Special Interest Groups

Special Interest Groups

Official ACBS SIGs
The official ACBS SIGs are listed as links at the bottom of this page. Information about joining a SIG is available on each SIG's page. 

What are SIGs?

SIGs are a group of individuals who have come together to further a particular topic of interest in scholarship, intervention development, or to promote a particular scholarly agenda within the society. SIGs provide an excellent way for members from all over the world to become involved based on their specific interests. SIGs typically form to develop, promote, and enhance the study of a particular topic or the treatment of a particular population, but SIGs can also be formed to help groups of members who may require special attention within the society, such as the Student SIG.

Who Can Join?

Anyone who is a current paid member of ACBS is eligible to join -- students, professionals, and affiliates.

What can SIGs do?

Each SIG has an email listserv on which SIG members can post messages.

SIGs have many options for activities, such as webinars, peer consultation groups, book clubs, monthly meetings, and activities at the annual ACBS World Conference. Here are a more suggestions.

Interested in Starting a New SIG? Click here to find out how. 

Calendar of SIG Events

Click here for the calendar of upcoming SIG, Chapter, and Affiliate events

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ACT and Autism SIG

ACT and Autism SIG

ACT and Autism Special Interest Group

Affiliated 2017

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You will be added as a member to the SIG and to the SIG's email listserv. You will receive those messages in daily digest form (by default). If you would like to change your email delivery preference, you can do so here.

Contact Information

Geraldine Panelli

SIG Officers

President- Geraldine Panelli
Secretary- Romina Burroso

Members at Large:
Brian Middleton
Sarha French
Maria Ucan

SIG Mission/Objectives

To connect people who work with people on the autism spectrum and have a passion for ACT and RFT. Given how niche the area is, we often struggle to find colleagues with whom to debrief and learn. It is vital that we are able to connect with each other to network and share resources. Of course, our ultimate goal is to assist and therefore decrease unnecessary suffering for the families we see.

Description of SIG membership

Any person who works, researches or has an interest in learning more about using ACT and/or RFT with autism spectrum conditions.

SIG Activities

We really just want to connect and share ideas. The SIG created its own listserv to share resources. The SIG will maintain a webpage of resources. We will also consider creating occasional worldwide teleconferencing for peer networking. There is very little available in this area but as we amalgamate our combined knowledge and experience, it is hoped we could eventually have more clinical trials to formally support the use of ACT/RFT with autism.

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ACT and Autism SIG Resources

ACT and Autism SIG Resources

This is a list of resources available on the ACBS website.

JCBS Special Issue: Special Issue on ACT for Autism and Related Disorders; Guest Edited by Jonathan Tarbox and Evelyn Gould

  • Thomas G. Szabo. (2019) Acceptance and Commitment Training for Reducing Inflexible Behaviors in Children with Autism. JCBS, Vol 12.
  • Nirbhay N. Singh, Giulio E. Lancioni, et. al. (2019) Surfing the Urge: An informal mindfulness practice for the self-management of aggression by adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.  JCBS, Vol 12.
  • Christina Chancey, Cynthia Weihl, et. al. (2019) The impact of mindfulness skills on interactions between direct care staff and adults with developmental disabilities. JCBS, Vol 12.
  • Hahs, A. D., Dixon. M. R., & Paliliunas, D. (2019). Randomized controlled trial of a brief acceptance and commitment training for parents of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. JCBS, Vol. 12.
  • Evelyn R. Gould, Jonathan Tarbox, & Lisa Coyne (2018) Evaluating the effects of Acceptance and Commitment Training on the overt behavior of parents of children with autism. JCBS, Vol 7.
  • Tracy J. Raulston, Patricia K. Zemantic, Wendy Machalicek, Meme Hieneman, Eva Kurtz-Nelson, Hannah Barton, Sarah G. Hansen, Rebecca J. Frantz (2019) Effects of a brief mindfulness-infused behavioral parent training for mothers of children with autism spectrum disorde, JCBS Vol. 13.

 

Other JCBS articles

 

Meta-Analyses and Reviews

  • Li, S., Yong, Y., Li, Y. et al. (2023). Cognitive-Based Interventions for Improving Psychological Health and Well-Being for Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. DOI: 10.1007/s10803-023-06063-x
  • Chua, J., & Shorey, S. (2022). The Effect of Mindfulness-Based and Acceptance Commitment Therapy-Based Interventions to Improve the Mental Well-Being Among Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of autism and developmental disorders. DOI: 10.1007/s10803-021-04893-1
  • Suarez, V.D., Moon, E.I. & Najdowski, A.C. (2022). Systematic Review of Acceptance and Commitment Training Components in the Behavioral Intervention of Individuals with Autism and Developmental Disorders. Behavior Analysis in Practice. DOI: 10.1007/s40617-021-00567-7
  • MacKenzie, K.T., Eack, S.M. (2022). Interventions to Improve Outcomes for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Meta-Analysis. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. DOI: 10.1007/s10803-021-05164-9
  • Juvin, J., Sadeg, S., Julien-Sweerts, S., & Zebdi, R. (2021). A systematic review: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for the parents of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. DOI: 10.1007/s10803-021-04923-y
  • Byrne, G., & O'Mahony, T. (2020). Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism spectrum conditions (ASC): A systematic review. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 18, 247-255. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2020.10.001
  • Han, A., Yuen, H.K., Lee, H.Y., Zhou, X. (2020). Effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on process measures of family caregivers: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 18, 201-213.
  • Prevedini, A., Hirvikoski, T., Holmberg Bergman, T., Berg, B., Miselli, G., Pergolizzi, F., & Moderato, P. (2020). ACT-based interventions for reducing psychological distress in parents and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders: Recommendations for higher education programs. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 21(1), 133-157. DOI: 10.1080/15021149.2020.1729023
  • Raaymakers, C., Garcia, Y., Cunningham, K., Krank, K., Nemer-Kaiser, L. (2019). A systematic review of derived verbal behavior research. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 12, 128-148.
  • Yu, Y., McGrew, J.H. & Boloor, J. (2019). Effects of Caregiver-Focused Programs on Psychosocial Outcomes in Caregivers of Individuals with ASD: A Meta-analysis. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49, 4761–4779. DOI: 10.1007/s10803-019-04181-z
  • Da Paz, N.S. & Wallander, J.L. (2017). Interventions that target improvements in mental health for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders: A narrative review. Clinical Psychology Review, 51, 1-14. DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2016.10.006
  • Lozano-Segura, M.C., & Manzano-León, A., & Casiano Yanicelli, C., & Aguilera-Ruíz, C. (2017). PROPUESTA DE INTERVENCIÓN EN FAMILIARES DE NIÑOS CON TEA DESDE ACT PARA MEJORAR LA CONVIVENCIA FAMILIAR Y ESCOLAR. International Journal of Developmental and Educational Psychology, 1(1),45-55. DOI: 10.17060/ijodaep.2017.n1.v1.897

Randomized Control Trials

  • Maughan, A. L., Lunsky, Y., Lake, J., Mills, J. S., Fung, K., Steel, L., & Weiss, J. A. (2024). Parent, child, and family outcomes following Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for parents of autistic children: A randomized controlled trial. Autism, 28(2), 367-380. DOI: 10.1177/13623613231172241
  • Pahnke, J., Jansson-Fröjmark, M., Andersson, G., Bjureberg, J., Jokinen, J., Bohman, B., & Lundgren, T. (2023). Acceptance and commitment therapy for autistic adults: A randomized controlled pilot study in a psychiatric outpatient setting. Autism, 27(5), 1461-1476. DOI: 10.1177/13623613221140749
  • Behnamfar, K., Rajaei, A.R., & Teymouri, S. (2022). Comparison of cognitive-behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on cognitive flexibility in mothers with autistic children. Social Determinants of Health, 8(1), 1-9. DOI: 10.22037/sdh.v8i1.37302
  • Marino, F., Failla, C., Chilà, P., Minutoli, R., Puglisi, A., Arnao, A. A., Pignolo, L., et al. (2021). The Effect of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Improving Psychological Well-Being in Parents of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Brain Sciences, 11(7), 880. DOI: 10.3390/brainsci11070880
  • Rostami, M., Keykhosrovani, M., Poladi Rishehri, A., & Bahrani, M. (2020). Effectiveness of Treatment Based on ACT versus Training Coping Strategies on Anxiety and Despair of Mothers of Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The Iranian South Medical Journal (ISMJ), 23(1), 56-69. Retrieved from: https://www.sid.ir/en/journal/ViewPaper.aspx?id=766443
  • Salimi, M., Mahdavi, A., Yeghaneh, S. S., Abedin, M., & Hajhosseini, M. (2019). The effectiveness of group based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on emotion cognitive regulation strategies in mothers of children with Autism Spectrum. MAEDICA - a Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14(3), 240-246.
  • Hahs, A. D., Dixon. M. R., & Paliliunas, D. (2019). Randomized controlled trial of a brief acceptance and commitment training for parents of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 12. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2018.03.002
  • Ahmadi, A., & Raeisi, Z. (2019). Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Improving Self-Efficacy of Mothers of Children with Autism. Quarterly Journal of Family and Research, 16(2), 123-137. Retrieved from: http://qjfr.ir/article-1-1101-en.html
  • Taghvaei, D., Jahangiri, M. M., & Bidaki, Z. Z. (2019). Effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on psychological flexibility and health promotion among mothers with autistic children. Iranian Journal of Health Education and Health Promotion, 7(2), 143-153. DOI: 10.30699/ijhehp.7.2.143
  • Zare Bidaki, z., & Jahangiri, M. (2019). Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment-based Therapy on Psychological Flexibility among Mothers with Autistic Children. Arak Medical University Journal (AMUJ), 21(7), 39-47. Retrieved from: http://jams.arakmu.ac.ir/article-1-5754-en.pdf
  • Corti, C., Pergolizzi, F., Vanzin, L., Cargasacchi, G., Villa, L., Pozzi, M., & Molteni, M. (2018). Acceptance and commitment therapy-oriented parent-training for parents of children with autism. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 27(9), 2887-2900. DOI: 10.1007/s10826-018-1123-3
  • Amini fasakhoudi, M. (2018). The Effectiveness of a Group- based ACT on Psychological Problems Mothers of Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Journal of Family Research, 14(2), 277-293. Retrieved from: https://www.sid.ir/FileServer/JF/78913975407
  • Shiralinia, K., Abdollahi Musavi, H., & Khojastemehr, R. (2018). The effectiveness of Group Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-Based Training on Parenting Stress and Psychological Flexibility in Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Psychology of Exceptional Individuals, 7(28), 21-44. DOI: 10.22054/jpe.2018.26885.1695
  • Heidarian, A., Sajjadian, I., & Heidari S. (2016). Effectiveness of group-based acceptance and commitment therapy on mindfulness and acceptance in mothers of children with autism spectrum disorders. Middle-Eastern Journal of Disability Studies, 7, e28. Retrieved from: https://jdisabilstud.org/article-1-718-en.html
  • Pahnke, J., Lundgren, T., Hursti, T., & Hirvikoski, T. (2014). Outcomes of an acceptance and commitment therapy-based skills training group for students with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder: A quasi-experimental pilot study. Autism, 18, 953-964. DOI: 10.1177/1362361313501091

 

Other publications about ACT and Autism

  • Gilsenan, C. M., Yi, Z., Hinman, J. M., Barron, B. F., & Dixon, M. R. (2022). Using Relational Training to Improve Performance During Acceptance and Commitment Training Sessions. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15(1), 179-191. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00574-8
  • Pahnke, J., Jansson-Fröjmark, M., Andersson, G., Bjureberg, J., Jokinen, J., Bohman, B., & Lundgren, T. (2022 in press). Acceptance and commitment therapy for autistic adults: A randomized controlled pilot study in a psychiatric outpatient setting. Autism. https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613221140749
  • Pahnke, J. (2022). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dissertation: Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Melendez, J. L., Tan, I.M.C., Lau, J.C., & Leung, J. (2021). Practical Resources for Talking to Children with Autism about Systemic Racism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 451–461. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-020-00500-4
  • Baires, N. (2020). The Cultural Adaptation of Traditional Behavior-Analytic Interventions for Hispanic/Latinx Children with Autism and the Caregivers and Siblings Who Care for Them [Dissertation]. Southern Illinois University. https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/dissertations/1851/
  • Chapman, R., & Evans, B. (2020). Using Art-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for an Adolescent With Anxiety and Autism. Clinical Case Studies, 19(6), 438–455. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534650120950527
  • T.G. Szabo, P.B. Willis, C.J. Palinski (2019) Watch me try: ACT for improving athletic performance of young adults with ASD. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 3, 434-449.
  • Hutchinson, V.D., Rehfeldt, R.A., Hertel, I. et al. (2019). Exploring the Efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Behavioral Skills Training to Teach Interview Skills to Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Adv Neurodev Disord 3, 450–456. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41252-019-00136-8
  • Oliver, M.A., Selman, M., Brice, S. & Alegbo, R. (2019). Two cases of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy leading to rapid psychological improvement in people with intellectual disabilities. Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 13(6), 257-267. https://doi.org/10.1108/AMHID-04-2019-0012
  • Maisel, M.E., Stephenson, K.G., Cox, J.C. & South, M. (2019). Cognitive defusion for reducing distressing thoughts in adults with autism. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 59, 34-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2018.12.005

 

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Community

ACT and Buddhism SIG

ACT and Buddhism SIG

ACT and Buddhism Special Interest Group

Affiliated 2024

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SIG Officers

Andy Santanello - President
Brent Hogarth - Vice President 
Michael Eisen - Secretary
Robert Johansson - Member-at-Large
John Freese - Member-at-Large

General Interest Area to be Specifically Addressed

Areas of convergence and divergence between Buddhist practice and philosophy and the theory and practice of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as well as Contextual Behavioral Science in general.

Mission/Objectives

The ACT and Buddhism Special Interest Group's mission is to foster and maintain a community for anyone interested in facilitating an ongoing conversation among SIG members about the areas of convergence and divergence between Buddhist practice and philosophy and the theory and practice of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Furthermore, we aim to provide resources, support, and a platform for both newcomers and seasoned practitioners to explore how these two approaches can complement each other and contribute to the well-being of individuals and society as a whole. In addition to this, we strive to organize events, workshops, and seminars that enable direct interaction and learning opportunities for our members.

SIG Activities

We hope to explore possibilities for SIG members to interact with each other and the greater ACBS community.
● The Buddhism and ACT SIG will facilitate an ongoing discussion via the SIG's email listserv.
● Other activities might include SIG meetings, an annual meeting at the ACBS World Conference, and opportunities to engage in Buddhist practice together (e.g., meditation).

The Buddhism and ACT SIG aims to foster a deeper understanding of the common ground shared between Buddhist philosophy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). For example, we plan to host online discussion groups that delve into the theoretical and practical synergies between Buddhism and ACT, examining how principles like mindfulness, compassion, and acceptance play out in both contexts. 

Description of Membership

We welcome any ACBS member from any religious, ethnic, cultural, or racial background as well as individuals from the LGBTQIA+ and Neurodivergent communities with an interest in participating in conversations about Buddhism and ACT including:
● Non-Buddhist professionals working with Buddhism clients who wish to learn more about ways to integrate ACT into their work with these clients.
● Buddhist professionals who are interested in developing a greater sense of integrity between their personal Buddhist practice and the practice of ACT in their professional lives.
● Researchers who are curious about specific questions related to the relationships between Buddhist concepts/practices and ACT/CBS.
● CBS enthusiasts who wish to engage in in-depth conversations about the areas of philosophical compatibility between Functional Contextualism and Buddhist philosophical traditions.
● Professionals, researchers, and students with a casual interest in Buddhism who are curious and want to learn more.

 

Community

ACT and Judaism SIG

ACT and Judaism SIG

ACT and Judaism SIG

Affiliated 2020

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Contact Information

Simcha Charnas
New Jersey, USA

SIG Leaders

Simcha Charnas
Jonathan Feiner

Mission/Objectives

Our mission is to create a community for anyone interested in incorporating Judaism and ACT into their professional practice including:

  • Professionals working with religious clients. These clients may face unique issues. These include the congruity of ACT with traditional Judaism. Also, unique to this population is how to apply ACT to religious practices.
  • Professionals working with all Jewish clients. These clients may benefit from incorporating concepts from the rich Jewish traditions. This may include the purpose of human suffering and the concept of a soul among many others.
  • Professionals working with Jewish or non-Jewish clients who wish to enhance their practice from the wisdom of millennia of Jewish traditions.
  • Researchers and students are also welcome.

Possible SIG Activities

  • SIG Listserv
  • Annual meeting at the ACBS World Conference
  • Maintain a list of SIG resources
Community

ACT and Judaism SIG Resources

ACT and Judaism SIG Resources

Books

Chapter: Kohlenberg, B.S., (2016). ACT and Judaism: Suffering and the Commitment to Valued Action. In J. A. Nieuwsma, R. D. Walser and S. C. Hayes (eds.), ACT for Clergy and Pastoral Counselors: Using ACT to Bridge Psychological and Spiritual Care (pp.149-162). New Harbinger Publications Inc.

Dr. Jonathan Feiner's book Mindful: A Jewish Approach is a systematic description of mindfulness from a Jewish perspective. 

Dr. Benjy Epstein's book Living in the Presence: A Jewish Mindfulness Guide to Everyday is chock full of great Torah mindfulness thoughts.

 

JCBS Articles

Carmen K. Oemig Dworsky, Kenneth I. Pargament, Serena Wong, Julie J. Exline (2016) Suppressing spiritual struggles: The role of experiential avoidance in mental health. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, Volume 5, Issue 4, Pages 258-265.

 

Posters

Aaron D. Cherniak, Steven Pirutinsky, & David H. Rosmarin (2021) Does God Protect the Naïve? Spiritual Health Locus of Control and Mental Health During COVID-19. Poster presented at ACBS World Conference 19.

Community

ACT for Health SIG

ACT for Health SIG

ACT for Health Special Interest Group

Affiliated 2015

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Go here to join the ACT for Health SIG Facebook Group

2023 SIG Officers

Scott Charlton

SIG Mission/Objectives

The Special Interest Group (SIG) "ACT for Health" promotes the development of scientific evidence based protocols in the health context, in the oncological and in the palliative context, in the neurological setting (e.g. headache disorders, Alzheimer’s diseases), in the bariatric treatment, cardiac treatment, and in the surgical context. Moreover this approach has been successfully used for the training of the health workers.

Description of SIG membership 

Experts who are willing to share their knowledge and develop protocols in order to increase knowledge about the application in the field ACT of Health.

SIG Activities

• Annual meeting at the ACBS World Conference.
• Sponsor relevant presentations for the World Conferences.
• Maintain the ACT for Health Facebook group.
• Maintain the ACT for Health SIG listserv.
• Consider collaboration with other ACBS SIGs, to further develop research and clinical directions from this conceptual basis.

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ACT for Health SIG Resources

ACT for Health SIG Resources

Assessment Measures

Meta-Analyses and Systematic Reviews

  • Pitil, P. P., & Ghazali, S. R. (in press 2023). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and weight-related difficulties in overweight and obese adults: A systematic review. Psychological Reports. Doi: 10.1177/00332941221149172
  • Arnold, T., Haubrick, K. K., Klasko-Foster, L. B., Rogers, B. G., Barnett, A., Ramirez-Sanchez, N. A., Bertone, Z., & Gaudiano, B. A. (2022). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy informed behavioral health interventions delivered by non-mental health professionals: A systematic review. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 24, 185-196. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2022.05.005
  • Ruan, J., Chen, S., Liang, J., Mak, Y.W., Ho, F.Y.Y., Chung, K.F., Tong, A.K.K., Zhang, X.L., & Yeun, W.F. (2022). Acceptance and commitment therapy for insomnia and sleep quality: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 26, 139-155. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2022.09.002
  • Paulos-Guarnieri, L., Marques Porto Linares, I., El Rafihi-Ferreiraa, R. (2022). Evidence and characteristics of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based interventions for insomnia: A systematic review of randomized and non-randomized trials. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 23, 1-14. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2021.11.001 
  • Onnink, C. M., Konstantinidou, Y., Moskovich, A. A., Karekla, M. K., Merwin, R. M. (2022). Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for eating disorders: A systematic review of intervention studies and call to action. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 26, 11-28. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2022.08.005
  • Herbert, M.S. et al. (2022). Technology-supported Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for chronic health conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 148, 103995. DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2021.103995
  • Di Sante, J., Akeson, B., Gossack, A., & Knäuper, B. (2022). Efficacy of ACT-Based treatments for dysregulated eating behaviours: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Appetite, 171, 105929. DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2022.105929.
  • Iturbe, I., Echeburúa, E., & Maiz, E. (2022). The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) upon weight management and psychological well-being of adults with overweight or obesity: A systematic review. Clinical Psychology of Psychotherapy, 29(3), 837-856. DOI: 10.1002/cpp.2695
  • Dochat, C., Wooldridge, J.S., Herbert, M.S., Lee, M.W., Afari, N. (2021) Single-Session Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Interventions for Patients with Chronic Health Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 20, 52-69. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2021.03.003
  • Jin, X., Wong, C. L., Li, H.,, Chen, J., Chong, Y., & Bai Y. (2021). et al. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for psychological and behavioural changes among parents of children with chronic health conditions: A systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing. DOI: 10.1111/jan.14798
  • Ngan, H.Y., Chong, Y.Y. and Chien, W.T. (2021). Effects of mindfulness- and acceptance-based interventions on diabetes distress and glycaemic level in people with type 2 diabetes: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetic Medicine, 38, e14525. DOI: 10.1111/dme.14525 
  • Rashidi, A., Whitehead, L., Newson, L., Astin, F., Gill, P., Lane, D.A., Lip, G.Y.H., Neubeck, L., Ski, C.F., Thompson, D.R., et al. (2021). The role of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in cardiovascular and diabetes healthcare: A scoping review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, 8126. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18158126
  • Ruskin, D., Young, M., Sugar, C., & Nofech-Mozes, J. (2021). Mindfulness and acceptance interventions for parents of children and adolescents diagnosed with chronic medical conditions: A systematic review. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. DOI: 10.1089/acm.2020.0191
  • Lawlor, E. R., Islam, N., Bates, S., Griffin, S. J., Hill, A. J., Hughes, C. A., Sharp, S. J., & Ahern, A. L. (2020). Third‐wave cognitive behaviour therapies for weight management: A systematic review and network meta‐analysis. Obesity Reviews, 21(7), e12897. DOI: 10.1111/obr.13013
  • Roche, A. I., Kroska, E. B., & Denburg, N. L. (2019). Acceptance- and mindfulness-based interventions for health behavior change: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 13, 74-93. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2019.06.002
  • Rogers, J.M., Ferrari, M., Mosely, K., Lang, C.P., & Brennan, L. (2017). Mindfulness-based interventions for adults who are overweight or obese: A meta-analysis of physical and psychological health outcomes. Obesity Reviews, 18, 51-67. DOI: 10.1111/obr.12461
  • Graham, C. D., Gouick, J., Krahé, C., & Gillanders, D. (2016). A systematic review of the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in chronic disease and long-term conditions. Clinical Psychology Review, 46, 46-58. DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2016.04.009
  • Forman, E.M., Butryn, M.L., Manasse, S.M., Bradley, L.E. (2015). Acceptance-based behavioral treatment for weight control: a review and future directions. Current Opinion in Psychology, 2, 87-90. Included in the Current Opinion in Psychology special issue "Third Wave Behavioral Therapies") DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2014.12.020
  • Lillis, J., Kendra, K.E. (2014). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for weight control: Model, evidence, and future directions. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 3(1), 1-7. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2013.11.005

Publications

Bricker, J. B., Watson, N. L., Mull, K. E., Sullivan, B. M., & Heffner, J.L. (2020). Efficacy of smartphone applications for smoking cessation: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Internal Medicine. Doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.4055

 

Resources for Clinicians > Treatment Protocol and Manuals

  • ACT For Sleep Problems
  • ACT ON HEALTH: An ACT group programme for weight management
  • ACT for HIV-related Stigma and Shame
  • ACT for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Acceptance-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders
  • Diabetes Management
  • Epilepsy
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Weight Maintenance

 

Videos

 

ACT in Primary Care SIG Resources

  • Publications
  • Videos
  • Resources about Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT)
  • Patient Education Handouts and Assessment Tools
    • Chronic Pain
    • Diabetes and Nutrition
    • Diabetes - Understanding Type II
    • Healthy Eating Self-Assessment
    • Lifestyle Change 5 Steps
    • Physical Activity Self Assessment
    • Progressive Muscle Relaxation
    • Safer Sex
    • Sleep Self Assessment
    • Smoking Cessation
    • Stress Management
    • Weight Management
    • CPAQ-8 Chronic pain assessment
    • C-SSRS Screening with Triage Points
    • DDS - Diabetes Distress Scale
    • DDS - Diabetes Distress Scale Scoring Sheet
    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale
    • MDQ - Bipolar-Mood Disorder Screening
    • PHQ - 9 Depression screening

 

Research Summaries (2006-2010) > ACT for Health Problems

  • ACT for Weight Control
  • ACT-Related Research on Health Problems

 

Resources for Clinicians >ACT for Special Populations

Community

ACT for Military SIG

ACT for Military SIG

ACT for Military SIG

Affiliated 2018

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Contact Information

Tommy Parry

SIG Board 

Tommy Parry, President
Aaron Keating, Member-at-large
Rivka Edery, Member-at-large
Ryan Hissong, Active-Duty Military Representative
Doris Curry, Past-President

President Emeritus: Andy Santanello, Psy.D., Wyatt Evans, Clinical Psychologist; David Tubman, Clinical Health Psychologist; John Blue Star, Clinical Health Psychologist

Mission/Objectives

The ACT for Military SIG’s mission is to promote clinical practice, clinical training, and research of ACT and other CBS consistent therapies to alleviate suffering and promote wellbeing internationally among active duty military members and their families. The SIG seeks to do this through creating an open, collegial, and supportive environment for international clinicians and researchers with experience and/or interest in this area to learn, practice, and study ACT/CBS.

