Have an idea you're passionate about sharing? The call for Ignite Session submissions is now open for the 2026 ACBS Virtual Summit: ACT & the Body! Learn more: http://ow.ly/2STA30sW2oG #ACBS #psychology

The findings of this study highlight the importance of personalized, process-based approaches in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy & psychological research, helping move beyond one-size-fits-all assumptions toward more individualized care & intervention design. http://ow.ly/bfXE30sW2oF #JCBS #ACBS

If this July will be your first time attending #ACBSWC26, we put together some tips to help you feel prepared and get the most out of your experience in Lyon! #ACBS #psychology #ACT #mentalhealth

Did you know...ACBS members get access to 4,000+ Publications and research archives! From cutting-edge research to hands-on clinical tools, it’s all at your fingertips. Join today and dive in: http://ow.ly/a5RH30sW2oE #ACBS #MentalHealth

When hope feels lost, connection matters most. Join us for this 2-day workshop featuring Mavis Tsai, Ph.D., Sarah Sullivan-Singh, Ph.D., Barbara Kohlenberg, Ph.D., Katia Manduchi, Ph.D., Stavroula Sanida. http://ow.ly/Qwn230sW2oC #ACBSWC26 #ACBS

Congratulations to Tien Kuei on becoming a new Peer Reviewed ACT Trainer! 🎉 We’re excited to celebrate Tien and all she will continue to bring to the ACT community through her work with the Power to Live Foundation in the UK! #ACBS

A new app grounded in #ACT & CBT principles highlights the growing role of behavioral science in digital health innovation. The app, Freequency, focuses on changing a person’s relationship with #tinnitus rather than simply masking symptoms. http://ow.ly/JZ4y30sW2oz #ACBS Steven C. Hayes

The call for Ignite Session submissions is now open for the 2026 ACBS Virtual Summit: ACT & the Body!This is a great opportunity to share pilot data, innovative ideas, case examples, new resources, conceptual models, or creative reflections with the global #ACBS community. http://ow.ly/QoLv30sW2oy#ACBS

LAST CHANCE! Virtual Immersive Workshops (5-6 June). Don’t miss out on 7.5 contact hours of learning with leading international experts! Recordings are available until June 25, 2026, so you can learn at your own pace. http://ow.ly/KA0l30sW2ox #ACBS #ACT #psychology #mentalhealth

How do early #heterosexism experiences affect #LGBQ wellbeing? Trauma-informed, body-aware approaches boost resilience. 🌈 Read more: http://ow.ly/OIhh30sW2ow#heterosexism#LGBQ#JCBS #ACBS

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 Save your spot: http://ow.ly/BUOl30sUpTt #ACBSWC26 #ACBS

Learn #ACT in a clear, approachable way through demonstrations, experiential exercises, & skills you can start using right away. Perfect for clinicians, students, & anyone building confidence in ACT practice. 5-6 June | Virtual http://ow.ly/k5Ly30sVlT9#ACT #ACBSWC26 #ACBS #mentalhealth #psychology

Using multiple exemplar instruction across response types, researchers taught same/difference responding to 3 young children with disabilities. Findings support MEI as a promising approach for building early relational responding & foundational language skills. #JCBS #ACBS #mentalhealth #psychology

Want to make your therapy metaphors stick? Join Rikke Kjelgaard, for this 2-day virtual experiential workshop & learn how to craft functionally guided metaphors that go beyond scripted language to create meaning that truly lands. 5-6 June | Virtual http://ow.ly/ga8T30sVlT7 #ACBSWC26 #ACBS

TOMORROW: How do we treat #trauma in complex times? Join us for a live conversation followed by a Q&A exploring how #ACT can support trauma work in today’s rapidly changing world. Click this link to join us live: http://ow.ly/FumX30sVlT6#trauma#ACT #ACBS #MentalHealth #Psychology

The call for Ignite Session submissions is now open for the 2026 ACBS Virtual Summit: ACT & the Body! This is a great opportunity to share pilot data, innovative ideas, case examples, new resources, conceptual models, or creative reflections with the global #ACBS community. https://ow.ly/674L50Z1NxG

Can a general theory of human behavior help transform psychological science & improve interventions? Participants will examine how a broader theoretical framework may help address challenges like the replication crisis & the treatment-prevalence paradox in #psychology https://ow.ly/EJ4f50Z2avB#psychology#ACBS

Did you know? #ACBS members get exclusive access to our video library with 400+ resources & we're adding new content regularly! Join today & start watching: http://ow.ly/nABF30sVlT3#ACBS #MentalHealth #ContextualBehavioralScience #ProfessionalDevelopment #ACT #CBS

Through role-plays, conceptual frameworks, and experiential exercises, you’ll deepen your ability to apply #ACT processes in emotionally complex #trauma work. 14 -15 July | Lyon, France Register today: http://ow.ly/yhyH30sUpTQ#ACT#trauma#ACBS #ACBSWC26 #PsychologicalFlexibility #mentalhealth #psychology

Together, GGM + DAG analyses highlight present-moment contact, values, and experiential avoidance as promising ACT-based targets for improving sleep. http://ow.ly/8HQY30sVlT1 #JCBS #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

Join us for a live discussion exploring how Acceptance & Commitment Therapy can support trauma work in today’s complex world — plus a live Q&A with the panel. Bring your questions & be part of the conversation. Live on LinkedIn http://ow.ly/GqV130sVlSZ #ACBS #ACT #Trauma #MentalHealth #Psychology

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 Secure your spot: http://ow.ly/ek0330sUpTC #ACBS #ACBSWC26 #ACT

We are proud to recognize these exceptional leaders for their significant contributions to Contextual Behavioral Science. Being named an #ACBS Fellow is a prestigious honor reflecting a career of scientific integrity & dedication to our global community.

