Action For Peace | Site-Wide Activity https://legacycourses.afapw.com/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:07:39 -0800 https://buddypress.org/?v=1.2.2 en-US 30 hourly 2 56a652262c4e7cfae9670d3306769a31 Erin Grubbs and Abby Twyman are now connected https://legacycourses.afapw.com/activity/p/137/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 04:03:06 -0900 0 289b81d4f26b26f6a0d5506c63b7191d Erin Grubbs and Rachel White are now connected https://legacycourses.afapw.com/activity/p/136/ Mon, 16 May 2022 15:50:50 -0800 0 b5464f00054b84337f41bbede566f476 Abby Twyman and Erin Grubbs are now connected https://legacycourses.afapw.com/activity/p/135/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 03:33:27 -0900 0 d184e74603e332fef5b026cdd415944f Erin Grubbs changed their photo https://legacycourses.afapw.com/activity/p/134/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 03:21:28 -0900 0 c862feb3596bc8868f2c9239f281e522 Abby Twyman and Brooke Barrett are now connected https://legacycourses.afapw.com/activity/p/132/ Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:36:32 -0800 0 a14b04f600c7c4440bfbdab6a7855596 Abby Twyman and Alex Weissenfels are now connected https://legacycourses.afapw.com/activity/p/131/ Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:50:27 -0800 0 ddd2e43f037c151e578aef5bd6dbc785 Alex Weissenfels updated their profile https://legacycourses.afapw.com/activity/p/130/ Sun, 07 Mar 2021 04:44:57 -0900 0 3d64a4c1fe62f2399a781e826d7ea707 Abby Twyman and Durriya Shamsi are now connected https://legacycourses.afapw.com/activity/p/126/ Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:27:59 -0800 0 cd95875f33b8e05cdb70e6954f2f640c Abby Twyman replied to the discussion P-SAP Action Plans in the forum P-SAP Goal Progress https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/p-sap-action-plans/#post-1675 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 00:42:26 -0800 Thoughts and prayers are valuable because they put words to our intentions, but they are not enough at the end of the day. What’s essential is action! This comes in the form of personal commitments. We’re all different. We all have different values. We all act in different ways. My actions will not be the same as your actions. What’s essential is…

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]]> 4c394b693637d7edc76a379a253cd815 Abby Twyman replied to the discussion P-SAP Action Plans in the forum P-SAP Goal Progress https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/p-sap-action-plans/#post-1674 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 00:33:14 -0800 Given that I believe all humans have the capability of behaving in ways that are more pro-social and thus contributing to the betterment of society, I’ve developed a prayer of sorts:

“I pray that all humankind learns to use the psychological flexibility and efficiency optimization skills necessary to unlock the chains of fear that bind their hearts…

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]]> 828d9eca5f42ade60786bc47ef036763 Abby Twyman replied to the discussion P-SAP Action Plans in the forum P-SAP Goal Progress https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/p-sap-action-plans/#post-1673 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 00:21:24 -0800 As I was going through some previous writings, I came across this that I wrote as I was just beginning to work through the “Get Out Of Your Mind and Into Your Life” book in October of 2018 – a year and a half later, I’m still a work in progress, but getting better every day. Even on the days when I stray from the plan, I remind myself that too is…

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]]> a92c84982074060485896d6f3214be01 Abby Twyman replied to the discussion P-SAP Action Plans in the forum P-SAP Goal Progress https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/p-sap-action-plans/#post-1672 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 00:08:18 -0800 As a person, I’ve been through a lot and have had to make some difficult decisions. One of the things I’ve been thinking about lately is how we take action in our lives. We make progress on the things we devote time and energy to… when we feel out of balance, many times it’s due to us not consistently allocating resources to the things we need…

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]]> c7fb152583cc2715c7a34cb616b4bdad Abby Twyman replied to the discussion P-SAP Action Plans in the forum P-SAP Goal Progress https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/p-sap-action-plans/#post-1671 Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:45:38 -0800 One of my goals is to teach people how to more effectively advocate for themselves. A strategy that I’ve found to be helpful is creating a script. This helps you practice ahead of crucial conversations and serves as a back-up from which you can read if needed. 

Here is an example of a script for a very difficult conversation:

“Your chronic abusive…

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]]> f55484ff1754bdfa33509b8eed995803 Abby Twyman started the discussion P-SAP Action Plans in the forum P-SAP Goal Progress https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/p-sap-action-plans/ Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:17:32 -0800 I’ve been trying to find a way to share some things from my action plan in a way that is going to be meaningful for myself as well as those of you who are participating in these courses. The following is a series of posts that are related to action plans I have either implemented or am planning to implement. 