General Interest Area to be Specifically Addressed

The research and application of ACT/CBS for international active duty military members and their families.

SIG Activities

Listserv, meetings at ACBS World Conference, and a list of SIG resources.

Monthly ACT Case Consultation - 2nd Fridays of each month, from 12 - 1 PM Eastern.

Description of Membership

Anyone with experience and/or interest using ACT/CBS with this population.

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ACT for Military SIG Resources

ACT for Military SIG Resources

The April 2016 VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Major Depressive Disorder recommends ACT as a "first-line treatment for uncomplicated mild to moderate MDD", citing the research evidence for this recommendation as "strong"
http://www.healthquality.va.gov/guidelines/MH/mdd/MDDCPGClinicianSummaryFINAL5192016.pdf

Articles from Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS):

Randomized Control Trials

  • Buhler, J. N., Holens, P. L. & Sharpe, S. (2021). A randomized controlled trial of an online acceptance and commitment therapy-based intervention for chronic pain for military and police. Military Behavioral Health, 9(4), 463-474. https://doi.org/10.1080/21635781.2021.1982086
  • Dindo, L., Zimmerman, M. B., Hadlandsmyth, K., StMarie, B., Embree, J., Marchman, J., Tripp-Reimer, T., & Rakel, B. (2018). Acceptance and commitment therapy for prevention of chronic post-surgical pain and opioid use in at-risk veterans: A pilot randomized controlled study. The Journal of Pain, 19, 1211-1221.
  • Herbert, M.S., Afari, N., Liu, L., Heppner, P., Rutledge, T., Williams, K., Eraly, S., VanBuskirk, K., Nguyen, C., Bondi, M., Atkinson, JH., Golshan, S., Wetherell, J.L. (2017). Telehealth Versus In-Person Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain: A Randomized Noninferiority Trial. The Journal of Pain 18 (2), 200-211. DOI:10.1016/j.jpain.2016.10.014
  • Lang, A.J., Schnurr, P.P., Jain, S., He, F., Walser, R.D., Bolton, E., Benedek, D.M., Norman, S.B., Sylvers, P., Flashman, L., Strauss, J., Raman, R., Chard, K.M. (2017). Randomized controlled trial of acceptance and commitment therapy for distress and impairment in OEF/OIF/OND veterans. Psychological Trauma 9(1), 74-84. DOI:10.1037/tra0000127

Publications

  • Voth M., Chisholm S., Sollid H., Jones C., Smith-MacDonald L., & Brémault-Phillips, S. (2022). Efficacy, Effectiveness, and Quality of Resilience-Building Mobile Health Apps for Military, Veteran, and Public Safety Personnel Populations: Scoping Literature Review and App Evaluation. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth, 10(1), e26453. https://doi.org/10.2196/26453
  • Afari, N. et al. (2019) Design for a cohort-randomized trial of an acceptance and commitment therapy-enhanced weight management and fitness program for Navy personnel. Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 15, 100408. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conctc.2019.100408
  • Vowles, K. E., Witkiewitz, K., Cusack, K. J., Gilliam, W. P., Cardon, K. E., Bowen, S., Edwards, K. A., McEntee, M. L., & Bailey, R. W. (2019). Integrated behavioral treatment for Veterans with co-morbid chronic pain and hazardous opioid use: A randomized controlled pilot trial. The Journal of Pain.
  • Meyer, E. C., Szabo, Y. Z., Fra nkfurt, S. B., Kimbrel, N. A., DeBeer, B.B., & Morissette, S. B. (2019). Predictors of recovery from post-deployment posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in war veterans: The contributions of psychological flexibility, mindfulness, and self-compassion. Behaviour research and therapy, 114, 7-14.
  • Meyer, E. C., Walser, R., Hermann, B., La Bash, H., De Beer, B. B., Morissette, S. B., ... Schnurr, P. P. (2018).  Acceptance and commitment therapy for co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorders in veterans: Pilot treatment outcomes.  Journal of Traumatic Stress, 31(5), 781-789.  
  • Harvey, S., Bimler, D., Dickson, D., Pack, J., Sievwright, O., Baken, D., & Henricksen, A. (2018).  Acceptance and commitment therapy group treatment with the military: A preliminary study.  Journal of Military and Veterans' Health, 26(4), 6-15.  
  • Udell, C. J., Ruddy, J., & Procento, P. M. (2018).  Effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy in increasing resilience and reducing attrition of injured US Navy recruits. Military Medicine, 18(9-10), e603-e611.
  • Harvey, S. T., Henricksen, A., Bilmer, D., & Dickson, D. (2017). Addressing anger, stress, and alcohol-related difficulties in the military: An ACT intervention. Military Psychology, 29(5), 464-476. 
  • Donahue, J. J., Santanello, A., Marsiglio, M. C., & Van Male, L. M. (2017).  Acceptance and commitment therapy for anger dysregulation with military veterans: A pilot study. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 47(4), 233-241. 
  • Jacobs, M. L., Luci, L., & Hagemann, L. (2017). Group- based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for older veterans: Findings from a quality improvement project. Clinical Gerontologist, 41(5), 458-467.
  • Walser RD, Karlin BE, Trockel M, Mazina B, Barr Taylor C. (2013) Acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness for chronic pain: model, process, and progress. Behav Res Ther. 51(9):555-63. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2013.05.009
  • Blevins, D., Roca, J. V., & Spencer, T. (2011). Life Guard: Evaluation of an ACT-based workshop to facilitate reintegration of OIF/OEF veterans. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 42(1), 32-39.
  • Batten S.V., Hayes S.C. (2005) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in the Treatment of Comorbid Substance Abuse and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Case Study. Clinical Case Studies. 4(3):246–262. doi: 10.1177/1534650103259689

Books

  • Evans, W.R., Walser, R.D., Drescher, K.D, Farnsworth, J.K. (2020) The Moral Injury Workbook: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills for Moving Beyond Shame, Anger, and Trauma to Reclaim Your Values. CA: New Harbinger.
  • Follette, V., Briere, J., Rozelle, D., Hopper, J. W., & Rome, D. (2015). Mindfulness-Oriented Interventions for Trauma: Integrating Contemplative Practice. New York, NY: The Guilford Press.
  • Gardner, F. L., & Moore, Z. E. (2007). The psychology of enhancing human performance: The Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment approach. New York: Springer Publishing Company.
  • Walser, R. & Westrup, D. (2007). Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder & Trauma-related problems. CA: New Harbinger.
  • Walser, R. & Westrup, D. (2007). Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Practitioner's Guide to Using Mindfulness & Acceptance Strategies. CA: New Harbinger.
  • Folette, V. & Pistorello, J. (2007). Finding life beyond trauma: Using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy to heal Post-Traumatic Stress & Trauma-related problems. CA: New Harbinger.

Podcasts

Videos

Audio Recordings:

Posters

Pamphlets

Webinars

ACBS VA ACT SIG

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Community

JCBS Articles

JCBS Articles

Here are a few Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS) articles that might be of interest to the ACT for Military SIG.

Community

ACT for the Christian Client SIG

ACT for the Christian Client SIG

ACT for the Christian Client Special Interest Group

Affiliated 2015

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SIG Leaders Contact Information:

Chris Dowdeswell
Saskatchewan, Canada

Wendy D. Shoesmith
Sabah, Malaysia

Mission/Objectives

"The purpose of the ACT for the Christian Client SIG is  to support both religious and non-religious ACT practitioners who are seeking to attend to their Christian clients' unique spiritual values; to conceptually integrate ACT with Christian teaching, and to identify ways to apply ACT in a manner that is consistent with sound scientific and theological principles."

General Interest Area to be Specifically Addressed

1) ACT as a means of treating clients
2) Integrating ACT with Christian teaching (e.g., identifying ways in which ACT is congruent to concepts within Christianity)
3) The clinical application of ACT in a manner that is acceptable to Christian clients and leaders
4) Supporting ACT practitioners who are working with Christian clients

SIG Activities
1) Review and discussion of literature
2) List of resources
3) Symposia, workshops, posters, etc., at ACBS world conferences

Description of Membership

Membership is open to ACBS Members, both Christian and non-Christians, who wish to learn more about how to help their clients. Researchers and academics are also welcome.

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ACT for the Christian Client SIG Resources

ACT for the Christian Client SIG Resources
Books
  • Joshua Knabb (2016). Faith-based ACT for Christian clients: An integrative treatment approach
  • Joshua Knabb (2016). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Christian Clients: A Faith-Based Workbook.
  • Nieuwsma, J.A., Walser, R.D., Hayes, S.C. (Editors) (2016). ACT for Clergy and Pastoral Counselors: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Bridge Psychological and Spiritual Care. Context Press.
  • Ord, I. R. (2014). ACT with Faith: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Christian clients, A Practitioner's Guide. UK: Compass Publishing. www.actwithfaithbook.com
 
Publications
  • Bazley, R. & Pakenham, K. (2020). Feasibility evaluation of the HOLLY program: an ACT-based suicide prevention program for Christian faith-based organisations. Advances in Mental Health, 18(2), 115-130. DOI: 10.1080/18387357.2018.1557015
  • Bazley, R. C., & Pakenham, K. I. (2019). Suicide prevention training for Christian faith-based organizations using acceptance and commitment therapy: a pilot controlled trial of the HOLLY program. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 11, 6-14.
  • Lara, J. A. (2018). The God of Anxiety. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 46(2), 110–115. https://doi.org/10.1177/0091647118767984
  • Oemig Dworsky, C.K., Pargament, K.I., Wong, S., & Exline, J.J. (2016). Suppressing spiritual struggles: The role of experiential avoidance in mental health. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 5(4), 258-265.
  • Rosales, A. & Tan, S-Y.(2016). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Empirical Evidence and Clinical Applications from a Christian Perspective. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 35, 269-275.
  • Ji Yeon Kim, Hyun Shin, Mi Sun Kim, Young Nam Park, Eun Young Choi (2012) Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) from Christian perspective. Korean Journal of Christian Counseling, 23(2), 87 - 114.
  • Knabb, J.J., Ashby, J.E. & Ziebell, J.G. (2010) Two Sides of the Same Coin: The Theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health, 12(2), 150-180. http://doi.org/10.1080/19349631003730118

Christian Psychology had a Special Issue on "Dialogue on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Christian Translation and Response"

  • Sisemore, T. (2014). Acceptance and commitment therapy: A Christian translation. Christian Psychology: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 8(2), 6-16.
  • Garzon, F. (2014). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or Grace and Commitment Therapy? Christian Psychology: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 8(2), 16-20.
  • Smith, W.T. (2014). A biblical counseling response to Timothy Sisemore's "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy". Christian Psychology: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 8(2), 20-22.
  • Monroe, P.G. (2014). What is the change agent in a Christian ACT model? Christian Psychology: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 8(2), 23-24.
  • McMinn, M.R. (2014). ACT, Values, and Christian Psychology: A Response to Sisemore. Christian Psychology: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 8(2), 24-26.
  • Madueme, H. (2014). Lost in translation? Some methodical questions. Christian Psychology: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 8(2), 26-30.
  • Sisemore, T. (2014). Response to comments on "Acceptance and commitment therapy: A Christian translation." Christian Psychology: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 8(2), 31-32.

 

Dissertations

  • Lee, A.C. (2018). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based, Value-Driven Approach to Human Flourishing With Christian Spirituality Considerations. Dissertation, Biola University.
  • St. Clair, E. (2016). Bringing mindfulness and Brother Lawrence together: Clinical implications for the modern Christian. Dissertation, Biola University.

 

Posters

 

Podcasts

Community

Clinical Resources - Exercises - Self-compassion mindfulness exercise

Clinical Resources - Exercises - Self-compassion mindfulness exercise

This exercise was submitted by Margaret Heriot:

This is a mindfulness plus self-compassion exercise for use with Christian clients.
“If you are willing I would like to lead you in an eyes closed, mindfulness exercise. (Get his or her permission). As you get comfortable in your chair, become aware of the sounds your ears are hearing in this moment (Pause). Notice the feeling of the air conditioner blowing air on your hands and face and notice the difference in temperature between the parts of your body which are covered in clothing and the parts which are not (pause). Now gently send your attention to the parts of your body which are in contact with the chair you are sitting on. Feel the pressure of gravity holding your body in the chair. (Pause)
In this next moment, bring your attention to your breath. Notice how it enters your nose, through your throat and down to the center of your body. Remember how God’s breath in Adam’s nostrils caused him to become a living soul. Remember how Jesus’s breath on his disciples imparted the Holy Spirit to them. Breathe in this breath of life now and hold in your core the “peace that passes understand” which Jesus promises us. As you exhale, release all your struggle, judgements, and cares as you allow Jesus to carry them away as He promises to do.
As you experience this peace and acceptance from God, give yourself permission to accept yourself unconditionally, the same way God accepts you. Remember, He loved you before the foundation of the world, before you were born He knew about you. Rest in this center of love and peace for several more breaths. (Pause) You carry the peace of Jesus with you everywhere you go and you can access it at any time by taking a moment like this. Remember we experience God in the present moment.
Now, as we get ready to end this exercise, remember an object in the room which caught your attention when you first came in. Give your body a good stretch and maybe a hug, and open your eyes. “
 

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Thoughts about Self as Context for Christian clients - submitted by Margaret Heriot

Thoughts about Self as Context for Christian clients - submitted by Margaret Heriot

This is a way I have learned to help Christian clients understand and experience the self as context. It helps explain the difference between evaluations of self and self.
When we were an infant, we had no words for what we experienced. The floor we crawled on was something our hands and knees experienced moment by moment. As we developed language we were able to talk about things that were not being experienced in the moment. This ability was helpful but also caused some problems for us. Not only did we learn words like “floor” and “cookie” we learned words like “pretty” “nice”, “bad” and “good”. When these evaluative words were applied to us by caregivers, they caused us to form idea that we held these things inside us, part of us. We get confused about “who we really are”.
Let’s see if we can figure out this question of who we really are. One way we can experience this self is to remember experiences we have had throughout our lives and notice who was experiencing these events. Remember different actions you have taken, things you have decided, and notice who was willing those actions and making those decisions. This self was free at any moment to make a different action than the one chosen to make. These actions can be evaluated by others and ourselves as helpful, kind, unkind, honest, illegal, etc. But the one doing the actions is none of these things. The self is the place where the will to do the actions resides, not the actions, or the evaluation of the actions, resides.
One way to help us comprehend this fact about the self is to remember what the Bible says about us. God’s love for us is unconditional, it is not dependent on anything we do. We can never do enough good things to earn his love, and he loves us while we are doing things which are displeasing to Him. Jesus offers us eternal life with God not based on our behavior, but on the fact that he loves us so much he will die for us. So God says there is a self which is loveable and is not the same as our thoughts, feelings, and actions. This means there is a profound equality between every human being, and it is meaningless to construct a scale of goodness and badness to measure other people or ourselves.
 

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ACT in Education SIG

ACT in Education SIG

ACT in Education Special Interest Group

Affiliated 2020

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SIG Leaders

  • Ben Sinclair (Researcher, University of Warwick, UK)
  • Jonathan Weinstein (Clinical Psychologist, New York)

Mission/Objectives

To share and explore the ways in which CBS/ACT can service the users of the various education settings (schools, colleges, universities, adult learning providers, etc.). This encompasses a vast array of ages, institutions, stakeholders and needs, but is unified in its focus on the unique practical and ethical considerations that such educational environments present.

General interest area to be specifically addressed by the SIG:

There are two approaches in using ACT in educational settings: reactive and pro-active. Group members may be interested in the approaches that may be considered ‘reactive’ such as in the counselling of adolescents through their difficulties, or in emotional/behavioural interventions for students. Others may be concerned with ‘proactive' approaches such as continued professional development (CPD) for educators so that they may embed psychological flexibility skills and mindsets in their teaching, or in technologies that support learners. The group with regularly revisit clearer distinctions and unifications.

This SIG may be of interest for:

  • Researchers or practitioners that have experience in an education setting, or those who plan to;
  • Education stakeholders (learners, teachers, counselors, support staff, senior leadership, principals/governors/superintendents) who wants to learn, teach or use ACT;
  • Anyone who values Education, Social Justice and Inclusivity.

SIG Activities

Community

ACT in Education SIG Resources

ACT in Education SIG Resources

Seminar Series 2023/24

Each month, researchers and practitioners share how CBS informs their work in Education and discuss the implications and challenges with the group. 

Please register in advance for the seminars here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEud-uurz0qGNDRo_3UIHtkOaBuCgkuF8-W (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.)

