The Behaviour Speak Podcast
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3 days ago
3 days ago
In this conversation, Dr. Haley Shea, a citizen of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, discusses her work at the Myaamia Centre, focusing on cultural and language revitalization efforts. She shares insights into the history of the Myaamia people, the significance of the Heritage Award Program at Miami University, and the impact of language on community wellbeing. The conversation highlights the importance of community engagement, assessment, and evaluation in fostering cultural identity and growth within the Myaamia Tribe.
Watch the video of this conversation here! https://youtu.be/bFePALDOcTg
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Contact:
Dr. Haley Shea
https://www.dr-shea.com/
The Myammia Center
https://miamioh.edu/centers-institutes/myaamia-center/index.html
Articles Referenced:
Shea, H., Mosley-Howard, G. S., Baldwin, D., Ironstrack, G., Rousmaniere, K., & Schroer, J. E. (2019). Cultural revitalization as a restorative process to combat racial and cultural trauma and promote living well. Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology, 25(4), 553–565. https://doi.org/10.1037/cdp0000250
Shea, H. A., Mosley-Howard, G. S. & Hirata-Edds, T., (2023) “A community-driven approach to assessing language and cultural revitalization”, Living Languages 2(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.7275/9918-c506
Baldwin, D., Mosley-Howard, G., Ironstrack, G. & Shea, H. (2022). Chapter 7 Community-Engaged Scholarship as a Restorative Action. In C. Barnes & S. Warren (Ed.), Replanting Cultures: Community-Engaged Scholarship in Indian Country (pp. 169-201). SUNY Press. https://doi.org/10.1515/9781438489957-009
Snowshoe, A., Crooks, C. V., Tremblay, P. F., Craig, W. M., & Hinson, R. E. (2015). Cultural Connectedness Scale (CCS) [Database record]. APA PsycTests.
https://doi.org/10.1037/t39610-000
Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes:
The Sweetgrass Method with Dr. Mark Standing Eagle Baez
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-111-the-sweetgrass-method-a-culturally-responsive-approach-among-american-indianalaska-native-peoples-with-dr-mark-standing-eagle-baez/
Education Is The New Buffalo: Healing and Wellness for the Piikani/Blackfoot People with Angela Grier
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-150-education-is-the-new-buffalo-healing-and-wellness-for-the-piikani-blackfoot-people/
Indigenizing Higher Education with Dr. Robin Zape-Tah-Hol-Ah Minthorn
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-181-indigenizing-higher-education-with-dr-robin-zape-tah-hol-ah-minthorn/
Links:
Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
https://miamination.com/
Miami Nations of Indians of the State of Indiana
https://www.miamiindians.org/
Dr. Susan Mosley Howard
https://miamioh.edu/profiles/ehs/susan-mosley-howard.html
Dr. Daryl Baldwin
https://miamioh.edu/profiles/myaamia-center/daryl-baldwin.html
The Heritage Award Program
https://miamioh.edu/miami-tribe-relations/myaamia-students/myaamia-heritage-award-program.html
The Algonquin Conference
https://algonquianconference.atlas-ling.ca/
Dr. Maria Crouch
https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/maria-crouch/
Dr. Melissa Lewis
https://medicine.missouri.edu/faculty/melissa-lewis-phd
National Breath of Life Program
https://mc.miamioh.edu/nbol/
PSYPACT
https://psypact.gov/
The Society of Indian Psychologists
https://www.nativepsychs.org/
Fitness Blender
Dr. Shea's Page
https://www.fitnessblender.com/team-members/haley
https://www.youtube.com/user/FitnessBlender
https://www.fitnessblender.com/

Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
In this conversation, Jessica Huancacuri shares her journey as a Quechua woman adopted into a family of European descent. She discusses her research on the Quechua people of Peru, focusing on identity, cultural context, and the role of family in children's education. Jessica highlights the rich mathematical practices embedded in Quechua culture and emphasizes the importance of Indigenous perspectives in developmental psychology. She also reflects on her experiences with adoption, language learning, and the Quechua diaspora.
Watch the video of this conversation here! https://youtu.be/W8l2EOQyDSA
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Contact:
Jessica Huancacuri
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-huancacuri/
https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/programs/developmental-psychology/student-experience/jessica-huancacuri
https://www.cfdmelzi.org/current-members
Links:
Exploring Indigenous child development in the Quechua Runa
https://as.nyu.edu/research-centers/clacs/research/field-notes/exploring-indigenous-child-development-in-the-quechua-runa.html
Narratives from the Ayllu: A Look Inside Qoricha
https://www.loc.gov/item/2024698068/?loclr=blogloc
Living Quechua Short Filmhttps://film.twn.org/products/living-quechua
Quechua Collective of New Yorkhttps://www.nyquechuacollective.org/
https://www.facebook.com/QuechuaCollective/#
Inka Kusi Sonqo
https://queenseagle.com/all/queens-based-inkarayku-brings-andean-arts-and-culture-to-beat-of-the-boroughs
https://inkarayku.bandcamp.com/album/inkarayku-inka-kusi-sonqo
Kichwa Hatari Radiohttps://www.kichwahatari.org/
Quechua Projecthttps://quechuaproject.com/
Quechua Alliancehttps://thequechua.org/
https://www.instagram.com/thequechua/?hl=en
Americo Medoza-Morihttps://web.sas.upenn.edu/quechua/americo-mendoza-mori/
https://scholar.harvard.edu/americo/home
Articles Referenced:
Halpin, E., Huancacuri, J., & Melzi, G. (2024). Exploring the Language Attitudes of Dual-Language Latine Preschoolers. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 46(3), 150-175. https://doi.org/10.1177/07399863241283065
Gallagher, G., Huancacuri, J., & Condori Arias, N. (2024). Phonetic variation in Southern Bolivian Quechua: dorsal lenition and vowel elision. Letters (Lima) , 95 (142), 74-90. http://revista.letras.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/le/article/view/2586
Melzi, G., Prishker, N., Kawas, V., & Huancacuri, J. (2022). Multilingual Parenting in the United States: Language, Culture and Emotion. In A. Stavans & U. Jessner (Eds.), The Cambridge Handbook of Childhood Multilingualism (pp. 515–536). chapter, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes on Related Topics
172 Qienes Somos - An Exploration of Latinidad with Dr Corinia Jimenez Gomez, Dr. Sarah Lechago and Dr. Denice Rioshttps://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/ep-172-quienes-somos-an-exploration-of-latinidad/
Episode 173 The Science of Learning Foreign Languages with Dr. Juliana Sequeira Cesar De Olveira https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-173-the-science-of-learning-foreign-languages-with-dr-juliana-sequeira-cesar-de-oliveira/
Episode 182: Healing the Disconnect: Culture Climate, and Community with Dr. Emma Elliotthttps://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-182-healing-the-disconnect-culture-climate-and-community/

Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
In Episode 111, Ben speaks with Dr. Mark Standing Eagle Baez, an Assistant Professor of Counseling and Clinical Psychology at Bemidji State University and is the President-Elect of the Society of Indian Psychologists. Dr. Baez is of Mohawk/Pawnee/Coahuiltecan and Mexican descent. Dr. Baez uses a culturally responsive approach he developed in 2009 called the 'Sweetgrass Method' which incorporates introspection, collaboration, and continuity that braid essential approaches in mental health and substance abuse issues for clients, communities, and professional staff that are working with clients or communities in those areas.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.0 Ethics
IBAO: 1.0 Cultural/Ethics
QABA: 1.0 Ethics
Contact:
Dr. Mark Standing Eagle Baez
mark.baez@bemidjistate.edu
https://www.bemidjistate.edu/directory/facstaff/vp2955ia/
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Lisa Agular Episode
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-107-indigenous-school-psychology-with-lisa-aguilar-bryanna-kinilicheenem-and-wamnuga-win-kiva-sam/
Grant Bruno Episode
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-37-the-realities-of-autism-in-first-nations-communities-in-canada-with-grant-bruno-phd-candidate/
Evan Auguste Episode
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-98-black-liberation-psychology-a-conversation-with-dr-evan-auguste/
Links:
Film with Grant Bruno
https://aidecanada.ca/resources/learn/asd-id-core-knowledge/the-gift-of-being-different
Articles Referenced:
Baez, Mark SE PhD and Baez, Carla Allison PhD (2023) "Cultural-Emotional Learning and Mental Health Challenges among American Indian/Alaska Native students," Journal of Indigenous Research: Vol. 11: Iss. 1, Article 1.Available at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/kicjir/vol11/iss1/1
Baez, Mark Standing Eagle PhD; Baez, Carla Allison PhD; Lavallie, Brittany; and Spears, Whitney (2022) "Sweetgrass Method: A Culturally Responsive Approach among American Indian and Alaska Native K-12," Journal of Indigenous Research: Vol. 10: Iss. 2022, Article 3.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/kicjir/vol10/iss2022/3
Baez, Mark Standing Eagle; Isaac, Patricia; and Baez, Carla Allison (2016) "H.O.P.E. for Indigenous People Battling Intergenerational Trauma: The Sweetgrass Method," Journal of Indigenous Research: Vol. 5: Iss. 2, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26077/6y5z-6w02
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/kicjir/vol5/iss2/2

Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
In this conversation, Rochelle and Rahma share their journeys into the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in the UK, discussing their backgrounds, the evolution of ABA practices, and the current challenges faced in certification and public perception. They explore the role of the UK SBA in promoting ABA services and the importance of representation in the community. They also delve into the differences between Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and ABA, the current state of regulation, and the importance of diversity and representation in the profession.
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO: 1.5 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.5 Ethics
Contact:
Rahma Farah - Prospering Minds Consultancy
https://www.instagram.com/prospering_minds_consultancy/
Rochelle Gray - Piece of Mind Therapies
https://www.pomt.co.uk/who-are-we
Links:
The UK Society for Behaviour Analysis
https://uk-sba.org/
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
https://www.bacb.com/
International Behavior Analysis Organization
https://theibao.com/
Black Applied Behavior Analysts
https://babainfo.org/
Black Men in Behavior Analysis
https://bmbanetwork.org/
Somali Behavior Analysis Association
https://www.instagram.com/sbaa.official/