]]> 1374bdd3b5a93061f7fb9dc404af9362 Abby Twyman and Emily Overstreet are now connected https://legacycourses.afapw.com/activity/p/119/ Mon, 23 Mar 2020 21:01:52 -0800 0 94e1bc94171e240eaba57b93b1fd3414 Abby Twyman and Dana Braden are now connected https://legacycourses.afapw.com/activity/p/116/ Sat, 21 Mar 2020 01:18:08 -0800 0 70925e9a994c1811463a99f7a2a53da7 Abby Twyman replied to the discussion Share something interesting about yourself! in the forum AFAPW Community Introductions https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/share-something-interesting-about-yourself/#post-1440 Thu, 19 Mar 2020 22:33:22 -0800 Welcome, Emily!! I’m so excited that you’re here! What a cool thing you’re doing as a foster parent… I’ve thought about doing therapeutic foster care once we have our house built… there are so many kids who are in need of supportive placements!

]]> 20a680e100f6dbb39f8599bcb68b32ec Abby Twyman and Kelli Cassetta are now connected https://legacycourses.afapw.com/activity/p/114/ Thu, 19 Mar 2020 22:23:17 -0800 0 92a6a27cc60450c0b28c8efeba3d861c Emily Overstreet replied to the discussion Share something interesting about yourself! in the forum AFAPW Community Introductions https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/share-something-interesting-about-yourself/#post-1435 Mon, 16 Mar 2020 23:04:24 -0800 Hey everyone! I am born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky and work as a behavior analyst for a nearby school district. Prior to working for the school system, I worked at a residential facility for adults, a autism clinic for children, and provided community supports for kids and adults. Most recently, I went through the process to become a…

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]]> 95ec94dd7d9edb7d5b402c721a8b70a1 Mary Schrier replied to the discussion Share something interesting about yourself! in the forum AFAPW Community Introductions https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/share-something-interesting-about-yourself/#post-1130 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 23:54:15 -0900 Laura, I was going to ask you if you attended! I don’t remember names, but there were a lot of great BCBAs that I met from Ontario. It was fantastic, and so interesting to learn about what you’re all doing in Canada. London’s only 3-4 hours from me! If would be great to connect in person sometime!

]]> ea67caf15d05bf4116f1ba794a63eb21 Laura Pritchard replied to the discussion Share something interesting about yourself! in the forum AFAPW Community Introductions https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/share-something-interesting-about-yourself/#post-1111 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 02:09:09 -0900 Mary, 

A few members of my team (Jen, Beth, Brianna and Karla) were at that ACT bootcamp in Toronto and they loved it.  I will have to ask them if they met you. 

]]> 470e059b97e5b6db2e469ff59b9db1b6 Laura Pritchard replied to the discussion Share something interesting about yourself! in the forum AFAPW Community Introductions https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/share-something-interesting-about-yourself/#post-1110 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 02:05:33 -0900 Hi, 

I am from London Ontario, London is half way between Detroit and Toronto. I am a manager of a program for children with ASD that is funded through the province.

I have had the privilege of being in a co hurt of students in a masters program offered by the University of Nevada, Reno held in Toronto. I was one of the first BCBAs in my…

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]]> 3a401c06cd9a24b72fa997efcc622e2d Abby Twyman replied to the discussion Abby's Personal Strategic Action Plan in the forum P-SAP Goal Progress https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/abbys-personal-strategic-action-plan/#post-1052 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 05:42:00 -0900 Yes!! Finding the answer to “who am I, really?!?” is a tricky one when you’ve been so consumed by career-building, but it’s an important question to answer as it has the potential to open up so much more greatness in our lives. My hope is that the work we do within these courses will help us all figure out the answer to this big life question!

]]> 59d15808dfe99b3df7623b65f41f7f8c Abby Twyman replied to the discussion If you had no responsibilities, what would your life look like? in the forum What Brings Joy to Your Life? https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/if-you-had-no-responsibilities-what-would-your-life-look-like/#post-1051 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 05:35:00 -0900 Sounds heavenly!! What games are you into? I’ve been playing Horizon Zero Dawn for a few months, but haven’t made it that far because life always comes ‘a knocking… I would really like to find some more “me time” in my week to play!

]]> 31cc8c7b7dac500fc32c55005ceb0b47 Abby Twyman replied to the discussion Share something interesting about yourself! in the forum AFAPW Community Introductions https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/share-something-interesting-about-yourself/#post-1050 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 05:31:37 -0900 My fellow Alaskan!!! 2020 is definitely the perfect year to start making shifts in our lives to becoming better versions of ourselves and learning how to bring out our full potential as behavior analysts and humans in general! I’m so happy you’re here and can’t wait till I can make a trip up to Anchorage to actually meet you in person!

