Supervision in behavior analysis carries a dual responsibility that makes it one of the most consequential professional activities a BCBA undertakes. On one side, supervision shapes the competence and professional identity of the next generation of practitioners.
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Join Free →This presentation focuses on approaching supervision and mentoring in a positive and proactive way. Thinking about supervisory in the context of a relationship creates more influential professional interactions that benefit both the supervisor and supervisee. The supervisory relationship should be predicated on clear expectations, effective communication, and positive contingencies. It is important to acknowledge that our past experiences influence our current supervisory relationships. Supervisors can learn to construct their own positive and purposeful approach to supervising and mentoring others. This presentation includes recommended strategies for developing relationships, reflections, activities, and activities that can be used with the supervisee.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1.5 | Supervision |
| QABA | 1.25 | General |
| IBAO | 1.5 | Supervision |
| BICC | 1.5 | Ethics |
Linda A. LeBlanc, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Licensed Psychologist is the President of LeBlanc Behavioral Consulting and the Executive Director of the Action Institute for Outcomes Research. She is the past Editor in Chief of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, a Fellow of ABAI, and the 2016 recipient of the APA Nathan H. Azrin Award for Distinguished Contribution in Applied Behavior Analysis. Her professional interests include behavioral treatments and outcomes, supervision and mentoring, and ethics.
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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.