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Association for Contextual Behavioral Science: A worldwide online learning and research community, and a living resource for anyone interested in #ACT, #RFT, and #CBS
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New hope for children with anxiety. Research offers promising evidence that brief, targeted ACT interventions could help children navigate anxiety with more flexibility and less fear.
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An idiographic comparison of ACT focused on repetitive negative thinking versus non-directive therapy in child generalized anxiety
Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)Volume 38, October 2025
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November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
New hope for children with anxiety. Research offers promising evidence that brief, targeted ACT interventions could help children navigate anxiety with more flexibility and less fear.
#ACBS #JCBS #ACT #ContextualBehavioralScience #ChildAnxiety #PsychFlexibility #Parenting #MentalHealth
#ACBS #JCBS #ACT #ContextualBehavioralScience #ChildAnxiety #PsychFlexibility #Parenting #MentalHealth
AI is changing everything — including mental health care.
Join Korena Klimczak, Jonathan Bricker, Connie Chong, and Geoffrey Huck on LinkedIn for a LIVE discussion and Q&A to explore how.
Register today to join for free on 12/18! https://ow.ly/nfl350XqA8x
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Join Korena Klimczak, Jonathan Bricker, Connie Chong, and Geoffrey Huck on LinkedIn for a LIVE discussion and Q&A to explore how.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
AI is changing everything — including mental health care.
Join Korena Klimczak, Jonathan Bricker, Connie Chong, and Geoffrey Huck on LinkedIn for a LIVE discussion and Q&A to explore how.
Register today to join for free on 12/18! https://ow.ly/nfl350XqA8x
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Join Korena Klimczak, Jonathan Bricker, Connie Chong, and Geoffrey Huck on LinkedIn for a LIVE discussion and Q&A to explore how.
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Join us for the 2026 LaMIC Virtual Conference & have the opportunity to attend talks & workshops led by renowned figures in the field, in a space designed to learn, share, & connect with colleagues globally.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Join us for the 2026 LaMIC Virtual Conference & have the opportunity to attend talks & workshops led by renowned figures in the field, in a space designed to learn, share, & connect with colleagues globally.
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What would you say to someone who is thinking about becoming a member of ACBS?
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Dr Duncan Gillard
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Dr Duncan Gillard
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November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
What would you say to someone who is thinking about becoming a member of ACBS?
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Dr Duncan Gillard
#ACBS #ACT #BehavioralScience #contextualscience #mentalhealth #psychology
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Dr Duncan Gillard
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Ever wish you could dive deep into the topics that really inspire you—with people who share that same spark? That’s what #ACBS Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are for! Discover how Nataliia Kulynych found community, curiosity, & growth through ACBS SIGs.
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A Look at the ACBS SIG Experience!
Have you ever caught yourself wishing you could discuss a topic you’re truly passionate about with people who share that same spark of curiosity? Maybe you’re fascinated by how contextual behavioral methods are applied in working with neurodivergent individuals. Or perhaps you’d love to dive deeper
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November 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Ever wish you could dive deep into the topics that really inspire you—with people who share that same spark? That’s what #ACBS Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are for! Discover how Nataliia Kulynych found community, curiosity, & growth through ACBS SIGs.
Read her story: https://ow.ly/5L6P50XvLRY
Read her story: https://ow.ly/5L6P50XvLRY
Join the #ACBS Student SIG on 12/4 for their monthly webinar series featuring Jennifer Truitt, University of Missouri - Kansas City, presenting "how to address bot infiltration of research in the modern world of AI".
Register here: https://ow.ly/U42k50XuIYe
#Psychology #MentalHealth
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November 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Join the #ACBS Student SIG on 12/4 for their monthly webinar series featuring Jennifer Truitt, University of Missouri - Kansas City, presenting "how to address bot infiltration of research in the modern world of AI".
Register here: https://ow.ly/U42k50XuIYe
#Psychology #MentalHealth
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#ACBSWC26 Call for Submissions: Share your research, ideas, or CBS innovations with a global community at the 2026 ACBS World Conference in Lyon, France (16–19 July 2026).
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November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#ACBSWC26 Call for Submissions: Share your research, ideas, or CBS innovations with a global community at the 2026 ACBS World Conference in Lyon, France (16–19 July 2026).
