Trauma and Mental Health

In this episode, Ben is joined by Jermar Perry and Bryant Antoine, the co-founders of the Village Path. The Village PATH’s mission is to increase awareness, access + acceptance of mental wellness within Black communities.
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.5 EthicsIBAO: 1.5 Cultural/EthicsQABA: 1.5 Ethics
Support the Village Path
https://www.thevillagepath.org/support
Village Path
https://www.instagram.com/thevillagepath/
https://www.facebook.com/thevillagepath/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jermar-perry-03a629126/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryant-antoine-4b146154/
Missouri Behavior Consulting
https://missouribehaviorconsulting.com/
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Dr. Evan Auguste Episode 
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-98-black-liberation-psychology-a-conversation-with-dr-evan-auguste/
MOBBAC Episode
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-86-the-missouri-black-behavior-analysis-community-mobbac-with-kelly-baird-ma-bcba-cctsi/
Cammie Morgan Episode
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-81-the-burnout-epidemic-understanding-the-root-causes-in-behavior-analysis-with-cammie-williams-msc-bcba-lba/
Landa Fox Episode
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-14-do-we-really-need-to-sit-on-santa-s-lap-body-autonomy-consent-sex-toys-and-lube-with-landa-fox-ma-bcba-cshe/
Sex Ed Book Review 
https://www.sexedbookreview.com/
Sawubona Healing Circles
https://abpsi.org/programs/sawubona/
 

In Episode 94, Ben chats with Rola El-Annan, a Lebanese behaviour analyst currently working in Qatar. They dig into the history of behavior analysis in these Arab League nations including a deep dive into working in Lebanon after a series of incredible tragic events including the October Revolution in 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Beruit Explosion of 2020.
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
1.5 CEUs
BACB: Ethics
IBAO: Cultural
QABA: Ethics
CBA: Cultural Diversity
 
Contact Information:
Rola El-Annan, M.Ed., BCBA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rola-annan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rolaannan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rola.elannan
ABA in Lebanon
https://www.facebook.com/abalebanon
aba.lebaneseassociation@gmail.com
 
Behaviour Speak Episodes Referenced:
Abdullah Bernier
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-78-the-lived-experiences-of-syrian-refugee-parents-of-autistic-children-with-abdullah-bernier
Radwa El Tanab
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-15-bringing-behaviour-analysis-to-a-nation-with-radwa-eltanab-msc-bcba

In Episode 88, Ben chats with the incredible dr. danyelle s. goitia beal. Dr. beal has been an inspiration and mentor to many guests on the Behaviour Speak Podcast and so we are honored and humbled to have dr. beal shares her life journey here.  From her very beginnings born in prison, abused growing up in the foster care system to being homeless, dr. beal knows trauma better than most. Now a bestselling writer, behavior analyst, clinical psychologist, wife, and mother to two amazing daughters she uses her experiences to help Black women and girls on their own road from trauma to triumph.  
Content warning: This episode discusses difficult topics of abuse, murder, and trauma.  
 
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1.5 CEUs
BACB: Ethics
IBAO: Cultural
QABA: Trauma-Informed Care
CBA: Cultural Diversity
 
 
Contact dr. beal:
https://www.danyellebeal.com
https://lovinghandsfamilysupportservices.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danyelle-s-goitia-beal-psy-d-bcba-53504256
https://www.instagram.com/danyelle.beal
 
Links:
StrongHearts Native Helpline - 1-844-7NATIVE
Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women: www.csvanw.org
Sovereign Bodies Institute: www.sovereign-bodies.org
Residential School Survivors Hotline: 1-866-925-4419
Missing and Murder Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ People National Action Plan: https://mmiwg2splus-nationalactionplan.ca/eng/1670511213459/1670511226843
 

 This conversation delves into the complexities of intimate partner violence (IPV), emphasizing the cyclical nature of abuse and the critical need for safety planning. The discussion highlights the unique challenges faced by victims, particularly those with immigration issues, and the importance of social support in navigating these situations. The role of functional communication in therapy for both victims and perpetrators is explored, along with the systemic gaps in resources for those seeking help. The conversation concludes with a focus on future initiatives aimed at improving support for survivors and addressing the needs of perpetrators to reduce recidivism.
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
1.5 CEUs
BACB: Ethics
IBAO: Cultural
QABA: Ethics
CBA: Cultural Diversity
 
