Episode 85: Online ACT Matrix Parent Training for Japanese-Speaking Mothers with Distress - Applications of Prevention Science with Dr. Yukie Kurumiya, Ph.D., BCBA-D

In Episode 85, Ben chats with Dr. Yukie Kurumiya about her work in prevention science using the ProSocial and ACT-Matrix. They dive deep into the origins of prevention science and ProSocial and visit her own community to discuss culturally responsive work with Japanese families.  

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the topics of suicide and school shootings. Listener discretion is advised.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop

• BACB: 2.0 Ethics
• IBAO: 2.0 Cultural
• QABA: 2.0 Ethics

Books and Articles mentioned for Behaviour Analysts (last name alphabetical): 

• Tony Biglan's work (articles, books, etc.) related to prevention science and CBS to address societal and global issues are also inspiring readings. 
• Sigrid Glenn's metatcontingencies and related articles will be amazing ones to read. One good example of their papers is this (co-authored). But there are more! 
  • Biglan, A & Glenn, S. (2013). Toward prosocial behavior and environments: Behavioral and cultural contingencies in a public health framework. APA Handbook of Behavior Analysis. 2. 255-275. 10.1037/13938-010
• Dixon, M.R., Hayes, S.C., & Belisle, J. (2023). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Behavior Analysts: A Practice Guide from Theory to Treatment (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003250371
• Szabo,T. (2023). ACT and Applied Behavior Analysis: A Practical Guide to Ensuring Better Behavior Outcomes Using Acceptance and Commitment Training. Context Plus. ---- this book will be published and available to everyone soon, I know. 
• This view of life online magazine led by David Wilson may also inspire some listeners: https://www.prosocial.world/this-view-of-life-magazine
• Prosocial book by Paul Atkins, David Wilson, and Steven Hayes. 

Also, articles referenced in Dr. Kurumiya's published article that she talked about are good. So just in case, here is the reference to her paper and free download link (https://rdcu.be/cYQvG): 

• Kurumiya, Y., Garcia, Y., Griffith, A. K., & Szabo, T. G. (2022). Online ACT Matrix Parent Training for Japanese-Speaking Mothers with Distress in the United States. Journal of child and family studies, 31(12), 3514–3532. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-022-02477-w

Atkins, P. W. B., Wilson, D. S., & Hayes, S. C. (2019). Prosocial: Using evolutionary science to build productive, equitable, and collaborative groups. Context Press/New Harbinger Publications.

Tarbox, J., Szabo, T.G. & Aclan, M. Acceptance and Commitment Training Within the Scope of Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis. Behav Analysis Practice 15, 11–32 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-020-00466-3

Pennypacker, H. & Perez, F. (2022) Engineering the Upswing: A Blueprint for Reframing Our Culture. Sloan Educational Publishing

Personal Analytics Companion (PACO: https://www.pacoapp.com/) - this is designed to facilitate ecological momentary assessments (EMA).