Feeling stretched thin or running on fumes? You’re not alone, and ACT for burnout can help. In this episode, we explore how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports BCBAs and therapists who are overwhelmed by high caseloads, limited follow-through, and systems outside their control. Instead of “pushing through,” ACT for burnout teaches you to acknowledge difficult emotions, name what’s really happening, and reconnect with your values so you can take committed, meaningful action.
We break down what burnout truly is, a misalignment between your work and your values, and how the ACT Values Matrix, psychological flexibility, and compassion-based strategies can help you move from exhaustion to resilience. You’ll learn how thought traps, avoidance, and self-judgment keep burnout in place, and how ACT for burnout empowers you to tolerate discomfort, change unhelpful patterns, and respond in ways that align with what matters most.
If you’re ready to feel more grounded, more in control of your reactions, and more connected to the “why” behind your work, this conversation on ACT for burnout offers practical, realistic steps to get started.
What’s Inside:
- What burnout really looks like for BCBAs and therapists
- How ACT helps us accept what we cannot control
- Using values-based action to reduce overwhelm
- Practical strategies for building psychological flexibility
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