Contact Enasha
https://www.linkedin.com/in/enasha-anglade-ms-bcba-88931133/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/laughlovelive-again-miramar-fl/370038
Links:
Amie Zarling 
https://faculty.sites.iastate.edu/azarling/people/amie-zarling
ACT Now ABA
https://www.actnowaba.com/who-we-are/
Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes
Episode 135 Addressing Human Trafficking With Behavior Analysis with Arturo Garcia
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-135-addressing-human-trafficking-with-behavior-analysis 
Episode 140 Applications of Behavior Science to Foster Care, Runaways, The Homless, and Bullying with Kimberly Crosland 
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-40-applications-of-behaviour-science-to-foster-care-runaways-the-homeless-and-bullying-with-kimberly-crosland-phd-bcba-d/  
 
 
 

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
1.5 CEUs
BACB: Ethics
IBAO: Cultural
QABA: Trauma-Informed Care
CBA: Cultural Diversity
 
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 70, Ben chats with Dr. Casey Dupart.  Casey is a school psychologist, trained K-12 administrator, behaviour analyst, and, certified clinical trauma professional.  They dive into topics like equity, staff burnout, trauma-informed care, psychological safety, generational differences in the workplace, and more all from a systems perspective.  
Check out Casey's upcoming training entitled: Incorporating Cultural Responsiveness Within Schools 
https://mhttcnetwork.org/centers/mountain-plains-mhttc/event/incorporating-cultural-responsiveness-within-schools
Contact:
cdupart@embracingresilience.org
https://www.embracingresilience.org
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
1.5 CEUs
BACB: Ethics
IBAO: Cultural
QABA: Ethics
CBA: Cultural Diversity
 
The 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/
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
 
Links:
Indian Residential School Hotline
https://www.irsss.ca
Story About Recent Grave Uncoverings
https://globalnews.ca/news/9501204/former-alberni-indian-residential-school-children-deaths-tseshaht-first-nation
Port Alberni Residential School Website
https://thechildrenremembered.ca/school-histories/alberni
SHARP Survey
https://www.bach-harrison.com/utahsharpwebtool/Default.aspx
HRx DEI Consulting 
https://hrx.tech
Len Pierre Consulting
https://www.lenpierreconsulting.com
Prolonged Grief Disorder
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/prolonged-grief-disorder
Tayo Rockson
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730
 
 

In Episode 65, Ben chats with Tiffany Joseph, producer of Nigh Functioning Autism.  Tiffany is a mom to three children two of whom are diagnosed with autism and ADHD. Tiffany, who is Autistic herself, is also a user of Augmentative and Alternate Communication (AAC) and does a lot of advocacy work for both Autistics and AAC users. In this episode, Tiffany communicates almost entirely using her speech-generating AAC device and none of the pauses where Tiffany is typing on her device are removed from the recording so listeners can understand what communication with an AAC user is really like.  We discuss important issues like AAC Trauma, oralism, and the presumption of competence in all users. 
The video recording of this episode will also be published on YouTube so listeners can experience the full interaction.  The secret words will not be on the videos so it's suggested that you play the audio track while watching the video on mute.  
Here's the link to the video: https://youtu.be/5qAJtBGZzKA
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
1.5 CEUs
BACB: Ethics
IBAO: Cultural
QABA: Ethics
CBA: Cultural Diversity
 
Contact Tiffany:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nigh.functioning.autism
Linktree: https://lnk.bio/autism
 
The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:
Episode 45 - Tiffany Hammond: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-45-advocating-for-systemic-change-with-tiffany-hammond-of-fidgets-fries
Episode 47 - Katie Rinald: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode47-toilet-training-what-s-the-point-with-dr-katie-rinald
 
Web Links:
Tiffany Hammond's Book - A Day With No Words: https://a.co/d/9jQw3QB
Dynavox: https://us.tobiidynavox.com
Proloquo: https://www.assistiveware.com/products/proloquo
Alex Magnussen TedxTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP470cMTBFM

In this episode, Ben chats with Dr. Kim Crosland from the University of South Florida about her work in foster care and group home settings. In particular, Dr. Crosland has devoted much of her research to the assessment and intervention for youth who run away from foster care placements. Ben and Kim also discuss her work teaching problem-solving and social skills to those living without housing. Lastly, Kim talks about her study on teaching group home residents how to respond to bullying by their housemates.
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
1.5 CEUs
BACB: Learning
IBAO: ABA Topics
QABA: Trauma-Informed Care
CBA: Learning
 
Contact Information:
Website: https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/cfs/faculty-staff/crosland-k.aspx
Email: crosland@usf.edu 
 
