MOnday Morning Coffee

In this episode, Christina interviews Tania Ortiz, BCaBA. They discuss Tania's journey beginning as a behavior therapist providing one to one services, to accepting a novel opportunity working in a juvenile detention residential facility. She discusses the transition into this new role to provide awareness on career opportunities within the field outside of developmental disabilities. Follow on Instagram @onwardbehavior 

Christina and Natalie share tips for before applying to graduate school, as well as advice for your journey as a grad student. They share vulnerable moments they had throughout their experiences, and the importance of trusting their own process in becoming behavior analysts. Follow on Instagram @onwardbehavior 

FollIn this episode, Natalie reflects on her experience of transitioning into a new company. She shares with listeners a behind the scenes look of how she manifested her dream job at a unicorn company. Tune in to hear her discuss the following: ✨Self Reflection  ✨Manifestation ✨Combatting imposter syndrome ✨Mindfulness ✨ Mental health sessions✨ Power of a supportive work community Follow on Instagram @onwardbehavior 

Christina and Natalie discuss how to find a unicorn company; those amazing companies that seem rare to find. Tune in to hear them share tips for before, during and after an interview. Follow on Instagram @onwardbehavior

Christina and Natalie discuss the importance of alignment in employee-employer values and identifying if moving o n w a r d is the best course of action. Follow on Instagram @onwardbehavior

To celebrate the one year anniversary of MOnday Morning Coffee, Christina and Natalie reflect on this last year by writing a letter to their current selves. Instagram: @onwardbehavior 

In this episode, Christina and Natalie discuss the importance of having a positive ABA community. They share their experiences and advice for keeping a tribe that helps you grow in your career; and supports you through adversities, while also validating your struggles.Instagram: @onwardbehavior 

In this episode, Christina and Natalie interview Karen Vossen, a special needs parent and Practice Administrator at the Child Development Center of America. From first learning about her son's Autism diagnosis to now working to run a development center, Karen shares her experience and advice for all special needs parents. Tune in to hear as Karen informs us about developmental testing and biomedical assistance at the Child Development Center, as well as lessons from her parenting journey. Instagram: @onwardbehavior Karen's email: karen@childdev.orgChild Development Center of America: childdev.org 

During this week's episode, Christina and Natalie discuss what they have done during a difficult session, when it seems everything is going wrong. Tune in to hear tips from their experiences. Instagram: @onwardbehavior 

In this episode, Christina and Natalie chat with Lucy Devin about her experiences as a registered behavior technician. Lucy provides tips and advice for newly certified therapists, as well as discussing how her vulnerability through @thebehaviorspot has fueled her passion to help others feel less alone as they navigate through their first year in the field. Instagram @thebehaviorspot @onwardbehavior 

In this episode, Christina and Natalie discuss being compassionate towards parents. They talk about important topics such as learning histories, establishing a collaborative relationship with parents, and tips to take into the future with parent training. Follow on Instagram @onwardbehavior

In this mini episode, Natalie talks all about CEU's! She discusses the cycle period, board requirements and states some of her favorite ACE providers (from memberships, seminars and podcast) Follow on Instagram @onwardbehaviorProviders discussed during this episode:@how_to_aba@_dobettercollective_@theautismhelper@uncomfortablebcba@behavioralobservations@abainsidetrack@centralreach_@floridatechaba

In this episode Natalie and Christina discuss qualities they believe all great supervisors should possess, tune in to hear what they are. After listening to this episode, follow @onwardbehavor on Instagram and comment on the latest post which other qualities you would add to the list. 

In Episode 2 of Season 2, Christina and Natalie interview BCaBA, Yuraci (Judy) Bazan. In this episode, Judy details her experiences in transitioning from an RBT to a BCaBA, growing as a supervisor in the field, and future advice for anyone who is contemplating pursuing the BCaBA certification. Tune in to gain some insight and a new perspective of a BCaBA's journey in the field of ABA. 

In this episode, Christina and Natalie chat with Lauryn, @theholisticbehaviorist, on how she began helping people with her behavioral knowledge, using a holistic approach to improve the quality of their everyday life.  They discuss her wellness coaching, how she overcame hitting a wall in her self care that lead to intense burnout, to her present day interventions for her own behavior. Tune in to hear all of Lauryn's experience and great tips for your self care future Instagram @onwardbehavior

This week Christina and Natalie wrap up season 1! They express their gratitude to their listeners and discuss the journey and importance of creating MOnday Morning Coffee. Until next season, keep pushing onward and pay it forward ✨Instagram @onwardbehavior 

This week Christina and Natalie interview Johanna Lima, a teacher and BCBA in the special education field. Tune in to hear about her experiences providing ABA services in educational settings, as well as her journey from being a young behavior therapist to her current position as a BCBA and special education teacher, and her future endeavors in the field of ABA.Instagram @onwardbehavior 

