Social Justice

Meet the Sista Scholars!  They are counselors and educational leaders who believe in community and utilizing their collective village to engage in social justice work.
Drs. Sarah Brant-Rajahn, Eva M. Gibson, and Mariama Cook Sandifer are accomplished counselor educators dedicated to advancing the field. Dr. Brant-Rajahn, an Assistant Professor at Messiah University, draws on 7 years of experience as a school counselor in Georgia, contributing to research on school racial climate and culturally responsive pedagogy. Dr. Gibson, an Associate Professor at Austin Peay State University, transitioned from an 11-year career as a school counselor, earning recognition as ASCA's "2017 Tennessee School Counselor of the Year." She actively contributes to professional journals and holds leadership roles in counseling associations. Dr. Sandifer, also an Assistant Professor at Austin Peay State University, brings 14 years of school counseling experience from Louisiana and Texas, focusing on ASCA model implementation and student advocacy. All three authors co-authored works such as "WOKE: Advocacy for African American students" and have presented at numerous conferences, emphasizing social justice and positive change in education.
 
 
 
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO: 1.5 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.5 Ethics
Contact:
Dr. Sarah Brant-Trajahn
https://sarahbrantrajahnphd.wixsite.com/mysite
https://twitter.com/DrSBrantRajahn
https://www.instagram.com/sbrantrajahn/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-brant-rajahn-phd-ncc-a5418047/
Dr. Eva Gibson
https://drevagibson.weebly.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dr.evagibson/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-gibson-b3b89634
Dr. Mariama I.C. Sandifer
https://drmics.weebly.com/
https://www.instagram.com/drmicslpc/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmics/
Links:
School Counselors of Color
https://www.facebook.com/schoolcounselorsofcolor/
https://www.instagram.com/wearepscoc
https://twitter.com/wearepscoc
American School Counselor Association
https://www.schoolcounselor.org/
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced
Episode 1 Danielle Reid 
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-1-racism/
Episode 112 Maegan Rides At The Door 
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-112-the-national-native-children-s-trauma-center-with-dr-maegan-rides-at-the-door-phd-lcpc/ 
Episode 113 Tiara Bland
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-113-the-black-school-psychologists-network-with-tiara-bland-edd-ncsp/
 

In Episode 128, Ben chats with Tori Williams Douglass, the creator behind White Homework, a platform for teaching people about anti-racism and social justice through the lens of behavioral neuroscience.   Join Tori and Ben as they dig into Tori's origins in Portland Oregon with its eerie similarities to Canada regarding outsider misperceptions of racism.  With a deep dive into  concepts like performative allyship, reparations, and medical racism, this episode will leave you with lots of self-reflecting homework and the tools to get it done
 
Contact:
https://www.instagram.com/whitehomework/
https://www.toriglass.com/
https://twitter.com/ToriGlass
Links
The Story of Africville
https://humanrights.ca/story/story-africville
Denisha Gingles
https://denishagingles.com/
 
 

Episode 127 is a conversation with Dr. Han Ren.  Dr. Ren (she/they) is a licensed clinical and school psychologist, consultant, speaker, and educator. She is deeply rooted in liberation and anti-oppressive work, practicing from a justice-oriented, interpersonal, culturally humble, and systems-informed framework. Through their widely viewed content on social media, they strive to make mental health accessible and applicable to our daily lives. In this conversation Ben and Han dive deep into liberation psychology,  Han's pursuit of collective healing in Asian communities, and their personal story as a queer, neurodivergent therapist.  
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO: 1.5 CulturalQABA: 1.5 Ethics
Contact:
Dr. Han Ren
https://https://www.drhanren.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dr.han.ren/
Dr. Han Ren and Dr. Raquel Martin
https://www.antioppressivecare.com/
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episode Referenced
Evan Auguste Episode
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-98-black-liberation-psychology-a-conversation-with-dr-evan-auguste/
 