]]> 3fd34a6092a1b33d51766a1655f40caf Rachel White replied to the discussion Abby's Personal Strategic Action Plan in the forum P-SAP Goal Progress https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/abbys-personal-strategic-action-plan/#post-1049 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 01:46:46 -0900 I am working on re-prioritizing my life so that it reflects what I value. I would like to be able to describe myself outside of just the work that I do.

]]> 883c4f122c6213f831182f34b645d2af Rachel White replied to the discussion If you had no responsibilities, what would your life look like? in the forum What Brings Joy to Your Life? https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/if-you-had-no-responsibilities-what-would-your-life-look-like/#post-1048 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 01:39:03 -0900 Wake up to the pets or the light, instead of the alarm

Stretch and exercise

Spend time playing video games

Conduct some training online

Eat and nap

Spend time with pets and family

Read before bed

Go to sleep early

]]> 2595b2572c58748ed41eb346e98e4867 Rachel White replied to the discussion Share something interesting about yourself! in the forum AFAPW Community Introductions https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/share-something-interesting-about-yourself/#post-1047 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 01:27:17 -0900 I’m a BCBA in Alaska. I own my own ABA agency and conduct training for the university. I am excited that Abby has set up this opportunity for us to learn how to better apply behavior analysis to our own lives. Personally, I am looking to make some changes in my life this year (maybe because big round numbers *2020* seem like a good Sd for change). 

]]> eb67d19c90e42d4045932e3d970e3d18 Abby Twyman replied to the discussion Share something interesting about yourself! in the forum AFAPW Community Introductions https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/share-something-interesting-about-yourself/#post-1031 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 23:03:19 -0900 Thank you for introducing yourself, Mary! It’s nice to hear a little about the work you’re doing to improve the lives of others and yourself as well! I truly appreciate the feedback as that is the goal with these courses and more broadly with this community – to create a place where we can collaborate, encourage and support each other along our…

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]]> bf867592247a1a490a6f9f19761b1e50 Abby Twyman replied to the discussion Share something interesting about yourself! in the forum AFAPW Community Introductions https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/share-something-interesting-about-yourself/#post-1030 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 22:59:54 -0900 Thank you for introducing yourself Stephanie, it’s so nice to meet you! I’m really excited to see more people like yourself who are looking to take steps to improve their personal lives in the service of becoming more effective in their professional lives! I truly believe this is an essential step to success… we all have really big hearts, but…

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]]> aa30860dff39d791936186631e59cbaa Abby Twyman replied to the discussion What issues do you see in your life that go unaddressed? in the forum Community-Based Observations https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/what-issues-do-you-see-in-your-life-that-go-unaddressed/#post-1029 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 22:56:01 -0900 Yes, I definitely see transportation access as a major issue as well! In our community, the closest regular grocery store is an hour away so many end up buying all their food through the local quick-stop at which everything is double the price! 

What do you see as potential solutions within your community to address this issue?

]]> 92fd803fba21966c6289761cb2845332 Abby Twyman replied to the discussion What issues do you see in your life that go unaddressed? in the forum Community-Based Observations https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/what-issues-do-you-see-in-your-life-that-go-unaddressed/#post-1028 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 22:54:03 -0900 Yes, I do know of the program! My hope is that one day the schools up here will incorporate something like it as it is a wonderful program with great results!

]]> 877cddf34eb9c1d184f2cc7f5e9c3c14 Abby Twyman replied to the discussion What issues do you see in your life that go unaddressed? in the forum Community-Based Observations https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/what-issues-do-you-see-in-your-life-that-go-unaddressed/#post-1027 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 22:52:08 -0900 It’s definitely a tough balance to strike, but at the end of the day we are all humans acting in the service of creating a better world for as many as possible. Change takes time… we can still to good work while tolerating some things we know could be better. If we go in with an attitude of everything being wrong and needing to change everything…

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]]> 6afef93a1b4a02a5442ce238f47a7612 Mary Schrier replied to the discussion What issues do you see in your life that go unaddressed? in the forum Community-Based Observations https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/what-issues-do-you-see-in-your-life-that-go-unaddressed/#post-997 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 17:43:47 -0900 Here is my issue that goes unaddressed: transportation in rural communities for low income families and people with disabilities that make driving not an option.

Yes, we have some local dial-a-ride and community buses, but they are on a limited basis, sometimes only one route per day, sometimes people have to wait an hour or two for a ride after…

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]]> e3988a95929978da6dd1a7bd0df83496 Mary Schrier replied to the discussion What issues do you see in your life that go unaddressed? in the forum Community-Based Observations https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/what-issues-do-you-see-in-your-life-that-go-unaddressed/#post-994 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 17:38:14 -0900 Abby, I love your positive attitude. It definitely sounds like some challenges in your situation, but it sounds like you’re looking at it as a challenge that can help you and those around of you grow. Way to go! 