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science Articles

Meta-analyses and Reviews

  • Knight, L. & Samuel, V. (2022). Acceptance and commitment therapy interventions in secondary schools and their impact on students' mental health and well-being: A systematic review. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 25, 90-105. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2022.06.006
  • Phan, M. L., Renshaw, T. L., Caramanico, J. et al. (2022). Mindfulness-based school interventions: A systematic review of outcome evidence quality by study design. Mindfulness, 13, 1591-1613. DOI: 10.1007/s12671-022-01885-9
  • Tejada-Gallardo, C., Blasco-Belled, A., Torrelles-Nadal, C. et al. (2020). Effects of School-based Multicomponent Positive Psychology Interventions on Well-being and Distress in Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Youth Adolescence, 49, 1943–1960. DOI: 10.1007/s10964-020-01289-9

Randomized Controlled Trials

  • Petersen, J. M., Davis, C. H., Renshaw, T. L., Levin, M. E., & Twohig, M. P. (2023). School-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Adolescents With Anxiety: A Pilot Trial. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 30(3), 436-452. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2022.02.021
  • Abootrabian, M., sajjadian, I. (in press). Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on depression, rumination and self-efficacy of secondary school adolescents. Knowledge and Research in Applied Psychology. DOI: 10.30486/jsrp.2021.548857.0
  • Macías, J., Schlosser, K. K., Bond, F. W., Blanca, M. J., & Valero-Aguayo, L. (2022). Enhancing students' well-being with a unified approach based on contextual behavioural science: A randomised experimental school-based intervention. Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, 14(3), 1022– 1036. DOI: 10.1111/aphw.12365
  • Parker, A., & Kingston, J. (2022). Evaluating a values-based intervention for adolescence with high nonclinical paranoia: A schools-based randomised control trial. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 46, 620–628. DOI: 10.1007/s10608-021-10278-6
  • White, K., Lubans, D.R. & Eather, N. (2022). Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a school-based health and well-being program for adolescent girls. Pilot Feasibility Studies, 8, 15. DOI:10.1186/s40814-021-00964-3
  • Perkins, A. M., Bowers, G., Cassidy, J., Meiser-Stedman, R., & Pass, L. (2021). An enhanced psychological mindset intervention to promote adolescent wellbeing within educational settings: A feasibility randomized controlled trial. Journal of clinical psychology, 77(4), 946–967. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.23104
  • Liu, Z., Bai, X., Zhang, Y., Wu, M., Liu, Y., Zhu, Z., Li, M., & Li, X. (2021). Psychological flexibility training for career adaptability improvement among second-year middle-school students. Chinese Journal of School Health, 42(3), 399-403. Retrieved from: http://wprim.whocc.org.cn/admin/article/articleDetail?WPRIMID=875707& articleId=888186& from=search
  • Piri, S., Hosseininasab, D., & Livarjani, S. (2020). The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on academic procrastination, resilience and depression in high school male students with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 9(4), 82-90.
  • Ahmad Sermori, P., Mardani Karani, J., Nazari Sarmazeh, F., Sayyadi Shahraki, Z., & Omidian Dehkordi, M. (2020). The Effectiveness of acceptance and commitment group therapy on decreasing impulsivity and high-risk behaviors of secondary school students. Rooyesh Ravanshenasi Journal, 8(12), 21-30. Retrieved from http://frooyesh.ir/article-1-975-en.html
  • Adeyinka, T. J., Makinde, B. O. & Olusakin, A. M. (2020). Effects of acceptance-commitment therapy and social skills training on anxiety of adolescent students from father-absent families in Lagos state. International Journal of Educational Research, 7(1), 61-76. Retrieved from https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ijer/article/view/197131
  • Somayeh, H. R., Esmaeel, S., Fariborz, D., Ali, D., & Soghra, E. G. (2020). The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Training program on motivational beliefs and future time perspective for students with academic self-defeating behaviors. Clinical Psychology and Personality, 17(2), 31-45.
  • Shuanghu Fang, Dongyan Ding (2020) The efficacy of group-based acceptance and commitment therapy on psychological capital and school engagement: A pilot study among Chinese adolescents. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 16, 134-143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2020.04.005
  • Babalola, S., & Ogunyemi, A. (2019). Efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in the Treatment of Social Phobia among Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Oyo State, Nigeria. Annual Journal of the Technical University of Varna, Bulgaria, 3(2), 54-61. https://doi.org/10.29114/ajtuv.vol3.iss2.136
  • Chen, Y., Hu, M., Lai, X., & Xu, J. (2019). Effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on mental health of high school students based on the dual-factor model of mental health. Chinese Journal of School Health, 37(4), 550-554. Retrieved from http://caod.oriprobe.com/articles/56271387/Effects_of_acceptance_and_commitment_therapy_on_mental_health_of_high_.htm
  • Enaya, M., Dous, Y., & Mirzaian, B. (2019). The effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on the quality of life and psychosocial flexibility of female junior high school students with special learning disorders in Sari. Avicenna Journal of Neuropsychophysiology, 5(3),139-146. http://dx.doi.org/10.32598/ajnpp.5.3.139
  • Dashte Bozorgi, Z., & Homaei, R. (2019). Effect of acceptance and commitment intervention on eating behaviors of obese female students in primary school. Quarterly Journal of Child Mental Health, 6, 42-53.
  • Abdali, A., Golmohammadin, M., & Rashidi, A. (2018). The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on test anxiety and academic buoyancy of secondary high school female students. Journal of Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, 25(4), 573-580. Retrieved from http://jsums.medsab.ac.ir/article_1102.html?lang=en
  • Samadi, ES., Hasanzadeh, R., & Dousti, Y. (2018). The Effectiveness of ACT on Achievement Motivation and Quality of Life among Female High School Students in Sari. The Journal of Community Health, 5(2), 151-158. https://doi.org/10.22037/ch.v5i2.20839
  • Zahiri, S., Dehghani, A., Izady, R. (2018). The Effectiveness of ACT Enriched with Compassion Focus Therapy (CFT) for High School Males Obsession with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. The Journal of Psychological Studies, 13(4), 93-108. http://doi.org/10.22051/psy.2018.15195.1401
  • Karimi M., & Aghaei, A. (2018). The Effectiveness of Group Application of ACT on Anxiety, Depression, and Stress among High School Female Students. The International Journal of Education Psychology Research 10(4), 71-7. retrieved from https://www.ijeprjournal.org/article.asp?issn=2395-2296;year=2018;volume=4;issue=2;spage=71;epage=77;aulast=Karimi
  • Burckhardt, R., Manicavasagar, V., Batterham, P.J., Hadzi-Pavlovic, D. & Shand, F. (2017). Acceptance and commitment therapy universal prevention program for adolescents: A feasibility study. Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health, 11, 27. http://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-017-0164-5
  • Um, B., & Kim, Y. (2017). The effects of acceptance and commitment group counseling program on late elementary school children's anxiety and psychological well-being. Learner-Centered Curriculum Education Research, 17(16), 85-106.
  • Van der Gucht, K., Griffith, J. W., Hellemans, R., Bockstaele, M., Pascal-Claes, F., & Raes, F. (2017). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Adolescents: Outcomes of a Large-Sample, School-Based, Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial. Mindfulness, 8(2), 408-416. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-016-0612-y
  • Swain, N., & Bodkin-Allen, S. (2017). Developing singing confidence in early childhood teachers using acceptance and commitment therapy and group singing: A randomized trial. Research Studies in Music Education, 39, 109-120. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1321103X17700141
  • Ryoo, M. K., & Kim, J. C. (2016). A study on development of the acceptance commitment counseling program and the effects of the program for the career decision and acception of career uncertainty for high school students. Korean Journal of Youth Studies, 23(1), 1-28. https://doi.org/10.21509/kjys.2016.01.23.1.1
  • Burckhardt, R., Manicavasagar, V., Batterham, P. J., & Hadzi-Pavlovic, D. (2016). A randomized controlled trial of strong minds: A school-based mental health program combining acceptance and commitment therapy and positive psychology. Journal of School Psychology, 57, 41-52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsp.2016.05.008
  • Wang, J., Zhang, C., Gao, Y., Wen, W., & Wang, F. (2016). Interventions by Mental Decontamination-Oriented Group Counseling in Lower Secondary School Orphan Students with High Self-Stigma Based on the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Chinese Journal of Special Education, 4, 84-89. Retrieved from: https://oversea.cnki.net/kcms/detail/detail.aspx?filename=ZDTJ201604013&dbcode=CJFQ&dbname=CJFD2016&v=
  • Sirous Jahedi, Z., Keykhosrovani, M., Esmaeili Cholicheh, N., & Allahyari, M. (2016). The effectiveness of training acceptance and commitment therapy on conference anxiety reduction in classroom among female high school students of Saveh, Iran. International Journal of Research in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, 4(2), 11-19. Retrieved from http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:ijrobhrm&volume=4&issue=2&article=002
  • Azadeh, S. M., Kazemi-Zahrani, H., & Besharat, M. A. (2016). Effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on interpersonal problems and psychological flexibility in female high school students with social anxiety disorder. Global Journal of Health Science, 8, 131-138. http://doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v8n3p131
  • Pülschen, S., & Pülschen, D. (2015). Preparation for teacher collaboration in inclusive classrooms - stress reduction for special education students via acceptance and commitment training: A controlled study. Journal of molecular psychiatry, 3, 8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40303-015-0015-3
  • Biglan, A., Layton, G. L., Backen Jones, L., Hankins, M. & Rusby, J. C. (2013). The value of workshops on psychological flexibility for early childhood special education staff. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 32, 196-210. http://doi.org/10.1177/0271121411425191
  • Jeffcoat, Tami & Hayes, Steven. (2012). A randomized trial of ACT bibliotherapy on the mental health of K-12 teachers and staff. Behaviour research and therapy. 50. 571-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2012.05.008
  • Hwang, S. O., & Park, S. H. (2010). The Effects of the acceptance & commitment therapy model on the middle school students’ test-anxiety. The Korean Journal of East West Science, 13(2), 83-95. Retrieved from https://kiss.kstudy.com/thesis/thesis-view.asp?key=2986471
     

Other Publications:

  • Samuel, V., Constable, C., Harris, E. & Channon, S. (2023) Developing the content of a brief universal acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) programme for secondary school pupils: InTER-ACT. Pastoral Care in Education, 41(1), 42-62. DOI: 10.1080/02643944.2021.1977991
  • Gillard, D., Wright, D., McNally, A., Flaxman, P.E., McIntosh, R. & Honey, K. (2021) Acceptance & commitment therapy for school leaders’ well-being: an initial feasibility study. Educational Psychology in Practice, 37:1, 34-51, DOI: 10.1080/02667363.2020.1855120
  • Gillard, D., Flaxman, P. & Hooper, N. (2018) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Applications for Educational Psychologists within Schools. Educational Psychology in Practice, 34:3, 272-281, DOI: 10.1080/02667363.2018.1446911
  • Byeolbi, M., & Yumi, K. (2017). The effects of acceptance and commitment group counseling program on late elementary school children's anxiety and psychological well-being. Learner-Centered Curriculum Education Research, 17, 85-106.
  • Ciarrochi, J., Atkins,P.W.B., Hayes L.L., Sahdra Baljinder K., Parker, P. (2016) Contextual Positive Psychology: Policy Recommendations for Implementing Positive Psychology into Schools. Frontiers in Psychology, 7. http://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01561

Books

  • Blind Spots: Why Students Fail and the Science That Can Save Them (2020) book by Kimberly Nix Berens
  • Pediatric health conditions in schools: a clinician’s guide for working with children, families, and educators. (2019) This book contains a chapter on ACT by Glenn M. Sloman and Michael C. Selbst
  • Two-for-one Teaching: Connecting Instruction to Student Values; Integrate Social-emotional Learning into Academic Instruction (2019) book by Lauren Porosoff and Jonathan Weinstein
  • EMPOWER Your Students: Tools to Inspire a Meaningful School Experience, Grades 6-12 (Increase Motivation and Engagement in the Classroom) (2017) by Lauren Porosoff and Jonathan Weinstein
     

Webinars

Videos and Audio Recordings

Workshops:

Treatment Protocols and Manuals

ACBS Newsletter Articles

ACT for Specific Populations (ACT Resources)

Posters

Community

ACT in Perinatal SIG

ACT in Perinatal SIG

ACT in Perinatal Special Interest Group

Affiliated 2020

Click Here to Join the ACT in Perinatal SIG and its Listserv!

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Contact Information

Sarah Cox

SIG Leaders

Sarah Cox- Chair
Shiloh ("Lola") Eastin - Member at Large
Katie (Craft) Landrum - Member at Large
Lachanda Moor - Diversity Chair
Anna Barbano, Secretary
 

Mission/Objectives

The mission of the ACT in Perinatal SIG is to share and explore ways that ACT could be applied to helping individuals in the perinatal period, as well as collating/developing an evidence base for the use of ACT with perinatal disorders. Group members could consider preventative approaches (i.e. at a service level) to enhance psychological flexibility skills for staff, as well as women/birth partners. Whereas others might be interested in implementing ACT as a postpartum treatment.

General interest area to be specifically addressed by the SIG:

The perinatal period is from conception to 2 years old.

Possible SIG Activities

Community

ACT in Perinatal SIG Resources

ACT in Perinatal SIG Resources

Recordings of Meetings (please do not share outside of this group)

January 17, 2024 - Impact of the Mindfulness Acceptance Commitment Protocol on the Breastfeeding Experience of Expecting Mothers presented by Ilyssa Rivera, PhD, BCBA

May 5, 2023 - "Becoming Mum" book discussion Presented by Dr. Koa Whittingham

Link to Dr. Whittingham's website with resources: https://www.koawhittingham.com/

Link to Becoming Mum: https://a.co/d/gBMSW8H

Link to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: The Clinician's Guide for Supporting Parents: https://a.co/d/bisEgb9

January 11, 2023 Meeting- https://vimeo.com/789095626 (passcode 111222)

Nov 4, 2022 - Facilitating Groups Using ACT Presented by Dr. Sarah Cox (slides and handouts included below)

January 8, 2022 Dr. Dr Cerith Waters - https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/Zuv0EAKXQuZJaOAt0eC1yH_gC-01Yqnbg0n1RpFXVQ86BPBrtQ5uJqRoMoGr_SgM.1E9tRzA9FaN4CeyV (Passcode: ^0p9eFU3)

November 8, 2021 Dr. Kathy Kendall-Tackett - Recording: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/eOvR46legRnxBFOeAC2vGL6th7OxGp8XQ_4Iplsp8JytgnTwNT_bi6JibSuVJkF6.Oc5XgWC7pnTTOpYG (Passcode: xZy6!c5K)

 

Protocols

 

JCBS Articles

 

Journal articles

  • Grunberg, V.A., Geller, P.A., Durham, K., Bonacquisti, A., Barkin, J.L. (2022). Motherhood and Me (Mom-Me): The Development of an Acceptance-Based Group for Women with Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Symptoms. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 11(9):2345. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11092345
  • Whittingham, K., & Mitchell, A. E. (2021). Birth, breastfeeding, psychological flexibility and self-compassion as predictors of mother–infant emotional availability in a cross-sectional study. Infant Mental Health Journal, 42, 718– 730. https://doi.org/10.1002/imhj.21935
  • Esser, K., Barreira, L., Miller, D., Church, P., Major, N., Cohen, E., & Orkin, J. (2020). Exploring Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for parents of preterm infants. Paediatrics & Child Health.
  • Waters, C.S., Annear, B., Flockhart, G., et.al. (2020) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders: A feasibility and proof of concept study. British Journal of Clinical Psychology.
  • Villarreal, Y.R., Spellman, M.L., Prudon, J., Northrup,T.F., Berens, P.D., Blackwell, S., Velasquez, M.M., Stotts, A.L. (2020) A Brief, Hospital-Initiated Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intervention to Link Postpartum Mothers Who Use Illicit Drugs With Treatment and Reproductive Care: A Case Report. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 28, 1, 92-106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2020.05.005
  • Stotts, A. L., Villarreal, Y. R., Klawans, M. R., Suchting, R., Dindo, L., Dempsey, A., Spellman, M., Green, C., Northrup, T. F. (2019). Psychological Flexibility and Depression in New Mothers of Medically Vulnerable Infants: A Mediational Analysis. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 23(6), 821-829. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-018-02699-9
  • Sacristan-Martin, O., Santed, M.A., Garcia-Campayo, J., Duncan, L.G., Bardacke, N., Fernandez-Alonso, C., Garcia-Sacristan, G., Garcia-Sacristan, D., Barcelo-Soler, A.,  and Montero-Marin, J. (2019); A mindfulness and compassion-based program applied to pregnant women and their partners to decrease depression symptoms during pregnancy and postpartum: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Sacristan-Martin et al. Trials, 20:654 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-019-3739-z
  • Monteiro, F., Fonseca, A., Pereira, M., Alves, S., & Canavarro, M.C. (2019). What protects at-risk postpartum women from developing depressive and anxiety symptoms? The role of acceptance-focused processes and self-compassion. Journal of Affective Disorders, 246, 522-529. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2018.12.124
  • Peres, E.A. & Moriyama, J.S. (2019). Grupo de Apoio Psicológico a Mulheres em Situação de Infertilidade. Psicologia Ciência e Profissão , 39, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-3703003179820
  • Bonacquisti, A., Cohen, M. J., & Schiller, C. E. (2017). Acceptance and commitment therapy for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders: Development of an inpatient group intervention. Archives of Women’s Mental Health, 20(5), 645–654.
  • Lever Taylor, B., Cavanagh, K., Strauss, C. (2016) The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions in the Perinatal Period: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis  https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0155720

 

Books

  • The Compassionate Mind Approach To Postnatal Depression: Using Compassion Focused Therapy to Enhance Mood, Confidence and Bonding by Michelle Cree (2015)
  • Becoming Mum by Koa Whittingham (2013)
  • Mindful Motherhood: Practical Tools for Staying Sane During Pregnancy and Your Child’s First Year. by C. Vieten (2009) 

 

Meta-Analyses and Systematic Reviews

  • Hosseini, N., Poh, L. L., Baranovich, D. L. & A.Razak, N. A. (2020). Reducing depression in pregnancy and postpartum period through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A review of depression reduction among Iranian women. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 5(37), 232-244.

ACT Randomized Control Trials

  • Esmalian Khamseh, L. & Khoeini, F. (2021) The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on mental health and mindfulness in mothers of newborns with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 27(1), 43-46. DOI: 10.1016/j.jnn.2020.08.003
  • Zhang, J. (2021). Clinical effect of acceptance and commitment therapy combined with paroxetine in the treatment of depression after painless childbirth. Psychology Monthly, 6, 70-71. DOI: 10.19738/j.cnki.psy.2021.06.033
  • Moradi, F., Ghadiri-Anari, A., Dehghani, A., Vaziri, S. R., & Enjezab, B. (2020). The effectiveness of counseling based on acceptance and commitment therapy on body image and self-esteem in polycystic ovary syndrome: An RCT. International Journal of Reproductive Biomedicine, 18(4), 243-252. DOI: 10.18502/ijrm.v13i4.6887
  • Hosseinpanahi, M., Mirghafourvand, M., Farshbaf-Khalili, A., Esmaeilpour, K., Rezaei, M., & Malakouti, J. (2020). The effect of counseling based on acceptance and commitment therapy on mental health and quality of life among infertile couples: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 9, 251. DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_512_20
  • Vakilian, K., Zarei, F., & Majidi, A. (2019). Effect of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on anxiety and quality of life during pregnancy: A mental health clinical trial study. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal, 21(8), e89489. DOI: 10.5812/ircmj.89489
  • Elahe, R., Mahtab, A., Abed, M., & Ali Asghar, G. (2019). Effect of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on anxiety in infertile women during treatment: A randomized trial. Journal of Biochemical Technology, Special Issue(2), 78-86.
  • Hasanzadeh M, Akbari B, & Abolghasemi A. (2019). Efficiency of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Psychological Well-being and Sexual Function in Women with Infertility History. Avicenna Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Care, 27(4), 250-259.
  • Huang, C., Li, J., Lu, H., Hu, C., & Chen, J. (2019). Acceptance and commitment therapy combined with paroxetine in the treatment of postpartum depression after painless delivery: A clinical study. Academic Journal of Guangzhou Medical University, 2, 74-76.
  • Kazemeyni, M., Bakhtiari, M., & Nouri, M. (2018). Effectiveness of acceptance and commitment group therapy on postpartum depression and psychological flexibility. Journal of Clinical Nursing and Midwifery, 6(4), 20-31
  • Karami, A., Omrani, R., & Danaei, N. (2018). Comparison of the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on anxiety and depression in premature infants mothers. Quarterly Clinical Psychology Studies, 8, 139-156.
  • Rasooli Ali Abadi, R., & Kalantari, M. (2018). Based on acceptance and commitment therapy on depression, self-esteem and body image concerns, after the first birth, women in Kashan city. Scientific Journal of Hamadan Nursing & Midwifery Faculty, 26(2), 103-112. DOI: 10.30699/sjhnmf.26.2.103
  • Lu, D. & Fan, J. (2017). Effect of routine nursing combined with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on the depression mood, self efficacy and self-esteem of patients with postpartum depression. Sichuan Mental Health, 3, 253-255.
  • Li, Z., Zhu, H., Cao, J., Jin, M., & Zhu, Z. (2016). Relationship between cognitive fusion and the state of anxiety and depression in perinatal women. Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medical Science, 25(5), 399-403

 

Videos

 

Podcasts

Community

Video resources applying ACT for parents with babies

Video resources applying ACT for parents with babies

Possums & Co. provide free ACT videos on their website targeted towards parents with babies at the following link:  

https://education.possumsonline.com/act-mental-health-strategies-parents-babies

We also have integrated ACT into many of our resources available via Milk & Moon paid membership at www.milkandmoonbabies.com   For example, see https://milkandmoonbabies.com/lesson/act-part-1/.  There are ACT workbooks for parents as well as guided mindfulness activities.

If you have any questions about these resources, please contact Caroline at c.martin@possumsonline.com

The free ACT videos on the Possums & Co. website are a series divided into sections and the following content is covered:

Part 1

Why ACT when we are caring for a baby

The human brain is a problem-solving machine, and it gets even busier when we’ve had a baby!

Everything worthwhile in a human life brings both joy and pain

Part 2

What practical problems need to be addressed first up?

Find effective, evidence-based support for breastfeeding problems, bottle-feeding problems, and unsettled baby behaviour
Keep the parenting team as strong as possible
Think about how best to care for your own needs in the midst of it all
Babies need us to respond as best we can to their crying
Find groups of like-minded parents

Part 3

Getting your bearings: your values are your compass when life with baby is tough

Part 4

Are you ready to turn off the struggle switch?

Part 5

Noticing and naming what’s happening in your mind and body, then trying out some strategies

Dropping an anchor into the present moment

Making room for unpleasant or painful feelings

Part 6

Doing what matters to you (even when you don’t feel like it)

Part 7

Hand over heart: the power of self-compassion

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ACT in Primary Care SIG

ACT in Primary Care SIG

ACT in Primary Care Special Interest Group

Affiliated 2014

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2023 SIG Leaders
Dan Rosen

SIG Mission/Objectives

To connect professionals working or interning in primary care, and to incorporate ACT principles.

Description of SIG membership 

Professionals working or interning in primary care and incorporating ACT principles (e.g., medical providers, behavioral health specialists)

General Interest Area to be Specifically Addressed by SIG

ACT as it applies to health related and primary care issues in the unique context of the primary care office. Coordination of care with medical and mental health consultants. Dissemination of information to medical providers about human nature, behavior change and a values based approach to patient care.

SIG Activities

  • SIG listserv
  • Meeting at annual ACBS World Conference
  • List of SIG Resources
Drsweetie

ACT in Primary Care SIG Resources

ACT in Primary Care SIG Resources

Books

  • Behavioral Consultation and Primary Care: A Guide to Integrating Services by Patricia J. Robinson and Jeffrey T. Reiter
  • Real Behavior Change in Primary Care: Improving Patient Outcomes and Increasing Job Satisfaction by Patricia J. Robinson PhD, Debra A. Gould MD MPH, and Kirk D. Strosahl PhD
  • Brief Interventions for Radical Change: Principles and Practice of Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Kirk D. Strosahl PhD, Patricia J. Robinson PhD, and Thomas Gustavsson MSc
  • Inside This Moment: A Clinician's Guide to Promoting Radical Change Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Kirk D. Strosahl, Patricia J. Robinson and Thomas Gustavsson
  • Mindfulness and Acceptance in Behavioral Medicine: Current Theory and Practice by Lance McCracken.

