{"podcast":{"title":"ABA Beyond the Data","slug":"aba-beyond-the-data-7489435","podcast_index_feed_id":7489435,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/109560810/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://aba-ceus.com/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/44416004/44416004-1766182731191-87b10bb283fd1.jpg","author":"J. L. Burton, MA, BCBA, LBA","episode_count":15,"summary":"ABA: Beyond the Data is an ACE-approved podcast where you can earn CEUs while exploring the practice of Applied Behavior Analysis from two unique perspectives. Hosted by Jay Burton, a seasoned BCBA and parent of two wonderful boys on the autism spectrum, this show blends professional expertise with personal experience. Each episode dives into real-world challenges, fresh ideas, and practical strategies designed to improve your clinical work while keeping humanity and compassion at the core of ABA.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T16:19:38.816565+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/aba-beyond-the-data-7489435"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 10 - Relational Frame Theory","slug":"episode-10-relational-frame-theory","published_at":"2026-01-12T17:44:36+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/aba-beyond-the-data-7489435/episode-10-relational-frame-theory","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/aba-beyond-the-data-7489435","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aba-beyond-the-data/episodes/Episode-10---Relational-Frame-Theory-e3dhqci","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/109560810/podcast/play/113878866/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-9%2F645505ab-f63e-f401-45a0-1c6d14e4138d.mp3","summary":"How to Purchase CEUs Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aba-ceus.com/get-ceus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Select the CEU episode you’d like to purchase and add it to your cart. At checkout, Answer 5 Multiple Choice Questions. Complete your purchase through our secure checkout. Your CEU certificate will be emailed to you within 24–48 hours. Each submission is individually reviewed and verified, so please allow time for processing and approval. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us anytime. Summary: Relational Frame Theory can sound like grad-school jargon, but this episode breaks it down in a practical, BCBA-friendly way. We’ll define RFT in plain English, explain the core ideas that make language “generative,” and show how relational learning helps explain common clinical patterns—brittle generalization, rigid rule-following, “scripted” social skills that fall apart with peers, and why certain words can become powerful triggers. You’ll hear how to use an RFT lens without turning your practice into a theory seminar: how to shift goal selection from isolated targets to relationships, program for flexibility as an outcome, vary language the way real life varies it, and coach families in a way that reduces power struggles and builds trust. We’ll also cover ethical guardrails so you stay firmly in scope while still being modern, compassionate, and evidence-informed. Sources: Blackledge, J. T. (2003). An Introduction to Relational Frame Theory: Basics and Applications https://actmindfully.com.au/upimages/rft_blackledge.pdf Gross, A. C., & Fox, E. J. (2009). Relational Frame Theory: An Overview of the Controversy https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2779078/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Gibbs, A. R. (2023). A Systematic Review of Derived Relational Responding Beyond Coordination in Individu…","meta_description":"How to Purchase CEUs Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aba-ceus.com/get-ceus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Select the CEU episode you’d like to purchase and add it to your cart. At checkout,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4191,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/aba-beyond-the-data-7489435/episodes/episode-10-relational-frame-theory/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/aba-beyond-the-data-7489435/episode-10-relational-frame-theory.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}