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Living with serious mental health challenges often comes with deep self-criticism and shame. Compassion Focused Therapy reminds us that healing can start with something powerful: learning to treat ourselves with kindness.
#ACBS #CFT #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology
Exploring new perspectives on men’s #mentalhealth starts here! The ACBS Men & Masculinities SIG brings together those interested in examining #masculinity through a contextual lens—looking at how culture, identity, & lived experience shape men’s well-being.
Learn more: http://ow.ly/7oIE30sUpTK
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Congrats to ACBS member Jonathan Bricker on receiving the Endowed Chair in Cancer Prevention recognizing more than two decades of reducing cancer risk!
Learn how #ACT is being translated into scalable interventions to reduce cancer risk.
https://ow.ly/HlR350YL8Ul
#ACBC #psychology #cancerresearch
Volunteer Spotlight: Sue-Anne Lim shares what inspired her to get involved & what her experience has meant along the way. Volunteers bring energy, creativity, and generosity to everything we do—& we’re so grateful for the time & care they give to support this community.
#ACBS #GlobalVolunteerMonth
Learn how to use focused #ACT to support clients with sexual concerns, apply the contextual interview, explore the True North exercise, and work with the pillars of flexibility in this context.
Register here: https://ow.ly/jZ1S50YGrK3
#ACBS #CBS #mentalhealth #psychology #sextherapy
Who isn’t in the room—and why? Steven C. Hayes reflects on how unseen barriers—travel, cost, schedules, safety, culture—can quietly exclude people who belong in our communities. Perspective-taking, he argues, is a skill we must practice if we want to build truly inclusive spaces.
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Ken Carswell, will be speaking at #ACBSWC26! Best known for leading the development & global implementation of scalable psychological interventions at the WHO, his work focuses on expanding access to #mentalhealth care worldwide.
Register by 4 May to save up to €160!
http://ow.ly/9n9330sUpTG
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Join us live on LinkedIn for a conversation exploring how #ACT Therapy can support trauma work in today’s rapidly changing world. This interactive conversation will include a live Q&A, so bring your questions and join the discussion.
https://ow.ly/uTMw50YKq35
#ACBS #Trauma #MentalHealth
🚨 New research shows relational training reduces racial bias in shoot/don't shoot tasks. 💡 Read more: http://ow.ly/CW7P30sUpTF #JCBS #ACBS #RacialBias #ImplicitBias
Learn what an ACBS membership can do for you: http://ow.ly/aiC430sUpTE
#ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology #behavioralscience
Explore how presence, flexibility, & human connection can transform the therapy room—& how loosening the grip of limiting stories can open space for richer living.
14 -15 July | Lyon, France
Register by 4 May to save up to €160!
http://ow.ly/ek0330sUpTC
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In honor of #GlobalVolunteerMonth, we’re shining a light on the incredible volunteers who help our community grow. We’re so grateful for the many volunteers who share their time, talents, & passion throughout the year. Thank you Jenna!
http://ow.ly/lRjg30sUpTB
#ACBS #VolunteerAppreciation
In today’s #GlobalVolunteerMonth Spotlight, hear from Janice Keeman, one of our dedicated volunteers as they share what inspired them to get involved and what keeps them connected to this work. Take a moment to watch her story—and help us celebrate the difference volunteers make. 🌍
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New research reviewed 17 publicly available ACT-based apps to see how well they deliver core #ACT skills like acceptance, mindfulness, & committed action, finding these tools show promise for expanding access to ACT. http://ow.ly/QqOL30sUpTz
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Announcing that Manuela O'Connell will be speaking at #ACBSWC26 this July! Known for integrating mindfulness & somatic practices into psychotherapy, she is widely recognized for her work on embodied approaches to #ACT & for co-authoring "The ACT Workbook for Anger"
http://ow.ly/6Y9M30sUpTx
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The #ACBS Early Career Mentorship Program offers a rare opportunity for early career researchers to receive individualized guidance from established leaders in #CBS. Don’t miss this unique chance to invest in your future & grow within the field. http://ow.ly/c1Q330sUpTv
#ACT #mentalhealth #mentoring
A new space for collaboration in #mentalhealth is here! The ACBS #ContextualPsychiatry SIG brings together clinicians, researchers, & professionals interested in integrating #CBS into #psychiatric practice—expanding how we understand & respond to mental health.
