Building Resilience in ABA: A Trauma Informed Approach for Practitioners and Caregivers (Group)

As the field of Applied Behavior Analysis continues to evolve and integrate trauma informed practices, practitioners are increasingly encountering challenges such as burnout, compassion fatigue, and blocked care.  This presentation will delve into critical issues, providing comprehensive understanding of signs, symptoms, and behavioral analytic treatment strategies. By recognizing and knowing how to address symptoms related to these conditions, ABA professionals can enhance their own well being, improve client outcomes and build compassionate practice standards.

Learning Objectives

• Define Trauma.
• Identify an assessment tool specific to trauma.
• Compare compassion fatigue and burn out.
• Identify 4 types of blocked care.
• Identify behavior analytic strategies to address symptoms related to these conditions.

Presenter(s):

Cami is a private practice owner and Board Certified Behavior Analyst who practices in Utah. She has 19 years experience working in clinical , community, and home based settings providing services to individuals with a variety of disabilities and complex behavioral needs. She has extensive experience working with families, school teams, and related service providers. Cami’s lived experience as a foster and adoptive parent fuels her passion for trauma informed care in ABA.