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What actually works in therapy? Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., explains why psychological flexibility—being present, open, and engaged—is the key driver of real change in therapy. Learn what makes therapy effective and what doesn't.
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#ACBS #Therapy #MentalHealth #PsychologicalFlexibility #ACT
What Actually Works in Therapy (And What Doesn’t)
Therapy isn’t about labels or manuals but about processes that drive real change. Discover why psychological flexibility is the key.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
What actually works in therapy? Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., explains why psychological flexibility—being present, open, and engaged—is the key driver of real change in therapy. Learn what makes therapy effective and what doesn't.
#ACBS #Therapy #MentalHealth #PsychologicalFlexibility #ACT
#ACBS #Therapy #MentalHealth #PsychologicalFlexibility #ACT
AI is changing everything — including mental health care.
Join Korena Klimczak, Jonathan Bricker, Connie Chong, and Geoffrey Huck on LinkedIn for a LIVE discussion and Q&A to explore how.
Register today to join for free on 12/18!
https://ow.ly/nBSJ50XqA4c
#ACBS #AI #MentalHealth #ACT #CBS
Join Korena Klimczak, Jonathan Bricker, Connie Chong, and Geoffrey Huck on LinkedIn for a LIVE discussion and Q&A to explore how.
Register today to join for free on 12/18!
https://ow.ly/nBSJ50XqA4c
#ACBS #AI #MentalHealth #ACT #CBS
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
AI is changing everything — including mental health care.
Join Korena Klimczak, Jonathan Bricker, Connie Chong, and Geoffrey Huck on LinkedIn for a LIVE discussion and Q&A to explore how.
Register today to join for free on 12/18!
https://ow.ly/nBSJ50XqA4c
#ACBS #AI #MentalHealth #ACT #CBS
Join Korena Klimczak, Jonathan Bricker, Connie Chong, and Geoffrey Huck on LinkedIn for a LIVE discussion and Q&A to explore how.
Register today to join for free on 12/18!
https://ow.ly/nBSJ50XqA4c
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Calling all #students in Contextual Behavioral Science! Want to attend #ACBSWC26 in Lyon, France (July 16–19, 2026) — for FREE? 🎉
Thanks to the ACBS Foundation, we're offering full #scholarships covering your conference registration fee.
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Thanks to the ACBS Foundation, we're offering full #scholarships covering your conference registration fee.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
New research is changing how we understand emotional eating! This study introduces the first-ever ACT-based treatment designed specifically for emotional eating — and it works.
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Acceptance and commitment therapy can reduce emotional eating behavior in Turkish adults: A randomized controlled trial
Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)Volume 38, October 2025
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November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
New research is changing how we understand emotional eating! This study introduces the first-ever ACT-based treatment designed specifically for emotional eating — and it works.
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#ACBS #JCBS #ACT #EatingDisorders #BehavioralScience #PsychFlexibility #MentalHealth
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Hear from industry experts Jonathan Bricker, Connie Chong, & Geoffrey Huck, moderated by Korena Klimczak, as they discuss opportunities, challenges, & the evolving role of #CBS in a tech-driven world. Followed by a live Q&A!
Sign up for Free & Join us 12/18! https://ow.ly/5hto50Xrh8Z
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November 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Hear from industry experts Jonathan Bricker, Connie Chong, & Geoffrey Huck, moderated by Korena Klimczak, as they discuss opportunities, challenges, & the evolving role of #CBS in a tech-driven world. Followed by a live Q&A!
Sign up for Free & Join us 12/18! https://ow.ly/5hto50Xrh8Z
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Sponsor #ACBSWC26!
✨ Global exposure via our 13,000+ mailing list & 33,000+ social followers
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✨ Global exposure via our 13,000+ mailing list & 33,000+ social followers
✨ Brand visibility (signage, digital features, on-site events)
✨ Direct engagement through exhibits, branded sessions, and networking
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November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Sponsor #ACBSWC26!
