Episode 188: Incorporating Filipino Values in Behavioral Health with Dr. Pauline Tolentino Pablo, DBH, BCBA

In this conversation, Ben Reiman and Dr. Pauline Tolentino Pablo discuss the importance of Filipino identity, language diversity, current issues in the Philippines, and the resilience of Filipino culture in the face of generational trauma. She discusses the impact of her upbringing in the Philippines, the challenges she faced in the education system, and how these experiences shaped her understanding of mental health. The conversation also covers Pauline's immigration story from the Philippines to the U.S., family dynamics, and the role of Filipinos in nursing and caregiving.  Pauline also highlights the significance of community and representation in the field of behavioral health, particularly through the formation of APIABA, which aims to support Asian and Pacific Islander behavior analysts. The discussion emphasizes the need for holistic approaches in healthcare and the importance of cultural connections in providing effective support.

Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

BACB: 1.5 Ethics
IBAO: 1.5 Ethics
QABA: 1.5 Ethics

 

Contact Dr. Pablo:

Symphony Behavioral Health

https://www.symphonybh.com/

Dr. Pablo on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/integratedbx/

Links:

Asian & Pacific Islander Association for Behavior Analysis

https://www.instagram.com/api.behavioranalysis/

Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians
https://www.tataviam-nsn.us/

Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:

Episode 109 with Dr. Valeria Parejo

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-109-behaviour-analysis-in-brasil-with-valeria-parejo/

Asian and Pacfiic Islanders

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/category/asian-and-pacfic-islander-voices

Episode 64 with Naomi Tachera 

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-64-culture-based-education-with-naomi-k-tachera-ma-bcba-lba/

Episode 148 Deb Fernando

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-148-behaviour-analysis-in-first-nation-communities-of-australia/

Episode 162 Michael Yellow Bird

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-162-the-decolonization-equation-with-dr-michael-yellow-bird/

Episode 17 with Dr. Rebecca Sharp 

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-17-behavioural-gerontology-with-dr-rebecca-sharp-phd-bcba-d/