Did you know that all professional members get a free listing in the Practitioner Directory? It's now easier than ever to search for & connect with practitioners by specialty, language, and region. http://ow.ly/BgBP30sZc0A #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology #therapist

We want to hear from you. Your perspectives and ideas help us understand what matters to our members and how we can best serve our community. Join the conversation, learn about leadership opportunities, & discover ways to get more involved with ACBS. https://ow.ly/EOw350ZUrvg #ACBS

A systematic review of 19 studies across five sub-Saharan African countries offers promising feasibility & acceptability, alongside important questions about cultural relevance and how we measure outcomes. Read the full study in #JCBS: http://ow.ly/79Sf30sZc0z #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

A systematic review of acceptance and commitment therapy in sub-Saharan Africa: Understanding the cultural adaptations

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)Volume 41, July 2026View Article 

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500 people. 12 hours of programming. One unforgettable day. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, shared their ideas, asked questions, & made the day what it was. Want the recordings? https://ow.ly/oJwX50ZVSYk #ACBS

Thank you to our 2026 ACBS Virtual Summit Sponsors: Mind Body Behavioral Institute; Ítaca Formación; Psara Ediciones; Praxis Continuing Education & Training; New Harbinger Publications http://ow.ly/hIy930sZc0v #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

What happens when curiosity turns into leadership? For Alexander D. Simmons, it started with wanting to learn more about #ACT & grew into a passion for connecting social work, contextual behavioral science, & culturally responsive care. Read his story below! #ACBS #mentalhealth #psychology

Meet Alexander D. Simmons

What happens when curiosity turns into leadership? For Alexander D. Simmons, it started with wanting to learn more about ACT and has grown into a passion for connecting social work, contextual behavioral science, and culturally responsive care.

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Creating a safe space for learning doesn’t mean avoiding challenge. It means creating enough trust for people to be honest, curious, vulnerable & willing to try. Join us for an interactive conversation! 11 AM ET | LinkedIn Live https://ow.ly/xV7s50ZTuKR #ACBS #Supervision #ClinicalSupervision #ACT

When you sign up for the ACBS Virtual Summit, your registration includes full access to all Virtual Summit sessions—PLUS select bonus recordings from the 2026 World Conference! http://ow.ly/x91830sZc0w #ACBS #ACBSWC26 #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

Thank you to our 2026 ACBS Virtual Summit Sponsors: Mind Body Behavioral Institute; Ítaca Formación; Psara Ediciones; Praxis Continuing Education & Training; New Harbinger Publications http://ow.ly/hIy930sZc0v #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

This new community explores how #ACT, RFT, & contextual behavioral science can help us better understand workplace well-being, psychological flexibility, meaningful work, leadership, & organizational culture. Learn more: http://ow.ly/n4X230sZc0u #ACBS #mentalhealth #psychology

Discover how self-guided ACT can expand health promotion, along with critical lessons learned around navigating weight loss goals and intervention limits. 🔗 Learn more and register today: http://ow.ly/jvHv30sYlyA #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology #DigitalHealth

Findings offer promising—but preliminary—evidence for FAP’s potential to support interpersonal growth and address minority stress. Read the full study: http://ow.ly/JrG630sYlyy #ACBS #JCBS #mentalhealth #psychology

An interesting read at the intersection of psychedelics, compassion, and contextual behavioral science. http://ow.ly/n8KA30sYlyx #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

The Power of Self-Compassion in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

Imagine what it would be like to have someone permanently by your side who, instead of being critical, is fully committed to protecting and support...