Friday Feb 21, 2025
Episode 197: Understanding Moral Injury with Dr. C. Richard Spates
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Dr. C. Richard Spates shares his journey as the first Black behavior analyst and clinical psychologist, discussing the evolution of behavior analysis, the impact of social justice movements on the field, and the complexities of trauma treatment. He critiques the rise of treatment packages in psychology, particularly EMDR, and introduces the concept of moral injury, emphasizing its significance in understanding trauma and mental health. This conversation delves into the complexities of moral injury, particularly concerning PTSD, and explores the various factors that contribute to moral injury, including cultural contexts, parenting styles, and the experiences of individuals in different professions. The discussion highlights the need for a broader understanding of moral injury beyond military contexts, addressing its implications in healthcare, education, and societal structures. The conversation also touches on the potential for developing targeted interventions and the importance of recognizing the experiences of both victims and perpetrators in the discourse surrounding moral injury.
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 2.0 LearningIBAO: 2.0 LearningQABA: 2.0 General
Contact Dr. Spates
The Moral Injury Spectrum
https://moralinjuryspectrum.com/
Dr. Spates on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/c-richard-spates-4328b2239/
Links:
Dr. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi Interviews Dr. Spates on Evolving ABA
https://abatechnologies.com/operant-innovations-podcast/2022-08-31/evolving-aba-001-dr-richard-spates
https://abatechnologies.com/operant-innovations-podcast/2024-07-23/evolving-aba-moral-injury-with-dr-richard-spates
Behaviour Speak Podcast Interview with Dr. Nasiah
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-67-humilty-compassion-and-reflection-with-dr-nasiah-cirincione-ulezi-and-drjonathan-tarbox/
Black Applied Behavior Analysis Organization
https://babainfo.org/
The Power of Us
https://www.powerofus.online/

Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
This conversation explores the contributions of three authors of the paper: Behavior Analysis in Venezuela: An Unrecognized Legacy published in the journal, Behavior Analysis in Practice, and outlines their journeys from Venezuela to the U.S., and the socio-political context that shaped their experiences. The speakers discuss the rich history of behavior analysis in Venezuela, the unique Latin American model of education, and the significant role women played in establishing and sustaining behavior analysis programs. They reflect on the importance of community, identity, and tribute in academia, as well as the challenges and adaptations faced in their professional journeys. The conversation concludes with a hopeful outlook on the future of behavior analysis in Venezuela and the importance of recognizing and sharing research contributions from the region
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO: 1.5 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.5 Ethics
Contact Mirari Elcoro:
https://www.framingham.edu/our-people/mirari-elcoro-phd
Contact Amalix Flores:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amalix-flores-069581188/
Contact Corina Jimenez-Gomez:
https://tabslab.psych.ufl.edu/corina-jimenez-gomez/
Research Articles Discussed:
Elcoro, M., Flores, A., Jimenez-Gomez, C., Angelucci, L., Burgos, J. E., Contreras, E., ... & Yáber, G. (2024). Behavior Analysis in Venezuela: An Unrecognized Legacy. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 1-12.
Ardila, R. (1982). Psychology in Latin America today. Annual Review of Psychology, 33, 103–122. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.ps.33.020182.000535
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Mentioned:
Episode 172: ¿Quiénes somos? An Exploration of Latinidad
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/ep-172-quienes-somos-an-exploration-of-latinidad/
Episode 186 Culturo Behavior Science : A Primer With Dr. Traci Cihon, Dr.
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-186-culturo-behavior-science-a-primer-with-dr-traci-cihon-dr-kyosuke-kazaoka-and-dr-albert-malkin/
Episode 96: Behavior Analysis in Mexico with Mariana del los Santos, M.S., BCBA, Varsovia Hernández Eslava Ph.D., BCBA, and Janet Enriquez, M.S., BCBA
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-96-behavior-analysis-in-mexico-with-mariana-del-los-santos-ms-bcba-varsovia-hernandez-eslava-phd-bcba-and-janet-enriquez-ms-bcba/
Episode 68: Racism, Feminism, and Behaviour Analysis in Brazil with Dr. Táhcita Medrado Mizael, Ph.D.
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-68-racism-feminism-in-brazil-with-drs-tahcita-medrado-mizael/
Behavior Analysis in The Middle East
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/category/arabmena-voices
Behavior Analysis in Eastern Europe
Belarus
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/behaviouranalysis-in-belaruswith-hannakalinouskaya-bcba-iba/
Ukraine
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-184-behavior-analysis-in-ukraine-with-alla-moskalets/
Behavior Analysis in Africa
Nigeria
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-120-culturally-responsive-screening-tools-for-autism-andor-intellectual-disabilities-in-nigeria-with-dr-eziafakaku-nwokolo/
Ghana and Nigeria
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-91-behaviour-analysis-in-ghana-and-nigeria-with-josephine-akure-and-joy-oviojie/
Senegal
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-9-behaviour-analysis-in-senegal-with-adair-cardon-ms-bcba/
Botswana
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-5-bringing-behaviour-analysis-to-africa-a-culturally-diverse-journey-around-the-world-with-maleshwane-mauco-msc-bcba/
Behavior Analysis in Asia
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/category/asian-and-pacfic-islander-voices

