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Intersecting Pathways: A Discussion on Verbal Behavior Development Theory and Relational Frame Theory

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Webinar: Intersecting Pathways—A Discussion on Verbal Behavior Development Theory and Relational Frame Theory

Join us for an engaging webinar where we’ll explore the intersection of two influential behavior-analytic perspectives on language and cognition: Verbal Behavior Development Theory (VBDT) and Relational Frame Theory (RFT).

Date: August 14, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Location: Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/93351062762?pwd=NzUkMwpuwT0qpD8AgSw4Wi9gEZNYI5.1

What to Expect:

  • An overview of each theory and their unique developmental roots

  • Discussion of shared foundations in Skinner’s analysis of verbal behavior

  • Insights into how these approaches inform early language development and incidental learning

  • Opportunities to reflect on areas for future research and collaboration

Whether you're a practitioner, researcher, or student in behavior analysis, this conversation will deepen your understanding of how we conceptualize and support verbal behavior development.

Open discussion to follow—bring your questions and insights.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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Custom/Single Event
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Yes
Language
English
Presenter
Maithri Sivaraman

https://www.maithrisivaraman.com/home
https://www.tc.columbia.edu/faculty/hbs/sivaraman-maithri-ms6438/