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Ethics CEU: Calm Counts: Teaching Self-Calming in the Face of Stressors

Self-calming is one of the most essential yet undertaught skills in behavior-analytic practice. Many learners across developmental profiles struggle to regulate their physiological and emotional responses when confronted with stressors, aversive stimuli, or challenging demands.

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Course Description

Many learners struggle to self-calm. Steve Ward and Emily Kearney will frame the topic and do a deep dive on "calm counts".

What You'll Learn

  1. Describe the benefits the Calm Counts procedure has over the more traditional exposure or time-based toleration model.
  2. Explain why the Calm Counts procedure uses shaping rather than prompting.
  3. Identify at least 3 situations in which Calm Counts would not be advisable.

CEU Credits Earned

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BACB 2 Ethics
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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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