Friday Nov 08, 2024
Episode 182: Healing the Disconnect: Culture, Climate, and Community
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
This episode explores the intersections of Indigenous knowledge, colonialism, and mental health, emphasizing the need to continuously unpack modernity's implications on identity and relationships. Dr. Emma Elliott discusses the importance of strengthening community ties, the urgency of climate action, and the role of Indigenous practices in fostering resilience and well-being. They highlight the potential of Indigenous knowledge systems to provide sustainable pathways for the future and the significance of subsistence practices in preventing mental health issues among youth
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.0 EthicsIBAO: 1.0 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.0 Ethics
Contact
Dr. Emma Elliott
Email: emmae@uw.edu
Faculty Website: https://education.uw.edu/about/directory/emma-elliott
Links:
Robin Zape-Tah-Hol-Ah Episode
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-181-indigenizing-higher-education-with-dr-robin-zape-tah-hol-ah-minthorn/
Heather Sauyaq Jean Gordon
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hjgordon/
Email: sauyaqsolutionsllc@gmail.com
Michael Yellow Bird Episode
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-162-the-decolonization-equation-with-dr-michael-yellow-bird/
Robin Wall Kimmerer Braiding Sweetgrass
https://milkweed.org/book/braiding-sweetgrass
Grant Bruno Episode
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-37-the-realities-of-autism-in-first-nations-communities-in-canada-with-grant-bruno-phd-candidate/
Gift of Being Different
https://aidecanada.ca/resources/learn/asd-id-core-knowledge/the-gift-of-being-different
Articles Discussed:
Elliott, E., & Fish, J. (2024). Overcoming human exceptionalism: The role of ethical nature-culture relations in the developmental contexts of Indigenous children. Child Development, 00, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1111/cdev.14195
Elliott-Groves E. (2019). A Culturally-Grounded Biopsychosocial Assessment Utilizing Indigenous Ways of Knowing with the Cowichan Tribes. Journal of ethnic & cultural diversity in social work, 28(1), 115–133. https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2019.1570889
Ullrich, J. S., Demientieff, L. X., & Elliott, E. (2022). Storying and re-storying: Co-creating Indigenous well-being through Relational Knowledge Exchange. American Review of Canadian Studies, 52(3), 247–259. https://doi.org/10.1080/02722011.2022.2095498

Friday Oct 11, 2024
Episode 178: African-Centered Psychology with Dr. Jonathan Mathias Lassiter
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Friday Oct 11, 2024
In Episode 178, Dr. Jonathan Mathias Lassiter shares his journey, exploring his identity as a Black same-gender loving man, his experiences with sickle cell anemia, and his professional path as a psychologist and author. He discusses the impact of his heritage, the significance of sharecropping in his family's history, and the importance of understanding intersectionality in mental health. Jonathan also highlights his challenges in predominantly white academic institutions and his commitment to uplifting Black voices in psychology and literature. In this conversation, Jonathan discusses his experiences with racism in clinical psychology, the significance of Black psychology, and the impact of white supremacy on the field. He explores the intersectionality of Black sexual and gender-diverse communities, emphasizing the need for culturally specific spirituality in mental health. He also delves into African-centered psychology and optimal conceptual theory, advocating for a holistic understanding of well-being that aligns with spiritual and communal values.
Contact:
https://www.jonathanmlassiter.com/
Episodes Referenced:
Episode 176 Religion, Spirituality, and Health with Dr. Janise Parker
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-176-religion-spirituality-and-mental-health/
Episode 98: Black Liberation Psychology with Dr. Evan Auguste
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-98-black-liberation-psychology-a-conversation-with-dr-evan-auguste/
Articles Referenced
Lassiter, J. M., Garrett-Walker, J., Anwar, K., Foye, A. S., & Follins, L. D. (2023). Black sexual and gender diverse scholars' contributions to psychology. American Psychologist, 78(4), 589–600. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0001149
Lassiter, J. M., Brewer, R., & Wilton, L. (2020). Toward a Culturally Specific Spirituality for Black Sexual Minority Men. Journal of Black Psychology, 46(6-7), 482-513. https://doi.org/10.1177/0095798420948993

Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Jul 12, 2024
In Episode 168, Ben chats with Dr. Trina Spencer, the first female Director of the Juniper Garden's Children Centre, a part of the KU Life Span Institute, originally founded in the mid-1960s when citizens of Northeast Kansas City, Kansas joined with faculty from the University of Kansas to address concerns about the development and education of children in their low-income, inner-city community. Since its inception, Juniper Gardens has developed and validated meaningful solutions to major community concerns identified by those directly affected - the community residents themselves. The center also provides opportunities for KU faculty and students to learn from the wisdom and life experiences of families from diverse backgrounds.
In this conversation, Dr. Spencer bares her soul as she shares her journey of living a sheltered life in a conservative religious family, eventually raising a wonderful transgendered child, finding herself in Africa, and the many life lessons she had along the way.
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 2.5 LearningIBAO: 2.5 LearningQABA: 2.5 General
Contact:
https://absc.ku.edu/Trina-Spencer
http://www.trinastoolbox.com/
Juniper Gardens Children's Project
https://juniper.ku.edu/
Links:
Olivia J. Hooker
https://www.apadivisions.org/division-35/about/heritage/olivia-hooker-biography
Carolyn Barcus
Carolyn Barcus Interview with Dr. Melissa Tehee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqgyE_cJIuY
Dr. Carolyn Barcus: Keeper Of The Fire: Mentoring Through Self-Actualizing Education
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003246183-19/dr-carolyn-barcus-keeper-fire-mentoring-self-actualizing-education-pauline-attiyeh-erica-ficklin-devon-isaacs-melissa-tehee?context=ubx&refId=63868e7c-d942-44aa-ac7c-9495a52cd091
Morningside Academy
https://morningsideacademy.org/
Educated - Tara Westover
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35133922-educated
Black Applied Behavior Analysts
https://babainfo.org/
Articles Referenced
Penney, A.M., Bateman, K.J., Veverka, Y. et al. Compassion: The Eighth Dimension of Applied Behavior Analysis. Behav Analysis Practice (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-023-00888-9
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced
Natalia Baires
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-26-smashing-the-patriarchy-a-conversation-about-sexism-and-privilege-in-behaviour-analysis-with-dr-natalia-baires-phd-bcba-d/
Anita Li
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-42-a-deep-dive-into-the-inequities-professorship-and-authorship-in-behaviour-analysis-with-dr-anita-li-phd-bcba-d/
Nicole Hollins
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-49-free-appropriate-public-education-for-all-students-the-role-of-behavior-analysts-in-public-schools-with-dr-nicole-hollins/
James Lee
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-56-supporting-autistic-children-in-low-resource-settings-with-james-lee-phd-bcba-d/
Jeron Trotman
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode79-black-men-in-behavior-analysis-with-jeron-trotman/
Malika Pritchett
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-83-the-ethics-of-research-applying-a-human-rights-and-social-justice-lens-with-dr-malika-pritchett/
Lisa Aguilar
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-107-indigenous-school-psychology-with-lisa-aguilar-bryanna-kinilicheenem-and-wamnuga-win-kiva-sam/

Friday May 10, 2024
Episode 152: Native American Counselor Education
Friday May 10, 2024
Friday May 10, 2024
In Episode 152 Ben chats with Courtney Copeland, a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the University of Buffalo and an Enrolled Member of the Seneca Nation and Dr. Katy Leigh-Osroosh, an Assistant Professor in the School of Counselling, School, and Educational Psychology at the University of Buffalo.
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO: 1.5 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.5 Ethics
Check out Courtney's awesome podcast!! https://thedsmpodcast.podbean.com/
Contact:
Courtney Copeland
https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneysiricopeland/
Katy Leigh-Osroosh
https://ed.buffalo.edu/about/directory/faculty/profile.html?uid=kosroosh
Links
Native American Concerns Group
https://www.multiculturalcounselingdevelopment.org/nativeamerican
The Society for Indian Psychologists
https://www.nativepsychs.org/
Kim Tallbear
https://kimtallbear.com/
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced
Episode 130 Jordyn Burleson
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-130-the-tonowanda-seneca-behavior-technician-with-jordyn-burleson-rbt/
Articles Referenced
Leigh-Osroosh, K. T., & Copeland, C. (2024). Distributive Justice for Native American Indigenous Peoples within Counseling. Counseling and Values, 69(1), 21-46. https://brill.com/view/journals/cvj/69/1/article-p21_3.xml
Leigh-Osroosh, Katheryne T. and Hutchison, Brian (2019) "Cultural Identity Silencing of Native Americans in Education," Race and Pedagogy Journal: Teaching and Learning for Justice: Vol. 4: No. 1, Article 3.
Available at: https://soundideas.pugetsound.edu/rpj/vol4/iss1/3

Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
In Episode 151 Ben chats with Dr. Amanda Young. Dr. Young is Hidatsa of MHA Nation as well as an Anishinaabe of Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, both reservations of North Dakota. Amanda received her PhD in Counseling Psychologist from Oklahoma State in 2022. Her current research embraces the stories of Native women who are leaders within the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Movement in what’s colonially known as the U.S. She is hopeful this research will help rewrite the narrative of Native women, as we are more than a statistic. Currently, Dr. Young is completing her Postdoctoral Fellowship at Two Feathers Native American Family Services in Humboldt County, CA
Correction: Near the end of the episode Dr. Young referenced two recent murdered relatives, Cole Brings Plenty and Trey Allen Glass who was mistakenly named "Terry Cross" in the podcast.
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO: 1.5 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.5 Trauma-Informed Care
Contact:
https://twofeathers-nafs.org/about-us/staff/
Links
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Social Media Tool Kit
https://www.nativehope.org/toolkit/mmiw
MMIW USA
https://mmiwusa.org/
Sovereign Bodies Institute
https://www.sovereign-bodies.org/
National Indigenous Women's Resource Center
https://www.niwrc.org/resources/report/new-mexico-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-and-relatives-task-force-report
Native Dads Network
https://nativedadsnetwork.org/
Moosehide Campaign
https://moosehidecampaign.ca/
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced
Piiohskoopanskii/Sings Loudly Far Away (Angela Grier)
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-150-education-is-the-new-buffalo-healing-and-wellness-for-the-piikani-blackfoot-people/
Bukky Akinwale
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-89-tales-by-moonlight-storytelling-for-youths-and-elders-in-a-historically-black-community-with-bukky-akinwale/
Articles Referenced
Dr. Young's doctoral dissertation:
https://shareok.org/bitstream/handle/11244/337337/Young_okstate_0664D_17820.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
Isaacs, Devon S. and Young, Amanda R. (2019) "Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW): Bringing Awareness through the Power of Student Activism," Journal of Indigenous Research: Vol. 7 : Iss. 1 , Article 2. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26077/5t7q-j016 Available at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/kicjir/vol7/iss1/2

Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
In Episode 150 Ben chats with Piiohskoopanskii/Sings Loudly Far Away (Angela Grier), a Piikani/Blackfoot registered provisional psychologist in her traditional territory of Mohkinstsis (Calgary, Alberta). For over 25 years, Angela has been working and supporting First Nation/ Indigenous peoples and communities through direct and systemic experience including Indigenous psychology and counselling, Indigenous and child/ youth rights advocacy, adult education/ post-secondary, elected leadership, extensive executive experience, non-profit, public administration and Blackfoot ways of knowing. Her graduate research explored Indigenous Psychology from a Blackfoot experience and embodiment. Piiohsksoopanskii/ Sings Loudly Far Away, is a proud Piikan First Nation member, a mother of four and a grandmother to Meadow.
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 2.0 EthicsIBAO: 2.0 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 2.0 Ethics
Contact:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelagrierpiikani/
https://www.ferchopsychologicalservices.com/angela-grier-m-ed-r-psych-provisional/
The Arctic Rose Foundation
https://arcticrose.org/
https://www.mentalhealthacademy.net/team/angela-grier
Links
Piikani/Blackfoot
https://piikanination.com/
https://blackfootconfederacy.ca/
Sandra Grier
https://www.cutbankpioneerpress.com/obituaries/article_0d68d221-07f5-5f6d-840c-52fa11be6b3b.html
https://www.fortmacleodgazette.com/2011/sandra-grier-selected-for-open-heart-award/
Siera Rose Han
https://www.instagram.com/indigenouskwe_siera/
https://linktr.ee/inaabiwinwiigwaas
Michael Yellowbird
https://www.indigenousmindfulness.com/about
Allan Mi'kskimmiisoka'simii "Iron Shirt" Pard
https://www.pinchercreekecho.com/2016/07/13/remembering-a-piikani-cultural-pillar
Indigenous Research Methodology Scholars
Shawn Wilson
https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/research-is-ceremony-shawn-wilson
Linda Tuhiwai-Smith
https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/awards-distinctions/honorary-doctorate/tuhiwai-smith.html
Leroy Little Bear
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/leroy-little-bear
Taiaiake Alfred
https://taiaiake.net/
Willie ermine
https://www.nccie.ca/story/what-is-possible-in-community-reflecting-on-harvest-days-at-sturgeon-lake-first-nation/?lang=fr
Dr Sajek Henderson
https://calloftheearth.wordpress.com/members/james-sakej-youngblood-henderson/
Dr. Cynthia Chambers - University of Lethbridge
https://directory.uleth.ca/users/chambers
Narcisse Blood
https://www.nfb.ca/directors/narcisse-blood/
The Iinni Initiative
https://ipcaknowledgebasket.ca/iinnii-initiative-the-return-of-the-buffalo
The Buffalo Treaty
https://www.buffalotreaty.com/
Forward Summit
https://forwardsummit.ca/
Braden Kadlun Interview with Angela
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG48FaVX90M
Articles Referenced
Oster, R.T., Grier, A., Lightning, R. et al. Cultural continuity, traditional Indigenous language, and diabetes in Alberta First Nations: a mixed methods study. Int J Equity Health 13, 92 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-014-0092-4
Angela’s Dissertationhttps://www.proquest.com/openview/ea36a75d504c74b120ec307dca700836/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750

