Compassionate & Connected Caregiver Interaction: Using Our Science to Build an Effective Communication Repertoire

Kate has over 20 years of experience using the science of Applied Behavior Analysis to help improve the lives of others. In those two decades, Kate had the privilege of having a rather dynamic career, working in a variety of settings (schools, group homes, client homes, hospitals, clinics) in a variety of roles (direct support staff, group home manager, case supervisor, and clinic director) in a variety of states (New Jersey, California, and now Florida).
While the majority of her career has embodied supporting and teaching children with developmental disabilities and their families, Kate has most recently created a practice where she is bringing this work to outside of the world of early intervention. With extensive training in Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Kate has been using this knowledge along with other modalities to conduct workshops, as well as coach individuals who are seeking behavior change and looking to find alignment with their values. She has also brought this to the company group level, consulting with those who are wanting to provide their employees with the opportunity to bring their whole selves to work, which includes clarifying values, cultivating mindfulness, meditation, and self-care practices, and improving communication, both with themselves and with others.
As a caregiver, a behavior analyst, and a person committed to a life of service, Kate finds it tremendously rewarding to teach others the skill repertoires that have significantly improved her own happiness and well-being.