In recognition of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth we asked ACBS members to share their favorite mental health tips! Listen to hear what Jim Lucas does to help with his mental health and well being. Have a tip or practice you love? Share it in the comments below! #ACBS #mentalhealth #psychology

Don’t wait to feel better to start living. Steven C. Hayes explores a simple #ACT idea: mood isn't the starting point — it’s often the byproduct. When we move toward what matters, even in small ways, our lives expand… and our mood can follow. #ACBS #mentalhealth #psychology

From SIG & chapter meetups, first-timer gatherings to community discussions, evening socials, & spontaneous hallway connections, there are countless opportunities to build meaningful professional relationships. Join us, introduce yourself, & grow your network in a community. #ACBS #ACBSWC2

This randomized trial tested Dropping Anchor delivered as an annotated image sequence in a mobile app & results were promising. The novel format showed high feasibility, strong acceptability (85.7%), promising daily adherence, and exceptional retention (96.8%). #JCBS #ACBS #ACT #psychology

"My journey with #ACBS has been one of the most life-changing journeys with a professional organization that I've had. You get so many resources & a fantastic network of clinicians, researchers, & friends." Jennifer Shepard Payne, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins School of Medicine/Kennedy Krieger Institute

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 #ACBSWC26 #DNAV #ACT #ContextualScience #mentalhealth

In recognition of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth we asked #ACBS members to share their favorite #mentalhealth tips! Listen to hear the one thing ACBS Brazil Chapter President-Elect Raul Vaz Manzione does every day. Have a tip or practice you love? Share it in the comments below! #psychology

Join Laurie Gallo, Ph.D., Jennifer Payne, Ph.D., LCSW, and Shaina Siber, LCSW, moderated by Brooke White, Ph.D. for a live conversation followed by a Q&A exploring how #ACT can support #trauma work in today’s rapidly changing world. http://ow.ly/WVob30sVlSQ#ACT#trauma#ACBS #MentalHealth #Psychology

Join us for an open meeting with the #ACBS Board. We're eager to learn more about your needs, interests, & ideas as we continue shaping the direction of ACBS together. We hope you will join us & contribute to this important conversation. https://ow.ly/WgeY50YVCpQ

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

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

Can an app-based ACT help university students with chronic health? Study shows mixed results; more accessible approaches needed. Read the study: http://ow.ly/hxhO30sVlSO #JCBS #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

Join a compassionate global network working to improve outcomes, support marginalized communities, & expand access to evidence-based #trauma care. http://ow.ly/jv9F30sVlSN#trauma #ACBS #mentalhealth #psychology

Early bird registration for #ACBSWC26 ends TODAY. Don't miss your opportunity to join clinicians, researchers, & students from around the world for cutting-edge sessions & meaningful connections. Secure your spot: http://ow.ly/QbHU30sVlSL#ACBSWC26 #ACT #ACBS #mentalhealth #psychology

Early bird registration for #ACBSWC26 ends 4 May. Secure your spot now and lock in the lowest rate before prices increase. http://ow.ly/QKj330sVlSK#ACBSWC26 #ACT #CBS #BehavioralScience #ACBS #mentalhealth #psychology

Bénédicte Gendron will be speaking at #ACBSWC26- recognized for her work linking #CBS, behavioral economics, & education, she is known for developing influential frameworks such as Emotional Capital & Bienvivance. Register by 5/4 to save up to €160! http://ow.ly/2glw30sUpTT#ACBSWC26-#CBS#ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth

New tool for understanding learner barriers in therapist training! The KIBS-Ed measures psychological inflexibility (PI) in educational settings, helping clarify learner engagement and well-being. Read the full study: http://ow.ly/z9xc30sUpTS #JCBS #ACBS #PsychologicalFlexibility #MentalHealth

Ryan O'Donnell, a doctoral student in clinical psychology at The Chicago School, Los Angeles, will be presenting on “The Relational Map Analysis Protocol (RMAP): An RFT-derived diagramming system for visualizing & analyzing human behavior”. 📝 Register via Zoom: https://ow.ly/uWwH50YOfue #ACBS

Learn what an ACBS membership can do for you: http://ow.ly/8RmZ30sUpTR #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology #behavioralscience

Trauma work is evolving — how can ACT help? Join us for a live conversation followed by a Q&A exploring how ACT can support trauma work in today’s complex world. https://ow.ly/ksGL50YKB7r #ACBS #Trauma #MentalHealth

#Trauma changes how people move through the world. Join Robyn D. Walser for an experiential training exploring how #ACT can help clinicians guide clients from trauma-shaped living toward #psychologicalflexibility, resilience, & values-guided action. http://ow.ly/yhyH30sUpTQ#Trauma#ACT#psychologicalflexibility#ACBS #ACBSWC26

Throughout the month, we’ve had the privilege of highlighting volunteers who generously share their time, talents, and passion. In this final Volunteer Spotlight, you’ll hear directly from, Daniel Granados Salazar, one of the people who helps bring our mission to life. #ACBS #GlobalVolunteerMonth

It’s #GlobalVolunteerMonth, and we’re taking time to recognize the volunteers who help our community thrive. Jim Lucas shares his perspective on getting involved, building connections, and contributing to something meaningful. https://contextualscience.org/#GlobalVolunteerMonth#ACBS #mentalhealth #ACT #psychology

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