres8/support
In this week's episode, Erin & Magali sit down with the lovely Taylor Beceiro, BCBA. Taylor's experience is in crisis prevention with high crisis cases. The ladies dive into the importance of self-emotional regulation, knowing one's limits & competence, as well as creating a culture of collaboration & teamwork! Alignment Behavior Instagram Radical Behavior Group Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magali-torres8/support
In this week's episode, Erin & Magali behaviorally break down the differences between Millennials & Gen Z. The ladies discuss technology use, work ethic, communication styles, and more! Erin & Magali share the latest "Confessions" from our listeners! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magali-torres8/support
Welcome to another season of...Behavior Hour! Magali & Erin are thrilled to start our new season with the fabulous Behavior Chick! AKA, Gabriella Nelson, MA, BCBA! In this episode, the ladies dive into how to foster individualized ABA services, as well as meaningful and effective mentoring for new and experienced RBTs. Gabriella brought us such insight into planning and implementing caregiver trainings, and the start of her new ABA Company, Lively Behavioral Solutions! Enjoy! Links: The Behavior Chick Lively Behavioral Solutions Radical Behavior Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magali-torres8/support
45: That's Some Cult Sh*t

45: That's Some Cult Sh*t

2023-12-2001:05:02

What do you know about cults? Have you ever thought about cults in a behavior analytic lens? Magali & Erin go into the most prevalent cults of the 20th and 21st century! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magali-torres8/support
Listen up everyone, we are coming in hot and ready to spill all the advice for new Behavior Analysts. Based off Magali's personal learning experience and advice from our listeners! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magali-torres8/support
In this episode, the ladies share personal confessions of working within the field of ABA. Magali & Erin reflect on previous moments while working in the field and what they "should have done". Among their own confessions, the ladies share anonymous confessions that you all shared. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magali-torres8/support
42: Imposter Syndrome

42: Imposter Syndrome

2023-10-2501:05:02

In this week's episode, Magali & Erin dive deep into what exactly is Imposter Syndrome. The ladies give life updates and give personal examples of when imposter syndrome has affected them. Enjoy! "What is imposter syndrome? Definition, symptoms, and overcoming it" Quiz: There are 5 kinds of imposter syndrome – which one is yours? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magali-torres8/support
In this episode, Erin and Magali as the question, when should you keep a client or not keep the client? This is an extremely tough decision and each provider experiences this at some point within their career. The ladies discuss reasons why, factors to consider and making a final decision. Mel Robins Podcast—> https://youtu.be/63P5Cv9MSFE?si=m5xjo9i_BRTR-Mka --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magali-torres8/support
In this episode the ladies sit down and have REAL TALK. Erin & Magali go into recent challenging supervision and direct sessions, the transition from RBT to BCBA, and restrictions insurance have brought onto our plate. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magali-torres8/support
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