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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"
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July 16, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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Have an idea that could push #ContextualBehavioralScience forward? Submit your application for one of the ACBS Research & Development Grants! This is your chance to receive funding to support innovative, impactful #CBS research
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August 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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It’s here! The ACBS Knowledge Portal has been redesigned and refreshed!

Explore a cleaner look, easier navigation, & improved access to research, tools, & resources to support your work in #ContextualBehavioralScience.
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September 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Did you know? #ACBS members get exclusive access to our video library with 400+ resources & we're adding new content regularly!

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May 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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How can we help humanity break free from the narrow lens of WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic) thinking? Dr. Steven C. Hayes explores how #ContextualBehavioralScience can guide us toward a more inclusive, globally relevant science of human behavior.
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How We Can Help Humanity Break the Grip of the WEIRD
What if everything you know about mental health is built for the wrong people? A new approach is changing that.
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August 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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#ACBSWC26 Call for Submissions: Share your research, ideas, or CBS innovations with a global community at the 2026 ACBS World Conference in Lyon, France (16–19 July 2026).

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November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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How can AI enhance therapy through #ContextualBehavioralScience (#CBS)? Join our expert panel to explore how #AI can improve outcomes, personalize care, & support clients. We’ll tackle key ethics like privacy, bias, & keeping the human connection at the heart of healing
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June 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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New hope for children with anxiety. Research offers promising evidence that brief, targeted ACT interventions could help children navigate anxiety with more flexibility and less fear.

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An idiographic comparison of ACT focused on repetitive negative thinking versus non-directive therapy in child generalized anxiety
Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)Volume 38, October 2025
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November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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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?

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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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July 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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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

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September 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Interested in connecting with fellow social workers in ACBS?
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August 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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🎉 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.
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August 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Congrats to the 2025 #ACBS Student Scholars Andrés Beltrán & Amanda McGovern. Their participation reflects exactly what the ACBS Foundation aims to support: expanding access, elevating emerging voices, & strengthening the future of #contextualbehavioralscience.
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March 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Do autism traits link to deictic relating? Two experiments found no significant correlations. Learn more: http://ow.ly/SacM30sTN2Y

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(Deictic) relational responding is not related to autism traits in the general population
Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)Volume 39, January 2026
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March 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Congratulations again to the 2025 scholars—your contributions remind us why global inclusion is at the heart of advancing science and practice. Learn more about each of their experiences at #ACBSWC25 here: http://ow.ly/Ljz830sTN2T

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March 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Thinking about submitting to #ACBS2026?
Don't miss our new guide: Top 10 Things to Know Before You Submit!

Clear tips. Stronger proposals. Better sessions.
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Top 10 Things You Should Know Before Submitting to the 2026 ACBS World Conference
Preparing a submission for the ACBS World Conference is an exciting opportunity to share your work, contribute to the community, and help shape the global conversation around contextual behavioral science. To help you put your best foot forward, we’ve distilled the ACBS submission guidelines into th
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January 12, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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Are you based in a developing nation and passionate about #ContextualBehavioralScience? The #ACBS Developing Nations World Conference Scholars program is your path to attending #ACBSWC26 — even if financial or geographic constraints make it feel out of reach.

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November 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Did you know ACBS members get access to 4,000+ Publications & research archives! From cutting-edge research to hands-on clinical tools, it’s all at your fingertips.

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November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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We are thrilled to introduce Dr. Jean-Christophe Seznec & Jacqueline A-Tjak PhD as the esteemed co-chairs for #ACBSWC26, 16-19 July 2026, at Lyon Catholic University (UCLY) in Lyon, France.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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This #WorldMentalHealthDay join us for dynamic International virtual workshops! Explore innovative strategies for expanding the reach of #contextualbehavioralscience & making it more accessible to people in need. ow.ly/UUIp50WXvt4

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September 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Have an idea that could push #ContextualBehavioralScience forward? Whether you're just getting started or expanding an ongoing project, this is your chance to receive funding to support innovative, impactful #CBS research.
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September 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM