acceptance and commitment therapy

Find your reinforcers, and fail.

Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D bSci21Media, LLC Brett DiNovi Brett DiNovi & Associates Behavior analysts produce what you could call miraculous results.  Sure, BA’s know that there’s nothing magical about it, but miracles don’t necessarily involve the supernatural – they’re…


An ACT-guided analysis of elite athlete behavior.

Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D & Angela Cathey, M.A. bSci21Media, LLC Brett DiNovi, M.A., BCBA Brett DiNovi & Associates Over the last few decades Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), pronounced “ACT” as one word, has risen to the forefront of…


Finding your business compass: Mission statements

Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D bSci21Media, LLC Angela Cathey, M.A. ENSO Group The importance of a mission statement to your businesses success cannot be overstated.  From an outsider’s perspective, a mission statement might seem superfluous. But, when you are actually…




Meditation and Yoga: The New “Behavioral Xanax”?

By Gianna Biscontini, M.A., Ed.H.D., BCBA Guest Author “Inhale, raise your right leg high….” Why aren’t we studying this empirically? “Exhale, right leg comes through, low lunge….” I mean, this is good stuff. “Inhale to Crescent Lunge…” I’m not even…


Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: Bridging the Gap Between Disciplines

By Brett Blevins, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA Guest Author “Sometimes when two worlds collide, a better one is created.” -Anonymous The Divide Natural Science vs Social Science.  Behaviorism vs Mentalism.  Behavior Analysis vs Psychotherapy. Can’t we all just get along?  After…


Are We Realizing the Full Potential of Behavioral Science?

By Shelley McLean, M.Ed, BCBA bSci21 Contributing Writer Sometimes I wonder if it’s just me . . . As I’ve been reflecting recently on the application of behavioral science to everyday life and situations, I’ve found myself wondering if we’re…


Entrepreneurial tips for BCBAs who want a new career path.

Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D President & Founder, bSci21Media, LLC I had the pleasure of attending the 2017 OBM Network conference in Miami Florida this past weekend. During my visit, I had the opportunity to meet countless behavior analysts who…


The Top 5 Challenges of an RBT… And Their Solutions

By Brian Kaminski, Registered Behavioral Technician Guest Author Standing at the front lines in the treatment of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, the Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) has a multifaceted job description – with it’s associated hardships and triumphs. Sandwiched…