Do Better Pod Live May 2024: Interview with Vanessa

An episode of the #dobetter Pod podcast, hosted by Megan Miller & Joe Smith, titled "Do Better Pod Live May 2024: Interview with Vanessa" was published on July 11, 2024 and runs 50 minutes.

July 11, 2024 ·50m · #dobetter Pod

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Summary

In this Episode of the Do Better Podcast, Dr. Megan interviews Vanessa Magallanez, BCBA about using ACT and Parent Coaching. Tune in to learn more! AI Summary from Fathom: Live recording of the Do Better Podcast to interview Vanessa Magallanez about incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her practice as a behavior analyst and parent coach. Key Takeaways: Identifying and connecting with personal values is crucial for meaningful behavior change ACT helps practitioners understand the inner experiences (thoughts, emotions) driving behavior Focusing on the process rather than outcomes leads to more success and happiness Practitioners should reflect on whether services align with clients' values Background and Getting into ACT Vanessa started incorporating ACT 2-3 years ago to better support parents Initially unsure if using ACT was within her scope, but saw positive results Biggest influence was realizing focus was too much on the child, not enough on parent perspective Recommended ACT/Parenting Resources: The ACT Made Simple book Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy Go Zen website with interactive ACT-aligned activities for kids Incorporating ACT into Practice: Identifies client values and translates into actions/goals Focuses on present moment awareness and non-judgmental acceptance Helps parents reconnect with their identity beyond just being a parent Uses conversational, natural language rather than technical ACT terms Goals and Branching Out: Create more vocational/community opportunities aligned with client interests Supervise BCBAs to expose them to diverse populations (criminal justice, mental health) Build rapport, be open to different experiences

Episode Description

In this Episode of the Do Better Podcast, Dr. Megan interviews Vanessa Magallanez, BCBA about using ACT and Parent Coaching. Tune in to learn more!

AI Summary from Fathom:

Live recording of the Do Better Podcast to interview Vanessa Magallanez about incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her practice as a behavior analyst and parent coach.

Key Takeaways:

Identifying and connecting with personal values is crucial for meaningful behavior change
ACT helps practitioners understand the inner experiences (thoughts, emotions) driving behavior
Focusing on the process rather than outcomes leads to more success and happiness
Practitioners should reflect on whether services align with clients' values

Background and Getting into ACT

Vanessa started incorporating ACT 2-3 years ago to better support parents
Initially unsure if using ACT was within her scope, but saw positive results
Biggest influence was realizing focus was too much on the child, not enough on parent perspective

Recommended ACT/Parenting Resources:

The ACT Made Simple book
Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy
Go Zen website with interactive ACT-aligned activities for kids

Incorporating ACT into Practice:

Identifies client values and translates into actions/goals
Focuses on present moment awareness and non-judgmental acceptance
Helps parents reconnect with their identity beyond just being a parent
Uses conversational, natural language rather than technical ACT terms

Goals and Branching Out:

Create more vocational/community opportunities aligned with client interests
Supervise BCBAs to expose them to diverse populations (criminal justice, mental health)
Build rapport, be open to different experiences