 

Workshops

  • 6th annual Australia-New Zealand ACT Conference (2012): Brief Interventions for Radical Change: The Practice of Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) Workshop - Dr Kirk Strosahl & Dr Patricia Robinson - Slides, worksheets, and patient tools
     

Videos

 

Podcasts

 

Audio

  • 2014 World Conference: Session 131. ACT in Primary Care Medicine: Large Scale Change through Research, Teaching, and Training - Patricia Robinson, Ph.D., Daniel C. Rosen, Ph.D., Debra A. Gould, M.D., MPH, David E Bauman, M.A., Bridget R. Beachy, M.A., Melissa D. Baker, Ph.D. - Audio File and corresponding slides

 

Publications

  • Kadowaki, A., Alvunger, A. K., Larsen, H. I. et al. (2021). Education of the primary health care staff based on acceptance and commitment therapy is associated with reduced sick leave in a prospective controlled trial. BMC Family Practice, 22, 179. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-021-01526-5
  • Dochat, C., Wooldridge, J.S., Herbert, M.S., Lee, M.W., Afari, N. (2021) Single-session acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) interventions for patients with chronic health conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 20, 52-69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2021.03.003
  • Arroll, B., Frischtak, H., Roskvist, R., Mount, V., Sundram, F., Fletcher, S., Kingsford, D., Buttrick, L., Bricker, J., van der Werf, B. (2021). FACT effectiveness in primary care: A single visit RCT for depressive symptoms. The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine. DOI: 10.1177/00912174211010536
  • Witlox, M., Garnefski, N., Kraaij, V., de Waal, M.W.M., Smit, F., Bohlmeijer, E., Spinhoven, P.  (2021) Blended Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Versus Face-to-face Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Older Adults With Anxiety Symptoms in Primary Care: Pragmatic Single-blind Cluster Randomized Trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 23(3) e24366. doi: 10.2196/24366
  • Goetz, D.B. & Hirschhorn, E.W. (2021). An Evaluation of an ACT-Based “Aging Resiliently” Group. Clinical Gerontologist. DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2021.1932001
  • O'Dell, S. M., Hosterman, S. J., Hostutler, C. A., Nordberg, C., Klinger, T., Petts, R. A., Whitehead, M. R., Faulkner, S. A., Garcia, A., & Massura, C. A. (2020) Retrospective cohort study of a novel acceptance and commitment therapy group intervention for adolescents implemented in integrated primary care. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 16, 109-118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2020.03.009
  • Mak, Y. W., Leung, D. Y. P., & Loke, A. Y. (2020). Effectiveness of an individual acceptance and commitment therapy for smoking cessation, delivered face-to-face and by telephone to adults recruited in primary health care settings: A randomized controlled trial. BMC Public Health, 20, Article 1719.
  • Bricker, J. B., Watson, N. L., Mull, K. E., Sullivan, B. M., & Heffner, J.L. (2020). Efficacy of smartphone applications for smoking cessation: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Internal Medicine. Doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.4055
  • Kroska, E. B., Roche, A. I., & O'Hara, M. W. (2020) How much is enough in brief acceptance and commitment therapy? A randomized trial. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 15, 235-244.
  • Gaudiano, BA, Davis, CH, Miller, IW, Uebelacker, L. (2020) Pilot randomized controlled trial of a video self‐help intervention for depression based on acceptance and commitment therapy: Feasibility and acceptability. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 27: 396– 407. https://doi.org/10.1002/cpp.2436
  • Heidi Maria Kyllönen, Joona Muotka, Anne Puolakanaho, Piia Astikainen, Katariina Keinonen, Raimo Lappalainen (2018) A brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention for depression: A randomized controlled trial with 3-year follow-up for the intervention group. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, Volume 10, Pages 55-63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2018.08.009
  • Glover NG, Sylvers PD, Shearer EM, Kane MC, Clasen PC, Epler AJ, Plumb-Vilardaga JC, Bonow JT, Jakupcak M. (2016) The efficacy of Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in VA primary care. Psychol Serv. 13(2):156-161.
  • Kathleen Barrett, Yu‐Ping Chang (2016) Behavioral Interventions Targeting Chronic Pain, Depression, and Substance Use Disorder in Primary Care. J Nurs Scholarsh. 48(4):345-53. doi: 10.1111/jnu.12213.
  • Beacham, A. O., Linfield, K., Kinman, C. R., & Payne-Murphy, J. (2015). The chronic illness acceptance questionnaire: Confirmatory factor analysis and prediction of perceived disability in an online chronic illness support group sample. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 4, 96-102.
  • Robinson, P.J. (2015) Primary care: contextual behavioral science. Current Opinion in Psychology, 2, 52-55. (Included in the Current Opinion in Psychology special issue "Third Wave Behavioral Therapies")
  • McCracken, L. M., Sato, A., & Taylor, G. J. (2013). A trial of a brief group-based Form of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for chronic pain in general practice: Pilot outcome and process results. The Journal of Pain, 14, 1398-1406. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2013.06.011
  • Smout, Matthew. (2012) Acceptance and commitment therapy - pathways for general practitioners. Australian Family Physician. 41(9):672-676.
  • McCracken, L. M., & Vellerman, S. C. (2010). Psychological flexibility in adults with chronic pain: A study of acceptance, mindfulness, and values-based action in primary care. Pain, 148, 141-147.

 

Websites

Patient Education Handouts

 

Assessment Tools

 

Marketing Materials

Community

Patient Education Handouts and Standardized Assessment Tools

Patient Education Handouts and Standardized Assessment Tools

Patient Education Handouts

Standardized Assessment Tools

Community

fACT: Radical change is possible for patients in brief primary care visits (Webinar and Slides)

fACT: Radical change is possible for patients in brief primary care visits (Webinar and Slides)

fACT: Radical change is possible for patients in brief primary care visits
Goodfellow Unit Webinar (2017) and Slides
Kirk Strosahl

Community

ACTing with Technology SIG

ACTing with Technology SIG

ACTing with Technology Special Interest Group

Affiliated 2014

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2024-2025 SIG Leaders

Dr. Michelle Barahman & Dr. Erika Torres
 

Anyone else interested in taking an active role in the SIG can contact us, as we can surely use any expertise and input.

General Interest Area to be Specifically Addressed by the SIG
Technology that has an ACT component as part of improving health/wellbeing. This includes, but is not limited to internet-based interventions, mobile technology (phone, tablet and apps) and dedicated devices.

Mission/Objectives
1. Promote collaboration, discussion and sharing of ideas between researchers and practitioners with an interest in applying technological solutions in the field of contextual behavioral science (ACT, FAP, CFT).
2. Informing the ACBS community of existing technology (e.g., Internet interventions, mhealth, apps, devices), and clarifying which of those are currently supported by research.
3. Promote the use of evidence-based technology, and inspire researchers and practitioners to reach larger groups of people with ACT.

Monthly Meetings
Meetings are currently held on a variable schedule. See our website to access the meeting schedule and Zoom link!

SIG Activities
- Annual meeting at the ACBS world conference.
- Email listserv
- ACTing with Technology SIG website

Description of Membership
Membership is available to all ACBS-members, and is particularly relevant to:
- professionals who would like to use technological tools within their existing ACT-informed practice.
- researchers developing technology for treatment.
- students developing/testing technology.
 

Tim Batink

ACTing With Technology SIG Resources

ACTing With Technology SIG Resources

Community

JCBS Articles

JCBS Articles

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)

Community

Research and Clinical Trials on ACT Technologies

Research and Clinical Trials on ACT Technologies

Meta-Analyses and Systematic Reviews

Trindade, I. A., Guiomar, R., Carvalho, S. A., Duarte, J., Lapa, T., Menezes, P., Nogueira, M. R., Patrão, B., Pinto-Gouveia, J., & Castilho, P. (2021). Efficacy of Online-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. The Journal of Pain. doi:10.1016/j.jpain.2021.04.003

Thompson, E. M., Destree, L., Albertella, L., & Fontenelle, L. F. (2021). Internet-based acceptance and commitment therapy: A transdiagnostic systematic review and meta-analysis for mental health outcomes. Behavior Therapy, 52(2), 492-507. DOI: 10.1016/j.beth.2019.10.002

Linardon, J. (2020). Can acceptance, mindfulness, and self-compassion be learnt by smartphone apps? A systematic and meta-analytic review of randomized controlled trials. Behavior Therapy, 51, 646-658. DOI: 10.1016/j.beth.2019.10.002

Nagaraj, M.K., Prabhu, P. (2020). Internet/smartphone-based applications for the treatment of tinnitus: a systematic review. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, 277, 649–657. DOI: 10.1007/s00405-019-05743-8

Kelson, J, Rollin, A, Ridout, B, & Campbell, A. (2019). Internet-delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for anxiety treatment: Systematic review. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 21(1):e12530. DOI: 10.2196/jmir.12530

Wei S., Ni S., Xiao M., Gao Y., Luo Q. (2018). Effectiveness of internet-delivered acceptance and commitment therapy for improving mental health: A meta-analysis. Journal of Third Military Medical University, 40(14), 1332-1342. Full Text: Available on CAOD

Sierra, M. A., Ruiz, F. J., & Flórez, C. L. (2018). A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Third-Wave Online Interventions for Depression. Revista Latinoamericana de Psicología, 50(2), 126-135. DOI:10.14349/rlp.2018.v50.n2.6

Brown, M., Glendenning, A., Hoon, A. E. & John, A. (2016). Effectiveness of web-delivered acceptance and commitment therapy in relation to mental health and well-being: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 18(8), e221. DOI: 10.2196/jmir.6200

Clinical Trials, Self Help Studies, and Other Related Research

This page includes a running list of relevant clinical trials, self help studies, and other related research testing ACT technologies. If there is a study you would like added to the list, please contact community@contextualscience.org who can add it to this page.

Levin, M. E., Krafft, J., Seifert, S. & Lillis, J. (in press). Tracking valued and avoidant functions with health behaviors: A randomized controlled trial of the acceptance and commitment therapy matrix mobile app. Behavior Modification.
DOI: 10.1177/0145445520913987

Petersen, J. M., Krafft, J., Twohig, M. P., & Levin, M. E. (in press). Evaluating the open and engaged components of acceptance and commitment therapy in an online self-guided website: Results from a pilot trial. Behavior Modification. DOI: 10.1177/0145445519878668

Hoffmann, D., Rask, C. U., Hedman-Lagerlöf, E., Jensen, J. S., & Frostholm, L. (in press). Efficacy of internet-delivered acceptance and commitment therapy for severe health anxiety: Results from a randomized, controlled trial. Psychological Medicine.
DOI: 10.1017/S0033291720001312

Al Alawi M, McCall RK, Sultan A, et al. (in press). Efficacy of a Six-Week Therapist-Guided Online Therapy Versus Self-Help Internet-Based Therapy on COVID-19 Invoked Anxiety and Depression Among Individuals in Oman: An Open-Label, Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Mental Health.
DOI: 10.2196/26683.

Karekla, M., Nikolaou, P., & Merwin, R. M. (2022). Randomized Clinical Trial Evaluating AcceptME-A Digital Gamified Acceptance and Commitment Early Intervention Program for Individuals at High Risk for Eating Disorders. Journal of clinical medicine, 11(7),
DOI: 10.3390/jcm11071775

Rickardsson, J., Gentili, C., Holmström, L., Zetterqvist, V., Andersson, E., Persson, J., Lekander, M., Ljótsson, B., & Wicksell, R. K. (in press; 2021). Internet‐delivered acceptance and commitment therapy as microlearning for chronic pain: A randomized controlled trial with 1‐year follow‐up. European Journal of Pain.
DOI:10.1002/ejp.1723

Levin, M.E., Krafft, J., An, W., Ong, C.W., Twohig, M.P. (2021) Preliminary findings on processes of change and moderators for cognitive defusion and restructuring delivered through mobile apps. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 20, 13-19.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2021.02.002

Lappalainen, P., Pakkala, I., Strömmer, J., Sairanen, E., Kaipainen, K., & Lappalainen, R. (2021). Supporting parents of children with chronic conditions: A randomized controlled trial of web-based and self-help ACT interventions. Internet Interventions, 24, 100382.

Lappalainen, P., Pakkala, I., Lappalainen, R. & Nikander, R. (2021). Supported Web-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Older Family Caregivers (CareACT) Compared to Usual Care. Clinical Gerontologist. DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2021.1912239

Bricker, J. B., Watson, N. L., Mull, K. E., Sullivan, B. M., & Heffner, J. L. (2020). Efficacy of smartphone applications for smoking cessation: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Internal Medicine, 180, 1472-1480.
DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.4055

Karekla, M., Savvides, S. N., & Gloster, A. (2020). An avatar-led intervention promotes smoking cessation in young adults: A pilot randomized clinical trial. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 54(10), 747-760.
DOI: 10.1093/abm/kaaa013

Levin M.E., Krafft J, Seifert S, Lillis J. (2020) Tracking Valued and Avoidant Functions with Health Behaviors: A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Matrix Mobile App. Behavior Modification. doi:10.1177/0145445520913987

Levin, M. E., Petersen, J. M, Durward, C., Bingeman, B., Davis, E., Nelson, C., & Cromwell, S. (2020). A randomized controlled trial of online acceptance and commitment therapy to improve diet and physical activity among adults who are overweight/obese. Translational Behavioral Medicine, Article ibaa123. DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibaa123

Heffner, J. L., Kelly, M. M., Waxmonsky, J., Mattocks, K., Serfozo, E., Bricker, J. B., Mull, K. E., Watson, N. L., & Ostacher, M. (2020). Pilot randomized controlled trial of web-delivered acceptance and commitment therapy versus Smokefree.gov for smokers with bipolar disorder. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 22(9), 1543-1552.
DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntz242

O'Connor, M., Whelan, R., Bricker, J., & McHugh, L. (2020). Randomized controlled trial of a smartphone application as an adjunct to acceptance and commitment therapy for smoking cessation. Behavior Therapy, 51(1), 162-177. DOI: 10.1016/j.beth.2019.06.003

Muscara, F., McCarthy, M. C., Rayner, M., Nicholson, J. M., Dimovski, A., McMillan, L., Hearps, S. J. C., Yamada, J., Burke, K., Walser, R., & Anderson, V. A. (2020). Effect of a videoconference-based online group intervention for traumatic stress in parents of children with life-threatening illness: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Network Open, 3(7), e208507. DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.8507

Anthony, C. A., Rojas, E. O., Keffala, V., Glass, N. A., Shah, A. S., Miller, B. J., Hogue, M., Willey, M. C., Karam, M., & Marsh, J. L. (2020). Acceptance and commitment therapy delivered via a mobile phone messaging robot to decrease postoperative opioid use in patients with orthopedic trauma: Randomized controlled trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22(7), e17750.
DOI: 10.2196/17750

Viskovich, S, & Pakenham, K. I. (2020). Randomized controlled trial of a web‐based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) program to promote mental health in university students. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 76(6), 929-951. DOI: 10.1002/jclp.22848

Puolakanaho, A., Tolvanen, A., Kinnunen, S., Lappalainen, R (2020). A psychological flexibility -based intervention for Burnout: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 15, 52-67

Järvelä-Reijonen, E., Puttonen, S., Karhunen, L., Sairanen, E., Laitinen, J., Kolehmainen, M., Pihlajamäki, J., Kujala, U. M., Korpela, R., Ermes, M., Lappalainen, R., & Kolehmainen, M. (2020). The effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention on inflammation and stress biomarkers: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 27, 539-555.
DOI: 10.1007/s12529-020-09891-8

Viskovich, S, & Pakenham, K. I. (2019). Randomized controlled trial of a web‐based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) program to promote mental health in university students. Journal of Clinical Psychology.

Paganini S, Lin J, Kählke F, et al. (2019) A guided and unguided internet- and mobile-based intervention for chronic pain: health economic evaluation alongside a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2019;9:e023390. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-02339

Firestone, J.,Cardaciotto, L., Levin, M. E., Goldbacher, E., Vernig, P., & Eubanks Gambreld, L. (2019) A web-based self-guided program to promote valued-living in college students: A pilot study. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 12, 29-38.

Lappalainen, P., Langrial, S., Oinas-Kukkonen, H., Muotka, J., & Lappalainen, R. (2019) ACT for sleep - Internet-delivered self-help ACT for sub-clinical and clinical insomnia: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 12, 119-127.

Päivi, L., Sitwat, L., Harri, O., Joona, M., & Raimo, L. (2019). ACT for sleep - Internet-delivered self-help ACT for sub-clinical and clinical insomnia: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 12, 119-127.

Sairanen, E., Lappalainen, E., Lappalainen, P., Kaipainen, K., Carlstedt, F., Anclair, M., & Hiltunen, A. (2019). Effectiveness of a web-based acceptance and commitment therapy intervention for wellbeing of parents whose children have chronic conditions: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 13, 94-102.

Krafft, J., Potts, S., Schoendorff, B., & Levin, M.E. (2019). A randomized controlled trial of multiple versions of an acceptance and commitment therapy matrix app for well-being. Behavior Modification, 43, 246-272.

Levin, M. E., Haeger, J., & Cruz, R. A. (2019). Tailoring acceptance and commitment therapy skill coaching in the moment through smartphones: Results from a randomized controlled trial. Mindfulness.

Eustis, E. H., Hayes-Skelton, S. A., Orsillo, S. M., & Roemer, L. (2018). Surviving and thriving during stress: A randomized clinical trial comparing a brief web-based therapist assisted acceptance-based behavioral intervention versus waitlist control for college students. Behavior Therapy, 49, 889-903.

Hofer, P. D., Waadt, M., Aschwanden, R., Milidou, M., Acker, J., Meyer, A. H., Lieb R., & Gloster, A. T. (2018). Self-help for stress and burnout without therapist contact: An online randomised controlled trial. Work & Stress, 32, 189-208. DOI: 10.1080/02678373.2017.1402389

Bricker, J. B., Mull, K. E., McClure, J. B., Watson, N. L., & Heffner, J. L. (2018). Improving quit rates of web-delivered interventions for smoking cessation: Full scale randomized trial of WebQuit.org versus Smokefree.gov. Addiction, 113, 914-923.

Proctor, B. J., Moghaddam, N. G., Evangelou, N. & das Nair, R. (2018). Telephone-supported acceptance and commitment bibliotherapy for people with multiple sclerosis and psychological distress: A pilot randomised controlled trial. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 9, 103-109.

Järvelä-Reijonen, E., Karhunen, L., Sairanen, E., Muotka, J., Lindroos, S., Laitinen, J., Puttoen, S., Peuhkuri, K., Hallikainen, M., Pihlajamäki, J., Korpela, R., Ermes, M., Lappalainen, R., & Kolehmainen, M. (2018). The effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on eating behavior and diet delivered through face-to-face contact and a mobile app: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 15:22.
DOI: 10.1186/s12966-018-0654-8

Levin, M. E., Haeger, J., Pierce, B. G. & Twohig, M. P. (2017). Web-based acceptance and commitment therapy for mental health problems in college students: A randomized controlled trial. Behavior Modification, 41, 141-162.

Levin, M.E., Pierce, B. & Schoendorff, B. (2017). The acceptance and commitment therapy matrix mobile app: A pilot randomized trial on health behaviors. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 6, 268-275.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2017.05.003

Krafft, J., Potts, S., Schoendorff, B., & Levin, M. E. (2017). A randomized controlled trial of multiple versions of an acceptance and commitment therapy matrix app for well-being. Behavior Modification, 43, 246–272.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0145445517748561

Tighe, J., Shand, F., Ridani, R., et al (2017) Ibobbly mobile health intervention for suicide prevention in Australian Indigenous youth: a pilot randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 7:e013518.
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013518

Ivanova, E., Lindner, P., Ly, K. H., Dahlin, M., Vernmark, K., Andersson, G., & Carlbring, P. (2016). Guided and unguided acceptance and commitment therapy for social anxiety disorder and/or panic disorder provided via the Internet and a smartphone application: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 44, 27-35. 

Boucher S, Edwards O, Gray A, Nada-Raja S, Lillis J, Tylka TL, Horwath CC. (2016) Teaching intuitive eating and acceptance and commitment therapy skills via a web-based intervention: a pilot single-arm intervention study. JMIR research protocols. 2016;5(4):e180.

Pierce, B., Twohig, M.P., Levin, M.E., (2016) Perspectives on the use of acceptance and commitment therapy related mobile apps: Results from a survey of students and professionals. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 5(4), 215-224.

Levin, M. E., Hayes, S. C., Pistorello, J., & Seeley, J. R. (2016). Web-based self-help for preventing mental health problems in universities: Comparing acceptance and commitment training to mental health education. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 72, 207-225.

Barker, E. (2016) The Utility of ACT Based Apps in Healthcare. Dissertation, The University of Edinburgh

Pots, W.T.M. , Fledderus, M., Meulenbeek, P.A.M., ten Klooster, P.M. , Schreurs, K.M.G. & Bohlmeijer, E.T. (2016). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a web-based intervention for depressive symptomatology: A randomised controlled trial. British Journal of Psychiatry, 208(1), 69-77. doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.114.146068.

Heffner, J.L., Vilardaga, R., Mercer, L.D., Kientz, J.A. & Bricker, J.B. (2015). Feature-level analysis of a novel smartphone application for smoking cessation. The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 41, 68-73.

Jones, H.A., Heffner, J.L., Mercer, L., Wyszynski, C.M., Vilardaga, R. & Bricker, J.B. (2015). Web-based acceptance and commitment therapy smoking cessation treatment for smokers with depressive symptoms. Journal of Dual Diagnosis, 11, 56-62.

Glick, D.M. & Orsillo, S.M. (2015). An investigation of the efficacy of acceptance-based behavioral therapy for academic procrastination. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 144, 400–409.

Levin, M.E., Pistorello, J., Hayes, S.C., Seeley, J.R. & Levin, C. (2015). Feasibility of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy adjunctive web-based program for counseling centers. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 62, 529-536.

Moffitt, R. & Mohr, P. (2015). The efficacy of a self-managed acceptance and commitment therapy intervention DVD for physical activity initiation. British Journal of Health Psychology, 20, 115-129.

Trompetter, H. R., Bohlmeijer, E. T., Veehof, M. M., & Schreurs, K. M. G. (2015). Internet-based guided self-help intervention for chronic pain based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 38, 66-80.

Bricker, J. B., Mull, K. E., Kientz, J. A., Vilardaga, R. Mercer, L. D., Akiokaa, K. J., & Heffner, J. L. (2014). Randomized, controlled pilot trial of a smartphone app for smoking cessation using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 143, 87-94.

Bricker, J. B., Bush, T., Zbikowski, S. M., Mercer, L. D., & Heffner, J. L. (2014). Randomized trial of telephone-delivered acceptance and commitment therapy versus cognitive behavioral therapy for smoking cessation: A pilot study. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 16, 1446-1454.

Lappalainen, P., Granlund, A., Siltanen, S., Ahonen, S., Vitikainen, M., Tolvanen, A., & Lappalainen, R. (2014). ACT Internet-based vs face-to-face? A randomized controlled trial of two ways to deliver Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for depressive symptoms: An 18-month follow-up. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 61, 43-54.

Levin, M.E., Pistorello, J., Hayes, S.C. & Seeley, J. (2014). Feasibility of a prototype web-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy prevention program for college students. Journal of American College Health, 62, 20-30.

Ljótsson, B., Atterlöf, E., Lagerlöf, M., Andersson, E., Jernelöv, S., Hedman, E., Kemani, M. & Wicksell, R.K. (2014). Internet-delivered acceptance and values-based exposure treatment for fibromyalgia: A pilot study. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Cognitive Behavior Therapy, 43, 93-104.

Ly, K.H., Asplund, K. & Andersson, G. (2014). Stress management for middle managers via an acceptance and commitment-based smartphone application: A randomized controlled trial. Internet Interventions, 1, 95-101.

Ly, K.H., Trüschel, A., Jarl, L., Magnusson, S., Windahl, T., Johansson, R., Carlbring, P., & Andersson, G. (2014). Behavioural activation versus mindfulness-based guided selfhelp treatment administered through a smartphone application: a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 4, e003440.

Van Gemert-Pijnen, J.E.W.C., Kelders, S.M. & Bohlmeijer, E.T. (2014). Understanding the usage of content in a mental health intervention for depression: An analysis of log data. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 16, e27.

Ahtinen, A., Mattila, E., Välkkynen, P., Kaipainen, K., Vanhala, T., Ermes, M., ... Lappalainen, R. (2013). Mobile mental wellness training for stress management: Feasibility and design implications based on a one-month field study. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth, 1, 1-13.

