ACBS

ACBS

@myacbs.bsky.social

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

246 Followers 19 Following 259 Posts Joined Nov 2024
13 hours ago

🚨Groundbreaking ACT Research! Meta-analysis of 263 trials shows ACT effectively reduces depression worldwide.
Read more: https://ow.ly/OgBg50Ysx6s
#ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #depression #psychology

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17 hours ago
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Excited to have Kelly Wilson, Ph.D., speak at #ACBSWC26! Join his talk on The Place of Poetics in Contextual Behavioral Science: Lessons from “A Case History in Scientific Method". Register now! https://ow.ly/8eLz50YsESm

#ACBS #ACT #professionaldevelopment #mentalhealth #CBS #BehavioralScience

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1 day ago
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(Deictic) relational responding is not related to autism traits in the general population Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)Volume 39, January 2026

Do autism traits link to deictic relating? Two experiments found no significant correlations. Learn more: http://ow.ly/SacM30sTN2Y

#JCBS #ACBS #AutismResearch #RFT #ContextualBehavioralScience #TheoryOfMind #PsychologicalScience

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2 days ago
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Who will you meet when you join ACBS? Learn more about our networking opportunities: https://ow.ly/1PmT50Yl8ns

#ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology #behavioralscience

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3 days ago
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Join Rikke Kjelgaard’s 2-day virtual pre-conference workshop June 5–6 to craft impactful therapy metaphors.
✨Boost creativity & clinical impact! http://ow.ly/1puZ30sTN2X

#ACBSWC26 #ACT #CBS #BehavioralScience #ACBS #mentalhealth #psychology

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6 days ago
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From experiential attachment to nonattachment: A theory-informed review of harmful and healthy pursuits of comfort, approval, competence, status, a... Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)Volume 39, January 2026

What if wellbeing means loosening attachment to praise, status, or control? ✨ More well-being, less addiction. Read the full study: http://ow.ly/7MLc30sTN2W

#ACBS #JCBS #ACT #PsychologicalFlexibility #BehavioralScience #Mindfulness

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1 week ago
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Excited to have Marion Trousselard, M.D., Ph.D., speak at #ACBSWC26 this July! Join her talk on Enaction, Multisensory Stimulation, & Military Health: Toward an Integrated Understanding of Human Adaptation. Register now! http://ow.ly/3E2U30sTN2V

#ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #CBS #BehavioralScience

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1 week ago
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I am excited to share that I’m running for President-Elect of @myacbs.bsky.social

ACBS has fundamentally shaped my personal and professional life. I look forward to contributing to this unique community - where science, practice, and community meet 🌎

contextualscience.org/nominees_boa...

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1 week ago
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TOMORROW: How do we work with anxiety instead of fighting it?

Click this link to join us live: http://ow.ly/1ktT30sTN2U

#ACBS #ACT #Anxiety #LinkedInLive #MentalHealth #Psychology

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1 week ago
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Congratulations again to the 2025 scholars—your contributions remind us why global inclusion is at the heart of advancing science and practice. Learn more about each of their experiences at #ACBSWC25 here: http://ow.ly/Ljz830sTN2T

#ACBS #ContextualBehavioralScience #EquityInScience #FutureLeaders

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

#ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology #behavioralscience

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1 week ago
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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

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1 week ago
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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

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2 weeks ago
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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

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2 weeks ago
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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, & coping—including #ACT for adults with anxiety & cancer
https://contextualscience.org/wc2026
#ACBS

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2 weeks ago
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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

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2 weeks ago
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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 — Helpful or Risky? Can AI be a useful mental health tool, or a dangerous substitute? Therapists, what's your take? 👇

http://ow.ly/lxel30sSWUT

#ACBS #AIinMentalHealth #DigitalTherapy #MentalHealth

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2 weeks ago
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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

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2 weeks ago
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Join us for a live conversation exploring how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approaches anxiety — 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

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2 weeks ago
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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

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2 weeks ago
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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

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3 weeks ago
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🎉 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

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3 weeks ago
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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.

🔗 Sign up here: https://contextualscience.org/events/1285

#ACBS #ACT #CBS #mentalhealth #psychology

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3 weeks ago
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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

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3 weeks ago
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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 — followed by a live Q&A.

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

#ACT #Anxiety #MentalHealth #Psychology

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3 weeks ago
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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

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3 weeks ago
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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

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3 weeks ago
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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! 👉 Get involved: http://ow.ly/E8cl30sSWUK

#ACBS #DEI #ACTCommunity #mentalhealth #psychology

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1 month ago
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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

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1 month ago
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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

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