Behavior Bitches

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring back on one of our favorite guests, Dr. Steven Kurtz. As well all know, even the best-behaved children can be difficult and challenging at times. But oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) includes a frequent and ongoing pattern of anger, irritability, arguing and defiance toward parents and other authority figures. ODD also includes being spiteful and seeking revenge, a behavior called vindictiveness. These emotional and behavioral issues cause serious problems with family life, social activities, school and work. But as a parent, you don't have to try to manage a child with ODD alone. PCIT differs from the three other interventions in that parents and children meet together in dyadic parent-child sessions where parent coaching is performed in vivo through a wireless in-ear speaker with the child and the parent in a playroom while the therapist works from behind a one-way mirror. Thus, the therapist sees the child throughout therapy and can tailor the treatment accordi

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on Jeff & Julie Russell, AKA, Mr. and Mrs. Bee Rescue! They rescue honeybees year-round in San Diego, California. Jeff has 18 years of experience in live bee removal and Julie is a new-bee. They have a buzzing Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook sharing bee rescue adventures and education! We could not BEEE more excited for these guests, you do not want to miss this fascinating conversation about all the behaviors of bees. Remember, behavior is BEEEUTIUFL! Okay enough with the Bee puns, tune in or miss the F out!! Show Notes:Behavioral Principles Covered...CMO-RSD-PDiscriminationsDesensitizationAdaptationMaintenace Selectionism Instagram: @mr.mrs.beerescueResearch:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7968718/https://www.ted.com/topics/beesSupport us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring back Carol Bell, BCBA. You may remember her from past episodes or the amazing SNABA App! Carol reached out to us about this Facebook group she found during her dating journey called “Are We Dating The Same Guy." This group is wild, and we had to break down the bizarre behaviors behaviorally….duh. With three BCBA’s on one podcast you can get ready for a million behavior concepts that will have you LOL’ing and #relating to. So, tune in or miss the F out Love ya. Mean it. Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

Move over Casey. Estas estoy neuva bitch en la casa. On today’s episode, Casey has been replaced by Liat’s other BCBA bestie, Isabela Santos. Isabela is a lawyer, and upon her son’s diagnosis with autism, she decided she needed to make a major life pivot: moving to the USA and becoming a BCBA. This momma’s determination to do whatever it takes for her son to be successful is beyond inspiring. How far does a mother’s love go for her child? This episode shows just that…. #FarAF. Tune in or miss the F out!Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

You gotta do what you gotta do to survive. On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on an ex-sugar baby. You may be wondering WTF is a “sugar baby”? Well, this is your cue to tune in and find out. Casey is V disappointed that she never made a cent for all those college wild nights. If you’re curious about how you can make big $$$ going on a date or sending a photo, this episode is for you. Soooo… like asking for a friend but how does one get into this?  Our guest (who is now a BCBA) spills all the tea…#squeal! Tune in or miss the F out! Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on a former student, Michael Lebovitz, BCBA! Michael is the resident BCBA for BayCare Behavioral Unit where he works on the Community Action Team and Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program (SIPP), specializing in Trauma Focused ACT (TFACT). He is also Jewish and celebrates Shabbat weekly with his family. If you have been here for a while, you probably know Liat is also Jewish and celebrates Shabbat, and Casey has been lucky enough to join in these traditions and is always amazed at all the rules! When you break down the Shabbat traditions you can apply so many ABA and ACT principles, which is exactly what we talk about during this episode. You do not want to miss this real, funny, and inspiring conversation. Tune in or miss the F out! Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