Bricker, J., Wyszynski, C., Comstock, B., & Heffner, J. L. (2013). Pilot randomized controlled trial of web-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for smoking cessation. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 15, 1756-1764. 

Buhrman, M., Skoglund, A., Husell, J., Bergström, K., Gordh, T., Hursti, T., Bendelin, N., Furmark, T. & Andersson, G. (2013). Guided internet-delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for chronic pain patients: A randomized controlled trial. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 51, 307–315. 

Carlbring, P., Hagglund, M., Luthstromb, A., Dahlin, M., Kadowaki, A., Vernmark, K., & Andersson, G. (2013). Internet-based behavioral activation and acceptance-based treatment for depression: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Affective Disorders, 148, 331–337. 

Chase, J.A., Houmanfar, R., Hayes, S.C., Ward, T.A., Vilardaga, J.P. & Follette, V. (2013). Values are not just goals: Online ACT-based values training adds to goal setting in improving undergraduate college student performance. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 2 (3-4), 79-84.

Fledderus, M., Bohlmeijer, E. T., Fox, J. P., Schreurs, K. M. G., & Spinhoven, P. (2013). The role of psychological flexibility in a self-help Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention for psychological distress in a randomized controlled trial. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 51, 142-151. DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2012.11.007

Hawkes, A. L., Chambers, S. K., Pakenham, K. I., Patrao, T. A., Baade, P. D., Lynch, B. M., Aitken, J. F., Meng, X. Q., & Courneya, K. S. (2013). Effects of a telephone-delivered multiple health behavior change intervention (CanChange) on health and behavioral outcomes in survivors of colorectal cancer: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 31, 2313-2321.

Lappalainen, P., Kaipainen, K., Lappalainen, R., Hoffren, H., Myllymaki, T., Kinnunen, M. L., Mattila, E., Happonen, A. P., Rusko, H., & Korhonen, I. (2013). Feasibility of a personal health technology-based psychological intervention for men with stress and mood problems: Randomized controlled pilot trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 15. DOI: 10.2196/resprot.2389. 

Yuen, E.K., Herbert, J.D., Forman, E.M., Goetter, E.M., Juarascio, A.S., Rabin, S., Goodwin, C. & Bouchard, S. (2013). Acceptance based beahvior therapy for social anxiety disorder through videoconferencing. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 27, 389-397.

Yuen, E.K., Herbert, J.D., Forman, E.M., Goetter, E.M., Comer, R. & Bradley, J.C. (2013). Treatment of social anxiety disorder using online virtual environments in Second Life. Behavior Therapy, 44, 51-61.

Hesser, H., Gustafsson, T., Lundén, C., Henrikson, O., Fattahi, K., Johnsson, E., Westin, V. Z., Carlbring, P., Mäki-Torkko, E., Kaldo, V., & Andersson, G. (2012). A randomized controlled trial of internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in the treatment of tinnitus. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 80(4), 649-61. doi: 10.1037/a0027021.

Ly, K.H., Dahl, J., Carlbring, P., & Andersson, G. (2012). Development and initial evaluation of a smartphone application based on acceptance and commitment therapy. SpringerPlus 1, 11.

Michael Levin

SweetSpot: An ACT based App for Young People with Type 1 Diabetes

SweetSpot: An ACT based App for Young People with Type 1 Diabetes

See the Barker, E. (2016) The Utility of ACT Based Apps in Healthcare. Dissertation, The University of Edinburgh

Lay Summary

Background: There are significant psychological challenges faced by people throughout their lives and many of these challenges can be readily understood from a contextual behavioural science perspective, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) shows promise as a theoretically and practically relevant intervention. Some problems faced in delivering such an intervention are volume and access to healthcare. A potential solution to this is to design theoretically driven interventions which can be delivered through technology. These need to be interactive, individually shaped and will combine mindfulness, acceptance and values. Such interventions need to be evaluated scientifically according to acceptability, quality, safety and effectiveness.

Aims: This thesis has two sections. Firstly, a systematic review aiming to assess the acceptability and effectiveness of using technology to deliver ACT. Secondly, an empirical research study aiming to analyse the experiences of using an ACT based app foryoung people with type 1 diabetes (TD1).

Methods: The review searched 11 databases, and a related website. Included studies were required to use a form of technology to deliver ACT, with no real-time therapist. Two independent researchers determined inclusion of articles into the review and rated the studies according to the quality criteria. Where there was uncertainty a third reviewer was used. For the empirical study, individual interviews of 9 young people aged 13-22 years with TD1 were asked about their experiences of using the ACT based app. Framework analysis was used to determine themes.

Results: The review search yielded 18 studies which met inclusion criteria. Findings highlighted that generally these interventions were seen as acceptable and satisfactory. All of these interventions were conducted in an adult population, and qualitative data was not robustly accounted for. The empiricalresearch found twomain themes: ‘Desire for apps to represent my needs’and ‘How diabetes impacts me and how this could potentially be addressed in an app’.

Discussion: Both the review and empirical study found that participants were positive about the use of technology to deliver ACT. Developmental progress needs to be made in the app to truly represent the needs of young people with TD1. These interventions could enhance the availability of psychological therapies. This has been highlighted as a government objective in several countries. Methodological weaknesses limit conclusions, such as underpowered studies. As this is a fast growing body of research it is hoped that future studies could be more similar methodologically. It would still be interestingto determine whether asynchronous contact enhances the cost-effectiveness of this form treatment.

EstelleBarker

Miscellaneous Resources

Miscellaneous Resources

Videos

 

Podcasts

Community

Programs in Development

Programs in Development

This page can be used by SIG members to list programs that they are currently working on developing. We hope this will be helpful in supporting collaborations and communication regarding various projects being undertaken in the ACBS community.

You can add your own project to this page by adding a "child page" using the option at the bottom (it will add a link on this page to go to another page you create).

Michael Levin

Internet-delivered ACT for Health Anxiety / hypochondriasis

Internet-delivered ACT for Health Anxiety / hypochondriasis

Added by Ditte Hoffman on August 20, 2014:

I'm currently developing a treatment program for patients with health anxiety in a hospital unit in Denmark.The program content is developed on a former group-based ACT manual, that has been tested in a larger RCT.

At the moment we hope to pilot test the program in the fall 2014, and run a larger trial in 2015-2016.

I'm very interrested in sharing ideas and knowledge in the field of developing self-help material, and also if anybody has experiences with ACT and patients with health anxiety.

Ditte Hoffmann, Psychologist
Aarhus University Hospital
Denmark

dittjese@rm.dk

Jennifer Krafft

Projects/Programs at USU CBS Lab - Mike Levin

Projects/Programs at USU CBS Lab - Mike Levin

Our research lab at Utah State University focuses on using technology as a medium for conducting CBS research and for scaling ACT interventions through web/mobile platforms. We have a number of ongoing projects developing and testing ACT-related technologies. I'm always glad to discuss web and mobile technologies and feel free to contact me at Mike.Levin@usu.edu.

This list was last updated in July 2015.

Transdiagnostic Web-Based Self-Help for College Students: We have been developing a prototype web-based self-help program designed to target the range of psychological problems college students might struggle with. We used a simple prototyping approach with Qualtrics. Initial research suggests this prototype is acceptable to students and that it improves psychological flexibility and a range of outcomes (see attached talk from World Con 2015). We are planning to further refine the program, scale it to larger university testing, and begin to conduct component/dismantling studies to test the interaction of ACT components.

ACT Daily - An Ecological Momentary Intervention (EMI) App: This project is testing a prototype app designed to serve as an adjunct for clients receiving therapy. The app assesses a range of psychological flexibility processes and suggests specific ACT skills to practice based on responses. The use of random prompts is designed to further help promote generalization of ACT skills being learned in treatment. We are currently testing the app in a few small pilot trials.

ACT on College Life - An Integrated Guided Self-Help Platform for College Counseling Centers: In collaboration with Drs. Pistorello and Hayes and Crissal Levin at Contextual Change and Dr. Seeley at ORI, we are developing a commercial program for college counseling centers. The program includes a set of self-help sessions for students seeking treatment as well as a set of tools for counselors to be trained on how to use the system and to monitor and support their clients' use of the program. We are currently developing this program and will be testing it in a large randomized trial in 1-2 years. This project is funded by a SBIR grant from NCCAM.

The Matrix App: In collaboration with Benji Schoendorff, one of the main developers of the matrix, as well as a broader team of trainers, researchers and clinicians, we are developing and testing a prototype matrix app. The main approach will be to examine how prompting individuals to notice whether they are moving towards their values or away from inner experiences helps with various psychological problems and goals. We are currently conducting consultations with other therapists and trainers regarding how to setup the app and will be testing it in several pilot trials soon.

Michael Levin

Resources to Support Technology Development

Resources to Support Technology Development

Last updated: August 2014

This page lists various programs, online courses, articles and other resources for members that might be helpful in developing intervention/training technologies.

You can add resources to this page by adding a "child page" using the option at the bottom (it will add a link on this page to go to another page you create). You can also send any files you would like added to Michael Levin (Levinm2@gmail.com) who can upload them to this page.
 

Useful Tools

- Life Data https://www.lifedatacorp.com/

- App Inventor (http://appinventor.mit.edu/explore/). An open source tool for creating mobile apps on Android.

- GoAnimate (http://goanimate.com/). A commercial program that can be used to make animations.

- LifeGuide (https://www.lifeguideonline.org/). An open source tool for creating websites.

- PACO (https://code.google.com/p/paco/). An open source tool for creating EMA programs.

 

Publications

Roth, W., Vilardaga, R., Wolfe, N., Bricker, J., & McDonell, M. (2014). Practical considerations in the development of smartphone apps for behavior change. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science.

Michael Levin

Video Therapy Recommendations and Guidelines

Video Therapy Recommendations and Guidelines

Equipment
Use a laptop or desktop that is set up on a stable surface. If you need to use a mobile phone, turn off notifications and place mobile on a stable surface
Strong wifi connection; even better is consider plugging your computer/laptop directly into the modem. Do you have a backup option (4G for example) if your office/home internet goes down?

Software
Security issues vary between countries and regions, so please follow your local ethical guidelines
• Some free HIPAA compliant services in the US are VSee and Doxy.me
• Many electronic health records (EHR) will come with a secure video platform. For example, the one provided by Simple Practice.
• Google’s new version of Hangouts is called Meet and with a G Suite account you will receive additional security features (can be HIPAA compliant) - w/signed BAA

Setup - Creating the therapeutic space
Commit to the same place each session - gives clients consistency;
Provide a safe and private space and assure clients of continuity of confidentiality.
Limit distractions for yourself
Backdrop - Clutter-free environment behind you
Lighting - Well lit, natural light is preferred. Make sure you are not back-lit. Consider purchasing a ring light to ensure you have good lighting no matter what time of day you are working.
Facing the camera/screen front and center and maintaining eye contact possibly more than in in-person scenarios

Transferring What We Do In-Person to Online
Worksheets & Exercises - you can share your screen with a client in lieu of paperwork. Practice this ahead of time so you know how to do it when need be.
Downloads - add downloadable PDFs, audio files and videos to your website for clients to access
Consider using more relaxation, imagery exercises than usual. These transfer well to the online medium.
If you are new to video therapy, take the time to notice and unhook from what your own mind is telling you about this new medium - “it's not as effective”, “I can only do psychoeducation”, “I can't do any experiential exercises”. Still focus on doing ACT not just explaining ACT. It may take both you and the client a bit of time to adjust to the new medium, but follow your values and you`ll get there :) Instead of hugging clients, if you often do that, recommend them that they have a fluffy blanket at hand that they can hug themselves in when in need of soothing. Sounds weird, but it really works! 

Marketing & Client Communications
If you`re transitioning with your clients from face to face to sessions via videoconference make sure you take the time to let them know and clarify any questions or misunderstandings that they may have prior to the first online session. It might be helpful to do this over the phone, in a short conversation.
State clearly from the beginning the online platform that you will use (Skype, Zoom, etc), and the method and time of payment.
Make it known on your website, professional social media page that you`re offering video therapy. You may even upload a short video of yourself to explain why you are choosing this method, and why it is important to you to provide your clients with continuity.
If you have an ongoing online advertising campaign, consider adapting it`s settings for the foreseeable future.

Coaching Clients New to Video Therapy
Defining a private space (possibly adding the use of headphones/earbuds to reduce noise). Make sure they do feel safe and that they can speak freely in the chosen space
Advise against - speaking from uncomfortable spaces - like the car.
• having distractions around them - pets, kids, smoking, eating during session, etc.
Advise clients to - use a laptop rather than a mobile phone or a tablet. It is very difficult to focus on a therapy session when talking on a small mobile screen. If they must use a mobile phone, ask them to turn off notifications
• make their space comfortable - cozy,, have tissues, glass of water or cup of tea.
Normalizing possible technical difficulties and coming up with back-up plans

Accepting Payments
Manual Credit Card entry via Square, Strip or Ivy Pay; Paypal, Revolut
Bill pay and ACH options through personal banks
Some platforms let the client agree to store the credit card for continued use

Further Reading & Resources:

Online tools for presenting the ACT matrix and zoom demonstration of their use, courtesy of Benjamin Schoendorff

https://youtu.be/tuLA9QsNEr8

https://contextpsy.box.com/v/onlinematrixtools


Lighting Concepts - article by Zoom
Making Eye Contact Over Video - article by Person Centered Tech
Backhaus, A., Agha., Maglione, M. L., Repp, A., Ross, B., Zuest, D., Rice-Thorpe, N. M. (2012).
Videoconferencing Psychotherapy: A Systematic Review. Psychological Services, 9 (2), 111-131. DOI: 10.1037/a0027924 - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22662727
Simpson, S. G., & Reid, C. L. (2014). Therapeutic alliance in videoconferencing psychotherapy: A review. The Australasian Journal of Rural Health, 22, 280-299. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25495622

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Video Therapy Recommendations and Guidelines

Video Therapy Recommendations and Guidelines

Equipment
Use a laptop or desktop that is set up on a stable surface. If you need to use a mobile phone, turn off notifications and place mobile on a stable surface
Strong wifi connection; even better is consider plugging your computer/laptop directly into the modem. Do you have a backup option (4G for example) if your office/home internet goes down?

Software
Security issues vary between countries and regions, so please follow your local ethical guidelines
• Some free HIPAA compliant services in the US are VSee and Doxy.me
• Many electronic health records (EHR) will come with a secure video platform. For example, the one provided by Simple Practice.
• Google’s new version of Hangouts is called Meet and with a G Suite account you will receive additional security features (can be HIPAA compliant) - w/signed BAA

Setup - Creating the therapeutic space
Commit to the same place each session - gives clients consistency;
Provide a safe and private space and assure clients of continuity of confidentiality.
Limit distractions for yourself
Backdrop - Clutter-free environment behind you
Lighting - Well lit, natural light is preferred. Make sure you are not back-lit. Consider purchasing a ring light to ensure you have good lighting no matter what time of day you are working.
Facing the camera/screen front and center and maintaining eye contact possibly more than in in-person scenarios

Transferring What We Do In-Person to Online
Worksheets & Exercises - you can share your screen with a client in lieu of paperwork. Practice this ahead of time so you know how to do it when need be.
Downloads - add downloadable PDFs, audio files and videos to your website for clients to access
Consider using more relaxation, imagery exercises than usual. These transfer well to the online medium.
If you are new to video therapy, take the time to notice and unhook from what your own mind is telling you about this new medium - “it's not as effective”, “I can only do psychoeducation”, “I can't do any experiential exercises”. Still focus on doing ACT not just explaining ACT. It may take both you and the client a bit of time to adjust to the new medium, but follow your values and you`ll get there :) Instead of hugging clients, if you often do that, recommend them that they have a fluffy blanket at hand that they can hug themselves in when in need of soothing. Sounds weird, but it really works!

Marketing & Client Communications
If you`re transitioning with your clients from face to face to sessions via videoconference make sure you take the time to let them know and clarify any questions or misunderstandings that they may have prior to the first online session. It might be helpful to do this over the phone, in a short conversation.
State clearly from the beginning the online platform that you will use (Skype, Zoom, etc), and the method and time of payment.
Make it known on your website, professional social media page that you`re offering video therapy. You may even upload a short video of yourself to explain why you are choosing this method, and why it is important to you to provide your clients with continuity.
If you have an ongoing online advertising campaign, consider adapting it`s settings for the foreseeable future.

Coaching Clients New to Video Therapy
Defining a private space (possibly adding the use of headphones/earbuds to reduce noise). Make sure they do feel safe and that they can speak freely in the chosen space
Advise against - speaking from uncomfortable spaces - like the car.
• having distractions around them - pets, kids, smoking, eating during session, etc.
Advise clients to - use a laptop rather than a mobile phone or a tablet. It is very difficult to focus on a therapy session when talking on a small mobile screen. If they must use a mobile phone, ask them to turn off notifications
• make their space comfortable - cozy,, have tissues, glass of water or cup of tea.
Normalizing possible technical difficulties and coming up with back-up plans

Accepting Payments
Manual Credit Card entry via Square, Strip or Ivy Pay; Paypal, Revolut
Bill pay and ACH options through personal banks
Some platforms let the client agree to store the credit card for continued use

Further Reading & Resources:

Online tools for presenting the ACT matrix and zoom demonstration of their use, courtesy of Benjamin Schoendorff

https://youtu.be/tuLA9QsNEr8

https://contextpsy.box.com/v/onlinematrixtools


Lighting Concepts - article by Zoom
Making Eye Contact Over Video - article by Person Centered Tech
Backhaus, A., Agha., Maglione, M. L., Repp, A., Ross, B., Zuest, D., Rice-Thorpe, N. M. (2012).
Videoconferencing Psychotherapy: A Systematic Review. Psychological Services, 9 (2), 111-131. DOI: 10.1037/a0027924 - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22662727
Simpson, S. G., & Reid, C. L. (2014). Therapeutic alliance in videoconferencing psychotherapy: A review. The Australasian Journal of Rural Health, 22, 280-299. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25495622 

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Videoconferencing/ Telehealth software options for therapists

Videoconferencing/ Telehealth software options for therapists

Below are known video/teleconferencing options that might work for you. These (as well as the comments) have been submitted by ACBS members.

If you have more suggestions, please login to your ACBS account and add a “comment” at the bottom of this page, and we’ll incorporate your suggestion into this page.

Please check each system to verify that any system you choose conforms with any necessary security and privacy requirements in your Country/Province/State as needed. ACBS endorses no particular system, or its privacy statements.

Doxy.me
Doxy.me is easy to use, doesn’t require downloading the program from the client and is free for one-to-one sessions. In the paid version you can have group sessions, share your monitor, and other features.

doxy.me

Zoom
Zoom is also good for individual and group sessions. If you need to facilitate group sessions or need extra options, Zooms paid plans can be more affordable compared to doxy.me.

https://zoom.us/healthcare

G Suite
https://cloud.google.com/security/compliance/hipaa

https://support.google.com/a/answer/3407054?hl=en

JITSI
Jitsi is a free and open source, fully encrypted video conferencing solution that you can use all day, every day, for free - with no account needed. You can also download it for free and run it internally at an organisation not only for staff but for customers and partners too.

To get going just use any room name to create a VC space and invite others to use it.

Some of its features are:
* Auto-view the active speaker or click on any attendee to see their video
* Android and iOS apps
* Text chatting (web only)
* Lock a room with a password
* and more....

https://meet.jit.si/
 

Whereby
https://whereby.com/ easy to use - no extra downloads. (privacy compliance unknown)
 

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ACT and other CBS-Relevant Apps, Web-based Interventions, and Other Technologies

ACT and other CBS-Relevant Apps, Web-based Interventions, and Other Technologies

Last updated: December 2020

This page includes a list of ACT and other CBS-relevant technologies that have been developed including web-based interventions and mobile apps.

If there is a technology you would like to have added, please email Michael Levin at Levinm2@gmail.com or you can add a "child page" using the option at the bottom (it will add a link on this page to go to another page you create).

 

ACT Apps

- ACT-companion (iOS & Android), http://www.actcompanion.com/

- ACT Coach (iOS & Android), https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/act-coach/id804247934?mt=8

- ACT Mindfully (Android), https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.marcoturi.actmindfully

- ACTive: Value-based living (iOS), https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/active-value-based-living/id1343994479

- Blue Life Coach (iOS & Android) http://bluelifecoach.com

- I Here Now (iOS), https://itunes.apple.com/se/app/iherenow/id872764840?mt=8

- Learn2ACT (iOS & Android), http://www.learn2act.net

- The Sleep School App (iOS & Android), https://my.thesleepschool.org/category/insomnia/

- 2Morrow Health (suite of ACT-based apps for various health issues), https://www.2morrowinc.com/2morrow-health/

 

Mindfulness Apps

- Insight Timer https://insighttimer.com/

- Similing Mind https://www.smilingmind.com.au/

- Wild flowers https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobiointeractive.wildflowers&hl=en

- Buddhify (iOS), http://buddhify.com/

- Headspace (iOS & Android), https://www.headspace.com/

- Mindfulness Coach (iOS), https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mindfulness-coach/id804284729?mt=8

- Mindfulness Daily (iOS), http://mindfulnessdailyapp.com/

- Simply Being (iOS & Android), https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/simply-being-guided-meditation/id347418999?mt=8

- Stop, Breathe & Think (iOS), http://stopbreathethink.org/

- The Mindfulness App (iOS & Android), http://www.mindfulness-app.com/

- The Mindfulness App II (iOS & Android), https://themindfulnessapp.com/

- Mindfulness Bell, https://awakeningbell.org/

- Petit Bambou, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.petitbambou&hl=en

- 10 percent happier, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.changecollective.tenpercenthappier&hl=en_US

 

Other CBS-Relevant Apps

- Daylio - used as a self-monitoring tool https://daylio.webflow.io/

- Coach.me (iOS & Android), https://www.coach.me/

- Gratitude Journal (iOS), https://gratitude.plus/

- Relational Training (Android), https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.refte.relationaltraining

- Talking Tom Cat 2 (iOS & Android), http://outfit7.com/apps/talking-tom-cat-2/

- T2 Mood Tracker (iOS & Android), iOS or Android

- Voice Changer Plus (iOS), https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voice-changer-plus/id339440515?mt=8

- Moodpath (anxiety & depression), https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.moodpath.android&hl=en

- Jour (mindful journal), https://jour.com/

- ACTive Values Wheel https://apps.apple.com/us/app/active-value-based-living/id1343994479

 

App recommended for children 

- Mindful Powers (mindfulness app for kids), https://mindfulpowersforkids.com/

- Sitting still like a frog - app, https://www.elinesnel.com/en/sitting-still-app/ & book, https://www.amazon.com/Sitting-Still-Like-Frog-Mindfulness/dp/1611800587

- Magis - The Magical Adventure (mobile game modeling ACT, targeted for ages 9 - 11 (available in English, Finnish and Swedish)-https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.PohjanmaanKriisikeskusValo.Magis&hl=en

 

 

ACT Web-Based Interventions

- ACT Guide, https://scce.usu.edu/services/act-guide/

- 6 ACT Conversations, http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/communication/content/1_Language/00_intro.htm

- ACT for Life, https://www.exeter.ac.uk/wellbeing/self-help/online-therapy/act/

- ACT OZ (cancer care), http://josephciarrochi.com/ACTOZ/index.html 

- LifeGuard, http://www.mirecc.va.gov/apps/activities/lifeguard/index.html#&panel1-1

- Headsted has developed several web programmes that are based on ACT studies especially at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland. The programmes that are available in Finnish target social anxiety, depressive symptoms, work-related stress, and sleep problems (Finnish-speakers, see https://headsted.fi). Three of the programmes ('Hold Your Nerve', 'Shift Your Stress', and 'Value Your Self') have also been translated into English and are being evaluated in the UK: https://headsted.co.uk/solutions

- The Happiness Trap, https://thehappinesstrap.com/ 

- Life after Pornography (porn addiction), https://www.lifeafterpornography.com/

- VA LifeGuard (veterans), https://www.mirecc.va.gov/apps/activities/lifeguard/index.html#&panel1-6

- Lifðu betur (Icelandic), https://lifdubetur.is/

 

 

Mindfulness Websites

http://www.freemindfulness.org/download
http://www.positivityresonance.com/meditations.html
http://franticworld.com/free-meditations-from-mindfulness/
https://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/
https://www.tarabrach.com/guided-meditations/
http://www.mindfulcompassion.com/what-we-do-1-1/
http://elishagoldstein.com/videos/
www.smilingmind.com.au/
https://www.meditationoasis.com/podcast
https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/mindful-meditations

Other Online Videos and Resources

- Flexible Empathy Exercise, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVwN9PJoGDQ&feature=youtu.be

- Passengers on the bus, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z29ptSuoWRc

- Unwelcome Party Guest, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYht-guymF4

- What is Experiential Avoidance, http://workingwithact.com/2014/03/12/what-is-experiential-avoidance/

- https://portlandpsychotherapy.com/resources/acceptance_and_commitment_therapy_exercises_and_audiofiles/

- https://ncase.me/neurons/

- Veterans Health Administration ACT Video Series (created by Matthew Boone)

Defusion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXAzdXJGMeE

Acceptance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrmKtaMqOh4

Observing Self: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl5cyCXelZc

Present: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthk-vmQ02A

Values & Committed Action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoVmoOnjscM

 

Other recommended resources

Breathing App (breath training for better health), https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-breathing-app/id1285982210 

Emoods (for bipolar), https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=my.tracker&hl=en

NOCD, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.treatmyocd.nocd&hl=en 

PE Coach (for PTSD), https://mobile.va.gov/app/pe-coach-2#:~:text=PE%20Coach%20is%20designed%20to,track%20and%20record%20your%20progress. 

