Prioritizing Well-Being Through Applied Behavior Analysis is the kind of topic that looks straightforward until it collides with the speed, ambiguity, and competing demands of case conceptualization, intervention design, staff training, and literature-informed problem solving. In Prioritizing Well-Being Through Applied Behavior Analysis, for this course, the practical stakes show up in stronger conceptual consistency and better translational decision making, not in abstract discussion alone.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis
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Join Free →This talk explores how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can be a powerful vehicle for teaching and cultivating well-being. By identifying and targeting specific behaviors that contribute to psychological flourishing—such as expressions of gratitude, acts of kindness, and engagement in meaningful activities—ABA practitioners can systematically shape and reinforce habits that promote both personal and client well-being. The discussion will highlight a framework for happiness grounded in measurable behavior, incorporating the use of character strengths as observable and teachable actions. Attendees will learn how to operationalize and teach well-being practices, using behavior-analytic principles to support sustainable change. Special attention will be given to practitioner well-being, acknowledging the importance of self-care, value-driven behavior, and resilience within the professional setting. This session aims to provide practical tools and conceptual clarity for integrating well-being science into everyday ABA practice, benefiting both providers and the individuals they serve.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
Rick Gutierrez is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a licensed psychologist. He has a Doctorate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology as well as a Masters in Psychology with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. He has over 20 years of applied experience working in the clinical, community, and school settings. He has provided numerous workshops on Applied Behavior Analysis across Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America. Further, he has provided international consultation to clinics serving individuals diagnosed with a developmental disability around the globe. Currently, Dr. Gutierrez is the Vice President of Operations and Clinical Strategy for Easterseals Southern California Autism Services. He is responsible for the oversight of the intake, contracting, new development, and network provider services provided by Easterseals Southern California. Dr. Gutierrez has extensive experience in staff training, employee retention, employee engagement, as well as the treatment of individuals diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities. He is an emotional intelligence trainer. He has published research in The Analysis of Verbal Behavior. His research interests are in social skills, verbal behavior, problem behavior, and organizational behavior management.
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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.