Show Notes:
“ReMoved” Video: https://youtu.be/lOeQUwdAjE0
 
Research Articles:
Baton, E., Crosland, K., & Haynes, R. (2019). An evaluation of a social skills application for children who are homeless. Research on Social Work Practice, 29(3), 323–332. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731517729038 
Crosland, K., Haynes, R. D., & Clarke, S. (2020). The functional assessment interview for runaways (FAIR): An assessment tool to assist with behavior support plan development to reduce runaway behavior. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 37, 73–82. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-019-00626-7 
Crosland, K., Joseph, R., Slattery, L., Hodges, S., & Dunlap, G. (2018). Why youth run: Assessing run function to stabilize foster care placement. Children and Youth Services Review, 85, 35–42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.12.002 
Stannis, R. L., Crosland, K. A., Miltenberger, R., & Valbuena, D. (2019). Response to bullying (RTB): Behavioral skills and in situ training for individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52, 73–83. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.501 
Streetman, C., Crosland, K., & “Rusty” Clark, H. B. (2018). The acquisition and usage of the SODAS problem-solving method among adults at risk for homelessness. Research on Social Work Practice, 28(8), 943–951. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731516662318 

In this episode, Ben speaks with Bohdanna Popowycz, M.Ed., BCBA, a Ukrainian behaviour analyst who has been providing services and support to refugee families arriving in Canada from Ukraine.
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
1.5 CEUs
BACB: Ethics
IBAO: Cultural
QABA: Ethics
CBA: Cultural Diversity
 
Ukrainian Resources:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ib85AYUYBBwTLIwJqBiX4irHGuvHTuv2?usp=sharing 

Ben chats with Alexia Stack, M.Ed, BCBA about all things trauma and autism including a thorough discussion of her 2019 article entitled “Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Experience of Traumatic Events: Review of the Current Literature to Inform Modifications to a Treatment Model for Children with Autism”.  They also talk about consent, assent, acceptance and commitment training and so much more!
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop
1.5 CEUs
BACB: Learning
IBAO: ABA Topics
QABA: Trauma-Informed Care
CBA: Learning
Contact:
Alexia Stack
https://www.ablockabove.com/our-team
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexia-stack-36b51622/
Show Notes:
Stack, A., & Lucyshyn, J. (2019). Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Experience of Traumatic Events: Review of the Current Literature to Inform Modifications to a Treatment Model for Children with Autism. Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 49(4), 1613–1625. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3854-9
Chapter in The Handbook of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Law: https://law.stanford.edu/publications/clinicians-as-advocacy-allies-for-people-with-autism-spectrum-disorder
Kim Bartholomew Attachment Research: http://www.sfu.ca/psychology/people/bartholomew/papers/adultattachment.html
National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine: https://www.nicabm.com
Praxis Continuing Education and Training: https://www.praxiscet.com
Cusp Emergence (Camille Kolu, Ph.D, BCBA-D): https://cuspemergence.com
Robin Walser, Ph D.: http://www.tlconsultationservices.com/Podcasts-and-Interviews.html
The Association for Contextual Behavior Science: https://contextualscience.org
 
Facebook Groups:
Trauma (ACES) From An Applied Behavior Analysis Perspective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2190700404281176
Trauma-Informed Schools: https://www.facebook.com/groups/542002662929768
Listen.Learn.Lead: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dobettermovement
ACT for ABA Practitioners: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1429925357078709
Contextual Behavior Science: https://www.facebook.com/groups/139577856152643
 
Recommended References:
Brenner, J., Pan, Z., Mazefsky, C., Smith, K. A., & Gabriels, R. (2017). Behavioral symptoms of reported abuse in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder in inpatient settings. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3183-4.
Ciarrochi J., Hayes, L. & Bailey, A. (2012). Get out of your mind and into your life for teens: A guide to living an extraordinary life. 
Cohen, J. A., Mannarino, A., Kliethermes, M. & Murray, L. K. (2012). Trauma-focused CBT for youth with complex trauma. Child Abuse and Neglect, 36, 528-541.
Cohen, J. A., Mannarino, A. & Murray, L. K. (2011). Trauma-focused CBT for youth who experience ongoing traumas. Child Abuse and Neglect, 35, 637-646.
Dixon, M., & Paliliunas., D. AIM: A behavior analytic curriculum for social emotional development in children.
Felitti, V. J., Anda, R. F., Nordenberg, D., Williamson, D. F., Spitz, A. M., Edwards, V., Koss, M. P., & Marks, J. S. (1998). Relationship of childhood abuse and household dysfunction to many of the leading causes of death in adults: The adverse childhood experiences (ACE) study. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 14(4), 245-256.
Hayes, S. (2005). Get out of your mind and into your life: The new acceptance and commitment therapy.
Hoover, D. W. (2015). The effects of psychological trauma on children with autism spectrum disorders: A research review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2, 287-299.
Kerns, C., Newschaffer, C., & Berkowitz, S., & Lee, B. K. (2017). Brief report: Examining the association of autism and adverse childhood experiences in the national survey of children’s health: The important role of income and co-occuring mental health conditions. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 47, 2275-2281.