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Therapeutic Relationships in Applied Behavior Analysis: Current Status and Future Directions
Callie Plattner1,2, Cynthia Anderson3
1Mosaic Pediatric Therapy, Charlotte, NC USA.
Behavior Analysis in Practice
|December 11, 2023
Summary
Behavior analysts need strong therapeutic alliance skills, like empathy and reflective listening, for effective practice. Explicit training in these relational skills can enhance support for parents of children with autism.
Area of Science:
- Behavior analysis
- Clinical psychology
- Developmental psychology
Background:
- Therapeutic alliance skills are crucial for behavior analytic practitioners.
- These skills include empathic statements, reflective listening, and affirmations.
- The importance of these skills may rival that of core behavior analysis knowledge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) on their training and use of therapeutic alliance skills.
- To understand BCBAs' perceptions of how these skills evolve with practice.
- To identify areas for improved training in therapeutic relationship-building for behavior analysts.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 277 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).
- The survey assessed training, current use, and perceived changes in therapeutic alliance skills.
- Data were analyzed to identify trends and needs.
Main Results:
- Findings indicate a potential benefit for behavior analysts from explicit training in therapeutic alliance skills.
- These skills are vital for establishing and maintaining relationships with parents of children with autism.
- Behavior analysts may benefit from enhanced training in client relationship management.
Conclusions:
- Behavior analysts may require more formal training in building therapeutic alliances.
- Motivational interviewing is presented as an evidence-based approach to develop these essential skills.
- Enhanced training can improve the support provided to families, particularly those with children with autism.
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