This week, Paola, Brittanny, and Leslie sit down with Board Certified Behavior Analyst Patricia (Tricia) Lund to unpack one of the most avoided yet deeply human topics- death, dying, and grief. Together, they explore how people experience grief, why traditional behavior plans often miss the mark, and how clinicians and caregivers can respond with compassion instead of compliance. From understanding the five concepts of death to recognizing secondary losses and writing grief-informed treatment plans, this conversation blends heart and science to help BCBAs, therapists, and families create safer, more humane spaces for people navigating loss. Whether you’re a clinician, educator, or family member, this episode offers a fresh perspective on how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can support, not suppress, grieving behaviors.

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

Explain how grief can serve as a setting event impacting behavior and motivation.
Identify strategies for creating grief-informed Functional Behavior Assessments and treatment plans.
Differentiate between grief-informed and trauma-informed frameworks in ABA.

Two code words are required, then you will be redirected to complete CEU information after payment.