FREE Curated Audio Resources! Did you know that all ACBS members get exclusive access to our audio library? These audio resources led by experienced ACT professionals are just one of the many invaluable resources available to ACBS members. Learn more: http://ow.ly/mylq30sXwYR #ACBS #ACT

"Instead of the body as an object, view the body as a subject leading to a more embodied experience. If we sit into that distinction it changes how we do therapy." - Manuela O'Connell on integrating the body into our science at #ACBSWC26 #ACBS

What if computational modelling could help us better understand the complex relational behavior underlying human language and cognition? Read the full article: http://ow.ly/7ZBs30sXwYP #JCBS #ACBS #RFT #ACT #psychology #mentalhealth

A partially hardcoded computational model of arbitrarily applicable relational responding

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)Volume 40, April 2026AuthorsMatthias Raemaekers, Martin Finn, Jan De Houwer

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How do the ways we talk about our goals shape what we actually do? Findings highlight how the way we frame our goals in language can reveal and even shape pathways to meaningful behavior change #ACBS #JCBS #ACT #RFT #mentalhealth #psychology

“Finding your values is important. You only die once.” - Analysing goal-talk in incarcerated adolescents struggling with substance use from a Relational Frame Theory perspective

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)Volume 38, October 2025

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"The science is what brings us together, but the community is what makes us stay." Read this thoughtful conference recap and tell us: What moment from #ACBSWC26 will stay with you? #ACBS #ACT #MentalHealth #Psychology

The Heart of ACBS: A recap of the 2026 World Conference

Authored by ACBS Board Member Stefanie Rene Salyer, Ed.S.

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The ACBS Virtual Summit: ACT and the Body will explore the growing intersection of ACT, embodied experience, chronic pain, somatic practices, mindfulness, and our relationship with our bodies. 🗓️ 8 October 2026 🌎 Fully Virtual #ACT #ACBS #BehavioralScience #MentalHealth

ACBS 2026 Virtual Summit: ACT and the Body

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Belonging is often thought of as something we find—but what if it's something we do? What practices help you cultivate a sense of belonging—in your work, your communities, or your everyday life? #ACBS #ContextualBehavioralScience #PsychologicalFlexibility #Belonging #ACT #ValuesBasedLiving

Belonging Is Something You Do

Sometimes, the challenges students face and how they rise to these challenges are a near-perfect model for all of us. If you want to belong, a new ...

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What are you waiting for? See what an ACBS membership can do for you! http://ow.ly/128U30sWH9c #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealthprofessional #psychology

“Much of the science that has changed the world did not emerge from planned experiments” - Kelly Wilson, Ph.D. on The Place of Poetics in Contextual Behavioral Science at #ACBSWC26 in Lyon. #ACBS #ACT #Psychology #MentalHealth

Work stress is real. But what if workplaces could actually help us build resilience? A new review shows that Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (#ACT) programs at work can boost key skills. #ACBS #JCBS #WorkplaceWellness

Effects of workplace acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) programs on psychological flexibility's subprocesses: A systematic review

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)Volume 37, July 2025

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Save the Date: ACBS Virtual Summit: ACT and the Body. Bringing together researchers & clinicians to explore how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy engages with embodied experience—from chronic pain & somatic practices to mindfulness, body awareness, & beyond. http://ow.ly/U7zA30sWH9a #ACBS

That's a wrap on #ACBSWC26! Thank you to the nearly 1,300 attendees from 64 countries who joined us this year. We appreciate your dedication to the alleviation of human suffering & the advancement of human well-being. See you next year in Hong Kong! #ACBS #ACT #CBS #Psychology #MentalHealth

Today's sessions highlighted the depth of CBS across clinical, community, & global settings. From process-based approaches & psychological flexibility to applied innovations in #mentalhealth & psychosocial support, the day reflected the breadth of CBS work in action. #ACBSWC26 #ACBS