In Episode 124,  Ben is joined by Iranian-American psychologist, Dr. Bahaur Amini.  Dr Amini is actively involved in Arab/MENA-Psy, the Arab, Middle Eastern, & North African Psychological Association as well as a director with The Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race, a Division of the American Psychological Association (APA Division 45).   Dr. Amini discusses the work of these groups supporting Arab/MENA psychologists many of whom are struggling and feeling isolated as the Israeli-Gaza war rages on.  She also shares her experiences as a second-generation Iranian-American and first-generation psychologist.
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO: 1.5 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.5 Ethics
Contact:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahauramini/
AMENA-Psy 
https://www.amenapsy.org/index.cfm
https://www.instagram.com/amenapsy/
 
Links: 
Arab/MENA-Psy Advocacy Page
https://www.amenapsy.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.ViewPage&pageId=496
Division 45
https://division45.org/
#weareMENA 
https://www.amenapsy.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.ViewPage&pageId=537
Join the Announce Listserv
Division 45 Announcement listserv. You are invited to join this listserv by sending an email to listserv@lists.apa.org and, in the text of your message (not the subject line), write: SUBSCRIBE DIV45ANN
Black Applied Behavior Analysts
https://babainfo.org/
Latino Association for Behavior Analysis
https://www.laba-aba.com/
Articles Referenced:
Amini, B., Raheel, O., Exum, A., & Fazzino, T. L. (2022). Mental health of Iranian immigrants and their descendants: A review. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 53(2), 192–204. https://doi.org/10.1037/pro0000434

In Episode 121, Ben chats with Treichae Holmes (she/her), a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and Certified Doula.  Treichae is Autistic and the mother of an Autistic child.   Treichae shares the journey of her autism diagnosis and the co-occurring disorders of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and POTS.  With a master's degree in adaptive physical education, Treichae discusses the field of adaptive sports and physical education.  The latter half of the episode focuses on her certification as a doula with a dive into pre and postpartum care and how these aspects of motherhood need to be considered when working with parents. 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.5 Ethics 
IBAO: 1.5 Cultural/Ethics
QABA: 1.5  Ethics
Contact
https://www.instagram.com/treichaeholmes/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/affirmativeparenting/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/affirmative-parenting-solutions-llc/about/
https://www.affirmativeparenting.com/
Adapted Physical Education Resources:
A Teacher’s Guide to Adapted Physical Education: Including Students with Disabilities in Sports and Recreation, 4th Edition by  Martin E. Block, editor. Baltimore:  Paul H. Brooks Publishing ( 2016).  430 p. ISBN  978-1-59857-669-6.
https://www.amazon.ca/Teachers-Guide-Adapted-Physical-Education-ebook/dp/B01EUB6ERW
 
Positive Behavior Management in Physical Activity Settings
https://canada.humankinetics.com/products/positive-behavior-management-in-physical-activity-settings-3rd-edition-with-web-resource
 
Conditioning with Physical Disabilities
https://www.amazon.com/Conditioning-Physical-Disabilities-Kevin-Lockette/dp/0873226143
 
Teaching Disability Sport
https://www.amazon.ca/Teaching-Disability-Sport-2nd-Physical-Educators/dp/0736082581
 
Links:
Treichae’s interview on Shades of ABA
https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/shades-of-aba/my-journey-to-an-autism-ik8EqGTjM52/
Shape Our Village
https://www.shapeourvillage.com/
The Post Partum Husband
https://www.amazon.ca/Postpartum-Husband-Practical-Solutions-Depression/dp/0738836362
 
 

In this special episode, we chat with previous guests, Kelly Baird and Jeron Trotman respective founders of the Missouri Black Behavior Analysis Community and Black Men in Behavior Analysis.   Kelly and Jeron have both been nominated to fill two of three open seats on the Behavior Analyst Certification Board of Directors.  We discuss their why for becoming nominees and get some updates on where their respective organizations are today along with some breaking news on an event coming in December.
 
