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Podcast: The How to ABA Podcast
Episode: Bridging Behaviorism and ACT: A Compassionate Approach
Description: Are behaviorism and ACT really two different worlds, or have we been separating concepts that naturally belong together? In this episode, we dig into how Acceptance and Commitment Training actually grew out of behaviorism, and why understanding that relationship can make our work more compassionate, flexible, and effective. We talk about what compassion looks like in ABA beyond troubleshooting and problem-solving. Sometimes the most powerful intervention is simply acknowledging a child’s frustration, naming the feeling, and sitting with it for a moment before moving into action. We share how ACT brings psychological flexibility, mindfulness, and values-based ac...