Improving psychological flexibility is the primary aim of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. In this interactive workshop, Drs. Siri Ming and Evelyn Gould take the stance that psychological flexibility is a critical socially valid outcome and guiding principle for all that we do as behavior analysts.
Viewing our work through the lens of psychological flexibility gives a clear focal point for building a meaningful, values-directed, compassionate and responsive practice, centered on social validity.
Have you just purchased Understanding and Applying RFT, and are looking for support and camaraderie as you go through the book? We’re excited to join you on your journey with this 8 week book club.
You’ll connect with others also reading the book and come together with us for live group discussions every two weeks. You’ll also have access to an asynchronous discussion space where we’ll keep you and your fellow book clubbers on track with going through specific parts of the book every two weeks.
Dr. Gould will present a keynote talk titled "Thriving in the face of adversity: Supporting neurodiverse and autistic youth to ACT mindfully" at the UK and Republic of Ireland ACT and Contextual Behavioural Science 5th Conference.
We are excited to announce that OCD Southern California will be holding a FREE, virtual, interactive educational event on Saturday, October 15th from 11am to 1pm PST. This event is virtual and open to anyone, from anywhere! OCD Awareness Week 2022 is from Sunday, October 9th to Saturday, October 15th, and is an opportunity for everyone to learn about what OCD is and how to treat it!
This special October event is being presented by OCD Southern California, an official affiliate of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). Additional information and a Zoom link to join the event will be sent out by email over the next few weeks! If you have any questions or are not a current member, contact info@ocdsocal.org to be added to the list of attendees.
Thank you,
OCD Southern California Board of Directors
Event flyer description: OCD Awareness Week Event, 2 hour virtual event, Sat October 15 at 11am-1pm PST.
"Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) 101 For OCD" presented by Evelyn Gould, Ph.D., BCBA-D and Jennie Kuckertz, Ph.D.
"Medications For OCD" presented by Dr. Sepehr "Sheperd" Aziz, D.O.
"Maintaining Motivation in OCD Treatment: Lived & Clinical Experience" presented by Chris Trondsen, M.S., AMFT, APCC and Shannon Switzer, Peer Support Specialist
"Navigating the Family Accommodation Trap with Compassion and Confidence" presented by Melissa Mose, LMFT and Liz Trondsen, RD
"Treatment for Kids with OCD and What is Next in the Field" presented by Eric Storch, Ph.D.
Low-cost CE event! 1.5 CEs available, 10 USD registration fee.
Dr. Gould will present "Learning to Thrive (Without the Hexaflex): What personal adversity and two decades of clinical practice have taught me about ACT as Behavior Analysis"
Evelyn's invited presentation for Queen's University, Belfast, Centre for Behaviour Analysis, on supporting youth with OCD and Autism, is now available on-demand for free. Professionals can get one free CEU.
Join Dr. Gould and Dr. Kolu as they introduce participants to a trauma-informed ACT approach to creating and maintaining nurturing environments that promote thriving. The training offers ideas, strategies, and tools for minimizing coercion and fostering appetitive environments that promote growth, connection, and meaning.
Speaker spotlight: Evelyn Gould, PhD presents on Supporting neurodiverse and autistic community youth at the annual virtual conference on mindfulness and acceptance based tools for adolescents and young adults.
Now on-demand: This workshop invites participants to commit to the process of ongoing personal reflection and cultural humility, and values-directed, meaningful behavior change at the individual, group and organizational levels in the service of a more diverse and equitable world.
Dr. Gould presents a self-care workshop for ABA practicioners and supervisers: "Putting your own oxygen mask on first: Practitioner well-being as a critical component of sustainable, responsive systems of care in ABA"
New workshop from myself and my colleagues at Constellations: "Acting on the value of self-care"
Sept 23 - Nov 18, 2021
In this workshop, we share our favorite tools and practices to promote well-being and resilience. Drawing from our article and the work of other contextual behavior scientists, over eight weeks together we will practice strategies for clarifying and committing to an overarching value of self-care. Meeting size is limited to 12 participants to ensure plenty of interaction opportunity.
Community of BCBA's invites you to Chill and Chat with Evelyn Gould: an online Q&A with Dr. Evelyn Gould about ABA, ACT, CBS and CBA.
Join us to hear about Dr. Gould's journey as a BCBA first in N.I. and then the U.S.A. Hear about how her clinical work shifted from almost exclusively with Autistic individuals to supporting those with OCD and related disorders and their families.