For the client, who will I, might I, dare I be in this world.

For the therapist, who will I be in the room as the client faces into that task.

The books are fine, but you can't do this sort of thing strictly by the book.

#ACBSUKROI2025 🙏

#ACBSUK&ROI ❤️ a marvelous sharing of minds and hearts enjoyed through this brilliant event, with learning and laughter.

The Problem With Personality - Steven C. Hayes, PhD Why You Are Not Who You Think You Are

4/4 …and Hayes here further explores ‘The Problem With Personality: Why You Are Not Who You Think You Are’ stevenchayes.com/the-problem-...

Seminar: Facing the Dark History of Evolutionary Science: The Role of the Individual in Learning How to Evolve on Purpose with Steven C. Hayes Free seminar and Q&A

3/4 … Hayes delves deeper in this seminar: www.prosocial.world/events/facin...

Secret #20: There is No Normal with Dr. Steven C. Hayes In this episode, we delve into the controversial notion of "normal." Renowned psychologist, Dr. Steven C. Hayes, challenges the traditional understanding of normalcy, and exposes its historical ties to eugenics and the distortion by scientists for over a century. Dr. Hayes advocates for a shift from standardized, one-size-fits-all treatment plans, instead, highlighting the importance of individual differences and the need for personalized approaches in therapy and medicine. Join us as we explore the implications of embracing individual diversity and the potential for AI tools to tailor treatments based on individual choices. This thought-provoking discussion sheds light on the complexities of mental health and the importance of valuing individual voices in a world obsessed with the concept of "normal." Highlights: • Dr. Steve Hayes' Critique of Statistical Models and Emphasis on Individual Differences • The Concept of "Normal" and Its Historical Context • Embracing Common Humanity and the Myth of "Normal" Versus "Broken" Individuals • Personalization in Mental Health and Behavioral Health • Use of Technology and Data for Personalized Psychology About Dr. Steven C. Hayes Check out Dr. Hayes Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@StevenCHayes) Join Psychflex - Get first 30 days for free (https://psychflex.com/signup/) Visit Institute For Better health (http://www.ibh.com/) Follow Dr. Hayes on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/company/98055218/admin/feed/posts/) Visit Dr. Hayes website and get his free newsletter (https://stevenchayes.com/) Dr. Steven C. Hayes is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno and President of the Institute for Better Health, a nearly 50-year old charitable organization dedicated to better mental and behavioral health. He is also the author of 48 books and over 700 scientific articles, originator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Relational Frame Theory, and co-founder of Process-Based Therapy and of PsychFlex. Dr. Hayes has been President of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science, among other scientific groups. His work has been recognized by several awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the Impact of Science on Application Award from the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis. A Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, he is one of the most cited psychologists in the world.

2/4 ...In this podcast Steve Hayes calls out the bias of *normal* in psychiatry, therapeutic models, and mental health discourse bit.ly/_There_Is_No...

🧵1/4 Enjoying Steve Hayes & Stefan Hofmann's work on a process-based approach to therapy in ‘Beyond the DSM’: amzn.eu/d/dax4wKr