Contact:
BMBA
https://bmbanetwork.org/
https://bmbanetwork.org/
MOBBAC
https://www.mobbac.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifecase-llc/
Links:
BACB 
https://www.bacb.com/
TAP: The ABA Pathfinders
https://www.mobbac.org/tap-the-aba-pathfinders
Denisha Gingles
https://denishagingles.com/
Malika Pritchett
https://absc.ku.edu/people/malika-pritchett
Asians & Pacific Islanders Association for Behavior Analysis
https://www.apiaba.org/
Jeron Episode
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode79-black-men-in-behavior-analysis-with-jeron-trotman/
Kelly Episode
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-86-the-missouri-black-behavior-analysis-community-mobbac-with-kelly-baird-ma-bcba-cctsi/
 
 
 
 
 
 

In Episode 116, Ben chats with Mel Trueblood-Stimpson of Ludar Animal Behavior.  We get into Mel's passion of decolonizing animal welfare while delving in their intersecting identities of being Roma, Indigenous, Jewish, Queer, Neurodivergent, Disabled, and Multilingual. 
 
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO: 1.5 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.5 Ethics
Contact:
Ludar Animal Behavior
https://ludaranimalbehavior.com/
 
Links:
Interview with Dog at Heart Podcast
#17 – Colonialism and Animal Welfare with Mel Trueblood-Stimpson
https://dogatheart.co.uk/woofworks-17/
 
International Society for Applied Ethology
https://www.applied-ethology.org/
 
World Roma Congress
https://worldromacongress.org/
 
Articles:
Bueno-Guerra N. (2021). Where Is Ethology Heading? An Invitation for Collective Metadisciplinary Discussion. Animals : an open access journal from MDPI, 11(9), 2520. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11092520
 
Ethology Journal
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/ethology/about
 
 

Episode 115 features a deep dive into microaggressions with Dr. Brea Banks, an Associate professor at Illinois State University who researches the consequences of microaggressions in K-12 schools and higher education settings.  Dr. Banks is also the co-director of the African American Studies Program at ISU. 
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO: 1.5 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.5 Ethics
Contact:
Dr. Brea Banks
bmbanks@ilstu.edu
https://twitter.com/DocBanks4
https://about.illinoisstate.edu/bmbanks/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brea-banks-47ab7728/
https://goredbirds.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/brea-banks/1424
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Tiara Bland Episode
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-113-the-black-school-psychologists-network-with-tiara-bland-edd-ncsp/
Celeste Malone Episode 
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-75-cultivating-black-excellence-and-intelligence-in-school-psychology-with-dr-celeste-malone/
Evan Auguste Episode
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-98-black-liberation-psychology-a-conversation-with-dr-evan-auguste/https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-37-the-realities-of-autism-in-first-nations-communities-in-canada-with-grant-bruno-phd-candidate/
Articles Referenced:
Banks, B.M., Callahan, M.A. The Role of Microaggressions on School Psychologists’ Satisfaction with the Field. Contemp School Psychol 27, 515–522 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40688-022-00415-7
Brea M. Banks, David F. Adams, Stephanie AuBuchon, Keeley Hynes & Nitza Torres Gonzalez (2023) Factors influencing satisfaction with a microaggression bystander intervention, Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 33:2, 163-179, DOI: 10.1080/10911359.2022.2027316
Brea M. Banks, Nitza Torres González, Keeley Hynes & Megan Donnelly (2022) Factors Predicting Satisfaction With a Microaggression Workshop for School Personnel, School Psychology Review, DOI: 10.1080/2372966X.2022.2109059
Brea M. Banks & Steven Landau (2022) Take a Deep Breath: Coping and the Cognitive Consequences of Racial Microaggression among Black College Women, Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, DOI: 10.1080/87568225.2022.2100855
Banks, B.M., & Landau, S.E. (2021). Cognitive Effects of Racial Microaggressions Directed at Black College Women. Journal of Negro Education 90(1), 84-95. https://www.muse.jhu.edu/article/820521.
Banks, B.M., Cicciarelli, K.S. & Pavon, J. It Offends Us Too! An Exploratory Analysis of High School-Based Microaggressions. Contemp School Psychol 26, 182–194 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40688-020-00300-1
Banks, B.M. and Cicciarelli, K. (2019), "Microaggressive classroom language and diminished cognitive functioning", Journal for Multicultural Education, Vol. 13 No. 3, pp. 276-287. https://doi.org/10.1108/JME-05-2019-0039
 
Links:
RAMS Lab
https://about.illinoisstate.edu/bmbanks/research/research-team/
Daniel G. Solórzanohttps://latino.ucla.edu/person/daniel-solorzano/

In this two-episode series Natalia Baires, Luisa Cañon, Mariela Castro Hostetler, Sebastian Garcia-Zambrano, and Patricia Guerrero join Ben to discuss their recent paper: A Contextual Behavioral Framework for Enhancing Cultural Responsiveness in Behavioral Service Delivery for Latino Families.
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO: 1.5 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.5 Ethics
 
Baires, N.A., Cañón, L.F., García-Zambrano, S. et al. A Contextual Behavioral Framework for Enhancing Cultural Responsiveness in Behavioral Service Delivery for Latino Families. Behav Analysis Practice (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-023-00788-y
 
Baires, N.A., Catrone, R. & May, B.K. On the Importance of Listening and Intercultural Communication for Actions against Racism. Behav Analysis Practice 15, 1042–1049 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00629-w
Canon, L.F., Gould, E.R. A Preliminary Analysis of the Effects of Clicker Training and Verbal Instructions on the Acquisition of Relationship-Building Skills in Two Applied Behavior Analysis Practitioners. Behav Analysis Practice 15, 383–396 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00555-x
Castro-Hostetler, M., Kille, I., Lopez, L.V. et al. Understanding the Role of Cultural Values in ABA Service Delivery: Perspectives from Latino Families. Behav. Soc. Iss. 32, 210–233 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42822-022-00115-0
Luisa F. Cañón, Evelyn R. Gould, Emily K. Sandoz, Orla Moran, Mikala A. Grimaldi, Cultural adaptation of ACT to support caregivers of autistic Latino children: A pilot study, Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, Volume 28, 2023, Pages 1-9,
ISSN 2212-1447, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2023.03.003
Rosales, R., Leon, A., Serna, R. W., et al. (2021). A first look at applied behavior analysis service delivery to Latino American families raising a child with autism spectrum disorder. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 974-983. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00572-w
Interbehaviorism: A Comprehensive Guide to the Foundations of Kantor's Theory and Its Applications for Modern Behavior Analysis
https://www.amazon.ca/Interbehaviorism-Comprehensive-Foundations-Applications-Behavior-ebook/dp/B08WHD5RBZ
Institute For Effective Behavioral Interventions
http://iebionline.com/about-us/#team
 
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Episode 30
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-30-a-conversation-with-dr-rocio-rosales-phd-bcba-d/
Episode 50
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-50-the-experiences-of-an-autistic-rbt-with-kaelynn-partlow/
ACT Matrix Episodes
Episode 20
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-20-consulting-in-group-homes-using-act-with-monica-peters-mads-bcba/
Episode 71
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-71-the-magic-of-the-act-matrix-with-mary-penrice-edmondson-ms-bcba-tina-long-med-bcba-and-monica-peters-mads-bcba/
Episode 85
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-85-online-act-matrix-parent-training-for-japanese-speaking-mothers-with-distress-applications-of-prevention-science-with-dryukie-kurumiya/
 

In this two-episode series Natalia Baires, Luisa Cañon, Mariela Castro Hostetler, Sebastian Garcia-Zambrano, and Patricia Guerrero join Ben to discuss their recent paper: A Contextual Behavioral Framework for Enhancing Cultural Responsiveness in Behavioral Service Delivery for Latino Families.
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO: 1.5 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.5 Ethics
 
Baires, N.A., Cañón, L.F., García-Zambrano, S. et al. A Contextual Behavioral Framework for Enhancing Cultural Responsiveness in Behavioral Service Delivery for Latino Families. Behav Analysis Practice (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-023-00788-y
 