http://ow.ly/ZsEb30sUpTw
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Join us, for a virtual presentation featuring Maura Nevejans, who will be sharing her recent research on Relational Frame Theory with a focus on deictic frames & their relationship to autism traits.
Article: https://ow.ly/Iw6150YEUFW
April 8, 10am CT
Join: https://ow.ly/vlGP50YEUFT
#ACBS #JCBS #RFT
Discover how #CBS strategies, digital tools, and mechanism-focused interventions can improve treatment outcomes for eating & weight-related challenges, & why this approach matters for a range of problems in living.
Register here: http://ow.ly/SmzP30sUpTu
#ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #eatingdisorder
Curious about the future of psychedelic-assisted therapy? Join Brian Pilecki, Jason Luoma, Temple Morris, Jenna LeJeune, & Miranda Morris for a workshop exploring psychedelic-assisted therapy through an ACT lens.
5-6 June | Virtual
Register by 5/4 & save €160
http://ow.ly/BUOl30sUpTt #ACBSWC26 #ACBS
April is #GlobalVolunteerMonth, & we’re celebrating the incredible people who give their time, energy, & heart to support our community.
Today one of our amazing volunteers, Lou Lasprugato, shares about his experience volunteering with #ACBS.
#VolunteerAppreciation #mentalhealth
We’re excited to celebrate Sindhu BS, the first Peer-Reviewed Trainer (PRT) in India!
What began as a search for a culturally meaningful, science-based approach led her to #ACT—a path that continues to inspire growth, creativity, and connection. http://ow.ly/r8GK30sUpTr
#ACBS #mentalhealth
Walk historic streets, savor world-class cuisine, & connect with clinicians, researchers, & students from around the globe. Lyon’s UNESCO-listed neighborhoods & vibrant culture make #ACBSWC26 more than a conference—it’s a summer experience you won’t forget
Register by 4 May to save up to €160!
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The newly redesigned ACBS Practitioner Directory is LIVE! 🎉
It's now easier than ever to search for and connect with practitioners by specialty, language, and region.
Explore the updated directory and start connecting today. https://ow.ly/fRWQ50YmwN2
#ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology #therapist
Congrats to Tao Zhang, our April Student Spotlight Awardee!
Tao's research explores how technology and contextual behavioral science can expand access to effective mental health care—especially in regions where resources are limited. Learn more: http://ow.ly/4rij30sUpTo
#ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth
As DNA-V expands across settings, this review highlights both its potential—and the need for more precise, process-focused research.
Learn more: http://ow.ly/22yT30sTN3i
#JCBS #ACBS #DNAV #ACT #ChildMentalHealth #SchoolPsychology #ProcessBasedTherapy
Join Joseph Oliver, Ph.D. & Richard Bennett, DClinPsyc for 100 Key Points and Techniques in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy — a practical, hands-on pre-conference workshop at #ACBSWC26.
5-6 June | Virtual http://ow.ly/M2Xk30sTN3h
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📢 Next Student SIG Webinar! Featuring Hendrik Wilhelm Crispiniano Garcia presenting on “Person-Specific Research in ACT: Lessons from a Year-Long ACT-Based Mindfulness Intervention”.
https://ow.ly/nmUj50Y1kXY
Come learn, connect, and get involved!
#ACBS #CBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology
Raise your hand if you'll be joining us in Lyon this July for #ACBSWC26!
http://ow.ly/cyG230sTN3g
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