Unraveling the Thread of Injustice in the Field of 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 Unraveling the Thread of Injustice in the Field of Behavior Analysis, for this course, the practical stakes show up in stronger conceptual consistency and better translational decision making, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →Unraveling the Thread of Injustice in the Field of Behavior Analysis There continues to be a need to advocate for equity within the field of applied behavior analysis. While the need for change is apparent, how does the average behavior analyst cultivate the spirit of "people power" to push the needle forward? In order for one to fight for a cause, they must additionally recognize their culpability in stalling change movements. To achieve change, specific and intentional action must be taken on multiple levels; this includes individual covert and overt action. The presenter will also cover methods for individuals to understand their learning histories and social identities. Taking a personal approach, the presenter will outline their own learning history with advocating for change within the greater field, ramifications of such, and opportunities for continued growth and change within the larger body of behavior analysts. We will also cover methods used by social justice activists to evoke radical, yet nonviolent action. There will also be an opportunity for behavior analysts to consider their own values when moving from bystander to upstander. Participants engage in activities to understand how their learning histories and social identities impact their social change behavior Participants will identify strategies that have been used to promote social change within and outside of the field of applied behavior analysis Participants will identify opportunities to push the needle forward and advocate for greater change within the field of ABA Participants will identify their values to spark, create, and maintain change Participants will create a plan to activate and create change in their environment using well documented tactics of social justice activists
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 3 | General |
Denisha Gingles is a Board Certified and Licensed Behavior Analyst as well as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. To date, she has provided services in Maryland, Missouri, New York, and Kenya, Africa. Denisha is the Clinical Director and CEO of Sankofa Behavioral Health, a full service agency that provides behavioral services to children, teens, and young adults. She graduated from the University of Baltimore with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. While Denisha proudly serves the neurodivergent community, her expertise extends to numerous populations. She has provided substance abuse counseling, trauma focused cognitive behavior therapy, and mental health counseling services for various diagnoses, including but not limited to, clinical and personality disorders. Her current research and practice areas include depression, anxiety, trauma, internalized anti-Blackness, cultural awareness, acceptance and commitment therapy, social justice, supervision/staff/parent training, and behavior assessment and intervention. In addition to her professional work within behavior analysis, Denisha is a social justice activist and advocate, rallying for change as a member of Justice League NYC/Gathering for Justice founded by Harry Belafonte and Carmen Perez; her key issue areas include criminal justice reform, education reform, and racial justice disparities. She served as the guest Editor for Behavior Analysis in Practice, making her the first Black Editor of any academic journal in the field of Behavior Analysis. She additionally serves as the Intervening President and founding board member to Black Applied Behavior Analysts, Inc (BABA).
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