Trauma Informed and Compassionate Care — The Future of ABA

Although “trauma” and “trauma-informed care” have become mental health buzzwords in recent years, many in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis do not possess a working knowledge of the mechanisms of individual and caregiver trauma and the impacts trauma can have on behavior and measurable outcomes. These deficits in knowledge may lead to the use of outdated protocols and procedures, which can unknowingly retraumatize clients and families, hinder meaningful progress, and ultimately lead to secondary trauma and burnout amongst practitioners. The ways in which ABA has always been trauma informed and the new ways in which the focus is being more brought to address that, need to be reviewed and built into our daily practice. This training aims to review current research regarding trauma and the associated effects of trauma on behavior, identify the components of trauma-informed care, and describe ways to infuse trauma-informed and compassionate care within the scope of practice of ABA practitioners. Additionally, this training will include strategies to recognize the signs of secondary trauma amongst practitioners and families and identify ways to address associated burnout.

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