Applying Behavior Analysis to Anxiety: Effective Strategies for Treatment and Management | Learning BCBA CEU Credits: 5
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This course will delve into the application of ABA techniques for addressing Anxiety-related issues. It will commence by examining the nature of anxiety and presenting up-to-date statistics pertaining to anxiety prevalence in the United States. Additionally, the course will furnish a concise introduction to the following methodologies: ACT, habit reversal, progressive exposure, and behavioral interventions for selective mutism.
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This is a multi-modal course primarily focused on reading materials with minimal use of video content.ย
This course will delve into the application of ABA techniques for addressing Anxiety-related issues. It will commence by examining the nature of anxiety and presenting up-to-date statistics pertaining to anxiety prevalence in the United States. Additionally, the course will furnish a concise introduction to the following methodologies: ACT, habit reversal, progressive exposure, and behavioral interventions for selective mutism.
This course surpasses the current BCBA and BCaBA Task Lists by specifically targeting the application of Applied Behavior Analysis to anxiety-related concernsโa content area not explicitly covered in existing task list competencies. It remains unquestionably behavior-analytic in nature by grounding its content in fundamental ABA frameworks, including functional assessment of anxiety behaviors, progressive exposure techniques, habit reversal, ACT-informed strategies, and other empirically supported behavioral interventions. Designed expressly for certified and developing behavior analysts, this course equips learners with practical, data-driven tools to ethically and effectively assess, monitor, and intervene in anxiety symptoms within a rigorously behavior-analytic paradigm.
Publication Date: July 2024
This Learning course provides 5 CEU credits for BACB, QABA, and IBAO.
BACB CEUs
5 Credits
IBAO CEUs
5 Credits
QABA CEUs
5 Credits
Type of Credit
Learning
Course Format
Text-Based + Activities + Minimal Video
ACE Provider
ACEย Provider Information Provider Name:ย 123 Behavior Analyst CE Provider Type:ย Organization Provider Number:ย OP-23-10561 Nextย Renewalย Date:ย 10/31/2026
Author/Speaker
Jaime Flowers, PhD is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Educational Psychologist (CA), Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (TX), and Nationally Credentialed School Psychologist with extensive experience across applied practice, research, higher education, and professional training. She has served as a university professor and program director, teaching graduate-level courses in applied behavior analysis, behavior assessment, and intervention, and has maintained authorization as a BACB ACE Provider since 2016, creating and delivering dozens of continuing education courses for behavior analysts nationwide. Dr. Flowersโ work integrates rigorous behavior-analytic principles with real-world clinical and educational applications, supported by a strong record of peer-reviewed publications, funded research, and applied service in school, clinical, and consultation settings. Her professional focus emphasizes ethical, data-driven practice and meaningful outcomes for learners across diverse needs and environments
Published Peer-Reviewed Research or Books on the Subject
โ Yes
Author and co-author of multiple peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters in applied behavior analysis, school psychology, behavioral assessment, and intervention. Scholarly publications address functional assessment, intervention design, ethical practice, self-regulation, and behavior change processes directly applicable to anxiety-related behaviors. Publications appear in Behavior Analysis in Practice, Contemporary School Psychology, Neurodiversity, International Journal of Bullying Prevention, and Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice, demonstrating a sustained research record relevant to behavior-analytic approaches used in anxiety intervention.
โฅ 5 Years of Practical Experience(e.g., direct service delivery, applied practice, professional engagement)
โ Yes
Over a decade of applied professional experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Educational Psychologist (CA), Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (TX), and Nationally Credentialed School Psychologist. Extensive direct service and consultation experience in school districts, private practice, and clinical settings addressing anxiety-related behaviors, selective mutism, avoidance, emotional regulation difficulties, and comorbid behavioral concerns using ABA-based assessment, exposure-based interventions, habit reversal, and function-based treatment planning.
โฅ 3 Years Teaching / Training / Mentoring Experience
โ Yes
More than 10 years of teaching and professional training experience in applied behavior analysis and school psychology across multiple universities, including graduate-level instruction in ABA, behavior assessment, intervention, and applied clinical decision-making. Authorized BACB ACE Provider since 2016, having created and delivered over 30 continuing education courses for BCBAs and BCaBAs, including coursework integrating ABA with ACT-informed strategies, exposure-based interventions, and behavioral approaches to anxiety and emotional regulation.
Combination of Experience Categories(e.g., combined practical and teaching experience meeting requirements)
โ Yes
Combines extensive peer-reviewed scholarship, long-standing applied clinical and school-based practice, and sustained teaching, supervision, and professional training experience. This integrated expertise supports advanced instruction in behavior-analytic approaches to anxiety that extend beyond standard BCBA/BCaBA Task List competencies while remaining grounded in functional assessment, data-based decision making, and empirically supported ABA frameworks.
Objectives
Learn the importance of studying anxiety as a BA.
Learn what ACT is and the current research on ACT.
Learn what habit reversal is and the current research on habit reversal.
Learn how to use ABA techniques to intervene with specific phobias.
Learn how to use ABA techniques to intervene with selective mutism.