Friday Apr 12, 2024
Episode 148: Behaviour Analysis in First Nation Communities of Australia
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
In Episode 148, Ben chats with Deb Fernando, who is quite possibly the only Indigenous behaviour analyst in all of Australia. Deb is a proud Bigambul, Gomeroi woman with strong connections to far northwest NSW within the Gamilaraay language nation. She has 30 years’ experience working with First Nations communities throughout Australia, including urban, rural, and remote locations.
Deb started her career as a chef, then worked in government organisation troubleshooting major problems in servicing First Nations people in remote communities.
She then went on to work with the University of South Australia where her team of researchers received the Vice Chancellors award for excellence in engaging in communities. Moving from SA back to New South Wales she began working with the SAX institute as the Study manager to progress their First Nations child health research project in urban and rural children's health. Within a short time, they established the project in five major Aboriginal Medical services, which identified the gaps in services to First Nations children within these areas. One highlight was establishing ongoing specialized services such as hearing and speech therapy for First Nations families. At the age of 50 Deb embarked on my academic career completing my BA and Honors in psychological science at Southern Cross University, continuing her studies in 2020 she completed a Master's in Education in Applied Behavioural Analysis at Monash University. Whilst studying she started to work as a positive behavioural therapist practitioner with The Center for Positive Behavioural support where she held a position as a Behavioural support practitioner. Over the years Deb has been looking and searching for the most appropriate services for First Nations peoples to assist in closing the gap between First Nations people and Non-First Nations peoples. Deb has a passion for applied behaviour analysis and therapies that take a holistic approach to addressing the needs of First Nations families. Due to the impacts of cultural loading, she received over her working career she ended her journey of working for others and started her own business “FeatherWay Road”. Here Deb collaborates with families to establish an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and empowered. Working with neurodiverse children, she embraces their unique strengths, their culture, and challenges to cultivate an inclusive and supportive learning environment. ABA has been one of the many highlights of her academic career. I have seen and experienced the solid sustainable results this has on families and individuals.
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 2.0 EthicsIBAO: 2.0 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 2.0 Ethics
Contact:
debfern54@hotmail.com
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced
Grant Bruno
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-37-the-realities-of-autism-in-first-nations-communities-in-canada-with-grant-bruno-phd-candidate/
Louis Busch
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-11-the-treatment-of-life-threatening-pica-with-louis-busch-bst-abs-hc-med-bcba/
Jordyn Burleson
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-130-the-tonowanda-seneca-behavior-technician-with-jordyn-burleson-rbt/
Valerie Clack
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-117-the-lakota-bcba-with-valerie-clack-ma-bcbalba/

Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
In Episode 147, Ben chats with Dr. Jaxcy Turietta., a Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Doctoral Level from the Chickasaw Nation based in New Mexico. Dr. Turietta works at the University of New Mexico's Sandoval Medical Center where she provides behavioral support services to patients and staff. The conversation starts with a discussion on diagnosing autism and systems of diagnosis. Dr. Turietta talks about her work with the Navajo Nation, autism acceptance in Native American communities, and culturally responsive care in Indigenous communities.
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO: 1.5 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.5 Ethics
Contact:
evaluate505@gmail.com
https://www.timetoevaluate.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaye-jaxcy-turrietta-44509b143/
Links:
Grant Bruno: The Gift of Being Different
https://aidecanada.ca/resources/learn/asd-id-core-knowledge/the-gift-of-being-different
Chickasaw Lifetime Scholarship Article
https://psychology.as.uky.edu/odom-awarded-lifetime-scholarship-chickasaw-nation
Chickasaw on Rosetta Stone
https://www.chickasaw.net/rosettastone
Chickasaw Language App
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/chickasaw-language-basic/id448797486
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced
Grant Bruno
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-37-the-realities-of-autism-in-first-nations-communities-in-canada-with-grant-bruno-phd-candidate/
Louis Busch
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-11-the-treatment-of-life-threatening-pica-with-louis-busch-bst-abs-hc-med-bcba/
Jordyn Burleson
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-130-the-tonowanda-seneca-behavior-technician-with-jordyn-burleson-rbt/
Valerie Clack
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-117-the-lakota-bcba-with-valerie-clack-ma-bcbalba/
Eziafakaku Nwokolo
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-120-culturally-responsive-screening-tools-for-autism-andor-intellectual-disabilities-in-nigeria-with-dr-eziafakaku-nwokolo/
Mark Standing Eagle Baez
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-111-the-sweetgrass-method-a-culturally-responsive-approach-among-american-indianalaska-native-peoples-with-dr-mark-standing-eagle-baez/

Friday Feb 16, 2024
Episode 141: Social Justice and The School Psychologist
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Dr. Williams is an Associate Professor at Marist College. She is also a Licensed Psychologist and Certified School Psychologist in New York State. Dr. Williams mentors students and early-career faculty of color through the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) mentoring program. A practitioner-scholar, Dr. Williams’ years of working with groups of K-12 at-risk learners in both urban and rural communities have given her clear insights into the frustrations, challenges, and joys of working as a school psychologist.
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO: 1.5 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.5 Ethics
Contact:
http://www.stacywilliamsphd.com/
https://www.marist.edu/social-behavioral-science/faculty/stacy-williams
https://twitter.com/scheeatow
Links:
Black Applied Behavior Analysts
https://babainfo.org/
Black School Psychologists Network
https://www.bspninc.com/
Society of Indian Psychologists
https://www.nativepsychs.org/
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced
Nikole Hollins-Sims
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-114-equity-belonging-and-inclusion-with-drnikole-hollins-sims/
Mark Standing Eagle Baez
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-111-the-sweetgrass-method-a-culturally-responsive-approach-among-american-indianalaska-native-peoples-with-dr-mark-standing-eagle-baez/
Jeron Trotman
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode79-black-men-in-behavior-analysis-with-jeron-trotman/
Articles Referenced
Williams, S. A, Cooper, J. M., & Shriberg, D. (2021) Social Justice, Anti-Racism and School Psychology: Reconciling with Our Past to Build an Equitable Future. School Psychology Training and Pedagogy, 38 (1), 1-10.
Stacy A.S. Williams, Daria V. Hanssen, Carol R. Rinke & C. Ryan Kinlaw (2020) Promoting Race Pedagogy in Higher Education: Creating an Inclusive Community, Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 30:3, 369-393, DOI: 10.1080/10474412.2019.1669451

