How psychological flexibility shapes well-being—person by person. Using idionomic methods, this study revealed individual patterns in how flexibility and inflexibility predict hedonic well-being. Read the full study: http://ow.ly/MHAj30sUpTO #JCBS #ACBS #MentalHealth #Idionomics

Announcing Jessica Kingston will be speaking at #ACBSWC26! Widely recognized for her academic leadership & research contributions at Royal Holloway, University of London, where she's Associate Professor & Research Director for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology http://ow.ly/ljU930sUpTM#ACBSWC26#ACBS

✴️ Hey clinicians & researchers! Want to measure diabetes acceptance in Spanish? 👉Reach more patients/participants with the new Acceptance and Action Diabetes Questionnaire - Spanish (AADQ-S). 🙌 @myacbs.bsky.social @sbm.org @bcmfromthelabs.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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#mentalhealth#masculinity#ACBS

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#ACT #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#ACT #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. #ACBS

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#ACBSWC26#mentalhealth#ACBS

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#ACT #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 #ACBS #ACBSWC26

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#GlobalVolunteerMonth#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. 🌍 #ACBS

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#ACT #JCBS ACBS

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#ACBSWC26#ACT#ACBS

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#ACBS#CBS#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#mentalhealth#ContextualPsychiatry#CBS#psychiatric#ACBS

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#CBS #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#ACT—a #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! #ACBS

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#ACBSWC26#ACBS

📢 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#ACBSWC26 #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology #behavioralscience

We’ve curated a selection of “hidden gem” articles from #JCBS—studies that may have flown under the radar but offer powerful insights for therapists, researchers, and practitioners working to advance psychological flexibility. #ACBS #ACT #MentalHealth #BehavioralScience #ResearchCommunity

Excited to announce Dr. Déborah Ducasse at #ACBSWC26 this July! Join her talk on Who Accepts, Who Acts? Self-Processes in ACT for Suicidality and Borderline Personality Disorder. Register now! https://ow.ly/PzCo50YvtWA#ACBSWC26 #ACBS #ACT #professionaldevelopment #mentalhealth #CBS #BehavioralScience

A 1-month longitudinal study tested the Unified Flexibility & #Mindfulness (UFM) model & showed that the center-stage processes—fusion, defusion, & maintaining contact with values—were the most influential nodes in the system. http://ow.ly/8Szw30sTN3e#Mindfulness #JCBS #ACBS #ACT

Congrats to the 2025 #ACBS Student Scholars Andrés Beltrán & Amanda McGovern. Their participation reflects exactly what the ACBS Foundation aims to support: expanding access, elevating emerging voices, & strengthening the future of #contextualbehavioralscience. http://ow.ly/TMKf30sTN3b

Learn how to use the therapeutic relationship itself as a powerful space for healing, helping clients reconnect with emotion, vulnerability, and meaningful connection. 14 -15 July | Lyon, France Learn more and register: http://ow.ly/WEvm30sTN3a #ACBSWC26 #ACBS #FAP #ACT #mentalhealth

Sport psychology has no shortage of interventions. But are we targeting the actual processes driving performance? New work suggests a contextual behavioral lens may help sport psychology move from concepts → mechanisms → impact. http://ow.ly/604C30sTN38 #JCBS #ACBS #SportPsychology

Learn what an ACBS membership can do for you! http://ow.ly/xNZJ30sTN35 #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology #behavioralscience

Last Chance: Submit Your Posters by 3/20! Want to share your research or ideas with a global #CBS community? Participating in poster sessions at #ACBSWC26 are your chance to shine, get feedback, and make connections with peers and mentors. 16-19 July | Lyon, France http://ow.ly/bLP630sTN33#CBS#ACBSWC26#ACBS

Fostering mentorship, collaboration, equity, & leadership across the ACBS network, creating space for diverse perspectives, career development, & meaningful contributions to research & practice, the Women in ACBS SIG champions growth, inclusion, & impact. http://ow.ly/Wzi430sTN32 #ACBS #mentalhealth

Join the Brief Intervention SIG Book Club on 24 March for a final FACT practice session with Dr. Patty Robinson! 🔗 Sign up: https://contextualscience.org/events/1405 #ACBS #ACT #CBS #mentalhealth #psychology

Explore the DNA-V model & learn practical, experiential ways to support growth, identity development, & psychological flexibility from youth through older adulthood. 14 -15 July | Lyon, France http://ow.ly/q2bl30sTN31 #ACBS #DNAV #ACT #ContextualScience #mentalhealth

Congratulations to Giorgio Alagna — our March ACBS Student Spotlight Award winner! We're excited to celebrate Giorgio’s commitment to accessible, compassionate, and culturally responsive care. Learn more: http://ow.ly/YIEY30sTN30 #ACBS #StudentSpotlight #CBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

🚨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

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#ACBSWC26 #ACBS #ACT #professionaldevelopment #mentalhealth #CBS #BehavioralScience

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

Who will you meet when you join ACBS? Learn more about our networking opportunities: https://ow.ly/1PmT50Yl8ns #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology #behavioralscience

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

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