Secret #20: There is No Normal with Dr. Steven C. Hayes In this episode, we delve into the controversial notion of "normal." Renowned psychologist, Dr. Steven C. Hayes, challenges the traditional understanding of normalcy, and exposes its historical ties to eugenics and the distortion by scientists for over a century. Dr. Hayes advocates for a shift from standardized, one-size-fits-all treatment plans, instead, highlighting the importance of individual differences and the need for personalized approaches in therapy and medicine. Join us as we explore the implications of embracing individual diversity and the potential for AI tools to tailor treatments based on individual choices. This thought-provoking discussion sheds light on the complexities of mental health and the importance of valuing individual voices in a world obsessed with the concept of "normal." Highlights: • Dr. Steve Hayes' Critique of Statistical Models and Emphasis on Individual Differences • The Concept of "Normal" and Its Historical Context • Embracing Common Humanity and the Myth of "Normal" Versus "Broken" Individuals • Personalization in Mental Health and Behavioral Health • Use of Technology and Data for Personalized Psychology About Dr. Steven C. Hayes Check out Dr. Hayes Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@StevenCHayes) Join Psychflex - Get first 30 days for free (https://psychflex.com/signup/) Visit Institute For Better health (http://www.ibh.com/) Follow Dr. Hayes on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/company/98055218/admin/feed/posts/) Visit Dr. Hayes website and get his free newsletter (https://stevenchayes.com/) Dr. Steven C. Hayes is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno and President of the Institute for Better Health, a nearly 50-year old charitable organization dedicated to better mental and behavioral health. He is also the author of 48 books and over 700 scientific articles, originator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Relational Frame Theory, and co-founder of Process-Based Therapy and of PsychFlex. Dr. Hayes has been President of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science, among other scientific groups. His work has been recognized by several awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the Impact of Science on Application Award from the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis. A Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, he is one of the most cited psychologists in the world.

2/4 ...In this podcast Steve Hayes calls out the bias of *normal* in psychiatry, therapeutic models, and mental health discourse bit.ly/_There_Is_No...

I look forward to the next time... will it be Belfast, or Cardiff, or Bristol?? And meanwhile looking forward to the coverage of the world ACBS conference 2025 in New Orleans and then to attending the world conference 2026 in Lyons! 🥰https://contextualscience.org/wc2026

Many more I wish got to feat. Ray Owen, Ross White, Henry Whitfield, Martin Wilks, Eric Morris, Duncan Gillard, Sarah Cassidy, Alison Stapleton, Joseph Lavelle, Orla Moran, Ben Sinclair, Guy Meadows, Matt Rawthorne, Ross McIntosh, Sally Bradley, Em Perera, Vasilis Vasilou, Arianna Prudenz, Tien Kuei

So many other talks I enjoyed featuring: Dawn Johnson, Rich Bennett, Jim Lucas, Jennie Spain, Selen Ozbek, Francesca Brandolin etc. on 'How to (or not to) talk around body image' 'Amplify ACT Practice w. Compassion Focused Therapy' & 'Should there be an accreditation process for ACT practitioners?'

NiklasTörneke & Sandro Voi: 'Using metaphor in group settings, within contextual behavioural therapy'

Jess Kingston: 'Extending contextual understandings of paranoia and mindfulness-based interventions for psychosis: findings from basic and translational research'

Risca Soloman: 'Using Contextual Behaviour Science everywhere, all at once: Applying RFT to all levels of an interdisciplinary therapy'

Jennifer Kemp: 'Building interoceptive awareness as a foundation of effective ACT interventions'

Rikke Kjelgaard: 'Uncovering the process and practice of Creative Hopelessness'

And so to the conference - some slides from Joe Oliver: 'Exploring the history of ACBS UK and Ireland to
strengthen community belonging and purpose'

Two Old Psychologists Talking About Stuff Podcast · Dr Richard Bennett and Dr Ray Owen · Between them, Richard Bennett and Ray Owen have accumulated over 70 years of experience working in healthcare. As clinical psychologists, they have a lon...

Rich & Ray made a sketch sending up their great show, my favourite podcast just now 🤗
open.spotify.com/show/5Zt8sxZ...

But the real wildlife was to be found at night, Saturday evening at the Follies show - see here trailed by president Louise McHugh, good sports Henry Whitfield (in foreground for spoof on psychedelics) & Ross White flexing with leg puller Nic Hooper, and a great routine w. Rich Bennett & Ray Owen 🤩

...including street green parakeets 😀

Surprised and awed by encounters with nature in the heart of the city on the way to and from the conference...

Wonderful weekend of learning, reflecting, connecting, and sharing fun at the UK ACT Acceptance and Commitment Therapy conference 16-17th November 2024 💖 acbsukandireland.com / #acbsukroi / #acbsukroiLondon
programme download: bit.ly/_ACBS_UKROI_...