Baires, N.A., Catrone, R. & May, B.K. On the Importance of Listening and Intercultural Communication for Actions against Racism. Behav Analysis Practice 15, 1042–1049 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00629-w
Canon, L.F., Gould, E.R. A Preliminary Analysis of the Effects of Clicker Training and Verbal Instructions on the Acquisition of Relationship-Building Skills in Two Applied Behavior Analysis Practitioners. Behav Analysis Practice 15, 383–396 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00555-x
Castro-Hostetler, M., Kille, I., Lopez, L.V. et al. Understanding the Role of Cultural Values in ABA Service Delivery: Perspectives from Latino Families. Behav. Soc. Iss. 32, 210–233 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42822-022-00115-0
Luisa F. Cañón, Evelyn R. Gould, Emily K. Sandoz, Orla Moran, Mikala A. Grimaldi, Cultural adaptation of ACT to support caregivers of autistic Latino children: A pilot study, Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, Volume 28, 2023, Pages 1-9,
ISSN 2212-1447, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2023.03.003
Rosales, R., Leon, A., Serna, R. W., et al. (2021). A first look at applied behavior analysis service delivery to Latino American families raising a child with autism spectrum disorder. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 974-983. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00572-w
Interbehaviorism: A Comprehensive Guide to the Foundations of Kantor's Theory and Its Applications for Modern Behavior Analysis
https://www.amazon.ca/Interbehaviorism-Comprehensive-Foundations-Applications-Behavior-ebook/dp/B08WHD5RBZ
Institute For Effective Behavioral Interventions
http://iebionline.com/about-us/#team
 
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Episode 30
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-30-a-conversation-with-dr-rocio-rosales-phd-bcba-d/
Episode 50
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-50-the-experiences-of-an-autistic-rbt-with-kaelynn-partlow/
ACT Matrix Episodes
Episode 20
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-20-consulting-in-group-homes-using-act-with-monica-peters-mads-bcba/
Episode 71
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-71-the-magic-of-the-act-matrix-with-mary-penrice-edmondson-ms-bcba-tina-long-med-bcba-and-monica-peters-mads-bcba/
Episode 85
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-85-online-act-matrix-parent-training-for-japanese-speaking-mothers-with-distress-applications-of-prevention-science-with-dryukie-kurumiya/
 
 
 

Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Kozue Matsuda, a distinguished behaviour analyst, to delve into the fascinating world of behavior analysis, autism, and the often overlooked aspect of racism in Japan. Kozue shares her profound expertise, discussing the challenges faced by individuals with autism and their families, while shedding light on the unique cultural context of Japan. Gain valuable insights into the intersection of behavior science, autism advocacy, and social dynamics in this thought-provoking conversation.
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO: 1.5 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.5 Ethics
 
Contact:
https://www.children-center.jp/english/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kozue-matsuda-92b83043/?locale=en_US
https://onlinegrad.pepperdine.edu/psychology/leadership-and-faculty/kozue-matsuda/
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.5 Learning
IBAO: 1.5 Cultural
QABA: 1.5 DEI
 
Contact:
https://www.evanauguste.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dr.evan.auguste/
https://twitter.com/SonDessalines
https://www.umb.edu/faculty_staff/bio/evan_auguste
 
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced
Yukie Kurumiya Episode
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-85-online-act-matrix-parent-training-for-japanese-speaking-mothers-with-distress-applications-of-prevention-science-with-dryukie-kurumiya/
 
Articles Discussed:
Matsuda, K., Garcia, Y., Catagnus, R. et al. Can Behavior Analysis Help Us Understand and Reduce Racism? A review of the Current Literature. Behav Analysis Practice 13, 336–347 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-020-00411-4
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9780429263873-7/culturally-tailored-aba-treatments-asian-american-clients-families-kwang-sun-cho-blair-james-donggeun-lee-kozue-matsuda-ashley-knochel
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003132011-37/racism-kozue-matsuda-yors-garcia-robyn-catagnus-julie-ackerlund-brandt
 
 
 

Episode 98 is an interview with Dr. Evan Auguste, an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Boston and a pre-licensed clinical psychologist at Ma’at Psychological Services. We delved into the concept of Black Liberation psychology, a crucial field aimed at addressing the mental health repercussions of structural anti-Blackness. Dr. Auguste's work focuses on developing community-based health interventions, like the Sawubona Healing Circles, that promote healing through an African-centered framework.  We also dive into the history and initiatives of the Association for Black Psychologists. 
 
