RBT Training Module 14

What is a question you can ask yourself to help monitor your interaction with families?

Am I leaving my shift on time?

When RBT's communicate with families, they should use:

Observable and measurable terms

What is an example of a conflict of interest with a clients family?

Offering to babysit for the family

What is a red flag for a boundary crossing?

Accepting the use of a clients family's beach house for the weekend.

What is an example of an exploitive relationship?

A clients mother dating his RBT.

Jerry the RBT comes to his client's home for his scheduled ABA session. When Jerry gets there, he finds the client yelling and his mother crying in the corner. How can Jerry help with this immediate situation within the boundaries of his role as an RBT?

Ask the mother what happened in order to know what to do with the client. Make sure she is physically okay and start therapy or behavior plan implementation.

What is an example of self-monitoring an interaction with a family member?

Asking yourself if you are emotional about the discussion

When interacting with and communicating with families, it is important to:

Focus on what the person is saying.

What are 3 types of written communication RBT's have to provide?

Data, incident reports, session notes

What is an example of a multiple or dual relationship?

Tina and Lois are best friends. Lois is an RBT who works with Tina's son.

Why is it important to model optimism when working with a client with disabilities?

To allow families to see what their loved one can do.