How ACT Can Transform ABA Practices: Insights from Meg Solomon
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is more than just a therapeutic model—it’s a framework that helps individuals align their actions with deeply held values. In the latest episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, hosts April and Stephen sit down with Meg Solomon, founder and lead BCBA of ABA Across Environments, to explore how ACT is reshaping ABA practices.
From her beginnings in corporate and culinary fields to becoming a BCBA, Meg’s journey is filled with lessons about resilience, values-driven leadership, and creating sustainable change. Meg emphasizes the importance of using ACT not only with clients but also within ABA teams and caregiver interactions. Here’s how ACT principles can elevate your practice:
1. ACT for Staff Well-Being
Meg shares actionable strategies to address staff burnout by embedding mindfulness and values-based leadership into the organizational culture. "If we aren’t taking care of our staff, we aren’t truly serving our clients," she explains. ACT can help staff reflect on their own values and align their work with personal and professional goals.
2. Enhancing Parent Collaboration
Caregiver training is central to Meg’s approach. She stresses the importance of listening to parents and integrating ACT principles to support their growth. From guided self-reflection to structured action plans, her strategies help caregivers overcome barriers and build sustainable routines.
3. Creating an ACT-Infused ABA Framework
Meg encourages ABA business owners to start with introspection. Training leaders and supervisors in ACT helps create an environment where employees and caregivers feel supported. She shares tools and techniques for embedding ACT principles into daily operations, fostering alignment and reducing conflict within teams.
Start Your ACT Journey
Implementing ACT takes time, but its potential to transform ABA practices is profound. Meg’s approach is a powerful reminder that aligning science with empathy creates better outcomes for all—staff, families, and clients.
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