THE PURPOSE-DRIVEN BCBA®
Finding Your Purpose Using Ikigai and the ACT Matrix
Thrive in Your ABA Career by Finding Your 'Reason for Being'
Instructor: Amelia Dalphonse, MA, BCBA
Amelia Dalphonse, MA, BCBA
Why is Finding Your Purpose Using Ikigai and the ACT Matrix essential for BCBAs®?
Are you a BCBA® feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled in your career? Do you find yourself questioning your purpose and wondering if there's more to your work than just going through the motions? You're not alone. Burnout is a real challenge in the demanding field of ABA.
But what if you could transform your career from a source of stress into a source of deep satisfaction? What if you could wake up every day excited to make a difference, knowing your work is perfectly aligned with your passions and values?
When your career aligns with your values you:
Combat burnout: Rediscover your passion for ABA and create a career that nourishes your well-being.
Increase job satisfaction: Find deep meaning and purpose in your work, leading to greater fulfillment.
Improve job performance: When you're aligned with your purpose, you'll naturally be more motivated and engaged.
Enhance self-awareness: Gain a deeper understanding of your values, interests, and strengths.
Achieve better outcomes for clients: A purpose-driven BCBA® is more likely to create positive change.
What you will learn:
Find Meaning
Discover what work tasks drive and motivate you and develop a plan to include more of those tasks in your career.
Re-Energize Your Career
Build motivation and energy into your career.
Boost Achievement
Achieve more than you ever imagined possible.
What's Included with Finding Your Purpose Using Ikigai and the ACT Matrix?
This transformative course will guide you on a journey of self-discovery to uncover your unique "Ikigai" – your reason for being. You'll learn how to:
Identify your core values and passions: What truly matters to you as a BCBA®? What gets you excited to come to work?
Recognize your unique strengths and skills: What are you naturally good at? How can you leverage your talents to make a bigger impact?
Pinpoint the needs of the world that resonate with you: Where can you make the most meaningful contribution with your skills and expertise?
Overcome obstacles and limiting beliefs: What's holding you back from achieving your full potential? How can you break through those barriers?
Create a clear action plan: What steps can you take to align your career with your Ikigai and create a more fulfilling work life?
Meet the Instructor
Amelia Dalphonse, MA, BCBA
Amelia Dalphonse, MA, BCBA, co-founded Master ABA with her twin sister, Dianna Kelly, bringing over 13 years of expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Passionate about prioritizing client needs, Amelia earned a Master’s degree in ABA and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®).
At Master ABA, Amelia and Dianna lead with innovation, emphasizing client-centered care to drive meaningful change. As an ACE provider, they’ve established the institution as a hub for progressive ABA practices, inspiring others to adopt compassionate and ethical approaches.
Through her role at Master ABA, Amelia advocates for advancing the ABA field with empathy and integrity. She stays abreast of the latest research, continuously seeking opportunities for professional growth.
