Siri Ming, PhD, BCBA-D, (she/her) is a scientist-practitioner with over twenty-five years of experience in the field. She is committed to the compassionate practice of behavior analysis to help people live meaningful, values-directed lives. Her research and clinical focus are on applications of relational frame theory (RFT) to early intervention programs for children with autism, integrating Skinnerian verbal behavior with RFT. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed research and theoretical articles on applications of RFT, as well as a practical handbook series on using RFT in early intervention programs. Coauthor of Finding Your Why and Finding Your Way, Siri also supports both clinicians and creatives to help them find and stay on their chosen path. She teaches and acts as subject-matter expert for graduate-level classes in verbal behavior at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and has been an associate editor for The Analysis of Verbal Behavior journal. Her work is grounded in the values of rigor, generosity, and kindness.
Evelyn Gould, PhD, BCBA-D, (she/they) is a clinical behavior analyst and licensed psychologist from Belfast, Northern Ireland--currently residing in Los Angeles, CA; where she lives with her partner and three cats. Evelyn is a scientist-practitioner working to empower others to build rich and meaningful lives through evidence-based, values-driven, affirmative, and culturally responsive practices. Evelyn specializes in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, autism, LGBTQIA+ mental health, and working with caregivers. Evelyn is also committed to lifelong learning and values-driven research, training, and mentorship. They have published peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on autism, working with caregivers, student mental health, compassionate care, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and behavior analysis. Evelyn has served on a variety of task forces, committees, chapters, SIGs, and editorial boards within their professional communities, and was an associate editor for the Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science. Their work reflects personal and professional values of compassion, authenticity, social justice, and cultural humility. When not working, Evelyn finds joy in community, feeding the birds in their garden, dancing, art and music, nature, and spending time at home in Ireland.
Julia H. Fiebig, PhD, BCBA-D, (she/her) is assistant teaching professor at Ball State University in the applied behavior analysis (ABA) program. She is from Germany, and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her primary focus is on applications of behavior science to organizational leadership, sustainability, and regenerative systems design--collaborating with leaders and organizations to cultivate values-informed, consensus-building, prosocial practices. As a practicing behavior analyst for over twenty years, Julia has a range of experience consulting and working internationally with clinical, educational, and other nonprofit and private organizations. As an educator, Julia is passionate about teaching young people values of inclusive and responsible community building across diverse cultural backgrounds. She has served on the climate change task force for the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science, and currently serves on the board of special interest groups (SIGs) and ABAI's Practice Board. Julia is dedicated to working on issues of environmental justice and contributing to wider application and dissemination of a compassionate behavior science, and she also finds joy in her craft as a musician and writer/composer.
"Words matter. The authors help us understand why and how language
is important to human evolution. They do so by showing us the
possibilities offered by relational frame theory (RFT). Ming,
Gould, and Fiebig present clear conceptualizations and examples to
illustrate the advantages of a functional and contextual approach
to influencing the world around us. Above all, they teach us ways
to accompany one another in the quest for collective
well-being."
--Shahla Alai-Rosales, associate professor at the University of
North Texas, and coauthor of Responsible and Responsive Parenting
in Autism and Building and Sustaining Meaningful
Relationships--Shahla Alai-Rosales
"Understanding and Applying Relational Frame Theory is a must-read.
It presents readers with quality content in a very didactic format,
with exercises that lead readers to a better understanding of the
contents, while following their values. If you are interested in
learning RFT, this is definitely a book I recommend."
--Táhcita Mizael, PhD, postdoctoral researcher at the University of
São Paulo in Brazil, and coeditor of Debates on Feminism and
Behavior Analysis--Táhcita Mizael, PhD
"A thoroughly written text that invites readers toward a more
complete understanding of RFT and its application. The written
information provided in this text is supplemented with infographics
throughout which serve to create accessibility to the information
for those just learning about RFT, and expansion of knowledge for
those more familiar with the topic. The authors have powerfully set
the occasion for readers not only to read, but also experience
RFT."
--Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi, EdD, BCBA, academic faculty director at
the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Capella
University--Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi, EdD, BCBA
"An important book and a must-read for those wanting to learn to
'see' language. You'll follow its journey at theoretical,
developmental, technical, and applied levels. If you have ever
wanted to learn why it is that speaking a value can transform a
life, sometimes in an instant, this is the book. A thorough text
that would suit students, teachers, and professionals. I hope it
becomes a text for every language and behavior syllabus."
--Louise Hayes, PhD, author of What Makes You Stronger and Your
Life Your Way; developer of DNA-V; clinical psychologist; and
adjunct senior research fellow at La Trobe University in Melbourne,
Australia--Louise Hayes, PhD
"Not only does this book explore the foundations of RFT that are
relevant for those involved in applied behavior analysis (ABA)
practice, but it explores and applies RFT to some of the most
pressing priorities of our time like diversity, equity, inclusion,
and sustainability. Desperately needed is a book that explains how
scaled-up, cultural-level interventions can affect the future, with
a focus on contextual analyses of language and cognition."
--Ruth Anne Rehfeldt, coeditor of Derived Relational Responding and
Applied Behavior Analyses of Language and Cognition, and fellow of
the Association for Behavior Analysis International and the
Association for Contextual Behavioral Science--Ruth Anne
Rehfeldt
"This is a comprehensive and updated introduction to RFT,
especially suitable for a reader who has a basic understanding of
behavior analysis. In addition to this, it is also the first
whole-book treatment on RFT which gives the concept of
'hierarchical framing' its proper place in understanding human
behavior. It also shows how many commonsense phenomena--like
cooperation, compassion, self-compassion, and curiosity--can be
conceptualized from an RFT perspective. Excellent!"
--Niklas Törneke, MD, author of Learning RFT and Metaphor in
Practice--Niklas Törneke, MD
"This is the book I have been waiting for--one that bridges the
basic science of RFT from functional analysis to social justice,
all in plain language. Practice implications, exercises, and
personal disclosure on the part of the authors deconstruct complex
ideas into felt functions that graduate students or advanced
practitioners alike will benefit from. I look forward to the
opportunity to adopt this text for graduate courses in behavior
therapy."
--Matthew D. Skinta, PhD, ABPP, assistant professor of psychology
at Roosevelt University, and author of Contextual Behavior Therapy
for Sexual and Gender Minority Clients--Matthew D. Skinta, PhD,
ABPP
"Writing about the functional vision is a challenge because, as any
behavior, the act of understanding is brought to the present
according to the individual history of interlocking contingencies.
It is an act into a whole context, influenced by it and influencing
it. Analyzing the complex functions, mostly in verbal humans, is a
difficult endeavor. This book connects the dots in a creative,
comprehensive, and didactic way. A present to learn and enjoy."
--Carmen Luciano, PhD, professor of psychology and chair of the
master's program at University Almeria, and director of specialized
training at the Madrid Institute of Contextual Psychology (MICPSY)
--Carmen Luciano, PhD
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