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General CEU: Hey, Chillax Man! Understanding the Logic of Anxiety

Hey, Chillax Man. Understanding the Logic of Anxiety belongs in serious BCBA study because it shapes whether behavior-analytic decisions stay useful once they leave a clean training example and enter case conceptualization, intervention design, staff training, and literature-informed problem solving.

Provider: Behaviorist Book Club

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Course Description

This presentation explores the complexities of anxiety through a behavior analytic lens, highlighting the evolutionary basis of anxiety and its implications for intervention. Clelia Sigaud, PsyD, BCBA-D, discusses the principles underlying anxiety, differentiating between normal anxiety responses and anxiety disorders. The talk emphasizes the importance of understanding anxiety as a natural human experience that can become problematic when it leads to functional impairment. Key strategies for supporting individuals with anxiety, particularly children, are presented, focusing on empathy, confidence, and autonomy granting.

What You'll Learn

  1. State the behavior analytic principles underlying the mechanism of anxiety.
  2. Describe the logic of anxiety intervention using behavior analytic concepts.
  3. Explain how scope of competence and scope of practice apply to anxiety intervention.

CEU Credits Earned

Certification BodyCreditsType
BACB 1.5 General
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Clinical Disclaimer

All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.

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