Resilience Coaching Collective
Welcome to Resilience Coaching Collective!
A neurodiversity-affirming podcast where autistic adults and allies explore evidence-based, constructional approaches to resilience, emotions, and meaningful change.
Facilitated by certified BCBA, executive & resilience coach Belle Stikeleather, each episode features raw, unfiltered discussions with recurring autistic contributors (Aaron, Mina, Alex, and more).
We draw from the pioneering constructional approach of Israel Goldiamond, expanded by T.V. Joe Layng, and rooted in B.F. Skinner’s science, focusing on building strengths and repertoires rather than eliminating “problem behaviors.”
Expect compassionate, measurable strategies for:
- Bridging neurodivergent-neurotypical communication gaps
- Understanding behaviors through their function and possible patterns
- Fostering collective belonging through RCC (Resilience Coaching Collective) tools
Whether you’re an autistic adult, family member, educator, community leader, mental health or behavioral professional, this is your space for growth without stigma, turning conversations into actionable, long-lasting resilience.
Earn high-quality CEUs (QABA / BACB) affordably!
Many episodes feature expert guests from the fields of behavior analysis, mental health support, and unique abilities support, and are eligible for continuing education units (CEUs) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and the Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board (QABA). Available for just $9.99 USD per credit.
Disclosure:
The Resilience Coaching Collective podcast is intended for educational, informational, and peer-support purposes only. The conversations shared in this podcast reflect the personal experiences, perspectives, and opinions of the individual participants and should not be considered medical, psychological, legal, or other professional advice.
Discussions may include topics related to mental health, physical health, medications, sleep, stress, burnout, personal challenges, and other sensitive experiences. Listeners are encouraged to consult a qualified healthcare or mental health professional regarding questions or concerns about their individual circumstances, including any decisions related to medications or treatment.
The experiences discussed in this podcast are personal and may not reflect the experiences of every individual. Mention of any product, medication, treatment, organization, or resource does not constitute an endorsement.
If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please contact an appropriate emergency service or qualified professional in your area.
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Resilience Coaching Collective
Building Resilience Through Choice, Connection & Inclusion: A Special Conversation with Bethany Ritz and Belle Stikeleather
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What happens when behavioral science meets creativity, community, and lived experience?
In this collaborative episode, Belle Stikeleather joins Bethany Ritz on WSLR’s The Best of Us: Being Human in Sarasota for a conversation about resilience, neurodiversity, and creating communities where more people can participate, contribute, and belong.
Together, they explore the constructional approach to behavior change, building repertoires from existing strengths, meaningful choice and assent, creativity as the recombination of learned skills and experiences, and the role of collaboration in sustaining inclusive communities. The conversation moves beyond asking, “What is wrong?” toward asking: Where are we now? Where do we want to go? What can we build to get there—and what will help it last?
It is a conversation about behavioral science, but also about being human: listening across differences, remaining curious about another person’s experience, creating genuine alternatives, and recognizing that resilience grows not only within individuals, but also through the environments and relationships we construct together.
Originally featured on WSLR 96.5 FM / WBPV 100.1 FM, The Best of Us: Being Human in Sarasota, hosted by Bethany Ritz. Cross-posted in collaboration with Resilience Coaching Collective.
CEU Ethics Note:
This discussion highlights ethical practice through collaboration, cultural humility, assent, client choice, and non-coercive support. Participants are encouraged to reflect on how evidence-based behavior-analytic practice can protect dignity, increase meaningful participation, and incorporate client and stakeholder perspectives into ethical decision-making.
For CEU use, final approval should follow the applicable BACB or QABA provider requirements.
Thanks for joining Resilience Coaching Collective!
We explore neurodiversity-affirming, evidence-based strategies inspired by Israel Goldiamond’s constructional approach (expanded by T.V. Joe Layng and rooted in B.F. Skinner’s science) that build strengths and repertoires rather than simply eliminate problem behaviors.
This episode is part of our ongoing inclusion initiative, Spectrum Speaks, a Behavioral Teaching Solutions project dedicated to amplifying neurodivergent voices and creating safe spaces for growth.
If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe to our weekly conversations that turn challenges into lasting capabilities.
Earn Affordable CEUs
Many episodes offer 1 Learning CEU (BACB / QABA-eligible) for just $9.99 USD.
(Quiz link and certificate sent via email after payment.)
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