On today’s episode, The Bitches have office banter with their fav B, Nicole. We are talking all things body modification; I mean all things- tats, botox, nose jobs, piercings, boob jobs. They discuss what body mod they have personally done as well as the functions behind why they did what they did. As always, the girls keep it real. This is a fun one. Join in or miss the F out! Love ya. Mean it.Show Notes: *TW: Self-harm is discussed in this episode*Behavior Principles Covered:Ontogeny Phylogeny Function of behavior Determinism Selectionism Self-control Discriminative StimulusS-DeltaNegative Reinforcement Relational framing Habituation AdaptationAntecedent InterventionsShapingStimulus equivalence Negative reinforcementSupport us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on Dr. Megan Kirby who is an expert on single-case designs in ABA. We get it, this topic can be dry AF and hard to learn but if you remember Casey’s “audition” for SNABA (Check it out here!), you know she is obsessed with teaching these designs and she has now met her match in the field who is doing the research and is published! Dr. Kirby breaks down each experimental design when to use them, and its advantages and disadvantages, so if you are studying for your BCABA or BCBA exam you do NOT want to miss this fun conversation! We love you. Mean it! *Check the show notes for some awesome articles*Show Notes:Systematic Protocols for the Visual Analysis of Single-Case Research DataSINGLE-CASE EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNHow to Be RAD: Repeated Acquisition Design Features that Enhance Internal and External ValiditySupport us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring back a very special guest and friend, Rosie Jeffers, BCBA. Rosie is passionate about three things in life-- food, behavior analysis, and cats. Her dissemination efforts can be found through her podcast Behavior Bites, Instagram @rosie.eats.bx, and website rosiebx.com. Rosie is a member of multiple organizations including MassABA, BABAT, and an Advocate/Ally Member of BABA. Rosie’s work includes three CEU courses with Study Notes ABA (A DINK's Guide to Caregiver Coaching, Soft Skills – This Time, It’s Personal, and We Need to Talk: A Webinar on Ethics). Rosie lives and works on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. In this episode, we talk all about what it is like to provide effective caregiver coaching (especially if you do not have children on your own).  Do you feel like parents are the “toughest” part of your job? Do you want to increase caregiver buy-in and consistency? Learn how to cultivate consistent and effective caregiver coaching sessions through the lens of compassion

On today’s episode, the Bitches get to chat with Kristin Ruane, BCBA and the author of “Finding Victoria” which is the story of an adorable, yet stubborn child who meets her match when her mother, Valerie, decides to call a behavior analyst. This book is a training guide to the science of Applied Behavior Analysis written as a novel. The idea is to bring some awareness of the science to parents, teachers, and practitioners in an accessible, yet enticing way, by adding context to the lessons through relatable characters, and unexpected plot twists. We cover a sh*t ton of ABA principles so tune in if you have ever wanted to learn more that doesn’t come from a dry textbook! Love you. Mean it! Show notes:This episode is sponsored by Twyll by Spectrum AI! Head over to https://www.twyll.spectrumai.com/behavior-bitches to enter to win some SNABA/TWYLL swag! Thanks, Twyll. We love you. Mean it! You can find her book, Finding Victoria here: https://www.princesscottonfairy.com/finding-victoriaInsta: @pri

On today’s episode, the Bitches sit down with Christina Gravina who is the founder of BILT (Bridging Independent Living Together) in Massachusetts. Their team is committed to bridging the gap of care to enhance individuals’ independence, maximize their capabilities, and provide meaningful community inclusion by assisting and supporting their choices with regard to housing, socialization, learning, employment opportunities and recreational activities. We talk about the lack of quality adult services, how to keep and retain staff, what a good day program looks like and so much more so tune in or miss the F out! Love you, mean it! Show Notes:https://biltne.org/Sponsor Link: https://www.twyll.spectrumai.com/behavior-bitchesSupport us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

On today’s episode, the Bitches were lucky enough to sit down and chat with Netflix’s “Jewish Matchmaking” host, Aleeza Ben Shalom. If you have been living under a rock, Liat is modern orthodox Jewish and was fascinated by the show, so of course she reached out to see if Aleeza would come on the show and answer all of her questions and explain how a reality show relates/differs from the real world of dating! Aleeza connects singles from around the world with dating coaches and Matchmakers. Aleeza has been called the “Jewish Dating Guru” for her successful career guiding singles through the steps to become engaged—regardless of age, affiliation, or stage in life. You will learn all about the behaviors that go into matchmaking so tune in or miss the F out! For more from Aleeza, go to her website at Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

On today’s episode the Bitches sit down for a super behavioral conversation with Nicole Williams, talking all about the sneaker industry and what it means to be a sneakerhead. Casey was skeptical about this episode at first given that she owns legit one pair of sneakers, but once the behavior principles started rolling, she was down AF. Get ready for a wild ride through tons of concepts including selectionism, limited holds, motivating operations and preferences while applying it to a real-world concept, buying sneakers! Even if you don’t own many pairs, this application of behavioral concepts is relatable to everyone! So, tune in or miss the F out! Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