Friday Feb 09, 2024
Episode 140: PsychoHairapy with Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
In Episode 140, Ben chats with clinical psychologist, Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, who has combined her passion for hairstyling with psychology to create a new global mental health movement called PsychoHairapy using hair as an entry point into mental health care.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.0 Ethics
IBAO: 1.0 Cultural/Ethics
QABA: 1.0 Ethics
Contact:
https://www.psychohairapy.org/
https://www.instagram.com/psychohairapy/
https://www.instagram.com/dr_afiya/
Links:
The Story of Wrestler, Andrew Johnson's Dreadlocks
https://andscape.com/features/the-untold-story-of-wrestler-andrew-johnsons-dreadlocks/
The Crown Act
https://www.thecrownact.com/
Podcast on Toxic Black Hair Products
https://www.loe.org/shows/segments.html?programID=20-P13-00036&segmentID=3
Kamala Harris and Keke Palmer Interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXrLtzsedf4&t=10s
Brandee Younger on NPR Tiny Desk
https://www.npr.org/sections/now-playing/2023/02/23/1157552574/brandee-younger-youre-a-girl-for-one-man-only
Piff Marti
https://www.instagram.com/piffmarti/?hl=en
David Walker’s Appeal
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4h2931.html
David Walker and Nat Turner
https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/david-walker-nat-turner-and-black-immediat
African Meeting House
https://www.britannica.com/topic/African-Meeting-House
BABA
https://babainfo.org/
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced
Cammie Williams Episode
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-81-the-burnout-epidemic-understanding-the-root-causes-in-behavior-analysis-with-cammie-williams-msc-bcba-lba/
Dr Evan Auguste Episode
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-98-black-liberation-psychology-a-conversation-with-dr-evan-auguste/
Articles Referenced
Mbilishaka, A. M., & Hudlin, M. (2023). “I Remember My First Relaxer”: Black Women Voicing Psychologically Engrained Practices of Chemical Hair Straightening. Journal of Black Psychology, 49(5), 716-741. https://doi.org/10.1177/00957984231191849
Smith, A. M., Humphries, M. L., Mbilishaka, A. M., & Auguste, E. E. (2023). Hair Messages: A Context for Exploring Racial Socialization Among African American Males. Journal of Black Psychology, 49(5), 684-715. https://doi.org/10.1177/00957984231191847
Mbilishaka, A.M. (2021). PsychoHairapy Through Beauticians and Barbershops: The Healing Relational Triad of Black Hair Care Professionals, Mothers, and Daughters. In: Lewis, M.L., Weatherston, D.J. (eds) Therapeutic Cultural Routines to Build Family Relationships. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83726-6_13
Mbilishaka, A. M., Mbande, A., Gulley, C., & Mbande, T. (2021). Faded fresh tapers and line-ups: Centering barbershop hair stories in understanding gendered racial socialization for black men. Psychology of Men & Masculinities, 22(1), 166–176. https://doi.org/10.1037/men0000317
Afiya M. Mbilishaka & Danielle Apugo (2020) Brushed aside: African American women’s narratives of hair bias in school, Race Ethnicity and Education, 23:5, 634-653, DOI: 10.1080/13613324.2020.1718075
Afiya Mbilishaka; PsychoHairapy: Using Hair as an Entry Point into Black Women’s Spiritual and Mental Health. Meridians 1 March 2018; 16 (2): 382–392. doi: https://doi.org/10.2979/meridians.16.2.19
Mbilishaka, A. M., Clemons, K., Hudlin, M., Warner, C., & Jones, D. (2020). Don’t get it twisted: Untangling the psychology of hair discrimination within Black communities. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 90(5), 590–599. https://doi.org/10.1037/ort0000468
Helm, J.S., M.N. Nishioka, J.G. Brody, R.A. Rudel, R.E. Dodson. 2018. “Measurements of Endocrine Disrupting and Asthma-Associated Chemicals in Hair Products Used by Black Women.” Environmental Research. doi:10.1016/j.envres.2018.03.030
Wise, L. A., Wang, T. R., Ncube, C. N., Lovett, S. M., Abrams, J., Boynton-Jarrett, R., Koenig, M. R., Geller, R. J., Wesselink, A. K., Coleman, C. M., Hatch, E. E., & James-Todd, T. (2023). Use of Chemical Hair Straighteners and Fecundability in a North American Preconception Cohort. American journal of epidemiology, 192(7), 1066–1080. https://doi.org/10.1093/aje/kwad079