Christina and Natalie have Brittany Teal as a guest who discusses her experience providing services in different states, and her journey from a registered behavior technician to an assistant analyst and ultimately her current role as a board certified behavior analyst. Instragram @onwardbehavior

Christina and Natalie have on a very special guest.. Natalie's boyfriend, Jose. Jose shares what it's like dating a behavior analyst and offers advice to future partners of analyst. Follow on Intsagram @onwardbehavior

Christina and Natalie discuss post certification scaries; when newly certified analysts no longer need supervision. They explain the importance of leadership, continuing education, and mentorship within the field. Should post certification supervision be required for analyst? Follow on Instagram @onwardbehavior

Christina and Natalie build on vulnerability and transparency as they discuss uncomfortable moments as a supervisee and/or supervisor Follow on Instagram @onwardbehavior

This week Christina and Natalie discuss the thunderstorm that has flooded their lives for the past few weeks. From questioning their competence, managing complex case loads to school and work life balance, they let their vulnerability guide this episode. Follow on Instagram @onwardbehavior

Christina and Natalie give a brief look at how they've navigated their role as clinicians during a global pandemic. Follow on Instagram @onwardbehavior and tag us on your stories sharing your experience with covid-19 and offer any tips or resources to fellow behaviorist

Christina and Natalie provide study tips and resources for the BACB's board exam, tune in to hear them share about their experiences and what helped them pass the exam ! Study Resources:- The Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts https://www.bacb.com/ethics/#ethics_resources-  Cooper Book and Website for Quizzes and Chapter Summaries https://wps.prenhall.com/chet_cooper_appliedbeh_2/73/18705/4788620.cw/index.html- ABA Practice Exam- Blue https://wps.prenhall.com/chet_cooper_appliedbeh_2/73/18705/4788620.cw/index.html- ABA Practice Exam- Red https://www.amazon.com/Applied-Behavior-Analysis-Practice-Exam/dp/1533091625/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/144-3402576-9963151?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1533091625&pd_rd_r=c9ae8c5b-8926-4d65-9d96-03f61c7142b3&pd_rd_w=2ENHT&pd_rd_wg=O7aVu&pf_rd_p=ce6c479b-ef53-49a6-845b-bbbf35c28dd3&pf_rd_r=Y958D24814BAE3JJXYSV&psc=1&refRID=Y958D24814BAE3JJXYSV- The ABA Visual Language Book https://www.amazon.com/ABA-Visual-Language-Behavior-Analysis/dp/1543143083/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YYCWB3RHKKF8&dchild=1&keywords=aba+visual+language&qid=1601853876&s=books&sprefix=aba+visual%2Cstripbooks%2C167&sr=1-1- A BA Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-ba-study-podcast/id1503347206?i=1000486100575- ABA Wizard App- Studynotes APP

This week Natalie and Christina have their very first guest, Jessica Luna. Jessica is a registered behavior technician who shares her perspective and experiences within the field, from her first session to life as a therapist during a global pandemic. Follow us on Instagram @onwardbehavior 

On this weeks episode, Christina and Natalie raise awareness about traumatic and aversive experiences from those claiming they are conducting “ABA” as well as question traditional methodology and common practicesfollow us on Instagram @onwardbehaviorAbleism: Discrimination or prejudice against individuals with disabilities based on the belief that typical abilities are superiorTrauma free ABA CEU: https://institute.centralreach.com/courses/client-dignity-in-practice-best-practices-for-trauma-free-abaABA Reform: https://m.facebook.com/groups/ABAReform/Do better movement: https://dobettermovement.us/

This episode Natalie asks Christina to share about her new role as a supervisor in a clinical setting. They both talk about the feelings of insecurity and self doubt as analyst and how to work through them! Follow us on instagram @onwardbehavior

Christina and Natalie ask each other a series of questions on topics ranging from words of advice for current and future grad students to their travels with the Global Autism Project. Tune in to hear about their tips and experiences ! Instagram: @onwardbehavior

Ever been in a state of mental, physical or emotional exhaustion within the field? During this episode, Natalie and Christina define the term burnout,discuss some shocking statistics in the field and chat about their own personal experiences.Some tips to reduce burnout:

Don't you wish you could go back sometimes and redo your first year in the field of applied behavior analysis? During this episode, Natalie and Christina write a letter to their past selves reflecting on their experiences and lend advice to the current and future generations of behavior therapist. What to keep in mind when starting out in the field:Exercise philosophical doubtAlways do your bestDon't take things personalNormalize self careBe present and self reflectResearch, Research, ResearchAbsorb and imitate positive behaviors from supervisors Forgive yourself for making mistakes follow us on Instagram @onwardbehaviorTag us on your letters #lettertomypastself

Diving into why MOnday Morning Coffee was created and what to look forward to in future episodes