Michael Levin

Learn2ACT app

Learn2ACT app

Our group of psychologists developed with our IT department an app that therapists can use as a supplement to their ACT-therapy.  Our main purpose was to give our clients some kind of support between the sessions and after the therapy is finished.  The features of our app are:

  • Value card sorting task
  • Life compas where clients can rate how well they live according to their values in 4 domains (work, love, play and health) and list value oriented actions
  • These value oriented actions are stored in a list: if the client doesn't check them off within a week, the client gets a friendly reminder of his intended actions
  • The app keeps track of the valuescores and all the logs so the client (but also the therapist) can track his progress
  • Tips and tricks for how to deal with obstacles in value oriented behaviour
  • ACT now button is a crisistool for difficult moments which combine an easy present-moment-excercise with a reminder of what is realy important in life

At this moment the app is available in iOs and Android and in Dutch, French and English.  If someone wants to try it out, they can send an e-mail to info@learn2act.net and we set up a free account.

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Aging in Context SIG

Aging in Context SIG

Aging in Context Special Interest Group

Affiliated 2017

Click Here to Join the Aging in Context SIG and its Listserv!

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Contact Information

Susan McCurry
University of Washington
Research Professor
Seattle, WA, USA

SIG Leaders

Susan McCurry
Lynn Northrop

Description of Interest Area

Assessment, treatment, and advocacy for older adults in a whole person context.

SIG Mission

Our mission is to foster the use of contextual behavioral science to alleviate human suffering and promote wellbeing among older adults, including:

• Critically evaluating and challenging myths and stereotypes about aging and late life issues;

• Promoting whole-person assessments to understand aging in its historical, physiological, cognitive, and psychosocial context;

• Developing interventions and training tools linked to these assessments, grounded in scientific methodology and empirical evidence; and

• Encouraging social/political advocacy to stimulate consideration of geriatric issues in psychological research, training, and contextual science.

Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) study of successful/resilient aging, diversity and cultural influences on aging outcomes, efficacy of psychological treatments for elderly populations, the role of mindfulness and compassion in care and treatment of older adults, issues related to age-related psychological changes along the cognitive continuum, family and professional caregiving for older adults, late-life residential care transitions and adjustments, aging and homelessness, health equity for older persons, aging and spirituality, and death and dying. We acknowledge the broad and complex contextual factors that influence the aging process and welcome interdisciplinary perspectives and participation.

Description of SIG membership

Consistent with the interdisciplinary nature of work with older adults, we hope to attract a mix of colleagues from diverse clinical backgrounds including psychology, family counseling, nursing, and medicine. We also anticipate interest not only from persons directly working with older adults currently, but also from individuals who have aging friends and family members, who have experience with caregiving or late-life bereavement, who are concerned about social/political marginalization of older persons, or who are themselves not getting any younger and want to know more!

SIG Activities

We have a listserv and facebook page for communication with potentially interested members. Activities that have been discussed to date as being of interest for future SIG activities include: planning aging-focused presentations or symposia; facilitating aging-related workshops; participating in suggesting speakers for the annual meeting; coordinating grant efforts to sponsor a student award to reinforce interest in aging; developing on-line trainings; promoting research collaborations; sharing innovations related to assessment, training, care, or advocacy for older persons, and maintaining a webpage for research/publications.

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Aging in Context SIG Resources

Aging in Context SIG Resources

Community

Aging in Context SIG: Publications, Posters, and Videos

Aging in Context SIG: Publications, Posters, and Videos

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science Articles

Meta-Analyses and Reviews

  • Evan Plys, M. Lindsey Jacobs, Rebecca S. Allen & Joanna J. Arch (2022) Psychological flexibility in older adulthood: a scoping review. Aging & Mental Health. DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2022.2036948
  • Areum Han, Hon K. Yuen, Hee Yun Lee, Xiaohua Zhou (2020) Effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on process measures of family caregivers: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS), Volume 18, Pages 201-213.
  • de Medeiros, A. G. A. & Hartmann Junior, J. (2019). Terapia de aceitação e compromisso em idosos: revisão sistemática / Acceptance and commitment therapy in the elderly: a systematic review. Revista Brasileira de Terapias Cognitivas, 15(2), 112-119.
  • Moustafa Yacoub (2019) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Elderly Issues. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3419815 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3419815
  • Kishita, N., Takei, Y., & Stewart, I. (2016). A meta-analysis of third wave mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapies for older people. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. doi: 10.1002/gps.4621

Randomized Control Trials

  • Chojak, A. (2023 in press). Effectiveness of ACT-based intervention in compliance with the model for sustainable mental health: A cluster randomized control trial in a group of older adults. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2023.03.007
  • Kwon, D.M., Santiago-Torres, M., Mull, K.E., Sullivan, B.M., & Bricker, J.B. (2022). Older adults who smoke: Do they engage with and benefit from web-based smoking cessation interventions? Preventive Medicine, 161, 107118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2022.107118
  • Lappalainen, P., Pakkala, I., Lappalainen, R. & Nikander, R. (2021) Supported Web-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Older Family Caregivers (CareACT) Compared to Usual Care. Clinical Gerontologist. DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2021.1912239
  • Witlox, M., Garnefski, N., Kraaij, V., de Waal, M.W.M., Smit, F., Bohlmeijer, E., Spinhoven, P.  (2021) Blended Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Versus Face-to-face Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Older Adults With Anxiety Symptoms in Primary Care: Pragmatic Single-blind Cluster Randomized Trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research 23(3) e24366. DOI: 10.2196/24366
  • Chojak, A. (2021). Effectiveness of a training programme based on acceptance and commitment therapy aimed at older adults – no moderating role of cognitive functioning. Neuropsychiatria i Neuropsychologia/Neuropsychiatry and Neuropsychology, 16(3), 138-146. DOI: 10.5114/nan.2021.113314
  • Zahra, A., Mohammad, T., & Elahe, A. (2020). The effectiveness of group therapy based on acceptance and commitment to quality of life in elderly people with empty-nest syndrome. Journal of Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, 26(5), 585-591.
  • Bunyathikan, T., Soonthornchaiya, R., & Charernboon, T. (2020). The effects of an acceptance and commitment therapy program on the depressive symptoms of elderly patients with major depressive disorder. The Journal of Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health, 34(2), 118-131.
  • Hashemi, Z., Afshari, A., & Einy, S. (2020). The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment education on improving the mental health and quality of life of elderly people with cancer. Iranian Journal of Health Education and Health Promotion, 8(2).
  • Davis, E. L., Deane, F. P., Lyons, G. C. B., Barclay, G. D., Bourne, J., & Connoly, V. (2020). Feasibility randomised controlled trial of a self-help acceptance and commitment therapy intervention for grief and psychological distress in carers of palliative care patients. Journal of Health Psychology, 25, 322-339.
  • Golestanifar, S., DashtBozorgi, Z. (2020). The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment based Therapy on Depression, Psychological Health and Life Expectancy of the Elderly with Nonclinical Depression. Aging Psychology, 6(3), 191-203. doi: 10.22126/jap.2020.5748.1470
  • Maghsoudi, Z., Razavi, Z., Razavi, M., & Javadi, M. (2019). Efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy for emotional distress in the elderly with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial. Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy, 12, 2137-2143.
  • Shin, J. S., & Lee, B. K. (2018). Effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on pain, pain interference, and life satisfaction for the elderly people with chronic pain. Stress, 26,(3), 231-242.
  • Nazari, Z., Ebrahimi, M. E., Naseh, S. A. M., & Sahebi, A. (2018). Investigation of the effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on chronic pain in the elderly. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics, 12(2), S444.
  • Wicaksana, I. G. A. T., Wahju, T., Eko, R., & Yudara, P. (2018). The effect of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on anxiety levels in elderly living at Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha (PSTW) Bali. Public Health of Indonesia, 4, 83-90.
  • Bayati, A., Abbasi, P., Ziapour, A., Parvane, E., & Dehghan, F. (2017). Effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on death anxiety and death obsession in the elderly. World Family Medicine, 15, 122-128.
  • Davison, T. E., Eppingstall, B., Runci, S., & O'Connor, D. W. (2017). A pilot trial of acceptance and commitment therapy for symptoms of depression and anxiety in older adults residing in long-term care facilities. Aging & Mental Health, 21, 766-773.
  • Alonso-Fernández, M., López-López, A., Losada, A., González, J. L, & Wetherell, J. L. (2016). Acceptance and commitment therapy and selective optimization with compensation for institutionalized older people with chronic pain. Pain Medicine, 17, 264-277.
  • Losada, A., Márquez-González, M., Romero-Moreno, R., Mausbach, B. T., López, J., Fernández-Fernández, V., & Nogales-González, C. (2015). Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) versus acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for dementia family caregivers with significant depressive symptoms: Results of a randomized clinical trial. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 83, 760-772.
  • Alonso, M. A., Lopez, A., Losada, A., & Gonzalez, J. L. (2013). Acceptance And Commitment Therapy and selective optimization with compensation for older people with chronic pain: A pilot study. Psicologia Conductual, 21, 59-79. 

 

Publications

 

Books/chapters

  • Drossel, C., Bruzek, J., & VanPutten, R. (2021). Behavioral gerontology. In Maragakis, et al. (eds), Applications of behavior analysis in healthcare and beyond, pp. 289-315. Springer Nature Switzerland.
  • Muto, T. (Ed.) (2017). Turning 55 years old in super-aging society: Living oldness with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Kyoto: Ratik. https://ratik.org/7288/907438265/
  • Gillanders, D. & Laidlaw, K. (2014). ACT and CBT in Older Age: Towards a Wise Synthesis. in N. Pachana and K. Laidlaw (Eds.) The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology, Oxford: OUP. DOI: 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199663170.013.035
  • McCurry, S. M., & Drossel, C. (2011). Treating dementia in context: A step-by-step guide to working with individuals and families. American Psychological Association.
  • McCurry, S.M. (2006). When a family member has dementia: Steps to becoming a resilient caregiver. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers.

 

Posters

 

Videos

  • Aging and ACBS: A Scientist/Practitioner Journey - Plenary lecture by Susan McCurry at the ACBS World Conference 16
  • McCurry, S.M. (2014). Working with caregivers of those with dementia. APA Psychotherapy Video Series: Clinical Gerontology. Washington, D.C: American Psychological Association Press.
     
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Aging in Context SIG: ACT Randomized Controlled Trials and Meta-Analyses

Aging in Context SIG: ACT Randomized Controlled Trials and Meta-Analyses

Meta-Analyses and Reviews

  • Evan Plys, M. Lindsey Jacobs, Rebecca S. Allen & Joanna J. Arch (2022) Psychological flexibility in older adulthood: a scoping review. Aging & Mental Health. DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2022.2036948
  • Areum Han, Hon K. Yuen, Hee Yun Lee, Xiaohua Zhou (2020) Effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on process measures of family caregivers: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS), Volume 18, Pages 201-213.
  • de Medeiros, A. G. A. & Hartmann Junior, J. (2019). Terapia de aceitação e compromisso em idosos: revisão sistemática / Acceptance and commitment therapy in the elderly: a systematic review. Revista Brasileira de Terapias Cognitivas, 15(2), 112-119.
  • Moustafa Yacoub (2019) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Elderly Issues. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3419815 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3419815
  • Kishita, N., Takei, Y., & Stewart, I. (2016). A meta-analysis of third wave mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapies for older people. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. doi: 10.1002/gps.4621

Randomized Control Trials

  • Chojak, A. (2023 in press). Effectiveness of ACT-based intervention in compliance with the model for sustainable mental health: A cluster randomized control trial in a group of older adults. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2023.03.007
  • Lappalainen, P., Pakkala, I., Lappalainen, R. & Nikander, R. (2021) Supported Web-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Older Family Caregivers (CareACT) Compared to Usual Care. Clinical Gerontologist. DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2021.1912239
  • Witlox, M., Garnefski, N., Kraaij, V., de Waal, M.W.M., Smit, F., Bohlmeijer, E., Spinhoven, P.  (2021) Blended Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Versus Face-to-face Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Older Adults With Anxiety Symptoms in Primary Care: Pragmatic Single-blind Cluster Randomized Trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research 23(3) e24366. DOI: 10.2196/24366
  • Chojak, A. (2021). Effectiveness of a training programme based on acceptance and commitment therapy aimed at older adults – no moderating role of cognitive functioning. Neuropsychiatria i Neuropsychologia/Neuropsychiatry and Neuropsychology, 16(3), 138-146. DOI: 10.5114/nan.2021.113314
  • Zahra, A., Mohammad, T., & Elahe, A. (2020). The effectiveness of group therapy based on acceptance and commitment to quality of life in elderly people with empty-nest syndrome. Journal of Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, 26(5), 585-591.
  • Bunyathikan, T., Soonthornchaiya, R., & Charernboon, T. (2020). The effects of an acceptance and commitment therapy program on the depressive symptoms of elderly patients with major depressive disorder. The Journal of Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health, 34(2), 118-131.
  • Hashemi, Z., Afshari, A., & Einy, S. (2020). The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment education on improving the mental health and quality of life of elderly people with cancer. Iranian Journal of Health Education and Health Promotion, 8(2).
  • Davis, E. L., Deane, F. P., Lyons, G. C. B., Barclay, G. D., Bourne, J., & Connoly, V. (2020). Feasibility randomised controlled trial of a self-help acceptance and commitment therapy intervention for grief and psychological distress in carers of palliative care patients. Journal of Health Psychology, 25, 322-339.
  • Golestanifar, S., DashtBozorgi, Z. (2020). The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment based Therapy on Depression, Psychological Health and Life Expectancy of the Elderly with Nonclinical Depression. Aging Psychology, 6(3), 191-203. doi: 10.22126/jap.2020.5748.1470
  • Maghsoudi, Z., Razavi, Z., Razavi, M., & Javadi, M. (2019). Efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy for emotional distress in the elderly with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial. Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy, 12, 2137-2143.
  • Shin, J. S., & Lee, B. K. (2018). Effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on pain, pain interference, and life satisfaction for the elderly people with chronic pain. Stress, 26,(3), 231-242.
  • Nazari, Z., Ebrahimi, M. E., Naseh, S. A. M., & Sahebi, A. (2018). Investigation of the effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on chronic pain in the elderly. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics, 12(2), S444.
  • Wicaksana, I. G. A. T., Wahju, T., Eko, R., & Yudara, P. (2018). The effect of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on anxiety levels in elderly living at Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha (PSTW) Bali. Public Health of Indonesia, 4, 83-90.
  • Bayati, A., Abbasi, P., Ziapour, A., Parvane, E., & Dehghan, F. (2017). Effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on death anxiety and death obsession in the elderly. World Family Medicine, 15, 122-128.
  • Davison, T. E., Eppingstall, B., Runci, S., & O'Connor, D. W. (2017). A pilot trial of acceptance and commitment therapy for symptoms of depression and anxiety in older adults residing in long-term care facilities. Aging & Mental Health, 21, 766-773.
  • Alonso-Fernández, M., López-López, A., Losada, A., González, J. L, & Wetherell, J. L. (2016). Acceptance and commitment therapy and selective optimization with compensation for institutionalized older people with chronic pain. Pain Medicine, 17, 264-277.
  • Losada, A., Márquez-González, M., Romero-Moreno, R., Mausbach, B. T., López, J., Fernández-Fernández, V., & Nogales-González, C. (2015). Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) versus acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for dementia family caregivers with significant depressive symptoms: Results of a randomized clinical trial. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 83, 760-772.
  • Alonso, M. A., Lopez, A., Losada, A., & Gonzalez, J. L. (2013). Acceptance And Commitment Therapy and selective optimization with compensation for older people with chronic pain: A pilot study. Psicologia Conductual, 21, 59-79. 
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Aging in Context SIG - Updates and Newsletters

Aging in Context SIG - Updates and Newsletters

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Aging in Context SIG - 2018 Summer Update

Aging in Context SIG - 2018 Summer Update

Hi, everyone,
When SIG members met in Montreal, it was pointed out that some interested members have not been getting emails from this listserv. That may be because actually the listserv is pretty underutilized and not many emails have been sent!

In other cases, however, some people who wanted to be on the listserv had missed the fact that they had to take the extra step to sign up on their own. Rather than contact each of you individually and ask your permission, I think that I have today added all current Aging in Context SIG members to the listserv. If you do NOT want to be there, just email me at smccurry@uw.edu and I will take you off. Please tell me your ACBS username when you request to opt-out since that will make easier for me to find you on the member list for removal. It appears that you can also just take yourself off the listserv, but since I got you there in the first place, I'm happy to remove you if you ask.

In the future I'll automatically add all new people to the listserv with the option of opting out.

If you want to post to the listserv, go to https://contextualscience.org/group/aging_in_context_sig and then click on “create post” in the upper left of the screen. (Thanks Lynn Northrop for helping me figure this out!)

It was a pleasure meeting many of you for the first time last week. I was reminded today that the call for submissions for World Conference 2019 will be coming out in just a few months! So start thinking about what you'd like to do and how our SIG might help!

Cheers,
Sue McCurry
 

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Aging in Context SIG - 2019 Fall Update

Aging in Context SIG - 2019 Fall Update

Hello from rainy Seattle!

This email is to follow up on what was discussed at the Dublin SIG meeting and to open a dialogue about next steps.

1) As of today, we have 204 active SIG members! Welcome to everyone who has recently joined us!

2) The consensus at Dublin was that people want to stick with a steering committee for the SIG for now, rather than go to an elected leadership model. I will not be able to attend the New Orleans World Conference and will be transitioning out of my role as SIG chair in 2020. For the time being, Lynn Northrop is sharing some of the responsibilities of the SIG chair but if there are other people interested in taking a more active role in leadership of the SIG going forward, please let us know. Fall is upon us and before you know it, there will be a call for World Conference submissions so we want to be ready!

3) Two members at the SIG meeting offered to help try to develop some sort of newsletter that could be sent out quarterly to SIG members as a way of stimulating more interest and participation. Thanks to Casey Catlin and Alice Loyal for helping us explore how best to do this! If people have ideas that they’d like to see included in such a newsletter, please share them!

4) There was a lot of interest at Dublin in having access to more shared aging-relevant resources. We have an Aging in Context Resources page and it is very easy to add "child pages" to this site to create subfolders for a variety of useful aging resources such as manuscripts, non-proprietary assessment tools, treatment protocols that members are willing to share, etc. I have created a Publications page and added a couple of fascinating articles that came out of a 2018 workshop sponsored by the National Institute on Aging examining the state of knowledge on lucidity in dementia. Unfortunately, once created, files can only be added to a child page by the person who creates them, so anyone who would like to contribute articles to this new page should feel free to forward them to me to add.

5) Another idea that was discussed was whether we could create some sort of video platform so that steering committee meetings could be recorded and saved, allowing people unable to attend in person to view the meeting and make comments. It was suggested that creating a YouTube closed site might be one way of doing this. If anyone has technical expertise and could help us create such a tool, please let us know.

Cheers,
Sue
 

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Aging in Context SIG - 2019 September Newsletter

Aging in Context SIG - 2019 September Newsletter Community

Aging in Context SIG consultation group recommended resources: "What have you found useful in your work?"

Aging in Context SIG consultation group recommended resources: "What have you found useful in your work?"

Robyn Walser workshops were are highly recommended, see https://www.praxiscet.com/trainers/robyn-d-walser/

Books/audiorecordings by Pema Chodron.  Specifically the "Getting Unstuck" audio series was suggested but other people found her materials generally useful and consistent with a CBS perspective https://pemachodronfoundation.org/

Russ Harris' "Thanking the Mind" video plus other Harris books/ resources which are widely available for free https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=206WtwEyqzg 

Kelly Wilson's value's workshop http://onelifellc.com/?portfolio=exploring-values-in-act-sneak-peek-video

"A CBT Practitioner's Guide to ACT" https://www.amazon.com/CBT-Practitioners-Guide-ACT-Behavioral/dp/1572245514

Gillanders, D., & Laidlaw, K. (2014). ACT and CBT in older age: Towards a wise synthesis. In N. A. Pachana, & K. Laidlaw (Eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology. Oxford University Press.

