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Episode 219: Colonization, Behavior Science, and Parenting with Robin Williams, Vanessa Bethea-Miller, and Wendy Toribio-Baez

from Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman · host Ben Reiman

In this conversation, Ben speaks with Robin Williams, Wendy Toribio-Baez, and Vanessa Bethea-Miller about the intersection of trauma-informed practices, behavior analysis, and parenting, particularly in the context of colonization and historical trauma. They explore how these factors influence parenting styles, the importance of self-reflection, and the need for cultural humility in practice. The discussion emphasizes the significance of understanding historical trauma and its impact on behavior, especially in at-risk youth, and the role of intersectionality in shaping experiences and identities. The speakers also highlight the importance of community support and ongoing education in addressing these complex issues. Learn more and sign up for the workshop here and use the code BEHAVIOURSPEAK to get a 20% discount!  https://bit.ly/Exploring_Intersections    Watch on YouTube!: https://youtu.be/RyilErge2G0 Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.0 Ethics IBAO:  1.0 Cultural QABA: 1.0 Ethics We also offer certificates of attendance! Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/benreiman.bsky.social.bsky.social LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/ Contact: Robin Williams On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplifybehavior/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplifyBehavior LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simplifybehavior/ Vanessa Bethea-Miller https://www.vbetheamiller.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.behavior.alchemist/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-b-20618646/ Wendy Toribio-Baez On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labschoolrd/   Links: Sonic The Hedgehog Story https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8rjNgwa/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJRmFBBuHWy/?igsh=MTh3bDU5NjRxN20wMA== Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome https://www.joydegruy.com/post-traumatic-slave-syndrome Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw, "Race, Gender, Inequality and Intersectionality"   Books Discussed Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire https://www.google.ca/books/edition/Pedagogy_of_the_Oppressed/OrVLDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Pedagogy+of+the+Oppressed+-+Paulo+Freire&printsec=frontcover Teaching Community: A Pedagogy of Hope by bell hooks https://books.google.ca/books?id=GMhQCo4jrD8C&printsec=frontcover&dq=bell+hooks+pedagogy&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjf_vLenPyNAxVEJzQIHaW2L5sQ6AF6BAgHEAM Teaching To Transgress by bell hooks https://books.google.ca/books?id=fhIiAwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=bell+hooks+pedagogy&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjf_vLenPyNAxVEJzQIHaW2L5sQ6AF6BAgIEAM Spare the Kids: Why Whupping Children Won't Save Black America by Stacey Patton https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34639442-spare-the-kids How To Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist     Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes: Episode 162 Decolonization of the Mind with Dr Michael Yellow Bird https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-162-the-decolonization-of-the-mind-with-dr-michael-yellow-bird/ Episode 132 Rachelle Gladue -Culturally Safe Harm Reduction with Rachele Gladue https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-132-culturally-safe-harm-reduction-with-rachelle-gladue-pisimoyapiy-ka-nipawit/ Episode 181: Indigenizing Higher Education with Dr Robin Zape-tah-hol-ah-minthorn https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-181-indigenizing-higher-education-with-dr-robin-zape-tah-hol-ah-minthorn/ Episode 182 Healing the Disconnect - Culture, Climate and Community with Emma Elliott https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-182-healing-the-disconnect-culture-climate-and-community/ Episode 57 Huddle Up - Collaboration and Mentorship with Landria Seals Green https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-57-huddle-up-collaboration-and-mentorship-with-landria-seals-green-ccc-slp-bcba/  

In this conversation, Ben speaks with Robin Williams, Wendy Toribio-Baez, and Vanessa Bethea-Miller about the intersection of trauma-informed practices, behavior analysis, and parenting, particularly in the context of colonization and historical trauma. They explore how these factors influence parenting styles, the importance of self-reflection, and the need for cultural humility in practice. The discussion emphasizes the significance of understanding historical trauma and its impact on behavior, especially in at-risk youth, and the role of intersectionality in shaping experiences and identities. The speakers also highlight the importance of community support and ongoing education in addressing these complex issues. Learn more and sign up for the workshop here and use the code BEHAVIOURSPEAK to get a 20% discount!  https://bit.ly/Exploring_Intersections    Watch on YouTube!: https://youtu.be/RyilErge2G0 Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.0 EthicsIBAO:  1.0 CulturalQABA: 1.0 Ethics We also offer certificates of attendance! Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behaviourspeak/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/benreiman.bsky.social.bsky.social LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/behaviourspeak/ Contact: Robin Williams On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplifybehavior/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplifyBehavior LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simplifybehavior/ Vanessa Bethea-Miller https://www.vbetheamiller.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.behavior.alchemist/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-b-20618646/ Wendy Toribio-Baez On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labschoolrd/   Links: Sonic The Hedgehog Story https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8rjNgwa/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJRmFBBuHWy/?igsh=MTh3bDU5NjRxN20wMA== Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome https://www.joydegruy.com/post-traumatic-slave-syndrome Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw, "Race, Gender, Inequality and Intersectionality"   Books Discussed Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire https://www.google.ca/books/edition/Pedagogy_of_the_Oppressed/OrVLDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Pedagogy+of+the+Oppressed+-+Paulo+Freire&printsec=frontcover Teaching Community: A Pedagogy of Hope by bell hooks https://books.google.ca/books?id=GMhQCo4jrD8C&printsec=frontcover&dq=bell+hooks+pedagogy&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjf_vLenPyNAxVEJzQIHaW2L5sQ6AF6BAgHEAM Teaching To Transgress by bell hooks https://books.google.ca/books?id=fhIiAwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=bell+hooks+pedagogy&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjf_vLenPyNAxVEJzQIHaW2L5sQ6AF6BAgIEAM Spare the Kids: Why Whupping Children Won't Save Black America by Stacey Patton https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34639442-spare-the-kids How To Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist     Related Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes: Episode 162 Decolonization of the Mind with Dr Michael Yellow Bird https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-162-the-decolonization-of-the-mind-with-dr-michael-yellow-bird/ Episode 132 Rachelle Gladue -Culturally Safe Harm Reduction with Rachele Gladue https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-132-culturally-safe-harm-reduction-with-rachelle-gladue-pisimoyapiy-ka-nipawit/ Episode 181: Indigenizing Higher Education with Dr Robin Zape-tah-hol-ah-minthorn https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-181-indigenizing-higher-education-with-dr-robin-zape-tah-hol-ah-minthorn/ Episode 182 Healing the Disconnect - Culture, Climate and Community with Emma Elliott https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-182-healing-the-disconnect-culture-climate-and-community/ Episode 57 Huddle Up - Collaboration and Mentorship with Landria Seals Green https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-57-huddle-up-collaboration-and-mentorship-with-landria-seals-green-ccc-slp-bcba/

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