In this episode of Everyday ABA, we unpack how applied behavior analysis (ABA) can be used to manage stress in everyday life—not just for clients, but for behavior analysts, educators, parents, and professionals. Board Certified Behavior Analyst Paola, along with Registered Behavior Technician co-hosts Brittanny and Leslie, discuss the difference between Eustress and Distress, acute vs. chronic stress, and how stress functions in our bodies. We explore research-backed coping strategies rooted in behavioral science, cognitive appraisal theory locus of control, learned optimism, and positive psychology. This episode blends research with real-life examples, practical behavior-change strategies, and CEU-worthy insights on stress, resilience, and reinforcement.
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Achor, S. (2010). The happiness advantage: How a positive brain fuels success in work and life. Crown Business.
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Folkman, S., & Lazarus, R. S. (1980). An analysis of coping in a middle-aged community sample. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 21(3), 219–239. https://doi.org/10.2307/2136617
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Selye, H. (1956). The stress of life. McGraw-Hill.
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