Supervisors in ABA settings are often the first to observe the behavioral signs of burnout in their supervisees — increased latency to respond to messages, declining session quality, reduced curiosity during supervision contacts, and a kind of flat affect that replaces the engagement typical of earlier fieldwork. Recognizing these signs is necessary but not sufficient.
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Join Free →As supervisors, we often see burnout in various forms. We know it happens. Do we know what it looks like and how to mediate it and its effects? This presentation will review burnout from the perspective of all work burnout and ABA-specific burnout, which occurs at a high rate, according to research. You'll learn how to break down the behavioral processes leading to workplace stress and explore the ways in which OBM can help prevent and/or lessen the impact of burnout.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 2 | Supervision |
| COA | 2 | — |
Jenny Rodriguez is a Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) specialist whose career has revolved around equipping others with the behavior change and motivation tools necessary to cultivate effective leaders and workplace cultures. She has a passion for taking theory to practice and ensuring that visions are seen and missions are met. Her 10+ year career in OBM and management consulting has taken her from large mines in the Canadian prairie to Wall Street and back to Behavior Analysis where she now holds a position as VP of People and Process with Verbal Beginnings, continuing her passion and supporting the amazing mission of this organization.
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280 research articles with practitioner takeaways
279 research articles with practitioner takeaways
258 research articles with practitioner takeaways
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