✨ Global exposure via our 13,000+ mailing list & 33,000+ social followers
✨ Brand visibility (signage, digital features, on-site events)
✨ Direct engagement through exhibits, branded sessions, and networking
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✨ Global exposure via our 13,000+ mailing list & 33,000+ social followers
✨ Brand visibility (signage, digital features, on-site events)
✨ Direct engagement through exhibits, branded sessions, and networking
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Researchers found that mothers who cultivated awareness & openness experienced better emotional regulation & more mindful interactions with their infants suggesting that approaches like #ACT could be powerful tools for promoting maternal wellbeing & mindful parenting.
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The role of psychological flexibility in mindful parenting during the postpartum period: A longitudinal study on the mediating effect of maternal p...
Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)Volume 38, October 2025AuthorsHelena Moreira, Tatiana Dias, & Inês A. Trindade
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November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Researchers found that mothers who cultivated awareness & openness experienced better emotional regulation & more mindful interactions with their infants suggesting that approaches like #ACT could be powerful tools for promoting maternal wellbeing & mindful parenting.
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Are you based in a developing nation and passionate about #ContextualBehavioralScience? The #ACBS Developing Nations World Conference Scholars program is your path to attending #ACBSWC26 — even if financial or geographic constraints make it feel out of reach.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Are you based in a developing nation and passionate about #ContextualBehavioralScience? The #ACBS Developing Nations World Conference Scholars program is your path to attending #ACBSWC26 — even if financial or geographic constraints make it feel out of reach.
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Did you know ACBS members get access to 4,000+ Publications & research archives! From cutting-edge research to hands-on clinical tools, it’s all at your fingertips.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Did you know ACBS members get access to 4,000+ Publications & research archives! From cutting-edge research to hands-on clinical tools, it’s all at your fingertips.
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Applications are now open for the ACBS Diversity, Equity & Inclusion World Conference Scholars Program!
This scholarship helps individuals from underrepresented or financially disadvantaged backgrounds attend #ACBSWC26.
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This scholarship helps individuals from underrepresented or financially disadvantaged backgrounds attend #ACBSWC26.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Applications are now open for the ACBS Diversity, Equity & Inclusion World Conference Scholars Program!
This scholarship helps individuals from underrepresented or financially disadvantaged backgrounds attend #ACBSWC26.
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#ACBS #ACT #CBS #DEI #Scholarship #MentalHealth
This scholarship helps individuals from underrepresented or financially disadvantaged backgrounds attend #ACBSWC26.
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#ACBS #ACT #CBS #DEI #Scholarship #MentalHealth
Congrats to Hary Antonio Winther Rojas, recipient of the 2025 ACBS Diversity Award!
From developing the V.I.D.A. protocol to founding PRANA Centro de Psicología y Psicoterapias Conductuales, his impact is transforming communities and inspiring inclusion worldwide.
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#ACBS
From developing the V.I.D.A. protocol to founding PRANA Centro de Psicología y Psicoterapias Conductuales, his impact is transforming communities and inspiring inclusion worldwide.
https://ow.ly/Mqfm50XkTXy
#ACBS
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Congrats to Hary Antonio Winther Rojas, recipient of the 2025 ACBS Diversity Award!
From developing the V.I.D.A. protocol to founding PRANA Centro de Psicología y Psicoterapias Conductuales, his impact is transforming communities and inspiring inclusion worldwide.
https://ow.ly/Mqfm50XkTXy
#ACBS
From developing the V.I.D.A. protocol to founding PRANA Centro de Psicología y Psicoterapias Conductuales, his impact is transforming communities and inspiring inclusion worldwide.
https://ow.ly/Mqfm50XkTXy
#ACBS
We asked, you answered! Looks like our ACT Protocols and Manuals are the most used resource on the ACBS website! Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
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November 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We asked, you answered! Looks like our ACT Protocols and Manuals are the most used resource on the ACBS website! Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
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#ACBS #ACT #CBS #BehavioralScience #MentalHealth
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We are thrilled to introduce Dr. Jean-Christophe Seznec & Jacqueline A-Tjak PhD as the esteemed co-chairs for #ACBSWC26, 16-19 July 2026, at Lyon Catholic University (UCLY) in Lyon, France.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We are thrilled to introduce Dr. Jean-Christophe Seznec & Jacqueline A-Tjak PhD as the esteemed co-chairs for #ACBSWC26, 16-19 July 2026, at Lyon Catholic University (UCLY) in Lyon, France.
