The concept of burnout has been studied in other fields, which may create some apprehension when evaluating it through a radical behaviorism lens. However, the term “burnout” is showing up more and more in behavior analytic work, and studies have shown that not only is it occurring among staff in our field, but it’s having a direct impact on our workforce and clients. In this discussion, Dr. Shane T. Spiker will take the concept of burnout and unpack it through a behavioral lens. Further, we will take time to evaluate the core components of burnout contexts and aim to evaluate treatment opportunities to address this growing concern in our work today.