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO: 1.5 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.5 Ethics
 
Contact:
https://www.evanauguste.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dr.evan.auguste/
https://twitter.com/SonDessalines
https://www.umb.edu/faculty_staff/bio/evan_auguste
 
Links: 
Sawubona Healing Circles
https://abpsi.org/programs/sawubona/
Trayvon Martin 
https://origins.osu.edu/article/justice-denied-killing-trayvon-martin-historical-perspective?language_content_entity=en
 
Black Lives Matter Movement
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
SEED Collective
https://scholarselevatingeqdiv.wordpress.com/
Moynihan Report
https://web.stanford.edu/~mrosenfe/Moynihan's%20The%20Negro%20Family.pdf
Black Family Summit
https://blackfamilysummit.org/
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced
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/
Bukky Akinwale Episode 
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-89-tales-by-moonlight-storytelling-for-youths-and-elders-in-a-historically-black-community-with-bukky-akinwale/
Malika Pritchett Episode
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-83-the-ethics-of-research-applying-a-human-rights-and-social-justice-lens-with-dr-malika-pritchett/
Articles Discussed:
Auguste, E., Bowdring, M., Kasparek, S. W., McPhee, J., Tabachnick, A. R., Tung, I., & Galán, C. A. (2023). Psychology’s Contributions to Anti-Blackness in the United States Within Psychological Research, Criminal Justice, and Mental Health. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/17456916221141374
 
Auguste, Evan and Griffin, Brittany M. (2020) "Towards an Eternity: Celebrating The Association of Black Psychologists’ 50th Anniversary," Psychology from the Margins: Vol. 2, Article 2.
Available at: https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/psychologyfromthemargins/vol2/iss1/2
 
Auguste, E., Beauliere, G., Jenson, D., LeBrun, J., & Blanc, J. (2023). La lutte continue : Louis Mars and the genesis of ethnopsychiatry. American Psychologist, 78(4), 469–483. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0001097
 

Episode 95 features a conversation with Claire Zuch, a graduate student in Dr. Jordan Bellisle's HUB lab whose work has been focused on the analysis of ableism and stigma against Autistic folks.  Relational Density Theory is a complex and fascinating concept and Claire does a wonderful job of explaining RDT to a novice like myself.  Claire notes that RDT is often easier to explain with a visual of something known as a geospace (see below).  Claire discusses her plans to continue this research in her doctoral program with Dr. Mark Dixon and the importance of compensating Autistic participants for their labour.  
 
 
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO: 1.5 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.5 Ethics
 
Contact Information:
Claire Zuch
https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-zuch-bb95521b9
https://www.facebook.com/MOStateHUBLab
 
Definitions:
Relational Density – The strength of the relationship between relational class members
      Relational Volume – The size of the relational class
      Relational Mass – A derivative of density and volume that predicts resistance to change
      Relational Coherence – The distance between two or more classes that predicts the merging of relational classes
      Relational Acceleration – The increasing rate of change of relational classes over time
      Relational Deceleration – The decreasing rate of change of relational classes over time
      Relational Relativity – The concept that all relational behaviors operate relative to other relational behavior and in dynamic ways
 
Links:
Dr. Jordan Belisle on RFT/RDT
Dr. Jordan Belisle on Moving Toward Model Thinking | TCE #036https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfhWrD_5LWg
Relational Frame Theory: A Basic Rundown by Jordan Belisle, PhD, BCBA, LBAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DANpZdD5as
 
Other Links:
Autistic Researchers Researching Autism 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/236272016838118
 
