Tic Disorders: What Are They, and Are They Treatable?
Discover what defines a tic, the common symptoms of tic disorders, and a non-medicated treatment called Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) that provides strategies to reduce the severity of tics.
How to Break the Cycle of Negative Reinforcement and Prevent Burnout
It is a common practice to alleviate the symptoms of burnout by taking breaks from routines, going on vacations, and other similar strategies. However, have you ever thought that these short-term solutions might actually lead to long-term symptoms of burnout? This article will help you understand the negative reinforcement cycle that results from such short-term alleviations, leading to long-term symptoms of burnout.
Patience Takes Practice
Develop patience as a skill over time by identifying impatience and taking steps to improve.
To Follow Through or Not to Follow Through?
Follow-through is a crucial aspect of parenting. It means that when you set a contingency, you will stick to it no matter what. Follow-through plays a vital role in building trust and respect in our relationships with our children. However, following through can be challenging because it can produce unwanted feelings in both the parent and the child. If you want to learn how to overcome the barriers that make following through difficult, read on.
How to Give Feedback So People Listen
According to research, the most effective way to provide feedback is to have a 4:1 ratio of positive comments to constructive criticism.
What is a BCBA?
Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) are healthcare professionals with extensive training in studying human behavior. BCBAs have a bachelor’s degree with a master’s-level education in a related field such as psychology or education.