What a powerful closing to Day 3 of #ACBSWC26! Mark van Ommeren from WHO joined us to discuss large scale global efforts to support scalable psychological interventions offering insights on improving lives & strengthening community support systems worldwide. #ACBS #ACT #Psychology #MentalHealth

Don't forget to update your #ACBSWC26 Conference Bingo Card for a chance to win 50% off next year's conference, FREE membership and more! #ACBS #ACT #CBS #BehavioralScience #ContinuingEducation #MentalHealth

Saturday morning at #ACBSWC26 featured a dynamic mix of presentations highlighting the latest work in contextual behavioral science, including process-based approaches, psychological flexibility, trauma, neurodiversity, and innovative clinical applications of #ACT across diverse populations. #ACBS

“If psychological flexibility is a repertoire of behavior then the body is both a place where that repertoire is expressed and a place where it can be learned.” - ACBS Board President Manuela O’Connell, LIC. Laughter, tears and a powerful, embodied start to Day 3 at #ACBSWC26 #ACBS #ACT #Psychology

Today was packed with dynamic workshops, symposia, posters, & panels showcasing the breadth of contextual behavioral science in action. Excited for tomorrow, ft. plenaries from #ACBS Board President Manuela O'Connell and Mark van Ommerman from WHO followed by our famous Follies night! #ACBSWC26

Thank you, Joanna Arch, for sharing two decades of vital research on using #ACT to treat #anxiety disorders! It is incredibly encouraging to see how this impactful work supports well-being, & improves patients’ lives. We cannot wait to see where your continued research takes you! #ACBSWC26 #ACBS

Attendees have been engaging in inspiring discussions with leading voices, including Lance McCracken, Linda Parrott Hayes, & Ken Carswell. What's been the highlight of your day so far? #ACBSWC26 #ACBS

What a fantastic 1st day at #ACBSWC26 bringing together researchers, clinicians, & students from around the world for a full day of learning, connection, and inspiration. Get ready for an exciting day tomorrow ft. Joanna Arch, Ken Carswell, Marion Trousselard, & Lance McCracken! #ACBS

“Psychotherapy is an act of mutual creation; the patient has as much a role as the therapist. Achieving a we-mode of shared understanding generates trust in new knowledge. When a patient improves, that is what you have truly given them: the gift of trust.”—Peter Fonagy, Ph.D. at #ACBSWC26 #ACBS

The energy at #ACBSWC26 is incredible! Morning sessions featured trauma, psychological flexibility, neurodiversity, digital health, psychedelics, & more! Feeling inspired by the learning, connection, & conversations happening throughout Lyon! #ACBS #ACT #Psychology #MentalHealth

Thank you to our #ACBSWC26 sponsors! We're grateful for your commitment to fostering growth, inclusion, and meaningful impact in our field. #ACBS #mentalhealth #psychology

Join the fun and connect with attendees by playing #ACBSWC26 Conference Bingo. Fill out your squares and be entered to win 50% off next year's conference, FREE membership and more! https://ow.ly/F5vl50Zg146 #ACBS #ACT #CBS #BehavioralScience #psychology #MentalHealth

Tears, laughter, & a standing ovation! What a way to kick off #ACBSWC26 with Kelly Wilson, Ph.D. He challenged us to look at the role of poetics in #contextualbehavioralscience, reminding us: "Much of the science that has changed the world did not emerge from planned experiments" #Psychology #ACBS

#ACBSWC26 has officially begun! Attendees are touching down in Lyon & the energy is electric! We’re so excited to reunite with familiar faces & welcome new ones. Kicking things off tonight with our opening social & rookies retreat! https://ow.ly/90Bj50Zg0WU #ACBS #ACT #psychology #MentalHealt

Today marked the start of the #ACBSWC26 pre-conference workshops, with participants already gathering from around the world to dive into immersive, hands-on learning across contextual behavioral science. #ACBS #psychology #MentalHealth

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Joyeux quatorze juillet! Already in town for #ACBSWC26? Here's the top places to watch the Bastille Day Fireworks tonight! https://ow.ly/QNZp50Znk71 #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology