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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 https://contextualscience.org

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Learn how to get involved with the ACBS Community: http://ow.ly/k9yn30sTN2S

#ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology #behavioralscience

02.03.2026 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for a live discussion exploring how #ACT helps us relate to anxiety in new & more workable ways, followed by a live Q&A. Whether you're a clinician, researcher, or student interested in ACT & #anxiety, come listen, learn, & bring your questions.
http://ow.ly/n8i630sTN2R
#ACBS #MentalHealth

01.03.2026 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Longitudinal associations between perceived coparenting and Chinese adolescents’ wisdom: The role of peer attachment and psychological flexibility Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)Volume 39, January 2026AuthorsHongyi Lin, Qian Li, Fengyan Wang

New research shows: Strong co-parenting boosts adolescent wisdom! ✨
Peer bonds & flexibility matter too. Wisdom grows through relationships! http://ow.ly/S6SJ30sSWUV

#ACBS #JCBS #parenting

27.02.2026 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How do we work with anxiety instead of fighting it? Join Joanna Arch, Ph.D., Clarissa Ong, Ph.D., & Carly Yasinski, Ph.D., moderated by Rebecca Schneider, Ph.D., for a live conversation & Q&A exploring ACT-informed approaches to anxiety.
Register here: https://ow.ly/wUp650YcQZV
#ACBS #Anxiety

26.02.2026 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Announcing Joanna Arch, as plenary speaker at #ACBSWC26! Joanna is best known for her research on mindfulness-, acceptance-, & exposure-based behavioral interventions to improve anxiety, stress, & copingβ€”including #ACT for adults with anxiety & cancer
https://contextualscience.org/wc2026
#ACBS

25.02.2026 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us on Thursday, March 5 from 1–2 pm EST for our next Student SIG webinar featuring Giorgio Alagna presenting on "Brief Functional-Contextual Intervention for Young Cancer Survivors".

Register via Zoom:
https://ow.ly/nmUj50Y1kXY

#ACBS #CBS #BehavioralScience #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

24.02.2026 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AI helps me stop thought spirals and return to the real world | Psyche Turning Points Constant access, near-perfect memory, analytic reach – ChatGPT provides things a therapist never could

ChatGPT as a Therapist β€” Helpful or Risky? Can AI be a useful mental health tool, or a dangerous substitute? Therapists, what's your take? πŸ‘‡

http://ow.ly/lxel30sSWUT

#ACBS #AIinMentalHealth #DigitalTherapy #MentalHealth

24.02.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Secure funding for your big idea! Apply for 4 ACBS Foundation Grants by 3/1/26. Whether you're an experienced practitioner, an early-career researcher, or a grad student, these grants are designed to help you make meaningful impact.
http://ow.ly/tXZs30sSWUy
#ACBS

23.02.2026 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for a live conversation exploring how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approaches anxiety β€” not as something to eliminate, but as something we can learn to work with more effectively.

Register here: https://ow.ly/jiA450YcQFg

#ACBS #ACT #Anxiety #MentalHealth #Psychology

22.02.2026 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Excited to launch the Latin-American CBS Special Interest Group! Join us for talks, workshops, and more to enhance well-being in our community. Interested? http://ow.ly/HTHH30sSWUQ

#ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #CBS

21.02.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you know ACBS members get exclusive access to our Research Hub? Members enjoy access to curated summaries & essential resources to support your research in Contextual Behavioral Science, from basic to applied studies across the #ACT & #RFT landscape. http://ow.ly/aNjK30sSWUP

#ACBS #CBS

20.02.2026 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Congrats to Farah Gulamoydeen, our Feb 2026 ACBS Student Spotlight! She's expanded ACT access in Malaysia and is advancing personalized care in her PhD.

Learn more: http://ow.ly/vPa130sSWUO

#ACBS #CBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

19.02.2026 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join the Brief Intervention SIG for the next Book Club Practice Lab focused on applied practice, particularly using the contextual interview and brief intervention tools in real-world settings.

πŸ”— Sign up here: https://contextualscience.org/events/1285

#ACBS #ACT #CBS #mentalhealth #psychology

19.02.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're excited to announce that Mark van Ommeren, will be a plenary speaker at #ACBSWC26! Mark is best known for his leadership in global #mentalhealth at the WHO where he has driven major initiatives in mental health & psychosocial support policy.
https://ow.ly/Mzsn50Y4u9Z

#ACBS

18.02.2026 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for a live conversation exploring how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps us relate to anxiety in new and more workable ways β€” followed by a live Q&A.

