Beyond Trauma-Informed Care
with dr. danyelle s. goitia beal
Behavior Bites Podcast - Episode 04Dec 28, 2022Why should we work from a trauma-assumed lens?
In today’s show— dr. danyelle and I talk about compassionate care, self-reflection, and being an SD for crying.
If you don’t know danyelle, she is simultaneously the most gentle human and absolute powerhouse I know—a continuous inspiration, as well as a doctor, a successful business owner, best-selling author, conference speaker, podcast host, loving wife, and mother.
Excerpts from the Episode
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I had never heard of behavior analysis, but I replied to a job listing working with children. On my first day, I had to chase the kid down a busy street. I was also very pregnant. At the end of the session, they said I had what it takes and was hired. In a couple weeks I fell in love with the work, the families, and the impact I was making.
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I failed the BCBA exam over and over and over. It was beyond frustrating and demoralizing. There is so much more to behavior analysis, and failing made me realize a test does not define me as a clinician.
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My version of self-care is getting quiet, reflecting, and being intentional of how I split up my time. I make sure there’s time to work, time for my family and friends, and time to watch an episode of Charmed.
ABOUT danyelle
dr. danyelle s. goitia beal , Psy.D., BCBA (she/her)
* Visit her website, danyellebeal.com* Check out her other links and socials* Read her dissertation; The Effects Trauma and Resiliency in Black American WomenDr. beal is a highly regarded Psychologist/Behavior Analyst who specializes in developmental disorders and trauma, and is considered a servant leader that supports children, families, and women who are underrepresented.
danyelle earned her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Her dissertation; Trauma and Resiliency in Black American Women began a journey of breaking the stigma of traumatic events that plague the Black community.
Dr. beal contributed to an anthology titled Shenomenal Women that became a #1 Best Seller. Simultaneously, she completed her pre-doctoral internship supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse and within the LGBTQIA2+ communities.
As a trauma survivor, dr. beal has overcome insurmountable odds that has formed her journey through healing which she calls “heart work”. She also co-owns and operates Loving Hands Family Support Services in California.
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