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New research offers promising evidence for an online compassion-focused group therapy (#CFT) program designed for people experiencing both eating disorder (ED) & posttraumatic stress disorder (#PTSD) symptoms.
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A pilot feasibility and acceptability study of an online compassion-focused group therapy intervention to treat comorbid eating disorders and PTSD ...
Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)Volume 38, October 2025
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November 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
New research offers promising evidence for an online compassion-focused group therapy (#CFT) program designed for people experiencing both eating disorder (ED) & posttraumatic stress disorder (#PTSD) symptoms.
http://ow.ly/I0XV30sQMcQ
#ACBS #JCBS #EatingDisorders #MentalHealth
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#ACBSWC26 Call for Submissions is OPEN!
Are you ready to share your research, ideas, or innovative CBS interventions with a global audience? The 2026 ACBS World Conference in Lyon, France (16–19 July 2026) is your chance to shine!
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#ACBS #ACT #CBS #mentalhealth
Are you ready to share your research, ideas, or innovative CBS interventions with a global audience? The 2026 ACBS World Conference in Lyon, France (16–19 July 2026) is your chance to shine!
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November 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#ACBSWC26 Call for Submissions is OPEN!
Are you ready to share your research, ideas, or innovative CBS interventions with a global audience? The 2026 ACBS World Conference in Lyon, France (16–19 July 2026) is your chance to shine!
http://ow.ly/a4NZ30sQMcN
#ACBS #ACT #CBS #mentalhealth
Are you ready to share your research, ideas, or innovative CBS interventions with a global audience? The 2026 ACBS World Conference in Lyon, France (16–19 July 2026) is your chance to shine!
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In a new Newsweek feature, former ACBS Board President Daniel J. Moran, Ph.D. contributes insights on how over-protection can limit children’s ability to develop resilience and psychological flexibility.
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#ACBS #Parenting #ChildDevelopment #ACT #Resilience #MentalHealth #Psychology
Child psychologist reveals parenting habits that create struggling adults
"If we want confident, capable young adults, we have to let kids practice being uncomfortable,” a psychologist told Newsweek.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In a new Newsweek feature, former ACBS Board President Daniel J. Moran, Ph.D. contributes insights on how over-protection can limit children’s ability to develop resilience and psychological flexibility.
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#ACBS #Parenting #ChildDevelopment #ACT #Resilience #MentalHealth #Psychology
Calling all #students! Applications for the Student Spotlight Program are now open!
Are you a student passionate about Contextual Behavioral Science? This is your chance to be recognized by the global #ACBS community!
Learn more & apply: http://ow.ly/jHqn30sQMcO
#ACT #CBS #MentalHealth #psychology
Are you a student passionate about Contextual Behavioral Science? This is your chance to be recognized by the global #ACBS community!
Learn more & apply: http://ow.ly/jHqn30sQMcO
#ACT #CBS #MentalHealth #psychology
November 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Calling all #students! Applications for the Student Spotlight Program are now open!
Are you a student passionate about Contextual Behavioral Science? This is your chance to be recognized by the global #ACBS community!
Learn more & apply: http://ow.ly/jHqn30sQMcO
#ACT #CBS #MentalHealth #psychology
Are you a student passionate about Contextual Behavioral Science? This is your chance to be recognized by the global #ACBS community!
Learn more & apply: http://ow.ly/jHqn30sQMcO
#ACT #CBS #MentalHealth #psychology
Currently, #ACBS has 4,244 publications (and counting) available to members on the website! Did you know that all ACBS members can add their publications to the ACBS site?
Join us in celebrating 20 years! Share your favorite ACBS memories with us in the comments!
#BehavioralScience #ACT
Join us in celebrating 20 years! Share your favorite ACBS memories with us in the comments!
#BehavioralScience #ACT
October 31, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Currently, #ACBS has 4,244 publications (and counting) available to members on the website! Did you know that all ACBS members can add their publications to the ACBS site?
Join us in celebrating 20 years! Share your favorite ACBS memories with us in the comments!
#BehavioralScience #ACT
Join us in celebrating 20 years! Share your favorite ACBS memories with us in the comments!
#BehavioralScience #ACT