Summit Counseling Center - Atlanta’s Post

𝐎𝐂𝐃 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤! Are you struggling to differentiate between your passion for something and irresistible, recurrent and persistent thoughts and behaviors about something? CBT-K provides professional assessment, psychoeducation and management through evidence-based interventions of restructuring obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. #OCD is treatable.

Do you want a super power? Do you find yourself getting triggered in a conversation with someone? Do you experience frustration in conflict situations by not being able to communicate clearly? As Krystal Tinniswood comments, learning the basics of Dialectical Behavior Therapy is like a super power in conflict. In part 2, with Krystal and her husband Jon, the conversation continues around evidenced based Dialectical Behavior Therapy and the practical ways to improve your communication and relationships. #DBT #activelistening #listentounderstand #superpower https://lnkd.in/eDHpn5rV

Join me on Saturday at 9 AM in New York City for my weekly REBT Conversation Hour on Zoom (free attendance). I will discuss with a volunteer how to address a problem using the ideas and strategies of Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy. We will examine the volunteer's thinking, and they could modify it to help them cope more effectively with their problem. After the 40-minute discussion, I will take questions from the 165 people in the Zoom audience. Attending this session can help you: 1. Better understand your emotional reactions to various problems. 2. Discover how Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy can provide new solutions to everyday challenges. 3. Learn to cultivate self-discipline, manage self-defeating emotions such as anger, shame, and depression, and build resilience when facing adversity. 4. Accept what you cannot change while still finding a way to experience happiness. To request the Zoom link, please email me at REBTDoctor@gmail.com.

Have you heard of radical acceptance? It’s a core skill in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). It doesn’t mean you “agree” with the situation. It means freeing yourself from the “what-ifs.” Think about it: ➡️How often do you replay events, wishing they had gone differently? “If only I’d done this,” or “What if I’d been there?” Radical acceptance helps you step out of that loop. It’s not easy, but each small step creates space to heal. Start by saying to yourself, ➡️“This is my reality—I can’t change it.” Acceptance doesn’t mean giving up. It’s about freeing yourself to live again. What’s one small truth you can accept today?

The advantages of behavioral modification technique sessions for Down syndrome children include ¹: - Encourages positive behavioral responses - Develops appropriate ways to meet their sensory needs - Teaches appropriate ways to obtain attention - Helps develop an appropriate communication system - Encourages positive interactions and relationships with peers - Helps develop effective strategies for changing problem behavior - Encourages learning in all areas of development - Helps manage behavior and prevent future behavior difficulties....

We begin each child's journey with a comprehensive behavioral assessment. Our assessments are designed to: 🎯Identify specific behavioral challenges ✏️Understand the child's learning style 📈Establish a baseline to measure future progress This crucial step helps us tailor our ABA therapy programs to meet the unique needs and strengths of each child.

A candid talk on mind and behavioral mapping; With ascended framework for understanding only can observe that human occupational behavior is shaped by its antecedents and consequences. • Environmental stimuli triggers a behavior by becoming associated with it. • Consequences affects the likelihood of a behavior occurring, such as through reinforcement. • Context shapes how behaviors are acquired, strengthened, and weakened. Understanding the substructure of fundamental logic of behavioral expression one enkindles the power to reform, resolve and influence any derogatory behavioral expression to a joyful creative state. #MindMapping #OccupationalBehavioralMotivator

**Positive Reinforcement in Behavior Management: Insights from Dr. Ivar Lovaas and ABA Principles** Positive reinforcement is one of the most effective tools in behavior management, especially for children, including those with autism. Based on the pioneering work of Dr. Ivar Lovaas, a foundational figure in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), positive reinforcement focuses on strengthening desirable behaviors by rewarding them immediately and consistently. This article explores actionable strategies inspired by Dr. Lovaas' research and the principles of ABA.

This Friday, Dr. Val Demiri will be doing a continuing event for behavior analysts: Implementing Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Strategies in School Settings. According to Dr. Demiri: "Understanding Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Relational Frame Theory (RFT) is essential for behavior analysts in public schools because these approaches enable us to address the whole human experience, including both observable behaviors and private events like thoughts and emotions. By integrating ACT and RFT principles, behavior analysts can more effectively support students and staff in navigating challenges such as stress, anxiety, and social-emotional learning, fostering resilience and psychological flexibility. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) isn't just about external actions—it’s about understanding and influencing the broader context of human behavior, ensuring our interventions are meaningful, compassionate, and comprehensive for every individual we serve." https://lnkd.in/grqE8SC8 @Val Demiri, @BehaviorLive