Association for Contextual Behavioral Science: A worldwide online learning and research community, and a living resource for anyone interested in #ACT, #RFT, and #CBS https://contextualscience.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mlxz6kxda62mIn 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 #psychology16 May 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlxz6kxda62mhttps://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mlvlwobrta2tDon’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 http://ow.ly/xzzN30sVlSV15 May 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvlwobrta2thttps://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mlsurkv6ic2mFrom 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 #ACBSWC214 May 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlsurkv6ic2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mlqoebflpi2mThis 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 13 May 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqoebflpi2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mlnx72qb6w2q"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 12 May 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnx72qb6w2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mllxihccdm2pExplore 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 #mentalhealth11 May 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllxihccdm2phttps://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mlgg45z6pr2qIn 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! #psychology09 May 2026 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlgg45z6pr2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mle3zqoave24Join 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 #ACBS #MentalHealth #Psychology 08 May 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mle3zqoave24https://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mlbt3k6ptd2tJoin 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/WgeY50YVCpQ07 May 2026 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbt3k6ptd2thttps://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mlbboqrpo627Join 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 #psychology07 May 2026 13:03 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbboqrpo627https://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3ml7g5k3viv2pJoin 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 #psychology06 May 2026 19:18 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7g5k3viv2phttps://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3ml7bsbesze27Can 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 #psychology06 May 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7bsbesze27https://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3ml4knfi4kx2xJoin a compassionate global network working to improve outcomes, support marginalized communities, & expand access to evidence-based #trauma care. http://ow.ly/jv9F30sVlSN #ACBS #mentalhealth #psychology 05 May 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4knfi4kx2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mkzmriqnrw25Early 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 #ACT #ACBS #mentalhealth #psychology 04 May 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzmriqnrw25https://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mkuvuohbwo2mEarly bird registration for #ACBSWC26 ends 4 May. Secure your spot now and lock in the lowest rate before prices increase. http://ow.ly/QKj330sVlSK #ACT #CBS #BehavioralScience #ACBS #mentalhealth #psychology 02 May 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkuvuohbwo2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mkqcdubxhk2mBénédicte 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 #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth30 Apr 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqcdubxhk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mknhszypen2xNew 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 #MentalHealth29 Apr 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknhszypen2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mklbg5g4h42p 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 #ACBS28 Apr 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklbg5g4h42phttps://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mkkqnk4t3q2tLearn what an ACBS membership can do for you: http://ow.ly/8RmZ30sUpTR #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology #behavioralscience 28 Apr 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkqnk4t3q2thttps://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mkiopavwow2xTrauma 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 #MentalHealth27 Apr 2026 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkiopavwow2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mkhzhw5qdb2x#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 #ACBS #ACBSWC2627 Apr 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkhzhw5qdb2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mkft5tjltl2sThroughout 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 #GlobalVolunteerMonth26 Apr 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkft5tjltl2shttps://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mkdcpdf3za2mIt’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/ #ACBS #mentalhealth #ACT #psychology25 Apr 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkdcpdf3za2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mkas55jxln27How 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 #Idionomics24 Apr 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkas55jxln27https://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mk6p36ujgo2qAnnouncing 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 #ACBS23 Apr 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6p36ujgo2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mk3kjbiyj42mLiving 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 http://ow.ly/5FhV30sUpTL22 Apr 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3kjbiyj42mhttps://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mjzaqdgorv2gExploring 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 #ACBS21 Apr 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzaqdgorv2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mjx6j6m3ny27Congrats 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 #ACBC #psychology #cancerresearch20 Apr 2026 19:15 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjx6j6m3ny27https://bsky.app/profile/myacbs.bsky.social/post/3mju7vg42762xVolunteer 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 #GlobalVolunteerMonth19 Apr 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:pak2z2ftys7qpmj2t2nrf4f7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mju7vg42762x