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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Episode 231: Bridging Behaviorism and ACT: A Compassionate Approach

Bridging behaviorism and ACT isn’t about merging two unrelated systems—it’s about recognizing how deeply connected they already are. In this episode, we explore how Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) actually emerged from the foundations of behaviorism, and why understanding this relationship can make ABA practice more compassionate, flexible, and truly effective.