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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. ow.ly/EOw350ZUrvg #ACBS

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

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: ow.ly/79Sf30sZc0z #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

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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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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

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? ow.ly/oJwX50ZVSYk #ACBS

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

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

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

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

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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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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

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 ow.ly/xV7s50ZTuKR #ACBS #Supervision #ClinicalSupervision #ACT

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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! ow.ly/x91830sZc0w #ACBS #ACBSWC26 #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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: ow.ly/n4X230sZc0u #ACBS #mentalhealth #psychology

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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: ow.ly/jvHv30sYlyA #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology #DigitalHealth

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

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: ow.ly/F5qL30sYlyw #ACBS

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

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. ow.ly/FlVQ50ZQY9Z #ACBS #psychology

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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. ow.ly/Bnja30sYlyv #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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: ow.ly/rHcI30sYlyu #ACBS #mentalhealth #Psychology

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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: ow.ly/LY8L30sYlyr #ACBS #ACBSWC26 #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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

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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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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"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: ow.ly/8zJO30sYlyp #ACBS #ACT #Psychology #MentalHealth

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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? ow.ly/cr6530sYlyo #JCBS #ACBS

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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. ow.ly/Foiw30sYlym #ACBS #MentalHealth #ACT

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

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: ow.ly/UbrK30sYlyl #ACBS #ACT #Mindfulness #mentalhealth #psychology

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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. ow.ly/ukAX30sYlyk #JCBS #ACBS

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

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? ow.ly/pEPU30sYlyi #ACBS #mentalhealth #psychology

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

"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. ow.ly/l5KW30sYlyh #ACBS

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Congrats to Sandro Voi on becoming a new ACBS Peer Reviewed ACT Trainer! 🎉 Sandro credits the mentors & colleagues who welcomed & supported him throughout his journey, & sees this as “the start” of a new chapter — one focused on to learning, growing, & supporting others. #ACBS #ACT #psychology

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

#JCBS study finds that LLMs can show contingency insensitivity, much like human rule-governed behavior. All four models tested showed some degree of rigidity, with GPT 5.2 and Grok 4.1 showing near-complete insensitivity to changing contingencies. Read the article: ow.ly/Mrg830sYlyf #ACBS

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

"Psychological flexibility is an embodied repertoire that can be observed, evoked, practiced, and shaped through the body and CBS has an opportunity to more fully integrate this dimension into its science and practice" - Manuela O'Connell, LIC. on embodied flexibility at #ACBSWC26 in Lyon. #ACBS

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Learn how to overcome implementation barriers, integrate evidence-based methods seamlessly into client sessions, and get an exclusive look at a new network designed for active ACBS collaborations. Learn more: ow.ly/ZpaB30sXwZf #ACBS #ContextualScience #ACT #Psychology #MentalHealth

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Humanitarian crises are increasing. Resources are shrinking. The need for accessible #mentalhealth support has never been greater. Marc van Ommeren's #ACBSWC26 plenary highlighted how scalable, evidence-based psychological interventions are helping bridge that gap. #ACBS WHO

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Explore how rigid cultural rules cause athletes to disconnect from their bodies, leading to "performance handbrakes" like the yips, anxiety, and burnout. Secure your spot today! ow.ly/rhW330sXwZa #ACBS #ACT #SportsPsychology #PerformancePsychology #Mindfulness

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

What are you waiting for? See what an ACBS membership can do for you! ow.ly/VRkB30sXwZ9 #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Explore a brand-new competency task (PBCT) and self-assessment tool grounded in #ProcessBasedTherapy. Learn how they measure a therapist’s ability to pinpoint client needs and deliver precise CBT interventions using simulated therapy data. ow.ly/16cv30sXwZ8 #ACBS #Psychology #mentalhealth

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

1,500 ACT RCTs. 119,000+ participants. And counting. 👀 So, what does 1,500 trials actually tell us about the evolution—and future—of ACT and CBS? Read the full article to find out: ow.ly/qZy450ZELnf #ACBS #ACT #psychology #mentalhealth

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ACT at 1,500: What the Numbers Tell Us—and What They Don’t

Authored by Steven C. Hayes The official ACBS list of ACT randomized trials has now passed 1,500.

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The ACBS Diversity Award recognizes members whose work is creating meaningful impact through research, teaching, clinical practice, and/or community service across diverse communities. Learn more: ow.ly/J4i630sXwZ6 #ACBS

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Save the Date for the 2027 ACBS World Conference: 24 - 27 June in Hong Kong! Sign up now to be the first to hear updates, sneak peeks at the program, and early-bird registration deals! ow.ly/VYBF30sXwZ5 #ACBSWC27 #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Explore how poor sleep acts as a psychological amplifier, linking sleep disruption to distress, paranoia, & dissociation. Discover how ACT-informed interventions can help clients relate differently to a body that won't rest ow.ly/npQH30sXwZ2 #ACBS #ACT #SleepHealth #Insomnia#MentalHealth

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🎉 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 ACBS Virtual Summit! 🎉 This year’s lineup is packed with transformative, practical insights you can take straight into your practice. See the full lineup: ow.ly/3ZPx30sXwYX #ACBS #ACT #Psychology #MentalHealth

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

A new systematic review of 27 qualitative studies identifies 16 patterns linking therapy, context, mechanisms, and outcomes—and introduces a Therapeutic Growth Model for understanding how change unfolds. #JCBS #ACBS #ACT #psychology #mentalhealth #Anxiety

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Lived experiences of therapy for anxiety: A systematic review of qualitative studies using a realist-informed approach

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)Volume 40, April 2026

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Have a research idea that could advance Contextual Behavioral Science? The ACBS Research Development Grant program is now accepting applications! Learn more: ow.ly/fUMZ30sXwZ0 #ACBS #researchgrant #researchfunding #mentalhealth #psychology

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

"A balance of acknowledging another mind while sustaining one’s own.” - Peter Fonagy Ph.D. at #ACBSWC26 on revisiting mentalization as a social process. #ACBS #mentalhealth #psychology #ACT ow.ly/OaL730sXwYZ

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Interested in connecting with fellow social workers in ACBS? Learn more and join the Social Work SIG: ow.ly/ejal30sXwYY #ACBS #ContextualBehavioralScience #SocialWork #ACT

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🎉 Please join us in congratulating Anne I. Roche, PhD, LP, ABPP on becoming a Peer-Reviewed ACT Trainer (PRT)! We're grateful for your contributions to the ACT community and look forward to all that's ahead. ow.ly/sYeT30sXwYV #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology #ContextualBehavioralScience

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The AADQ-S offers a new tool for better understanding #diabetes acceptance in Hispanic/Latino/Latinx communities—& highlights the need to look more closely at how acceptance, self-management, & health outcomes intersect, particularly in marginalized populations. #JCBS #ACBS #psychology #mentalhealth

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Validation of the Acceptance & Action Diabetes Questionnaire in Spanish (AADQ-S)

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)Volume 40, April 2026

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ACBS @myacbs.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Congrats 2026 ACBS Mentees & Mentors! Please join us in celebrating these inspiring individuals as they begin a year of learning, support, and shared progress. Learn more: ow.ly/KwVj50Zur0l #ACBS #ACT #psychology #mentalhealth

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