McCurry, S.M. & Drossel, C. (2011). https://www.apa.org/pubs/books/4317254

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Aging in Context SIG: Books

Aging in Context SIG: Books Community

A book chapter on ACT and Ageing

A book chapter on ACT and Ageing

This is a book chapter that a colleague and I wrote a few years ago exploring the relevance of ACT for issues related to ageing and to examine the relationship between ACT and traditional CBT in this context. The citation is:

Gillanders, D. & Laidlaw, K. (2014). ACT and CBT in Older Age: Towards a Wise Synthesis. in N. Pachana and K. Laidlaw (Eds.) The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology, Oxford: OUP. DOI: 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199663170.013.035 Available to download by subscription from: http://www.oxfordhandbooks.com/view/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199663170.001.0001/oxfordhb-9780199663170-e-035?rskey=JkN0uQ&result=1
 

David Gillanders

University of Edinburgh

David Gillanders

A book chapter on ACT in the Encyclopedia of Gerontology and Population Aging

A book chapter on ACT in the Encyclopedia of Gerontology and Population Aging

There is a chapter on "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy" in the Encyclopedia of Gerontology and Population Aging (2019).  https://link.springer.com/referencework/10.1007/978-3-319-69892-2

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A chapter on ACT in Casebook of clinical geropsychology

A chapter on ACT in Casebook of clinical geropsychology

Márquez-González, M., Romero-Moreno, R. & Losada, A. (2010). Caregiving issues in a therapeutic context: New insights from the acceptance and commitment therapy approach. In N. Pachana, K. Laidlaw & R. Knight (Eds.), Casebook of clinical geropsychology: International perspectives on practice, pp.33–53). New York: Oxford. University Press.

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Turning 55 years old in super-aging society: Living oldness with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Turning 55 years old in super-aging society: Living oldness with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Muto, T. (Ed.) (2017). 55歳からのアクセプタンス＆コミットメント・セラピー（ACT）超高齢化社会のための認知行動療法の新展開 [Turning 55 years old in super-aging society: Living oldness with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy]. Kyoto: Ratik. https://ratik.org/7288/907438265/

本書は、気鋭のACT（アクセプタンス＆コミットメント・セラピー）研究者とそのもとに集う若き臨床心理士たちの挑戦の書であり、「老い」とともに多発する病に対応するACTの可能性を追求した熱意の書である。実証的データが必ずしも整っているとは言えない部分もあるが、今後のACTの可能性を高めるためにも、有効な心理・社会的トリートメントを求めている多くの臨床の実践家にぜひ読んでいただきたい。
岡市 広成（同志社大学 名誉教授）

ACTは近年注目されている認知行動療法の一つで、実証的なエビデンスを積み重ねながら普及している介入法です。本書は科学的、実践的、そして臨床現場のニーズに合わせて書かれています。幅広い専門家にお読み頂きたい一冊です。
堀越 勝（国立精神・神経医療研究センター 認知行動療法センター長）

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When a family member has dementia: Steps to becoming a resilient caregiver (book by S. McCurry)

When a family member has dementia: Steps to becoming a resilient caregiver (book by S. McCurry)

McCurry, S. M. (2006). When a family member has dementia: Steps to becoming a resilient caregiver. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers.
Although not directly on ACT or mindfulness, this book for caregivers does include a significant emphasis on acceptance (the author is one of the early ACT therapists from the University of Nevada, Reno and studied with Steve Hayes).

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Aging in Context SIG: Relevant peer reviewed articles

Aging in Context SIG: Relevant peer reviewed articles

This is a place where SIG members can add copies of papers that would be of interest to the group.  If you want to contribute something, email smccurry@uw.edu with the document you want added.  (Please send only papers that have public access.)

McKenna M .Pierson, Anne I. Roche, Natalie L. Denburga (2019) Mindfulness, experiential avoidance, and affective experience in older adults. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, Volume 14, 32-36. (ACBS members can access it for free)

Eldadah, B.A., Fazio, E.M. and McLinden, K.A. (2019), Lucidity in dementia: A perspective from the NIA. Alzheimer's & Dementia, 15: 1104-1106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2019.06.3915

Mashour, G.A., Frank, L., Batthyany, A., Kolanowski, A.M., Nahm, M., Schulman‐Green, D., Greyson, B., Pakhomov, S., Karlawish, J. and Shah, R.C. (2019), Paradoxical lucidity: A potential paradigm shift for the neurobiology and treatment of severe dementias. Alzheimer's & Dementia, 15: 1107-1114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2019.04.002

Kishita, N., & Laidlaw, K. (2017). Cognitive behaviour therapy for generalized anxiety disorder: Is CBT equally efficacious in adults of working age and older adults? Clinical Psychology Review, 52, 124–136. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2017.01.003

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Recent meta analysis on CBT and Generalised Anxiety Disorder in Older People

Recent meta analysis on CBT and Generalised Anxiety Disorder in Older People

Just came across this systematic review and metanalysis that is relevant to the interests of this group:

Kishita, N., & Laidlaw, K. (2017). Cognitive behaviour therapy for generalized anxiety disorder: Is CBT equally efficacious in adults of working age and older adults? Clinical Psychology Review, 52, 124–136. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2017.01.003

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2017.01.003

The basic finding is that whilst there are no statistical diffferences between outcomes for older or working age adults, the effect size for working age adults is almost twice that of for older adults. The review also examines the protocols of the studies with older adults and determines if gerontologically appropriate adaptations have been made, and finds that in the majority of cases this has not been done. Overally the article suggests that GAD treatment in Older Poeple can be improved and incorporating well described adaptations from gernotlogical theory into protocols is one way to test this.

David Gillanders

Applying ACT to Addictions SIG

Applying ACT to Addictions SIG

Applying ACT to Addictions Special Interest Group

Affiliated 2013

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You will be added as a member to the SIG and to the SIG's email listserv. You will receive those messages in daily digest form (by default). If you would like to change your email delivery preference, you can do so here.

Join us on Facebook (AAA-sig) where we have a less active (but still fun) presence. 

SIG Leaders

Cordelia Kraus, President, leadership team
Suganja Sooriyakumar, President-Elect
Ali Cooper, Roster Manager
Gabriella Svanberg, Facebook Manager
Nancy Haug, leadership team member

Contact Information

Cordelia Kraus, LPC, CADC1
Consultant, Therapist
Private Practice
Portland, OR, USA

Mission Statement

The mission of the Applying ACT to Addictions SIG is to foster the application of ACT and CBS to the understanding and treatment of harmful substance and activity addictions leading to their alleviation.

Topics of Interest

We will develop and share better skills and techniques for the application of ACT specifically to problems of abuse and dependence on substances, and compulsive engagement in harmful activities. We will certainly keep abreast of current research and trends in the field of addictions. We plan to dedicate some energy to updating the practices used in addiction rehabilitation programs (both inpatient and outpatient) and addiction therapy and support groups to include applications of contextual science as well as other science-based techniques and practices.

Description of SIG membership

We are an international group of researchers, teachers, and therapists who see a rather clear connection between having addictions and attempts to avoid private internal experiences, fusing with some very unhelpful thoughts/ideas, and a disconnect from one's values.

SIG Activities

The SIG has met together at every ACBS World Conference since 2013 to establish a mission and carry it out. We have established both a Listserv and a Facebook group and we encourage every AAA-SIG member to join either or both. We encourage all AAA-SIG members to introduce themselves on Facebook and our listserv, and share their thoughts on where they want our SIG to go and what they are willing to contribute. The leadership team is listening. The AAA-SIG also maintains a webpage of protocols and research resources from which to draw.

Henry Steinberger

Applying ACT to Addictions SIG Resources

Applying ACT to Addictions SIG Resources

A collection of ACT for Addictions resources: protocols, research materials, manuals, etc.

State of ACT Evidence

  • Australian Psychological Society, Evidence Based Psychological Interventions in the Treatment of Mental Disorders - Substance use disorders – Level II Evidence

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science Articles

Meta-analyses and Systematic Reviews

  • Maia, M. F. C., Santos, B. F., Castro, L. C., Vieira, N. T., & Silveira, P. S. (2021 in press). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and drug use: A systematic review. Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto). DOI: 10.1590/1982-4327e3136
  • Zamboni, L., Centoni, F., Fusina, F., Mantovani, E., et al. (2021). The effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy techniques for the treatment of substance use disorders. The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 209(11), 835-845. DOI: 10.1097/NMD.0000000000001381
  • Osaji, J., Ojimba, C., & Ahmed, S. (2020). The Use of acceptance and commitment therapy in substance use disorders: A review of literature. Journal of Clinical Medicine Research, 12(10), 629-633.
    DOI: 10.14740/jocmr4311
  • Ii, I., Sato, H., Watanabe, N., Kondo, M., Masuda, A., Hayes, S. C., & Akechi, T. (2019). Psychological flexibility-based interventions versus first-line psychosocial interventions for substance use disorders: Systematic review and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 13, 109-120. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2019.07.003
  • Lv, Z-L. & Jiang, J-C. (2018) Review on the application of ACT in substance dependence. Chinese Journal of Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment, 2018(01), 52-56. DOI: 10.15900/j.cnki.zylf1995.2018.01.015
  • Lee, E. B., An, W., Levin, M. E., & Twohig, M. P. (2015). An initial meta-analysis of acceptance and commitment therapy for treating substance use disorders. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 155, 1-7.
    DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.08.004
  • McCallion, E. A., Zvolensky, M.J. (2015). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for smoking cessation: a synthesis. Current Opinion in Psychology, 2, 47-51. DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2015.02.005
  • Stotts, A.L., Northrup, T.F. (2015) The promise of third-wave behavioral therapies in the treatment of substance use disorders. Current Opinion in Psychology, Volume 2, Pages 75-81. (Included in the Current Opinion in Psychology special issue "Third Wave Behavioral Therapies") DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2014.12.028
  • Chiesa, A. & Serretti, A. (2014). Are Mindfulness-Based Interventions Effective for Substance Use Disorders? A Systematic Review of the Evidence. Substance Use & Misuse, 49(5), 492-512. DOI: 10.3109/10826084.2013.770027
  • Livingston, J.D., Milne, T., Fang, M.L. & Amari, E. (2012). The effectiveness of interventions for reducing stigma related to substance use disorders: a systematic review. Addiction, 107, 39-50. DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2011.03601.x

Click here for the list of 47 ACT Randomized Controlled Trials (Substance Abuse and Smoking)

 

Assessment Measures

Videos

Books - Therapist guides

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Substance Abuse: A Clinician’s Guide to Using Practical Mindfulness and Acceptance- Based Interventions for Alcoholism and Drug Addiction (2017)
  • Investigating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy within Addictions (2016)
  • Nick Turner, Phil Welches, Sandra Conti (2014) Mindfulness-Based Sobriety: A Clinician's Treatment Guide for Addiction Recovery Using Relapse Prevention Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
  • Michael Levin and Steven C. Hayes (2012) Mindfulness and Acceptance for Addictive Behaviors: Applying Contextual CBT to Substance Abuse and Behavioral Addictions. Context Press.
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Pathological Gamblers

Books - Client books

  • Karekla, M., & Kelly, M. M. (2022). Cravings and Addictions: Free Yourself from the Struggle of Addictive Behavior with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. New Harbinger.
  • Power Over Addiction: A Harm Reduction Workbook for Changing Your Relationship with Drugs (2018)
  • Kelly G. Wilson and Troy DuFrene (2012) The Wisdom to Know the Difference: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Workbook for Overcoming Substance Abuse. New Harbinger.

Treatment Protocols and Manuals

Fred Kane

*INSTRUCTIONS to adding a resource to the Addictions Resource page

*INSTRUCTIONS to adding a resource to the Addictions Resource page

Please feel free to add to this Library of Addictions Resources maintained by the Applying ACT to Addictions SIG. Despite the SIG name,  resources regarding any contextual-behavioral approaches are welcome here as long as they are related to addictions work!

To add the resource click on  "Add child page" on the lower left corner of the Addiction Resources page.

Complete the form presented. You are welcome to attach files, videos, links to resources, or simply provide a description within the body of the form. Press "Save" at the bottom of the page when you are done. Your addition will now be added to the bottom of the resource list!

Should you need to edit or delete in the future, simply go to the page you have created, select the "edit" tab at the top of the text box, and change the post from there. A "Delete" button is available at the bottom of the page in a light grey color. A warning is given before the submission is permanently deleted.

Thank you for your submissions to this Addictions Resource Library!

Cordelia Kraus

ACT Randomized Controlled Trials (Substance Abuse and Smoking)

ACT Randomized Controlled Trials (Substance Abuse and Smoking)

Hoseininezhad, N., Alborzi, M., & MamSharifi, P. (2022). Effectiveness of cognitive behavioral counseling based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for psychological flexibility in drug-abusing mothers. Journal of Psychological Science, 20(107), 2011- 2025. DOI: 10.52547/JPS.20.107.2011 

Chiani, H., Jahangir, P., & Chamani, N. (2021). Evaluation of the effectiveness of commitment-based therapy and acceptance on improving the mental health and emotional difficulty of women in addicted families. Social and Disciplinary Research of Women and Family, 9, 1. Retrieved from http://pssw.jrl.police.ir/article_96066.html

Mak, Y.-W., Loke, A.-Y., & Leung, D. Y. P. (2021). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy versus Social Support for Smoking Cessation for People with Schizophrenia: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10(19), 4304.

Evli, M. & Şimşek, N . (2021). Effect of acceptance and commitment-based counseling on smoking cessation and quality of life. Cukurova Medical Journal, 46, 677-690. DOI: 10.17826/cumj.837634

Bricker, J. B., Watson, N. L., Mull, K. E., Sullivan, B. M., & Heffner, J.L. (2020). Efficacy of smartphone applications for smoking cessation: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Internal Medicine. Doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.4055

Gul, M. & Aqeel, M. (2020) Acceptance and commitment therapy for treatment of stigma and shame in substance use disorders: A double-blind, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial. Journal of Substance Use. DOI: 10.1080/14659891.2020.1846803

Vowles, K. E., Witkiewitz, K., Cusack, K. J., Gilliam, W. P., Cardon, K. E., Bowen, S., Edwards, K. A., McEntee, M. L., & Bailey, R. W. (2020). Integrated behavioral treatment for veterans with co-morbid chronic pain and hazardous opioid use: A randomized controlled pilot trial. The Journal of Pain, 21, 798-807. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2019.11.007

Baghani, Z. N. & Akbari, H. (2020). Investigating the effect of ACT training on self-efficacy and impulse control of addicts. Journal of Advanced Pharmacy Education & Research, 10(S1), 77-88.

Anthony, C. A., Rojas, E. O., Keffala, V., Glass, N. A., Shah, A. S., Miller, B. J., Hogue, M., Willey, M. C., Karam, M., & Marsh, J. L. (2020). Acceptance and commitment therapy delivered via a mobile phone messaging robot to decrease postoperative opioid use in patients with orthopedic trauma: Randomized controlled trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22(7), e17750. 

Mak, Y. W., Leung, D. Y. P., & Loke, A. Y. (2020). Effectiveness of an individual acceptance and commitment therapy for smoking cessation, delivered face-to-face and by telephone to adults recruited in primary health care settings: A randomized controlled trial. BMC Public Health, 20, Article 1719. DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-09820-0

Karekla, M., Savvides, S. N., & Gloster, A. (2020). An avatar-led intervention promotes smoking cessation in young adults: A pilot randomized clinical trial. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 54(10), 747-760. DOI: 10.1093/abm/kaaa013

Heffner, J. L., Kelly, M. M., Waxmonsky, J., Mattocks, K., Serfozo, E., Bricker, J. B., Mull, K. E., Watson, N. L., & Ostacher, M. (2020). Pilot randomized controlled trial of web-delivered acceptance and commitment therapy versus Smokefree.gov for smokers with bipolar disorder. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 22(9), 1543-1552. DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntz242

O'Connor, M., Whelan, R., Bricker, J., & McHugh, L. (2020). Randomized controlled trial of a smartphone application as an adjunct to acceptance and commitment therapy for smoking cessation. Behavior Therapy, 51(1), 162-177. DOI: 10.1016/j.beth.2019.06.003

McClure, J. B., Bricker, J., Mull, K., & Heffner, J. L. (2020). Comparative-Effectiveness of Group-Delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy vs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Smoking Cessation: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 22(3), 354-362. DOI: 10.1093/ntr/nty268

Vilardaga, R., Rizo, J., Palenski, P. E., Mannelli, P., Oliver, J. A., & Mcclernon, F, J. (2020). Pilot randomized controlled trial of a novel smoking cessation app designed for individuals with co-occurring tobacco use disorder and serious mental illness. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 22(9), 1533–1542. DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntz202

Kumlerd, S., Haenjohn, J., & Supwirapakorn, W. (2019). Development of problem-solving training program based on acceptance and commitment therapy in adolescents and young adults with amphetamine addiction. The Journal of the Royal Thai Army Nurses, 20(1), 181-187.

Hemmat, A., Mohammadi Bytamar, J., Pirzeh, R., & Dadashi, M. (2018). The effectiveness of group therapy based on acceptance and commitment to reduce obsessive-compulsive use of substance, anxiety and depression of addicts under methadone treatment. Journal Of Zanjan University Of Medical Sciences And Health Services, 117, 109-125.

Amirian, K., Mami, S. H., & Ahmadi, V. (2018). Comparison of the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT) on behavioral inhibition and behavioral activation on men with substance abuse. Community Health Journal, 11, 86-95.

Hooper, N., Dack, C., Karekla, M., Niyazi, A. & McHugh, L. (2018) Cognitive defusion versus experiential avoidance in the reduction of smoking behaviour: an experimental and preliminary investigation. Addiction Research & Theory, 26(5), 414-420. DOI: 10.1080/16066359.2018.1434156

Amirian, K., Mami, S., Ahmadi, V., & Mohamadzadeh, J. (2018). Effectiveness of group psychotherapy based on acceptance and commitment therapy on difficulties emotion regulation and distress tolerance in substance abusers. Journal of Education and Community Health, 5(2), 56-63.

Bricker, J. B., Mull, K. E., McClure, J. B., Watson, N. L., & Heffner, J. L. (2018). Improving quit rates of web-delivered interventions for smoking cessation: Full scale randomized trial of WebQuit.org versus Smokefree.gov. Addiction, 113, 914-923.

Dindo, L., Zimmerman, M. B., Hadlandsmyth, K., StMarie, B., Embree, J., Marchman, J., Tripp-Reimer, T., & Rakel, B. (2018). Acceptance and commitment therapy for prevention of chronic post-surgical pain and opioid use in at-risk veterans: A pilot randomized controlled study. The Journal of Pain, 19, 1211-1221. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2018.04.016

Hashemi, J., & Nazemi, A. (2017). Effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on admission of treatment plan in marijuana, phencyclidine and ketamine abusers. Police Medicine, 6, 189-195.

Harvey, S. T., Henricksen, A., Bimler, D., & Dickson, D. (2017). Addressing anger, stress, and alcohol-related difficulties in the military: An ACT intervention. Military Psychology, 29, 464-476. DOI: 10.1037/mil0000173

Azkhosh, M., Farhoudianm, A., Saadati, H., Shoaee, F., & Lashani, L. (2016). Comparing acceptance and commitment group therapy and 12-steps narcotics anonymous in addict's rehabilitation process: A randomized controlled trial. Iranian Journal of Psychiatry, 11, 244-249.

Smallwood, R. F., Potter, J. S., & Robin, D. A. (2016). Neurophysiological mechanisms in acceptance and commitment therapy in opioid-addicted patients with chronic pain. Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging, 250, 12-14. DOI: 10.1016/j.pscychresns.2016.03.001

Beadman, M., Das, R.K., Freeman, T.P., Scragg, P., West, R., & Kamboj, S.K. (2015). A comparison of emotion regulation strategies in response to craving cognitions: Effects on smoking behaviour, craving and affect in dependent smokers. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 69, 29-39. DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2015.03.013

Savvides, S. N., & Karekla, M. (2015). Evaluating an acceptance and commitment therapy internet-based intervention for smoking cessation in young adults. The European Health Psychologist, 17, Supp.

George, B. (2015). Efficacy of acceptance and mindful based relapse prevention program on emotion regulation difficulty among alcoholics in Kerala India. Journal of Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, 3:205.

Thekiso, B., Murphy, P., Milnes. J., Lambe, K., Curtin, A., & Farren, C. K. (2015). Acceptance and commitment therapy in the treatment of alcohol use disorder and comorbid affective disorder: A pilot matched control trial. Behavior Therapy, 46, 717-728.

Lanza, P. V., García, P. F., Lamelas, F. R., & González-Menéndez, A. (2014). Acceptance and commitment therapy versus cognitive behavioural therapy in the treatment of substance use disorder with incarcerated women. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 70, 644-657.

González-Menéndez, A., Fernández, P., Rodríguez, F., & Villagrá, P. (2014). Long-term outcomes of acceptance and commitment therapy in drug-dependent female inmates: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, 14, 18-27.

Bricker, J. B., Mull, K. E., Kientz, J. A.,Vilardaga, R., Mercer, L. D., Akioka, K. .J, & Heffner, J. L. (2014). Randomized, controlled pilot trial of a smartphone app for smoking cessation using acceptance and commitment therapy. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 143, 87-94.

Bricker, J. B., Bush, T., Zbikowski, S. M., Mercer, L. D., & Heffner, J. L. (2014). Randomized trial of telephone-delivered acceptance and commitment therapy versus cognitive behavioral therapy for smoking cessation: A pilot study. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 16, 1446-1454.

Brown, R. A., Palm Reed, K. M., Litvin Bloom, E., Minami, H., Strong, D. R., Lejuez, C. W., Kahler, C. W., Zvolensky, M. J., Gifford, E. V., & Hayes, S. C. (2013). Development and preliminary randomized controlled trial of a distress tolerance treatment for smokers with a history of early lapse. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 15, 2005-2015.

Bricker, J., Wyszynski, C., Comstock, B., & Heffner, J. L. (2013). Pilot randomized controlled trial of web-based acceptance and commitment therapy for smoking cessation. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 15, 1756-1764.

Kiani, A., Ghasemi, N., & Pourabbas, A. (2013). The comparison of the efficacy of group psychotherapy based on ACT, and mindfulness on craving and cognitive emotion regulation in methamphetamine addicts. The Journal of Etiadpajohi, 6(24), 27-36. Retrieved from: http://etiadpajohi.ir/article-1-308-en.html

Stotts, A. L., Green, C., Masuda, A., Grabowski, J., Wilson, K., Northrup, T. F., Moeller, F. G., & Schmitz, J. (2012). A Stage I pilot study of acceptance and commitment therapy for methadone detoxification. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 125, 215-222.

Luoma, J. B., Kohlenberg, B. S., Hayes, S. C. & Fletcher, L. (2012). Slow and steady wins the race: A randomized clinical trial of acceptance and commitment therapy targeting shame in substance use disorders. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 80, 43-51.