On today's episode the Bitches bring on a badass chick. Jessica Grossman, the founder and spokesperson of Uncover Ostomy, was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease at the age of 8. Between the ages of 11-13, she was bedridden in the hospital. After countless diets, torturous tests, and medications with side-effects worse than the disease itself, Jessica had to make a choice. Ostomy surgery, or death. On January 30th, 2003, Jessica underwent ostomy surgery as her last hope. During the episode we talk about the challenges of having an “invisible” illness. Jess is an open book and answers all of our questions with humor, grace and humility. You do not want to miss this episode so tune in or miss the F out. Love you. Mean itSupport us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on Marrisa and Peggy, two amazing ladies from Local ABA. Local ABA provides remote supervision to BCaBA and BCBA candidates who are working towards getting their hours to sit for the board exam. We know good supervision is hard to find and most BCBA’s do not have the time to provide the necessary supervision when they are prioritizing clients, observations, parent trainings, report writing, dealing with insurance companies etc., but these ladies have solved the problem and are super passionate about the supervision process. We talk all about what good supervision looks like, what is the difference between unrestricted and restricted supervision hours, what you can expect from remote supervision with the LocalABA team, and so much more! You do not want to miss this episode so tune in or miss the F out! Love you. Mean it! Show NotesStudyNotes ABA CEU: https://ceu.studynotesaba.com/product/supervision-through-a-dm-rec/Peggy’s CEU: https://ceu.studynotesaba.com/product/superv

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on a very special guest, Dr. Sadaf, a board-certified OBGYN, life coach, and sexual counselor in New York, with over 22 years of experience in helping women and adolescent girls with their physical and emotional health issues. She is more than just an expert on female anatomy–she has an understanding of the mind’s impact on the body and how it affects a woman’s well-being and sense of self. We ask all the burning questions you are too afraid to ask your OBGYN and she is real, raw, and relatable in her answers! So tune in or miss the F out!! Love ya. Mean it! Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on Michelle Dempsey-Multack, a writer, mom, coach, certified divorce specialist (TM) (CDS), speaker, and genuine girl power enthusiast. She hosts the weekly podcast Moms Moving On, and is the author of the Book, Moms Moving On! This girl knows how to move on successfully after a divorce, which as if the pain of divorce isn’t hard enough, now one has to think about co-parenting?!? This episode hits home for Liat as she is directly experiencing both of these topics so tune in for some behavior breakdowns on how to Move On and Co-parent from the expert herself! Love ya. Mean it! Support us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring back an oldie but a goodie guest, Dr. Shane Spiker. Dr. Spiker has worked for the past decade with dangerous behavior that, without treatment, could result in harm for various reasons. In his new workbook, Dr. Spiker talks with us about how to mitigate those risks and increase the benefits of clinical decisions you may make in a treatment setting. Conducting risk-benefit analysis is a crucial part of everyday life and the Bitches get to learn from the best during this episode! Tune in or Miss the F out!! Resources: Link to Shanes's Book...https://www.wndpress.com/product-page/using-risk-benefit-analyses-a-workbookSupport us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

On today’s episode, the Bitches bring on Kelley Hoag who runs her own private practice as a Certified Integrative Health Coach using Somatic therapy where she is your guide and advocate to support yourself, trust yourself and live in alignment with your authentic self! Kelly also holds a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master’s of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis. We talk about how she brings her knowledge of human behavior and somatic bodywork into her private practice, Root to Rise Health. We go into how all private events can be felt within our bodies and can be observable and objective from the outside. Sounds Radical to us! We loved this episode and can not wait for you to tune in so you don’t miss the F out! Resources: https://www.roottorisehealth.comSupport us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast

On today’s episode, the Bitches sit down with Dr. Morgan Anderson, Clinical Psychologist, Attachment Theory Expert, Author, and host of the top-rated podcast: Let’s Get Vulnerable. We talk about all the different attachment theories with her and she behaviorally breaks each one down and how you can take steps to move towards a secure attachment style. Dr. Morgan talks about how we develop our attachment styles based on beliefs/experiences we had in our childhood and that those beliefs you developed in childhood were designed to help you survive not thrive. Casey and Liat open up about their attachment styles in this very open and honest AF conversation. Tune in or Miss the F out!Dr. Morgan's Links:Love Magnet BookDr. Morgan's websiteInstagramLet's Get Vulnerable PodcastSupport us at patreon.com/behaviorbitchespodcastInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches Podcast