Superwoman Syndrome — the pattern of suppressing vulnerability, projecting strength, and prioritizing others' needs over one's own — is a documented phenomenon with specific prevalence among Black women in high-performance professions. For Black women who are BCBAs, particularly those in supervisory roles, this pattern carries clinical and professional consequences that deserve direct examination rather than general wellness platitudes.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via Black Women In Behavior Analysis Appreciation Day
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Join Free →Let's get straight to the truth: As Black women BCBAs, we've mastered the art of showing up powerful in spaces that weren't built for us. This isn't your typical "just practice self-care" conversation – we're getting raw and real about being the ones setting the standard, breaking barriers, and lifting others while carrying weights that would break most people. But at what cost? In this transformative workshop, we're confronting the reality of what happens when being "strong" becomes a trap and "handling it all" becomes a prison. We're diving deep into the unspoken struggle of Black women BCBAs trying to save the world while sacrificing themselves, because this isn't about basic self-care tips – this is about radically redefining how we show up as supervisors, leaders, and women. We're tackling: The unspoken price of being "the only one" in leadership Why we feel pressured to be everybody's everything (and how it's killing our joy) The invisible tax we pay trying to prove ourselves in spaces not designed for us How excellence became exhaustion The behavior patterns keeping us stuck in survival mode Real strategies for leading without losing ourselves This session is specifically designed for Black women BCBAs who are ready to: Drop the mask of invincibility while maintaining professional excellence Challenge the narratives that keep us overworking and undervalued Build supervision relationships that honor our expertise AND our humanity CCreate boundaries that protect our peace without compromising our impact Lead from a place of power, not pressure Supervision CEU
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1.5 | Supervision |
| COA | 1.5 | — |
LaKeysha Cobbs-Hayes is the visionary and driving force behind Key Essentials To Behavior Management, Corp., a distinguished consultancy located in California that shines in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for the past seven years. As its Founder, CEO, and Clinical Director, LaKeysha has adeptly employed her profound knowledge of behavior analysis training, coupled with her signature framework, to effect transformative changes in countless lives. Such strategic approaches didn't just benefit individuals; they propelled Key Essentials to an enviable mark of $1.7 million in annual revenue within just two years. But her mission didn't stop there. Recognizing the unique interplay of her experience and expertise, LaKeysha expanded her impact. Today, beyond empowering at-risk children and adults, she stands as a beacon as a Behavior Mindset Coach, specializing in aiding leaders in their challenging transition from working in their business to working on their business. Her clientele, which includes exhausted minority leaders, ambitious entrepreneurs, and passionate business owners, benefit immensely from her strategic leadership and development training. With LaKeysha's guidance, these leaders not only achieve business success but also find a pathway to a balanced, fulfilling life, mastering the delicate balance of hands-on involvement and visionary leadership.
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