πŸ”” Save the date & join us live! https://ow.ly/Fi6V50YcQoF

#ACT #Anxiety #MentalHealth #Psychology

17.02.2026 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A longitudinal pilot evaluation of valued living: An acceptance and commitment therapy-based digital mental health intervention for autistic adults Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)Volume 39, January 2026

New research on a digital mental health program for autistic adults shows:
✨ Benefits
✨ Improved well-being
✨ Reduced distress
✨ Enhanced satisfaction

🌱 Digital tools offer tailored support. http://ow.ly/kcqz30sSWUN

#ACBS #JCBS #mentalhealth #autism

17.02.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sponsor the #ACBSWC26 ! Connect with thousands of CBS professionals, researchers, & students.
✨ Global exposure via our 13,000+ mailing list & 33,000+ social followers
✨ Brand visibility via signage & digital features
http://ow.ly/EZJu30sSWUM

#ACBS

16.02.2026 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟 Spotlight: ACBS DEI SIG! We promote diversity in Contextual Behavioral Science. ✨ Join us to amplify voices, host events, and support representation! πŸ‘‰ Get involved: http://ow.ly/E8cl30sSWUK

#ACBS #DEI #ACTCommunity #mentalhealth #psychology

13.02.2026 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last call for #ACBSWC26 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). Don't miss your chance to present, connect, & get recognized in the CBS field. http://ow.ly/7fvk30sSWUJ

#ACBS #ACT

12.02.2026 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How do we work with anxiety instead of fighting it? Join Joanna Arch, Ph.D., Clarissa Ong, Ph.D., and Carly Yasinski, Ph.D., moderated by Rebecca Schneider, Ph.D., for a live conversation followed by a Q&A exploring ACT-informed approaches to anxiety. Save your spot: https://ow.ly/Mc9S50YcPUT

#ACBS

11.02.2026 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ ACBS has launched a Dallas–Fort Worth affiliate! Join us for peer consultations, workshops, and networking events. Interested? πŸ”—http://ow.ly/U06Y30sSWUI

#ACBS #DFW #ACT #CBS #MentalHealthProfessionals #Psychology #Mentalhealth

11.02.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Psychological flexibility, parental competence, and prosociality in caregivers of children with special health care needs: A network analysis of fa... Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)Volume 39, January 2026

New research shows:✨Flexibility, kindness, & parenting skills boost well-being!✨Confidence & kindness reduce child behavior challenges.🌱 Key? Values + actionπŸ’‘ Boosting resilience for the family! http://ow.ly/A1QR30sSWUH

#ACBS #JCBS #parenting #ACTtherapy

10.02.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The DEI Committee Fund helps make our annual conferences more accessible by providing scholarships to individuals β€” trainees and professionals β€” from under-represented or financially challenged backgrounds who might not otherwise be able to attend.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/MH9950XBlw4

#ACBS

09.02.2026 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Seeking Grant Reviewers!
The ACBS is currently looking for volunteers to assist in reviewing grant applications for the ACBS Foundation Grants. Interested candidates can fill out the brief form here to volunteer: http://ow.ly/vMGy30sSWUG

#ACBS #grants #mentalhealth #behavioralscience #psychology

08.02.2026 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CBS students! Want to attend the ACBS World Conference in Lyon (July 16–19, 2026) for FREE? πŸŽ‰ Scholarships available! Apply by 15 Feb 2026: http://ow.ly/ukWW30sSWUF

#ACBSWC26 #ACBS #ACT #CBS

07.02.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join our 2-day pre-conference workshop to master Focused ACT skills for better engagement and outcomes in mental health! Learn more and register: http://ow.ly/mbmk30sSWUC

#ACBSWC26 #ACT #ACBS #mentalhealth #psychology

06.02.2026 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Psychological flexibility and rigidity among Ukrainian military personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder and adjustment disorder Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)Volume 39, January 2026AuthorsDmytro I. Boiko & Anastasiia D. Shkodina

A study of Ukrainian soldiers found that psychological flexibility plays a big role in how combat stress shows up. Building psychological flexibility could help support military mental health during and after war.
http://ow.ly/8EMI30sSWUB

#ACBS #JCBS #mentalhealth #PTSD

05.02.2026 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Excited to announce Peter Fonagy as a plenary speaker at #ACBSWC26 this July! Join us for his presentation: http://ow.ly/mBhX30sSWUA

#ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #CBS

04.02.2026 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Secure funding for your big idea! Apply for 4 ACBS Foundation Grants by 3/1/26. Whether you're an experienced practitioner, an early-career researcher, or a grad student, these grants are designed to help you make meaningful impact.
http://ow.ly/tXZs30sSWUy
#ACBS

03.02.2026 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What Does Black History Month Mean to You? Authored by Jennifer Shepard Payne, Ph.D.

This month #ACBS is highlighting voices that deepen our understanding of history, identity, & context. In a powerful reflection, Jennifer Shepard Payne, Ph.D., LCSW-C shares what #BlackHistoryMonth means to her from a contextual behavioral science perspective.

πŸ”— https://ow.ly/J6eQ50Y7zCm

02.02.2026 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0