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The Resilient BCBA: Mastering the Art of Bouncing Back When You Get Knocked Down
Learn how to come back even stronger!
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Learn how to come back even stronger!
Instructor: Amelia Dalphonse, MA, BCBA
Amelia Dalphonse, MA, BCBA, co-founded Master ABA with her twin sister, Dianna Kelly, bringing over 13 years of expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Passionate about prioritizing client needs, Amelia earned a Master’s degree in ABA and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
At Master ABA, Amelia and Dianna lead with innovation, emphasizing client-centered care to drive meaningful change. As an ACE provider, they’ve established the institution as a hub for progressive ABA practices, inspiring others to adopt compassionate and ethical approaches.
Through her role at Master ABA, Amelia advocates for advancing the ABA field with empathy and integrity. She stays abreast of the latest research, continuously seeking opportunities for professional growth.
Amelia’s leadership and dedication continue to shape the ABA community, empowering practitioners to prioritize client well-being. Together with her sister, she envisions a future where ethical values drive positive change in ABA practices.
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Why is The Resilient BCBA: Mastering the Art of Bouncing Back When You Get Knocked Down impotant?
A year into services with one of my clients, let’s call him Jacob, Dad was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and given 3 months to live. I had already helped the family cope with their divorce, now Mom faced new challenges due to another significant change to her son’s routine and suddenly becoming solely responsible for his care.
Dad’s health declined, and Mom felt it was unsafe for her son to be alone with him. Mom needed even more support and often texted at all times of the day.
Dad became physically threatening and she warned us that he might try to come after us to get to his son. Eventually, the court allowed him to observe ABA sessions for 10 minutes per day, so the RBT had to do a video chat with him during sessions. He would sometimes become belligerent, and I told the RBT to just hang up on him if he did.
I felt both sad and relieved when his health declined so much that he couldn’t attend these calls anymore. He lived for over a year.
He passed away on January 1, 2024.
Once again, Mom needed support, and I spent time on New Year’s Day helping her create a plan for how to address this with Jacob. Losing a parent is hard on any kid. But a child with autism? Well, you know how even minor disruptions to routine can cause distress. He’d now suffered a third major life change in less than two years.
It was heartbreaking.
And having been up late New Year’s Eve, I wasn’t prepared to deal with this level of emotional need. I try to maintain a level of professional objectivity, to set reasonable boundaries, and protect myself from the damages of compassion fatigue. But we can’t turn our back in their moments of greatest need. I couldn’t say, “I’m sorry for your loss, let’s schedule a meeting for Wednesday.”
She needs me when she needs me. They all do.
It’s never easy, but there are things we can do to help us cope. We can build resilience.
The Problem with Being a BCBA
As a BCBA, you navigate complex human landscapes, often encountering frustration, disappointment, and even anger directed at you. The triumphs can be monumental, a child uttering their first word after months of intervention. But the setbacks, like weeks of regression after hard-won progress, can feel like sucker punches to the gut. Add to this the constant pressure of paperwork, deadlines, and navigating insurance labyrinthine regulations – it’s no wonder the burnout rate among BCBAs is alarmingly high.
But that’s not the end of it—the problem’s actually worse than that!
This emotional rollercoaster is why resilience isn’t just a bonus for BCBAs – it’s a lifeline.
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