🎧 BCBA-BI-402: The Compassionate Behavior Analyst

Compassionate practice doesn’t conflict with scientific rigor—it strengthens it. This course teaches behavior analysts how to integrate empathy, rapport, and compassion into all aspects of their work without sacrificing data-driven decision-making. Participants will explore how compassionate communication enhances client trust, staff cooperation, and social validity of interventions. Real-world examples highlight how to align compassionate care with ethical and effective treatment practices. Learning Objectives 1. Define compassionate care and its relevance to behavior analytic practice. 2. Apply strategies that build empathy and rapport with clients, families, and staff. 3. Integrate compassion into assessment, treatment, and supervision while maintaining analytic precision.