In this part of our Behavioral Babel Fish series, I meet with Marc Charbonnet to learn about cognitive behavioral therapy and its various applications. As we talk, I tune my babel fish to pass the information through my behavior analytic filter and discover some interesting parallels to various parts of our field. Even though we use different terminology and language, we all strive to achieve the same goals.
Behavior analysis is not the only method people turn to when they seek to improve their quality of life. Some people utilize other methodologies such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy. But is it so different than behavior analysis? Come explore the similarities and differences between CBT and ABA and maybe learn that we have more in common than we originally thought.
You can find the episode on your favorite listening platforms or you can listen here: https://atypicalba.com/podcast/ep9-cbt-and-behavior-analysis/
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the similarities between CBT and behavior analysis.
- Provide examples of parallels in behavior analytic research to CBT.
- List some cognitive distortions and create operational definitions.
- Describe some potential replacement behaviors for the distortions.
Take Aways- your bite-sized educational noms
- CBT can be applicable in many settings, including those in which BCBAs often find themselves.
- Cognitive distortions can be described in observable and measurable terms.
- Replacement thoughts and behaviors can be developed with the clinician and client and can be defined in such a way that allows for data collection.
- The Constructional Approach (Israel Goldiamond) uses similar data collection methods: environment, emotions, etc.
Worth: 1 Type Learning CE, 0 ethics, 0 supervision