My BCBA Life

Thank you for listening! You can access .5 Supervision CEUs with the link below. Access your CEU Certificate: https://form.jotform.com/260895851418165 -------------------- Most BCBAs focus on technical skills, but the secret to truly empowering your team—and boosting client success—lies in soft skills. Marissalyn Gonzales, a veteran BCBA with a decade of diverse experience, reveals how authentic c...

Thank you for listening! You can access .5 Ethics CEUs with the link below. CEU Links: https://form.jotform.com/260484210616148 ---------------- What if the “noncompliance” you’re seeing isn’t defiance at all—but a nervous system that genuinely can’t handle one more demand? In this episode, we sit down with behavior analyst and ACT-based coach Kaitlin Wilder to rethink PDA, pressure, and what actu...

Thank you for listening! You can access .5 Ethics CEUs with the link below. CEU Links: https://form.jotform.com/260343839957066 ---------------- What is it really like to grow up as the sibling of a child with autism, and are we paying enough attention to their experience? In this episode we explore the often unseen emotional world of siblings and what families and professionals can do to better s...

Thank you for listening! You can access .5 Ethics CEUs with the link below. CEU Links: https://forms.clickup.com/14171965/f/dgftx-79217/2BRWARRQHOEBNOY35R?Type%20of%20CEU%27s=.5%20BACB%20Ethics%20CEUs&Instructor=Meaghan%20Timko,%20BCBA --------------- What does it really take to lead effectively in the world of ABA without burning out? In this episode, we explore how intentional leadership and...

Thank you for listening! You can access .5 Learning CEUs with the link below. CEU Links: https://forms.clickup.com/14171965/f/dgftx-79257/A527DD1MQ0BE474BAD?Type%20of%20CEU%27s=.5%20BACB%20Learning%20CEUs&Instructor=Patricia%20Lund,%20BCBA How do you support a child or adult with disabilities through death and loss when many of us are uncomfortable talking about it ourselves? In this episode o...

Thank you for listening! You can access .5 Learning CEUs with the link below. CEU Links: https://forms.clickup.com/14171965/f/dgftx-72637/G9OX191GE40IEG4RBB?Type%20of%20CEU%27s=.5%20BACB%20Ethics%20CEUs&Instructor=Jesica%20Peterson,%20BCBA How do you deliver high-quality ABA without burning out—and without losing the heart? In this conversation, Jesica Peterson, BCBA and founder of Graceful Be...

Thank you for listening! You can access .5 Learning CEUs with the link below. CEU Links: https://forms.clickup.com/14171965/f/dgftx-65817/3MXDBM3V50ACY20NGN?Type%20of%20CEU%27s=.5%20BACB%20Learning%20CEUs&Instructor=Samantha%20Alba,%20BCBA How do you build true collaboration with schools so your learner thrives in every setting? In this episode of My BCBA Life, Penina talks with Samantha, a Ci...

Thank you for listening! You can access .5 Learning CEUs with the link below. CEU Links: https://forms.clickup.com/14171965/f/dgftx-65217/JZRH1KSMZRIFSW2QF9?Type%20of%20CEU%27s=.5%20BACB%20Learning%20CEUs&Instructor=Ariana%20Boutain,%20BCBA What happens when we shift from compliance to collaboration in ABA therapy? In this episode of MY BCBA Life , host Penina sits down with Ariana Boutain, Ch...

Thank you for listening! You can access .5 Learning CEUs with the link below. CEU Links:  https://forms.clickup.com/14171965/f/dgftx-61197/6HYXKRT6AUXTUQ5CKI?Type%20of%20CEU%27s=.5%20BACB%20Learning%20CEUs&Instructor=Matthew%20Lunsford,%20BCBA   How much do BCBAs really need to know about the brain? Penina sits down with BCBA, psychotherapist, and yoga teacher Matthew Lunsford to exp...

Thank you for listening! You can access .5 Ethics CEUs with the link below. CEU Links:  https://forms.clickup.com/14171965/f/dgftx-61237/MFI5QBBOYD41T5ERAJ?Type%20of%20CEU%27s=.5%20BACB%20Ethics%20CEUs&Instructor=Jasmin%20Chacko,%20BCBA   What happens when a BCBA leaves the U.S. and begins practicing in a completely different culture? In this eye-opening episode, Penina speaks with J...

Access your CEU Certificate by filling out THIS form.   Join our fast-growing BCBA Community by signing up HERE.   Are you a BCBA looking for a job? Apply HERE.   ------------------- How can BCBAs foster trust with families and make parent training more effective through empathy and realistic goals? In this episode, Penina sits down with Megan Patton to explore the power of relation...

