1. Introduction

00:00 – 02:00 — Welcome and overview of our supervision series

This episode concludes a 12-part series on ABA supervision, focusing on D'Nri et al. (2023) 's multi-level compassionate care framework: business/organizational, supervisor/clinician, and direct-service technician.

2. Why Compassionate Care Matters in ABA

02:00 – 05:00 — Current scrutiny of ABA and the need for new frameworks

ABA's history with coercive procedures calls for a shift. Compassionate care provides an evidence-based, client-centered approach that minimizes side effects and promotes improved outcomes.

3. Business-Level Perspective: OBM + Systems

05:00 – 08:30 — Organizational Behavior Management strategies

• Drives consumer satisfaction and long-term staff retention
• Example: Comparing extinction-heavy vs. caregiver-preferred reinforcement-based interventions
• Embed systems for training, feedback, and performance monitoring

References:

• Rummler & Brache (1995)
• D'Nri et al. (2023)

4. Supervisor/Clinician Level: Contextual Behavior Science & ACT

08:30 – 12:00 — Using ACT with supervisees

• Support supervisees through rule-governed private events
• Apply ACT: acceptance, defusion, values, committed action
• Improves psychological flexibility and reduces burnout

References: Hayes et al. (2012), Levin et al. (2012)

5. Prosocial Design at the "Cultural Technician" Level

12:00 – 15:00 — Building cooperative, equitable team cultures

Using Ostrom's core design principles, ABA clinics can foster team ownership, shared responsibility, and transparency.

• Define group boundaries, monitor behavior, resolve conflict, and more

References: Ostrom (1990), Stoffer & Mitek (2021), Stoffer CEU Module

6. Putting the Framework Into Practice

15:00 – 18:30

• Leadership: Systems analysis, ACT check-ins, feedback loops
• Supervision: Model compassion, use ACT warm-ups, and coach soft skills
• Technicians: Real-time coaching, video feedback, role-play practice

7. Research Highlights & Future Directions

18:30 – 20:30

• Compare rapid vs. compassionate outcomes in trials
• Test ACT micro-interventions (5–10 min)
• Scale prosocial design to telehealth and multi-site orgs

8. Practical Takeaways for Supervisors

20:30 – 22:00

1. Compassion is evidence-based, not optional
2. Integrate ACT, huddles, and skills coaching into the weekly rhythm
3. Link assessments to policy changes to retain trust
4. Track downstream metrics to see long-term value

9. Resources & Recommended Reading

• D'Nri et al. (2023)
• Hayes et al. (2012)
• Ostrom (1990)
• Stoffer & Mitek (2021)
• Rummler & Brache (1995)
• Luciano et al. (2014)
• Levin et al. (2012)
• Matt's CEU Streamlined Portal

10. Closing Thoughts

22:00 – 23:00

Compassionate care is a multi-level strategy that strengthens teams and improves client outcomes. Start small—ACT warm-ups, team feedback loops, prosocial pilots—and the momentum will build.

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