ATA Mindset videos and framework…

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MINDSET VIDEO

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☆ YOUR VIBE ATTRACTS YOUR TRIBE – The ATA mindset – recognized and generally accepted set of attitudes and related behaviors held by members of Animal Training Academy ☆

NOTE: This is a living & breathing document & will evolve over time & with experience.

* – Updated 24th October 2018 – *

(… Attitudes and related behaviours for ATA community areas …)

* 1) Respectful participation in the ATA community is a primary objective when engaging with other members.

Our mindset adopts this paraphrased quote from the book Crucial Conversations – “The only right I have to express my opinion is to be equally vigorous in encouraging others to share theirs” –

Follow this link to see what a conversation might look like with the above quote in mind (Premium members only) – ATA_mindset1

You can see the book Crucial Conversations in the ATA book Club. It’s a highly recommended read (Premium members only) – Crucial_Conversations

Here are some questions that might help you maintain trust, safety, politeness, humbleness and respect going into a challenging/crucial conversation (Premium members only) – ATA_mindset4

Here is a blog post about giving/receiving feedback (& self evaluation) >>> http://bit.ly/ATA_Feedback

* 2) The focus of our discussions in the ATA community areas connect with the reasons WHY Animal Training Academy and the ATA community areas exist.

The three ATA community areas are

1) The ATA-engage members only FaceBook page
2) The ATA members-only forums (Premium members only) – ATA_Forums
3) The ATA members only WhatsApp groups (no longer accessible to new members)

☆ WHY ATA exists = Improve the lives of animals and their human companions through ethical animal training and behavior management principles (with the main focus being on Applied Behavior Analysis).

☆ WHY the ATA community areas exist = Assist with the implementation of strategies to help support & encourage members with their animal training and behavior goals (with the main focus being on Applied Behavior Analysis).

☆ HOW ATA aims to achieve the above = Through dissemination of easily accessible knowledge shared by the worlds most proficient professionals – (with the main focus being on Applied Behavior Analysis).

☆ WHAT ATA does – Builds a tribe around knowledge to help develop trainers competencies, orientation & growth – (with the main focus being on Applied Behavior Analysis).

The WHAT is achieved through, podcasts, web-classes, blogs, and the ATA membership.

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ATA COMMUNITY AREAS VIDEO

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Our ethical approach is guided by Susan Friedman’s “Hierarchy of Behavior Change Procedures According to the Least Intrusive Alternative” illustration which can be found in the following article – ATA_mindset5

* 3) To help realize the above, ATA is supportive of all members integrating their learning here with a diverse scope of other learning opportunities.

Furthermore, the sincere endorsement or direct promotion of other learning opportunities – within the ATA community areas – is agreeable in relation to the WHY of the ATA community areas.

However, before suggesting other learning opportunities in the ATA community areas, it is required they are first shared with an admin for consideration. If sharing is supported, it is agreed that the words “Sharing with green-light from admin” be incorporated at the top of your offering.

To invite consideration from an admin – of other learning opportunities – please share your proposed offerings in this thread >>> (Premium members only) ATA-Learning-Opportunity

Sharing = posting and/or commenting.

Learning opportunities = Courses, groups, workshops, conferences, webinars, web-classes, clinics, memberships, blogs, non-peer reviewed written materials, YouTube videos, Vimeo videos, podcasts.

Pre-approved learning opportunities (do no require “first sharing with an admin for consideration”) = Anything from current tribe members and/or past podcast guests … and/or peer-reviewed articles published in scientific journals.

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Indispensable elements of Applied Behavior Analysis.

1) The focal point is the individual.

Follow this link to see what is meant by this (Premium members only) ATA_individual

2) Labels are unpacked.

Follow this link to learn more about labels (Premium members only) – ATA_labels

3) The unpacking of labels means we;

* Operationalise (observably define) what Behavior looks like.
* Describe the Antecedents for the observably described behavior/s.
* Describe the Consequences for the observably described behavior/s (examine the function of the behavior/s).
* Conduct our ABC’s

Follow this link to learn about ABC’s – ATA_mindset3

To learn more about ABA and how it relates to other levels of Analysis listen to this web-class replay with Dr. Susan Friedman (Premium members only) – ATA_mindset2

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NOTE: if you are unsure about a contribution made within the community then please feel free to tag (and/or notify) Ryan Cartlidge for review.

Contribution = Post, comment, photo and/or video.

Additionally, as the writer of this “mindset” I (Ryan Cartlidge) acknowledge that the only right I have to express these ideas is that I am equally vigorous in encouraging you to offer your own.

I am always looking to improve and if you think we can improve what is written here please share your offerings.

Best Regards
Ryan Cartlidge
Animal Training Academy – Founder/Connector/Facilitator

P.s If you don’t think you fit into this mindset this is not a bad thing! There are plenty of groups on FB/online and maybe there is one that is more suited to helping you achieve your personal animal training & behavior goals!

We encourage you to be active in your search for your best personal fit