Jamie Redding's presentation addresses one of the most practically challenging dimensions of BCBA supervisory practice: the fact that the supervisory relationship is simultaneously a professional evaluation relationship, a mentorship relationship, and — especially in settings where supervisors and supervisees share professional communities, workplaces, or social networks — often a relationship with meaningful personal dimensions as well. The BACB Ethics Code's guidance on avoiding dual relationships is clear in principle and complicated in practice.
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Join Free →The BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Code emphasizes the importance of avoiding dual relationships to protect the integrity of services and maintain professional boundaries. Yet, in practice, behavior analysts often find themselves navigating overlapping roles—particularly as supervisors, mentors, and friends to those they support. This presentation will focus on the challenges and ethical considerations inherent in these common dual relationships. We'll begin by examining the ethical guidelines surrounding supervisory relationships and how mentorship and friendship may intersect with these responsibilities. Through real-world examples, we'll explore how these dynamics can evolve—sometimes gradually and unintentionally—and how this overlap can impact objectivity, feedback, and the power differential inherent in supervision. Participants will be invited to question whether strict avoidance of personal connection is always realistic or culturally appropriate. In many communities, particularly smaller or culturally interconnected ones, could social closeness foster trust and open communication rather than compromise it? Finally, the session will guide participants in developing practical approaches to managing these overlapping roles effectively. By fostering self-awareness and reflective practice, attendees will be better prepared to maintain ethical integrity while respecting cultural contexts. The goal is to equip supervisors with the tools and perspectives needed to navigate these complex dynamics confidently and ethically.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Supervision |
Dr. Jamie is an internationally recognized behavior analyst with over a decade of experience supporting clinicians, organizations, and communities across the globe. She holds a Doctorate in Behavioral Health from Arizona State University and a Master’s in Psychology with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis from Purdue Global University.Dr. Redding is the co-founder and CEO of Refocus Behavior, a values-based ABA and Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) organization based near Savannah, Georgia. Through her work, she blends cultural humility, evidence-based practice, and leadership mentoring to transform both clinical outcomes and organizational culture. She has consulted in diverse settings throughout the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Carribean with a strong passion for expanding ethical ABA services in underserved regions.A respected educator and mentor, Dr. Redding has taught graduate-level coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis since 2019. She is known for her dynamic presentations, where she brings deep expertise, a collaborative spirit, and a leadership style that’s as intellectually rigorous as it is culturally responsive.Grounded by family and inspired by service, Dr. Redding is proud to be part of a military household. Her husband is a retired veteran of both the U.S. Army and the Marine Corps, her son is currently serving as an active-duty Marine, and her daughter works in digital marketing in New York City. Outside of her professional work, Dr. Redding is an avid traveler with a personal goal to explore at least one new country every year—for as long as possible.
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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.