Supervision in behavior analysis has historically been built on a clinical expertise model — the supervisor possesses technical knowledge and applies it to develop the supervisee's behavioral repertoire. This model is effective for transmitting procedural skills and clinical reasoning grounded in behavior-analytic principles, but it has a significant gap: it does not, by itself, equip supervisors to navigate the cultural, relational, and values-based complexity that real supervisory relationships contain.
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Join Free →This presentation explores innovative approaches to strengthen clinical supervision through the integration of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), cultural humility, and reflective practice strategies. Participants will learn how ACT principles can create a more flexible and values-aligned supervisory environment, while cultural humility frameworks enhance supervisors' ability to navigate diverse perspectives and power dynamics. The session emphasizes practical reflective techniques that supervisors can use to examine their own practice, biases, and intervention strategies. Through interactive demonstrations and case examples, attendees will develop concrete skills to foster more effective supervisory relationships and promote supervisee growth. Special attention will be given to implementing these approaches within various clinical settings and across different theoretical orientations.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1.5 | Supervision |
| COA | 0 | — |
Adrienne Bradley is Board Certified Behavior Analyst, graduate school professor, and a Behavior Analyst on a mission to promote Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to underserved communities. She graduated from Central Michigan University, in 2014 with a Bachelors in Exercise Science, and a minor in Psychology where she developed an interest in human behavior. It wasn't until after her matriculation that she found a dire need to serve students with an Autism diagnosis in the public school system. This is where her love for ABA began. She later graduated from Wayne State University with a Master's in Education Psychology, and a concentration in Applied Behavioral Analysis. With her extensive experience working with children and adolescents within the home, school, and clinic settings, she has garnered a commitment to ethical leadership and high-quality therapeutic and parent services. She is a highly regarded speaker, focusing on using Acceptance and Commitment training within parent sessions and Leadership development. Additionally, Adrienne served as the past President, Partnership Liaison, and Conference chair for Black Applied Behavior Analysts, Inc, an organization that empowers the Black ABA community through a variety of different avenues. Adrienne also has passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within ABA. She engages in equity and inclusion research practices, serving as a research consultant for the Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council which aims to reduce barriers to accessing ABA services in the state of Michigan through the development and implementation of a statewide, comprehensive, multidisciplinary system to provide early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. She is a master collaborator and bridge connector, using empathy and understanding to foster relationships with the purpose of advancing the science of ABA.
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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.