Behaviour Speak Episodes Referenced:
Victoria Suarezhttps://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-21-the-effects-of-empathy-training-on-racial-bias-and-other-research-from-dr-victoria-suarez-phd-bcba-d
Marija Čolić https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-38-what-we-can-do-about-stigma-and-racism-using-behaviour-science-with-dr-marija-colic-phd-bcba-d
Rocco Catrone https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-46-using-relational-frame-theory-to-tackle-stigma-toward-persons-with-disabilities-with-dr-rocco-catrone
 

In Episode 83, Ben chats with the wonderful Dr. Malika Pritchett. Hear stories about Dr. Pritchett's grandparents working for the United Nations and how the dinner table conversations forged her lifelong passion for human rights and social justice. They also dive into topics like Deaf education and of course research ethics.
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 2.0 Ethics
IBAO:  2.0 Ethics
QABA:  2.0 Ethics
 IBAO CEUs for all of the Behaviour Speak Podcast episodes are half-price! Just click the discount box in the checkout. 
 
Contact:
Dr. Malika Pritchett
https://absc.ku.edu/people/malika-pritchett
 
Links:
Find the Indigenous territory you live in!
https://native-land.ca
Len Pierre Consulting
https://www.lenpierreconsulting.com
Len Pierre’s Transformative Territorial Acknowledgement Webinar Recording
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1MDhIUxIbo
Nehmotl Newsletter
https://www.tlaaminnation.com/category/nehmotl-newsletter
Jacqui Wunderlich - Signs of Communication
https://signsofcommunication.org/who-we-are
Jacqui Wunderlich - Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/signsofcommunication
 
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
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
Tiffany Hammond Episode
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-45-advocating-for-systemic-change-with-tiffany-hammond-of-fidgets-fries
Kristen Bottema-Beutel
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-72-breaking-the-mold-dr-kristen-bottema-beutel-s-quest-for-high-quality-and-ethical-aba-research
Denise Ross-Page, Margo Uwayo Mya Hernandez, and Amoy Hugh-Pennie Episode
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-69-culturally-relevant-pedagogy-in-schools-with-drsmya-hernandez-amoy-hugh-pennie-denise-ross-page-and-margo-uwayo
Chevone Sutter Episode
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-82-teaching-individuals-who-are-deafblind-with-chevonne-sutter-phd-bcba-d
 
Articles Referenced:
Fawcett, S.B. (1991). Social Validity: A Note on Methodology. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 24, 235-239. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1991.24-235
Fawcett, S.B. (1991). Some Values Guiding Community Research and Action. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 24, 621-636. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1991.24-621
Pritchett, M., Ala’i-Rosales, S., Cruz, A.R., et al. (2022). Social Justice is the Spirit and Aim of an Applied Science of Human Behavior: Moving from Colonial to Participatory Research Practices. Behavior Analysis Practice, 15, 1074–1092. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00591-7
Malika Pritchett, Shahla Ala'i-Rosales, Traci M. Cihon, Alicia Re Cruz. Chapter 1 - From Fuller to Fawcett: a human rights history of research ethics in behavior analysis∗∗Portions of this manuscript were completed as part of the first author's dissertation for the PhD in Health Services Research with a concentration in Behavior Analysis at the University of North Texas., Editor(s): David J. Cox, Noor Y. Syed, Matthew T. Brodhead, Shawn P. Quigley, Research Ethics in Behavior Analysis, Academic Press, 2023, Pages 1-34, ISBN 9780323909693. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-90969-3.00011-6
 

In Episode 78, Ben chats with Abdullah Bernier. Abdullah is a doctoral student in the School and Applied Psychology program at the University of Calgary. Abdullah's research involves the investigation of the experiences of autistic individuals as well as their families through a social justice orientation. Ben and Abdullah dive deep into his work with Syrian refugee families with autistic children pre and post-migration. 
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 2.0 Learning
IBAO: 2.0 Cultural
QABA: 2.0 Trauma-Informed Care
 