I know working with families who qualify for Medicaid means that we see so many challenges in the environment besides the direct…

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]]> 33ef13d9de6448f29be264b0a1ba0b39 Mary Schrier replied to the discussion What issues do you see in your life that go unaddressed? in the forum Community-Based Observations https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/what-issues-do-you-see-in-your-life-that-go-unaddressed/#post-993 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 17:34:10 -0900 I like your idea of “trying new ways” instead of sticking to the traditional! Have you looked at the FIT Learning stuff? I haven’t tried it (and I’m not a teacher!), but I’ve heard the owners speaking on the Behavioral Observations podcast and it sounds like an innovative approach to teaching that uses behavioral and ACT principles. 

]]> 260b9cbcd4a2fb1d05a66a6c3f95947a Mary Schrier replied to the discussion Share something interesting about yourself! in the forum AFAPW Community Introductions https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/share-something-interesting-about-yourself/#post-987 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 17:27:57 -0900 Jessica, the board game cafe sounds like a lot of fun! 

]]> 529375072a116469fa8bc7a967f27af7 Mary Schrier replied to the discussion Share something interesting about yourself! in the forum AFAPW Community Introductions https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/share-something-interesting-about-yourself/#post-986 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 17:27:01 -0900 I’m glad to finally take a few minutes to introduce myself to the group. I’m a BCBA in Michigan. I oversee an autism program through our local community mental health. We cover 6 counties and serve kids up to age 21, currently about 175 in our program! It’s an interesting eclectic program because I supervise a staff of 6 behavior analysts, but our…

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]]> 76dd26bed8759816774dd567ef17d33e Abby Twyman and Rebecca Newman are now connected https://legacycourses.afapw.com/activity/p/91/ Sat, 15 Feb 2020 03:37:21 -0900 0 2b6cabf56cf0e848c635ff80117be9df Abby Twyman and Stephanie Huff are now connected https://legacycourses.afapw.com/activity/p/90/ Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:47:28 -0900 0 f6b932194472f1cb68a737d433990924 Stephanie Berman changed their photo https://legacycourses.afapw.com/activity/p/88/ Sun, 02 Feb 2020 20:19:33 -0900 0 f2701933ea14a4677dedb6f15fb2a14e Stephanie Berman replied to the discussion Share something interesting about yourself! in the forum AFAPW Community Introductions https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/share-something-interesting-about-yourself/#post-809 Sun, 02 Feb 2020 20:07:46 -0900 Hello Abby and AFAPW Community! Thank you Abby and Jessica for sharing some information about yourselves. 

I live in Oakland, CA and work as Behavior Analyst for a nearby school district. I was excited to see a course in personal growth/well-being that is based on the foundations of behavior analysis. I usually participate in CEU events that are…

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]]> 19999d464f125d824a1a6cc7c7103812 Richele Yeich changed their photo https://legacycourses.afapw.com/activity/p/85/ Sat, 01 Feb 2020 14:32:05 -0900 0 50b5cefa9f09b1e87cf70c0f54a10bbe Abby Twyman and Richele Yeich are now connected https://legacycourses.afapw.com/activity/p/84/ Sat, 01 Feb 2020 14:30:12 -0900 0 18fea6695e65507ee1b4178c1050d56b Richele Yeich updated their profile https://legacycourses.afapw.com/activity/p/83/ Sat, 01 Feb 2020 14:28:04 -0900 0 590d895f7d21054a2e6063a9ebf88a02 Abby Twyman replied to the discussion What issues do you see in your life that go unaddressed? in the forum Community-Based Observations https://courses.afapw.com/forums/discussion/what-issues-do-you-see-in-your-life-that-go-unaddressed/#post-693 Fri, 31 Jan 2020 18:55:17 -0900 Man, it is so interesting to be part of a general education environment in a rural community… the deeply rooted patterns of behavior for students, teachers, and parents and the negative impact they have on the teaching and learning environment is fascinating to observe. Now for trying to figure out the best path forward to create as much…

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]]> 45e4c7cfcb085ed08dfd34a07b756a2e Stephanie Huff updated their profile https://legacycourses.afapw.com/activity/p/79/ Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:38:17 -0900 0 303e69dd49fb71449b6d16afe793a7c1 Abby Twyman and Shea Lemley are now connected https://legacycourses.afapw.com/activity/p/78/ Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:27:30 -0900 0 2be62f86515daabd79fcbb6707aa5673 Abby Twyman and Lauren Bacotti are now connected https://legacycourses.afapw.com/activity/p/76/ Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:37:23 -0900 0 596b587ef1ec6be7624dd73e2281e80e Lauren Bacotti changed their photo https://legacycourses.afapw.com/activity/p/75/ Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:05:09 -0900 0