Just the Tip of the Iceberg: Basic Behavior Principles to Guide Parents in Behavior Change
Trainer
Emily Hornung-Thimes, LSW
Description
Training Description
Many parents seek behavioral health services for their child who is displaying challenging behaviors. While treatment is guided by the therapist using principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the participation of caregivers and other natural supports is crucial in attaining meaningful child outcomes. Many parents are likely to attribute the cause of their child's undesirable behaviors to internal factors and generally underestimate their own influence on their child’s behavior. ABA recognizes that behavior operates on the environment, is typically logical and orderly, and that individuals will repeat behaviors that have been reinforced. This training aims to briefly explore some basic behavioral principles and how they work, review strategies in applying principles and interventions, and identify ways to talk to parents about these concepts and strategies. An emphasis will also be placed on helping caregivers to develop insight into the functionality of their own behavior and the corresponding bidirectional relationship with the behavioral patterns of their child.
Trainer Bio
Emily Hornung-Thimes is a Licensed Social Worker in Pennsylvania. Emily lives in Annville with her husband and two pet cats. Emily graduated from Elizabethtown College in 2016 with her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree, and graduated in 2017 from the University of Michigan with her Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree. She has been employed with PA Counseling Services since 2018 as an MT/BC in Lebanon County Children’s Services. Previous work experience includes accompanied minors and refugee programs and animal-assisted therapy.
Credits Available
1.00 APA CE Credits For Psychologists, Social Workers or Professional Counselors
1.00 BSL CE Credits
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