Contact:
Abdullah Bernierhttps://www.hexagonpsychology.ca/team/abdullah-bernier 
 
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Special Series on Support Refugees from Ukraine
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-31specialseries-onsupporting-refugeesfromukraine-episode-1coordinating-supports-forrefugee-families-ofchildrenwithdisabilities-with-sophie
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-32specialseries-onsupporting-refugeesfromukraine-episode-2tipson-providing-directsupport-toukrainianrefugee-families-with-autistic-children
Grant Bruno
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-37-the-realities-of-autism-in-first-nations-communities-in-canada-with-grant-bruno-phd-candidate
 
Research Referenced:
Bernier, A.S., McCrimmon, A.W. (2022). Attitudes and Perceptions of Muslim Parents Toward their Children with Autism: A Systematic Review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 9, 320–333. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-021-00256-9
Bernier, A. S. (2021). Autism in the Context of Humanitarian Emergency: The Lived Experiences of Syrian Refugee Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. https://prism.ucalgary.ca/items/5ee1e096-5531-4ada-a8d8-eacd035cebf0

In Episode 75, Ben has the great honour of chatting with Dr. Celeste Malone, President of the National Association School Psychologists (NASP). This conversation dives into Dr. Malone's research in promoting equity and inclusion for racial and ethnic minoritized youth, cultural load in standardized assessments, the parallels between school psychology and behaviour analysis, creating safe professional spaces for Black school psychologists and more. 
 
Contact:
Dr. Celeste Malone
https://profiles.howard.edu/celeste-malone
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
BACB: 1.5 Ethics
IBAO: 1.5 Cultural/Ethics
QABA: 1.5 Ethics
 
Links:
Harlem Renaissance 
https://www.history.com/topics/roaring-twenties/harlem-renaissance
Harlem Hospital
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlem_Hospital_Center
Abyssinian Baptist Church
https://abyssinian.org
The Schomburg Center For Research in Black Culture
https://www.nypl.org/locations/schomburg
Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard
https://untappedcities.com/2015/11/30/history-of-nyc-streets-adam-clayton-powell-jr-boulevard-seventh-avenue-in-harlem
National Association for School Psychologists 
https://www.nasponline.org
Dr. Deborah Peek Crocket  
https://www.nasponline.org/membership-and-community/nasp-awards-scholarships-and-grants/past-award-recipients/2021-award-recipients/nasp-2021-lifetime-achievement-award-winner-nasp-2021-general-session-remarks
School Psyc Sistahs 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/schoolpsychsistahs
Black School Psychs International
https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlackSchoolPsychs
Bowie State University School Psychology
https://bowiestate.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-education/departments/counseling/frequently-asked-questions/school-psychology.php
Howard University School Psychology
https://gs.howard.edu/school-psychology-phd
Dr. Scott Graves
https://ehe.osu.edu/educational-studies/directory?id=graves.388
 
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-67-humilty-compassion-and-reflection-with-dr-nasiah-cirincione-ulezi-and-drjonathan-tarbox
Elizabeth Hughes-Fong
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-53-cultural-competence-in-behaviour-analysis-how-far-have-we-come-with-dr-elizabeth-hughes-fong
 
Research Referenced:
Malone, C. M., Wycoff, K., & Turner, E. A. (2022). Applying a MTSS framework to address racism and promote mental health for racial/ethnic minoritized youth. Psychology in the Schools, 59, 2438– 2452. https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.22606
Council of National Psychological Associations for the Advancement of Ethnic Minority Interests. (2016). Testing and assessment with persons & communities of color. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/pi/oema
Malone, CM, Ishmail, KZ. (2020). A snapshot of multicultural training in school psychology. Psychology in the Schools, 57, 1022-1039. https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.22392
McCubbin, L. D., Alex, R. M., Bergkamp, J., Malone, C. M., Wang, C. D. C., & Reynolds, A. L. (2023). Returning the colonizers gaze: Critiquing Whiteness in our training programs. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 17(1), 14–21. https://doi.org/10.1037/tep0000436