
← The World Behavior Analysis Day Podcast20 Mar 2025 · 1 h 26 min
Relational Frame Theory, ACT, and the Future of Behavior Analysis with Dr. Steven Hayes
Relational Frame Theory, ACT, and the Future of Behavior Analysis with Dr. Steven Hayes
In this special episode of the World Behavior Analysis Day Podcast, hosts Dr. Paulie Gavoni and Dr. Janet Enriquez welcome the legendary Dr. Steven C. Hayes—a pioneering psychologist and the founder of Relational Frame Theory (RFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Dr. Hayes takes us on a deep dive into his personal and professional journey, from his early exposure to behavior analysis to the pivotal moments that led to the development of ACT and RFT. He shares candid stories about...