In her presidential address at #ACBSWC25, outgoing ACBS President Rhonda Merwin reminded us to use the CBS Task force report like a blueprint to evolve high quality CBS research, with the utility of doing so measured against its stated purpose (i.e., does aligning research with

Could boosting self-compassion be the key mechanism through which ACT interventions like Korsa enhance university students’ well-being? #acceptanceandcommitmentherapy #selfcompassion #wellbeing #universitystudents

Following the energy and inspiration of the 2025 ACBS World Conference in New Orleans, a group of dedicated researchers came together for a landmark event: the first-ever ACBS Science Retreat. Designed to deepen collaborative work and expand the reach of Contextual Behavioral.

Join the ACBS Colombia Chapter for the 1st LATAM Regional Conference on Contextual Behavioral Science, in Bogotá, Colombia! This historic event will bring together leaders and learners from across Latin America and beyond to explore cutting-edge developments in contextual.

Research from the University of Houston highlights a powerful finding: college women with greater psychological flexibility show fewer eating disorder symptoms. Tailored interventions using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (#ACT)—especially those mindful of race and sexual.

How can we be sure therapists are truly delivering ACT—and can a single measure reliably tell the difference? #acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy #treatmentfidelity #clinicaltrials

We're excited to announce the 2025 ACBS Mentees & Mentors!This year’s selected mentees and mentors represent a diverse, global group dedicated to advancing Contextual Behavioral Science through collaboration, connection, and growth. Please join us in celebrating these inspiring

"I can BE here, in my own skin, right here and right now the way things are. Even in pain, even when things are not ideal, I move toward my best life. I can live my life like it's golden, even in the midst of mess." - @DrJShepardPayne at #ACBSWC25 in New Orleans last month.

Could focusing on specific building blocks of psychological flexibility-like defusion and acceptance-unlock the full potential of workplace ACT programs for staff well-being? #sychologicalflexibility #Workplace #Acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy

Applications are now OPEN for the ACBS Diversity Award! .Each year, we honor one ACBS member whose work advances diversity, equity, and inclusion in contextual behavioral science — through research, teaching, clinical work, or community service. Winner receives:.✔ Certificate

Could real-time therapeutic interactions be the key to reshaping how we see ourselves and take the perspective of others? #functionalanalyticpsychotherapy #relationalframetheory #self

In honor of Dr. Bob Kohlenberg’s enduring legacy, this special research fund supports early career investigators conducting innovative work in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) and related approaches. If you're passionate about deepening the science and practice of FAP,

New Research on Psychedelic Experiences in Spanish-Speaking Populations 🌍. A recent international study validates the Spanish version of the APEQ, a tool that measures acceptance- and avoidance-related experiences during psychedelic states—and the findings are powerful:.

Last month, we gathered in New Orleans for the ACBS World Conference — and what a gathering it was! There were more than 800 attendees from 39 countries and nearly half were first-time participants! . With inspiring plenaries, 100+ symposia/panels and 70+ skill-building workshops.

Get ready for something big: the 20th ACBS World Conference! Join us next year as we celebrate 20 years of ACBS World Conference in Lyon! Let’s make #ACBSWC26 our most inspiring gathering yet. Click here to register your interest to be the first to hear updates, sneak peeks at

Save the Date: Join Us on World Mental Health Day for a Landmark Global CBS Event . We are proud to announce our first Global CBS Exchange, a fully virtual, international gathering dedicated to advancing Contextual Behavioral Science (#CBS) research and practice. The Global CBS

Have an idea that could push Contextual Behavioral Science forward? Submit your application for one of the ACBS Research & Development Grants! Whether you're just getting started or expanding an ongoing project, this is your chance to receive funding to support innovative,

What would you say to someone thinking about becoming a member of ACBS?."If you're a practitioner or researcher who's interested in, or already applying, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Functional Analytic Psychotherapy, or Relational Frame Theory; and more importantly, would

How does self-compassion actually fluctuate in our daily lives- and what can moment-to-moment data reveal that traditional research might miss? #selfcompassion #psychologicalwellbeing #psychologicaldistress

"Have it, Enjoy it. Have the beneficial experience, and open the bottle and enjoy it. Be with it, stay with it." - @drrhanson on Growth 2.0 Agency at #ACBSWC25 in New Orleans. #ACBS #ACT #CBS #BehavioralScience #ContinuingEducation #MentalHealth .