As behavior analysts we are in a position of power over others and it’s important we continue to be hypervigilant about that.
Let’s pan out for a second – consider performance management systems for clinicians. Though our intent in how we arrange contingencies for our BCBAs, or even seek them out for OURSELVES, may be noble, the outcome or impact perhaps not so much. I.e. consider burnout.
If our well intentioned implementation of performance systems or arrangements for those who are by any lay definition free to make their own decisions are backfiring, and those people (all of us BCBAs) are able to speak out about the burn out, then what a reminder of how important it is to be aware of the impact, unintentional as it may be, with those who don’t have that same level of autonomy or in some cases ability to communicate their experience.
In our quest to impact meaningful change for those we serve, let’s always remember to balance outcomes with experience.
Brandon Herscovitch, Ph.D., LABA, BCBA-D
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