Can you really blend evidence-based ABA with energy work like tapping and manifestation? In this episode of EveryDay ABA, the hosts interview intuitive mindset and manifestation coach Elizabeth Plancon to explore how behavior analysis intersects with nervous system regulation, self-talk, and somatic healing. Plancon discusses how practices such as EFT tapping, breathwork, and affirmations align with behavior-analytic concepts like motivating operations, rule-governed behavior, and self-management. She guides listeners through a live tapping session and offers insight into how nervous system regulation supports sustainable behavior change. Drawing from both behavior science and popular mindset literature—including the works of Skinner, Seligman, Dispenza, and Goddard—this episode offers a unique blend of practical tools and theory. The conversation provides a behavior-analytic lens on intuition, energy work, and everyday wellness.

After listening to the episode, participants will be able to:

Define and describe how verbal behavior—including covert verbal responses—can influence observable behavior.
Identify how self-management strategies such as affirmations, journaling, and goal-setting can be operationalized and measured within a behavior analytic framework.
Explain how physiological states (e.g., dysregulation) may function as establishing operations (EOs) for problem behavior, and evaluate behavior-analytic methods to teach alternative self-regulation skills.
Compare and contrast rule-governed behavior with contingency-shaped behavior in the context of mindset practices, and describe how beliefs may impact responding.

References:

Byrne, R. (2006). The secret. Atria Books.

Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson.

Craig, G. (2011). The EFT manual (2nd ed.). Energy Psychology Press.

Dispenza, J. (2017). Becoming supernatural: How common people are doing the uncommon. Hay House.

Goddard, N. (1944). Feeling is the secret. DeVorss & Company.

Proctor, B. (n.d.). You were born rich. LifeSuccess Productions.

Seligman, M. E. P. (2006). Learned optimism: How to change your mind and your life. Vintage Books.

Skinner, B. F. (1957). . Appleton-Century-Crofts.

👤 Guest Expert:

Elizabeth is an Intuitive Spiritual Mentor, Soul Purpose Activator, and Healer devoted to helping women awaken their intuitive gifts, embody their purpose, and step into their most radiant, abundant, selves. Her signature method, The Light Council Method helps clients activate their soul purpose, regulate their nervous system, release subconscious blocks, and manifest the abundance, impact, and joy their soul came here to experience. She’s the founder of Radiance, a high-frequency monthly portal for soul activation, embodiment, and expansion. Elizabeth is also the Author of the book Manifesting with Purpose, and lives near Chicago with her husband, two young daughters, and three rescue pups.

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