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Each year, ACBS awards up to four grants of up to $5,000 USD each to support innovative, high-quality research projects that deepen understanding and expand the impact of CBS worldwide. Learn more: http://ow.ly/F5qL30sYlyw #ACBS

Good #supervision isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about creating a space where people can ask questions, take risks, get curious, and grow. This interactive conversation will include a live Q&A, so bring your questions and join the discussion. https://ow.ly/FlVQ50ZQY9Z #ACBS #psychology

Findings support a two-dimensional model and show that the scale’s items have strong power to distinguish different levels of self-as-context—while also pointing to ways the measure could be refined. Read the full study in #JCBS. http://ow.ly/Bnja30sYlyv #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

Learn how targeting appetitive embodiment can serve as a vital pathway for growth, whether body issues are central to a client's presentation or the body is being tapped as a resource for broader psychological flexibility. Get the details: http://ow.ly/rHcI30sYlyu #ACBS #mentalhealth #Psychology

Learn what an ACBS membership can do for YOU! http://ow.ly/obm330sYlys #ACBS #mentalhealth #psychology #continuingeducation

Catch top-tier presentations on your own time, revisit key insights, and expand your clinical toolkit with both live and recorded content. 🎥✨ 🔗 See what’s included and register today: http://ow.ly/LY8L30sYlyr #ACBS #ACBSWC26 #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

What if goals aren't the point—but give our values a way to come alive? Steven C. Hayes explores how goals can give values “a body,” using sport to illuminate psychological flexibility, play, competition, & what it means to care deeply without losing sight of how we want to show up. #ACBS

The Goal Gives Values a Body

Here's why competing well matters more than winning, and what soccer fans can teach us about living.

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"Perhaps every client we see is an unfinished poem. Perhaps you and I are unfinished poems.” - Kelly Wilson, Ph.D. at #ACBSWC26. Missed the live session? Get the recording when you register for the 2026 ACBS Virtual Summit. Learn more: http://ow.ly/8zJO30sYlyp #ACBS #ACT #Psychology #MentalHealth

A new review maps the growing research on #ACT interventions for digital technology-related issues—from problematic social media use & gaming to smartphone use, online pornography, & cyberbullying. Where does ACT fit in an increasingly digital world? http://ow.ly/cr6530sYlyo #JCBS #ACBS

What does volunteering with ACBS look like? For Molly England, it’s a chance to find community, share her voice, and contribute to something bigger. Read her story & discover where getting involved might take you. #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

Meet Molly England!

For Molly England, volunteering with ACBS is about more than giving back, it’s about finding a place where her voice, values, and work feel connected to something bigger. As President of the AAA SIG, Point Person for the ACBS Long Island Affiliate, and a speaker at the 2026 ACBS World Conference in

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Learn how to evaluate the physiological risks and true benefits of breathwork interventions in clinical practice. 🗓️ Registration is open now! 🔗 Secure your spot today: http://ow.ly/RqpE30sYlyn #ACBS #ACT #Anxiety #Biofeedback #mentalhealth #psychology

Do you know someone advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through contextual behavioral science? Or is that someone you? Applications are open through September 30. Help us celebrate the people moving our field—and our community—forward. http://ow.ly/Foiw30sYlym #ACBS #MentalHealth #ACT

Learn how to use somatic awareness, posture, gesture, & embodied metaphors as direct pathways to foster openness, connection, and values in real time. 🔗 Reserve your spot today: http://ow.ly/UbrK30sYlyl #ACBS #ACT #Mindfulness #mentalhealth #psychology

How do we measure psychological inflexibility in adolescents—and know the measure works across contexts? 📊 New study finds a practical, validated tool for identifying and monitoring a core process targeted in #ACT. http://ow.ly/ukAX30sYlyk #JCBS #ACBS

Join the RFT SIG and its listserv and connect with a community working to grow RFT research and its impact around the world. http://ow.ly/4AAs30sYlyj #ACBS #RFT #mentalhealth #psychology

Did you know ACBS members get exclusive access to curated summaries and essential resources to support your research in #ContextualBehavioralScience, from basic to applied studies across the ACT and RFT landscape? http://ow.ly/pEPU30sYlyi #ACBS #mentalhealth #psychology

"For many, living with a long-term health condition creates a felt dichotomy between managing one’s health and truly living." This session will explore brief, low-intensity #ACT interventions for chronic physical health conditions like IBD & cardiovascular disease. http://ow.ly/l5KW30sYlyh #ACBS