Access your CEU Certificate by filling out THIS form.   Join our fast-growing BCBA Community by signing up HERE.   Are you a BCBA looking for a job? Apply HERE.   How can BCBAs avoid burnout while delivering high-quality care to others? In this episode, Penina chats with Danae Medrano, BCBA, and founder of Fave Health and Wellness Coaching, about the critical intersection of persona...

Access your CEU Certificate by filling out THIS form.   Join our fast-growing BCBA Community by signing up HERE.   Are you a BCBA looking for a job? Apply HERE.   What does it truly mean to be trauma-informed in the world of ABA? In this powerful and insightful episode of My BCBA Life , Penina sits down with Tricia Lund—Board Certified Behavior Analyst and certified trauma professio...

Access your CEU Certificate by filling out THIS form.   Join our fast-growing BCBA Community by signing up HERE.   Are you a BCBA looking for a job? Apply HERE.   Are meltdowns and tantrums the same thing? In this enlightening episode of My BCBA Life , Penina sits down with behavior analyst Julie Aiello to unpack the real differences between these two commonly misunderstood behavior...

Access your CEU Certificate by filling out THIS form.   Join our fast-growing BCBA Community by signing up HERE.   Are you a BCBA looking for a job? Apply HERE.   --Ever felt like every request turns into a battle with your child? Discover the unique world of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and how it intersects with autism in this insightful episode of 'My BCBA Life.' Host Peni...

Access your CEU Certificate by filling out THIS form.   Join our fast-growing BCBA Community by signing up HERE.   Are you a BCBA looking for a job? Apply HERE.   -- What makes a truly effective leader in the world of ABA? In this episode, Penina sits down with Paola Ortiz, a seasoned BCBA and Psychology Professor, to uncover the leadership qualities that set exceptional BCBAs apart...

Access your CEU Certificate by filling out THIS form.   Join our fast-growing BCBA Community by signing up HERE.   Are you a BCBA looking for a job? Apply HERE.   -- Are you underestimating the role of parents in ABA therapy? In this compelling episode of My BCBA Life, we’re joined by Kassandra Alvarez, a seasoned BCBA turned parent coach, who sheds light on how parent involvement c...

Relevant Links:   Access your CEU Certificate by filling out THIS form.   Join our fast-growing BCBA Community by signing up HERE.   Are you a BCBA looking for a job? Apply HERE.   Ever wondered how BCBAs can effectively measure progress and ensure meaningful outcomes for the individuals and families they serve? In this episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Kristen Byra, founder and CE...

Relevant Links:   Access your CEU Certificate by filling out THIS form.   Join our fast-growing BCBA Community by signing up HERE.   Are you a BCBA looking for a job? Apply HERE.   Episode Summary: Are you looking for effective ways to support children struggling with feeding issues, especially those on the autism spectrum? In this episode, feeding therapy expert Dena Kelly exp...

Relevant Links:   Access your CEU Certificate by filling out THIS form.   Join our fast-growing BCBA Community by signing up HERE.   Are you a BCBA looking for a job? Apply HERE.   ---- Ever wondered how a BCBA can carve out a niche working with high-complexity cases involving teens and adults? Heather Gonzalez offers a unique perspective and shares the invaluable lessons she's...

Relevant Links:   Access your CEU Certificate by filling out THIS form.   Join our fast-growing BCBA Community by signing up HERE.   Are you a BCBA looking for a job? Apply HERE.   Episode Summary: How can we help children identify and manage their emotions effectively? In this episode of My BCBA Life, Penina from Circle Care Services is joined by Yasmine, a Board Certified Beh...

Relevant Links: Access your CEU Certificate by filling out THIS form.   Join our fast-growing BCBA Community by signing up HERE.    Are you a BCBA looking for a job? Apply HERE. Episode Summary: Have you ever wondered how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles extend beyond therapy and can transform your daily life? Sarah Pearson, a BCBA from New Jersey, shares her incredib...

How does sleep impact learning, emotional regulation, and overall behavior in children with autism, ADHD, and anxiety? Join us as we explore SLEEP with Nicole Shallow, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and expert in sleep consultation who shares transformative insights and practical strategies for parents and BCBAs. Relevant Links: Access your CEU Certificate by filling out THIS form. Join our fa...

In this episode of My BCBA Life , Penina from Circle Care Services introduces the podcast’s mission to support BCBAs worldwide. Joined by guest Anthony Fager (AJ), an experienced BCBA, they explore the journey into ABA, the importance of mentorship, strategies for self-care, and the evolving role of technology and AI. Anthony shares actionable advice for new and seasoned BCBAs alike, focusing on s...