Description
**This course will provide the participant with 1.5 General Learning Type BACB® CEUs**
Description of General Learning Type CE Event: This CEU dives into the significant role of gratitude in enhancing psychological health, physical well-being, and social connections, all viewed through the lens of behavior analysis. It presents gratitude as a complex emotion with evolutionary, biological, and cultural underpinnings. It provides participants with evidence-based interventions and actionable strategies to integrate gratitude into their personal and professional lives. Participants will delve into the science of gratitude, behavioral principles underpinning gratitude practices, and the transformative effect of gratitude on workplace dynamics, client interactions, and personal growth. By integrating behavior analysis with gratitude practices, attendees will gain actionable insights to enhance therapy outcomes, foster positive workplace environments, and strengthen family relationships, ultimately contributing to a culture of positivity and resilience.
About the Instructor: Daniela Galvez Moreno (Dani) is a dedicated and passionate Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a deep-rooted commitment to enhancing the lives of others through the principles of behavior analysis. Born and raised in Bogota, Colombia, Dani’s journey in psychology and behavior analysis began at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, where she graduated Cum with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Communication. Her academic excellence continued at the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida, where she earned her Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis. Dani’s professional journey is marked by a series of progressive roles that showcase her expertise and dedication to the field. Starting as a Behavior Technician and evolving into a BCBA, Dani has worked across various settings, including hospitals, clinics, homes, and schools. Her work has not only focused on designing effective behavior intervention plans and training registered behavior technicians but also on collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the comprehensive care and development of her clients. In 2023, Dani co-founded Brawn and Bloom, where she currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer. At Brawn and Bloom, she leverages her expertise to create engaging and educational content for professional women, focusing on self-care, personal development, and the challenges of work-life balance from a behavior-analytic perspective. Dani’s passion extends beyond her professional life. She is an avid traveler who recently spent four months traveling solo to discover herself, exploring new cultures and experiences along the way. In addition to her love for adventure, Dani enjoys practicing hot yoga and spending quality time with friends and family. As a visionary in the field of behavior analysis, Dani is committed to fostering personal growth and helping others find joy and balance in their lives. Her work with Brawn and Bloom reflects her dedication to creating products that empower individuals to thrive in both their personal and professional lives.
Target Audience: BCBA®s and RBT®s, who are interested in applying the science of gratitude and behavior analysis to improve their personal and professional lives. Behavior analysts seeking to integrate practical, evidence-based interventions for gratitude into their daily practice, both in clinical settings and personal life, will benefit the most. Additionally, individuals who want to deepen their understanding of how gratitude can improve mental health, reduce burnout, and enhance professional performance will find this content highly valuable.
Learning Objectives for Participants: As a result of this course, participants will be able to …
- Understand gratitude as a complex emotion that positively impacts psychological health, physical well-being, and social relationships, recognizing its evolutionary, biological, and cultural dimensions.
- Explore the behavioral principles underlying gratitude, including how gratitude can be analyzed and fostered through operant and respondent conditioning, stimulus control, and verbal operants.
- Learn evidence-based gratitude interventions and simple behavioral strategies to cultivate gratitude in personal and professional settings. This includes practices like counting blessings, gratitude visits, and mental subtraction, as well as daily routines and environmental modifications to promote gratitude.
