Motivational interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based, collaborative communication approach developed by William Miller and Stephen Rollnick that helps individuals explore and resolve ambivalence about change. For BCBAs, MI offers a framework for communicating with caregivers, clients, and other stakeholders in ways that build engagement, reduce resistance, and create the collaborative partnership that behavioral interventions require to succeed.
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| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
| COA | 1 | — |
At Mosaic Pediatric Therapy, Callie serves as Vice-President of Clinical Operations and is responsible for elevating clinical services and operational performance by driving organizational goals and market development. She has held various leadership and clinical positions within school consultation, residential and clinic-based settings while also having a direct role in advocacy efforts to ensure the passage of Autism Insurance and Licensure for Behavior Analysts in North Carolina. Previously, Callie volunteered with Global Autism Project and served as a Global Discovery Fellow assisting with the development of new partner sites worldwide with a focus on dissemination of behavior analysis and increasing access to care. Callie received her master’s degree from Auburn University and her Doctoral degree from Endicott College in Behavior Analysis. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Psychological Associate. Callie has served on the North Carolina Association for Behavior Analysis (NCABA) as Member at Large, Community Liaison and two-time Past-President. She has also held a seat on the Board of Directors for the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA), served as a subject matter expert for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and the Council for Autism Service Providers (CASP). She has authored several book chapters and published in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. Her research and clinical interests lie in the areas of clinical outcomes, parent support, and effective training for behavior analysts.
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