Teaching Compassion Skills to Students of Behavior Analysis: A Preliminary Investigation

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Bierman Autism Centers warmly invites you to our upcoming Virtual Supervision CEU Event:

"Teaching Compassion Skills to Students of Behavior Analysis: A Preliminary Investigation"

Date: Wednesday, April 24
Time: 3-4 pm EST
Investment: $10
CEU Credit: 1 Supervision CEU

About the Session:

In our journey to foster comprehensive growth among future BCBA professionals, we're delighted to offer a session that extends beyond conventional behavior analysis. Guided by Simone Palmer, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LABA, VP of Clinical Training, this enlightening presentation will explore the vital soft skills of empathy and compassionate care. These often-overlooked competencies are crucial for fostering therapeutic rapport and achieving improved outcomes in behavior analysis.

Event Highlights:

Empathic and Compassionate Care Skills: Delve into methods for incorporating empathy and compassion into ABA training.
Preliminary Investigation Insights: Discuss the findings from a recent study on teaching soft skills to ABA students and their impact on professional practice.
Link to Article: Please review this publication before attending the course for an in-depth understanding.

Supporting the Bierman STARS Program:

Your participation not only enriches your professional capabilities but also directly supports our Bierman STARS program. This initiative is dedicated to empowering families in need with the foundational principles of ABA, fostering an environment where learning and professional development thrive.

Join us in this exceptional session to broaden your skill set and contribute to the significant growth of compassionate care within the ABA community.

We look forward to your participation in this transformative experience!

Simone Palmer

VP, Clinical Training

Bierman Autism Centers

Simone started working with behavior analytic interventions in Brazil, where she is from. She has been working in the field for more than 15 years. Throughout her career, she has implemented interventions based on the principles of behavior analysis to individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, as well as anxiety, depression, ADHD, hearing impairments, among others across several settings and environments. Since moving to the United States in 2010, Simone has worked with individuals age ranging from 18 months through 22 years old, and across multiple settings including: in-home, public and private schools, early intervention centers, and residential programs.

Simone received her M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis through Northeastern University and recently received her Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis through Simmons University. She is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA) in the state of Massachusetts. Currently, she is also an Adjunct Faculty at Simmons University.

In her time outside of work and school, she enjoys traveling, going out to restaurants, video chatting with her family, and hanging out with her husband and with friends.