Gifford, E. V., Kohlenberg, B., Hayes, S. C., Pierson, H., Piasecki, M., Antonuccio, D., & Palm, K. (2011). Does acceptance and relationship focused behavior therapy contribute to bupropion outcomes? A randomized controlled trial of functional analytic psychotherapy and acceptance and commitment therapy for smoking cessation. Behavior Therapy, 42, 700-715.

Smout, M., Longo, M., Harrison, S., Minniti, R., Wickes, W., & White, J. M. (2010). Psychosocial treatment for methamphetamine use disorders: A preliminary randomized controlled trial of cognitive behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. Substance Abuse, 31, 98-107.

Petersen, C. L., & Zettle, R. D. (2009). Treating inpatients with comorbid depression and alcohol use disorders: A comparison of acceptance and commitment therapy and treatment as usual. The Psychological Record, 59, 521-536.

Gifford, E. V., Kohlenberg, B. S., Hayes, S. C., Antonuccio, D. O., Piasecki, M. M.., Rasmussen-Hall, M. L., & Palm, K. M. (2004). Acceptance-based treatment for smoking cessation. Behavior Therapy, 35, 689-705.

Hayes, S. C., Bissett, R., Roget, N., Padilla, M., Kohlenberg, B. S., Fisher, G., Masuda, A., Pistorello, J., Rye, A. K., Berry, K. & Niccolls, R. (2004). The impact of acceptance and commitment training and multicultural training on the stigmatizing attitudes and professional burnout of substance abuse counselors. Behavior Therapy, 35, 821-835.

Hayes, S. C., Wilson, K. G., Gifford, E. V., Bissett, R., Piasecki, M., Batten, S. V., Byrd, M., & Gregg, J. (2004). A preliminary trial of twelve-step facilitation and acceptance and commitment therapy with polysubstance-abusing methadone-maintained opiate addicts. Behavior Therapy, 35, 667-688.

Community

Act for addictions: studies and publications (pre 2013)

Act for addictions: studies and publications (pre 2013)

Here is the link to the webpage containing Act for addictions: studies and publications

Community

Liese, B. S. & Beck, A. T. (2022). Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Addictive Disorders. New York: Guilford Press.

Liese, B. S. & Beck, A. T. (2022). Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Addictive Disorders. New York: Guilford Press.

From Chapter 1 of the text:

"There is no single, definitive approach to CBT. In fact, this is why so many knowledgeable CBT practitioners and researchers refer to CBT in the plural form (i.e., cognitive-behavioral therapies). The following CBT approaches have all been successfully applied to the treatment of addictive behaviors: acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT; Hayes, Strosahl, & Wilson, 2012), behavioral activation (BA; Daughters et al., 2018; Daughters, Magidson, Lejuez, & Chen, 2016), contingency management (CM; Petry, 2012), community reinforcement and family therapy (CRAFT; Meyers & Squires, 2001), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT; Linehan, 2015), mindfulness-based relapse prevention (Bowen, Chawla, Grow, & Marlatt, 2021; Witkiewitz, Marlatt, & Walker, 2005), and more." (p.8)

"...helping people with addictions can be deeply rewarding. When CBT for addictions goes as planned, patients have better lives than they may have imagined possible. They realize that life without addictive behaviors is full of possibilities. And when all does not go as planned, and yet the therapeutic relationship remains strong, patients are often eternally grateful for the help and support they receive from therapists who have played an extraordinarily important role in their lives.

We hope you find this book helpful for conducting CBT with people who have chemical and behavioral addictions. And we hope you find this work as rewarding as we do." (p.14) 

bliese

Liese, B. S. & Beck, A. T. (2022). Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Addictive Disorders. New York: Guilford Press.

Liese, B. S. & Beck, A. T. (2022). Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Addictive Disorders. New York: Guilford Press.

From Chapter 1 of the text:

"There is no single, definitive approach to CBT. In fact, this is why so many knowledgeable CBT practitioners and researchers refer to CBT in the plural form (i.e., cognitive-behavioral therapies). The following CBT approaches have all been successfully applied to the treatment of addictive behaviors: acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT; Hayes, Strosahl, & Wilson, 2012), behavioral activation (BA; Daughters et al., 2018; Daughters, Magidson, Lejuez, & Chen, 2016), contingency management (CM; Petry, 2012), community reinforcement and family therapy (CRAFT; Meyers & Squires, 2001), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT; Linehan, 2015), mindfulness-based relapse prevention (Bowen, Chawla, Grow, & Marlatt, 2021; Witkiewitz, Marlatt, & Walker, 2005), and more." (p.8)

"...helping people with addictions can be deeply rewarding. When CBT for addictions goes as planned, patients have better lives than they may have imagined possible. They realize that life without addictive behaviors is full of possibilities. And when all does not go as planned, and yet the therapeutic relationship remains strong, patients are often eternally grateful for the help and support they receive from therapists who have played an extraordinarily important role in their lives.

We hope you find this book helpful for conducting CBT with people who have chemical and behavioral addictions. And we hope you find this work as rewarding as we do." (p.14) 

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Asian Culture and CBS SIG

Asian Culture and CBS SIG

Asian Culture and CBS SIG

Affiliated 2017

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SIG Executive Committee Members

Kenneth Fung, Ph.D., committee member
Cao Hui, Ph.D., committee member, caohui@bjie.ac.cn
Yim-wah MAK, Ph.D., committee member, Yw.mak@polyu.edu.hk

Mission/Objectives

Asia is the largest continent with the largest population in the world. There is so much going on in this land and lots of contextual behaviors to be discovered and experienced. Due to some barriers, we may have difficulty finding like-minded colleagues within the ACBS. It is vital that we are able to connect with each other to network, share resources and, ultimately, make our land a better place to live.

General Interest Area to be Specifically Addressed

Facilitating to connect CBS researchers and practitioners who work in Asia or with clients who have Asian cultural heritage.

SIG Activities

We want to connect and share ideas with SIG meetings and presentations. The SIG will create its own listserv and webpage to share resources. 

Membership Requirements -

Any person who works, researches, or has an interest in learning more about the integration of CBS in Asian cultural context.

Houyuan Luo

Asian Culture and CBS SIG Executive Committee

Asian Culture and CBS SIG Executive Committee

Executive Committee Leaders (2022)

Kenneth Fung, MD FRCPC MSc FAPA DFCPA
University of Toronto, Canada

Cao Hui, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor in the Beijing Institute of Education.
Majored in psychology and got the Ph.D. degree from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Research interests include ACT in the education context, such as improving students’ social emotional competence, and enhancing teachers’ mental health and reducing their job burnout.
Contact information: strogee@gmail.com 

Yim-wah MAK, Ph.D. 

Associate Professor, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Yim-wah MAK is a registered nurse and registered midwife and obtained fellowship of the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing in Education in 2012 and Community Health in 2014. She is also a former chairperson of the Society for Hong Kong Nursing Education. Dr Mak has been a member of Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) since 2012 and is a founding member and leader of the Asian Culture SIG, ACBS. Dr Mak has over 17 years’ experience in providing psycho-social support to people with suicidal ideations. In the past 10 years, she has conducted training to parents, teachers and people who are interested in managing stress and promoting mental health. Her main work is clinical research in the areas of promoting psycho-social health and healthy lifestyle for healthy people and people with chronic diseases. Recently, most of her research is based on psychological flexibility.
Email: Yw.mak@polyu.edu.hk
Tel: +852 2766 6421

Houyuan Luo

Asian Culture and CBS SIG Resources

Asian Culture and CBS SIG Resources

ACBS Chapters

Presentations

Compassionate Change with Speaker: Nancy Lee, MA, LPC - This webinar was held May 15th, 2021 and the presentation is attached below.

Audio Recordings

Webinar Recordings

Blogs

Resources in Chinese

Click here for a list of Measures in in Chinese (中文简体)

Publications from Greater China Region

  • Li, P., Bai, S., & Zhang, R. (2019). Effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on mental health of college students. Advances in Psychology, 9(9), 1613-1619.
  • Gang, L., Yan, Y., Lijuan, S., Lina, Z., Lin, X., & You, H. (2016). Acceptance and commitment therapy intervention adolescent orthodontic compliance. Chinese Medicine Innovation, 13, 16-19.
  • Chang, W.H., Chi, L., Lin, SH. et al. (2015). Psychometric Properties of the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire – II for Taiwanese College Students and Elite Athletes. Current Psychology, 36:147–156.
  • 熊朋迪, 杨乐, & 祝卓宏. [Xiong, P., Yang, L., & Zhu, Z.] (2014). 青少年的创伤后成长与生命意义感, 经验性回避 [Relation of posttraumatic growth to meaning of life and experiential avoidance in adolescents]. Chinese Mental Health Journal, 28, 1-7.
  • Zhao, W., Zhou, Y., Liu, X., & Ran, L. (2013). Effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on depression. [Chinese]. Chinese Journal of Clinical Psychology, 21, 153-157.
  • Ning, M. C., Ming, T. W. C., Mae, J. Y C., & Ping, C. P. (2008). Validation of the chronic pain acceptance questionnaire (CPAQ) in cantonese-speaking chinese patients. The Journal of Pain, 9(9), 823-832.

TEDTalk Translations in Chinese Simplified

愤怒，同情，以及它意味着什么是强 | Russell Kolts | TEDxOlympia
http://bit.ly/RussellTED1-cc-中文

情感勇气的礼物和力量 | Susan David | TED
https://www.youtube.com/embed/NDQ1Mi5I4rg?cc_load_policy=1&cc_lang_pref=zh-CN

为什么做人那么难？| 约翰 · 福赛斯 | TEDxUnionCollege
https://www.youtube.com/embed/zo-CaG0A1Xs?cc_load_policy=1&cc_lang_pref=zh-CN

TEDTalk Translations in Chinese Traditional
情感勇氣的禮物和力量 | Susan David | TED
https://www.youtube.com/embed/NDQ1Mi5I4rg?cc_load_policy=1&cc_lang_pref=zh-TW

為什麼做人那麼難 | 約翰．福賽斯（ John Forsyth） | TEDxUnionCollege
https://www.youtube.com/embed/zo-CaG0A1Xs?cc_load_policy=1&cc_lang_pref=zh-TW

Resources in Indonesian

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Publications in Indonesian

  • Sari, N., Utami, M.S.S., & Rahayu, E. (2022). The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Reducing Depression in Post-Stroke Patients. Philanthropy, Journal of Psychology, 6(1), 13-31. DOI: 10.26623/philanthropy.v6i1.4681
  • Prajogo, S.L. & Yudiarso, A. (2021). Metaanalisis Efektivitas Acceptance and Commitment Therapy untuk MenanganiGangguan Kecemasan Umum [Meta-Analysis on The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapyfor Dealing with Generalized Anxiety Disorde]. Psikologika, 26(1), 85-100. DOI: 10.20885/psikologika.vol26.iss1.art5
  • Suhardin, S., Kusnanto, K., & Krisnana, I. (2016). Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT) Meningkatkan Kualitas Hidup Pasien Kanker. Jurnal Ners, 11(1), 118-127. DOI: 10.20473/jn.v11i1.1341
Resources in Japanese

Click here for a list of Measures in Japanese (日本語)

Publications in Japanese

  • The Japan Chapter has a website that contains a list of ACT books in Japanese.
  • Hasimoto, K. & Muto, T. (2019). The moderation effect of cognitive fusion on behavioral assimilation to age stereotype. The Japanese Journal of Psychology. https://doi.org/10.4992/jjpsy.90.17337
  • Muto, T. (Ed.) (2017). Turning 55 years old in super-aging society: Living oldness with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Kyoto: Ratik. https://ratik.org/7288/907438265/
  • Kishita, N., Ohtsuki, T., Sakai, M., & Muto, T. (2012). Experimental analysis of the nature of cognitive defusion-II: Generalized contextual control over the transformation of stimulus function established by topographical features of equivalence class members. Japanese Journal of Behavior Therapy, 38, 225-236.
  • Muto, T. (2012). A treatment-evaluation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for an adult with chronic depression: Toward bridging between traditional case reports and randomized controlled trails. Japanese Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine, 52(9), 810-818.
  • Muto, T. & Mitamura, T. (2011). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a transdiagnostic approach: Toward shifting to a "concurrent-habits" paradigm. Japanese Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine, 51(12), 1105-1110.
  • Muto, T. (Ed.) (2011). The ACT handbook in Japanese. Tokyo: Seiwa Shoten Publishers.
  • Kumano, H. (2009). 21 seiki no jibun sagashi project: kara no ori kara dete, machi ni dekakeyou. Tokyo: Sanga.
  • Kumano, H., & Muto, T. (Eds.). (2009). Tokushuu-gou: Akuseputansu ando komittoment serapi in the “Kokoro-no-Rinshou a la carte” Magazine for clinicians. Tokyo: Seiwa-shoten.
  • Muto, T. (Ed.). (2006). Akuseputansu ando komittoment serapi no bunmyaku: Rinshou-koudou-bunseki no maindofuru-na tenkai. Tokyo: Brain-shuppan.

TedTalks Translations in Japanese

心理的柔軟性: 愛がどうやって痛みを目的に変えるか | スティーブン ヘイズ | TEDx University of Nevada（ネバダ大学）
http://bit.ly/SteveTED1-cc-日本語

ネガティブな感情をスローダウンする方法｜スティーヴン·ヘイズ｜TEDxDavidsonAcademy（デビットソン·アカデミー）
http://bit.ly/SteveTED2-cc-日本語

セルフコントロールの秘訣 | ジョナサン·ブリッカー | TED× Rainier
http://bit.ly/JonathanTED1-cc-日本語

怒りと思いやり、そして強くなることの意味 | ラッセル·コルツ | TEDx Olympia
http://bit.ly/RussellTED1-cc-日本語

感情に向き合う勇気の力と素晴らしさ | Susan David | TED
https://www.youtube.com/embed/NDQ1Mi5I4rg?cc_load_policy=1&cc_lang_pref=ja

Resources in Korean

Click here for a list of Measures in Korean (조선말, 한국어)

Publications in Korean

  • Hee-Sook Kang, Sung-Dong Hwang, Sang-Eun Jun. (2019) Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 28:3, pages 271.
  • Lee, E. K., & Song, M. K. (2018). Effectiveness of ACT-based group counseling for depression and anxiety: A meta-analysis. The Korean Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 30(3), 635-661.
  • Byeolbi, M., & Yumi, K. (2017). The effects of acceptance and commitment group counseling program on late elementary school children's anxiety and psychological well-being. Learner-Centered Curriculum Education Research, 17, 85-106.
  • Heo, S. M., & Lee, B. K. (2016). The Effects of Therapy Variables in Acceptance Commitment Therapy on Social Anxiety. Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Korea, 16(4), 445-467.
  • Hong, M. N., & Son, C. N. (2015). Effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on somatic symptoms, somato-sensory amplification, self-absorption, and experiential avoidance of university students with somatic symptoms. The Korean Journal of Stress Research, 23, 127-135.
  • Noh, PR., Son, CH. (2014). Effects of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on self-esteem, interpersonal problem, and ego resilience of adolescent with childhood trauma. The Korean Journal of Health Psychology, 19(4), 885-907.
  • Kwon, S. I., & Chung, H. H. (2014). Effects of the acceptance and commitment therapy program on psychological adjustment of university students with a high level of social anxiety. Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Korea, 14(2), 145-164.
  • Lee, J. H., & Son, C. N. (2013). The Effects of the acceptance-commitment group therapy (ACT) on the self-control, psychological well-being, experiential avoidance and cognitive fusion in alcoholics. The Korean Journal of Stress Research, 21(1), 41-50.
  • Kim, H. E., & Kim, D. Y. (2012). The effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on anxiety thought, anxiety sensitivity, and acceptive attitude: Focused on public speaking anxiety. The Korean Journal of Health Psychology, 17(2), 299-310.
  • Lee, S. & Ahn, C. (2012). The Process Variables of Acceptance-Commitment Group Therapy for Anxiety and Effect. The Korean Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 24, 223-254.
  • Yoo, M. R., & Son, C. N. (2011). Effects of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on menstrual discomforts, menstrual attitudes, and quality of life in college women. The Korean Journal of Health Psychology, 16(3), 449-467
  • Hwang, S. O., & Park, S. H. (2010). The Effects of the acceptance & commitment therapy model on the middle school students’ test-anxiety. The Korean Journal of East West Science, 13(2), 83-95.
  • Choi, D.-J. & Kim, S.-J. (2017). Integrated Literature Review on the Study of Receptive Commitment Therapy Mediating Mental Health Problems. Korean Stress Society, 25(2), 75-85.
  • Jung, M.-J., La, M.-O., & Son, C. N. (2017). Effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy(ACT) on Premenstrual Symptoms, Attitudes about Menstruation, and Perceived Stress of Women with Premenstrual Syndrome. Journal of Digital Convergence,15(1), 485-495.  
  • ChongNak Son. (2015). Understanding, Using, and Creating Metaphors with Relational Frame Perspectives in Acceptance–Commitment Therapy. The Korean Journal of Health Psychology, Vol. 20 No.2, 371 - 389.

TEDTalk Translations in Korean

자기 통제의 비밀 | 조나단 브릭커 (Jonathan Bricker ) | TEDx Rainier
http://bit.ly/JonathanTED1-cc-한국어

특별한 교감 나누기 | 마비스 차이(Mavis Tsai) | TEDxEverett
https://www.youtube.com/embed/B9kg1UdzDvw?cc_load_policy=1&cc_lang_pref=ko

자신의 감정을 마주할 수 있는 용기 (Susan David) | TED
https://www.youtube.com/embed/NDQ1Mi5I4rg?cc_load_policy=1&cc_lang_pref=ko

작은 것의 힘 | 애슐링 레오나르드 커틴(Aisling Leonard-Curtin) | TEDxBallyroanLibrary
https://www.youtube.com/embed/w4WpBax7rJU?cc_load_policy=1&cc_lang_pref=ko

Resources in Malaysian

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Resources in Thai

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Publications in Thai

  • Kumlerd, S., Haenjohn, J., & Supwirapakorn, W. (2019). Development of problem-solving training program based on acceptance and commitment therapy in adolescents and young adults with amphetamine addiction. The Journal of the Royal Thai Army Nurses, 20(1), 181-187. Full Text: tci-thailand.org
  • Utainsut, P., & Teerapong, T. (2019). Effect of acceptance and commitment therapy group counseling on congruence of counselors in training. Journal of Human Sciences, 20(1), 240-270. Full Text: tci-thailand.org
  • Kongprapun, N., Haenjohn, J., & Supwirapakorn, W. (2019). A development of quality of life of male to female transgender by acceptance and commitment group therapy. Thai Journal of Police Nurses, 11(1), 216-227. Full Text: tci-thailand.org
  • Haenjohn, J., Sirithadakunlaph, S., & Supwirapakorn, W. (2018). Development of Training Program on Promoting Executive Functions of The Brain in Adolescents. The Journal of The Royal Thai Army Nurses, 19(2), 220-230. Retrieved from: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org
  • Haenjohn, J. (2014). A development of acceptance and commitment training program on enhancing social problem solving of undergraduate students. Journal of Education Burapha University, 25(3), 98-112. Full Text: tci-thailand.org
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CBS and Cancer SIG

CBS and Cancer SIG

CBS and Cancer Special Interest Group

Affiliated 2021

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Amanda Rhodes (amandarhodes.acr@gmail.com)

SIG Leaders

Amanda Rhodes, President
Gaby Lopez Elias, Past President
Ana B. Bautista Girona, President Elect
Caitlyn Loucas, Student Representative
Sebas Ortiz, Media & Communications Liaison
Casey Walsh, Member-at-Large,
Matthew Dwyer, Student representative

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Mission/Objectives

The mission of the CBS for CANCER SIG is to facilitate collaboration and exploration between all professionals, researchers, and trainees interested in the area of psycho-oncology. The SIG aims to further both clinical and research agendas by sharing materials and experience in working with cancer patients and their families while also designing, collaborating, and promoting novel research in CBS and cancer. The SIG intends to aid dissemination of these evidence-based approaches in psycho-oncology to CBS as well as the global community to relieve and provide quality support to cancer patients around the world.

General interest area to be specifically addressed by the SIG:

Psycho-oncology, contributions that we can provide from the development of writings, research, and everything that contributes to the study of this area of the clinic from CBS.

Possible SIG Activities

  • SIG Listserv
  • Maintain a webpage of relevant resources and information
  • Meet each year at the ACBS World Conference!
  • Sponsor and Promote at least one cancer related session at the ACBS World Conference
  • Promote workshops/webinars open to SIG members and the larger ACBS community
  • Promote spaces for writing, research, and collaboration in psycho-oncology.
Community

CBS and Cancer SIG Resources

CBS and Cancer SIG Resources

Measures

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science

Meta-analyses and Systematic Reviews

  • Li, H., Wong, C.L., Jin, X., Chen, J., Chong, Y.Y., Bai, Y. (2021 in press). Effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on health-related outcomes for patients with advanced cancer: A systematic review. International Journal of Nursing Studies.
  • Mathew, A., Doorenbos, A. Z., Jang, M. K., & Hershberger, P. E. (2021 in press). Acceptance and commitment therapy in adult cancer survivors: a systematic review and conceptual model. Journal of Cancer Survivorship.
  • Baziliansky, S. & Cohen, M. (2021 in press). Emotion regulation and psychological distress in cancer survivors: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Stress and Health.
  • Chunxiao Zhao, Lizu Lai, Lin Zhang, Zhihui Cai, Zhihong Ren, Congrong Shi, Wenjun Luo, Yifei Yan (2021). The effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on the psychological and physical outcomes among cancer patients: A meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, Volume 140.
  • Li, Z., Li, Y., Guo, L., Li, M. and Yang, K. (2021). Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for mental Illness in cancer patients: A systematic Review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials. Int J Clin Pract.
  • Kent, W., Hulbert-Williams, N., & Hochard, K. (2020). A review of stress management interventions for the oncology nursing workforce: What do we know and what should we be doing differently?. Health Psychology Report. https://doi.org/10.5114/hpr.2020.100787
  • González-Fernández, S. & Fernández-Rodríguez, C. (2019). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Cancer: Review of Applications and Findings. Behavioral Medicine, 45:3, 255-269.
  • Secinti, E., Tometich, D., & Johns, S., & Mosher, C. (2019). The relationship between acceptance of cancer and distress: A meta-analytic review. Clinical Psychology Review. DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2019.05.001
  • Hulbert‐Williams, N.J., Storey, L. and Wilson, K.G. (2015). Psychological interventions for patients with cancer: psychological flexibility and the potential utility of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. European Journal of Cancer Care (Engl), 24: 15-27. DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12223

Randomized Control Trials

  • Arch, J.J., Mitchell, J.L., Genung, S.R., Judd, C.M., Andorsky, D.J., Bricker, J.B., & Stanton, A.L. (in press). Randomized trial of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention for anxious cancer survivors in community clinics: Outcomes and moderators. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.
  • Shari, N. I., Zainal, N. Z., & Ng, C. G. (in press). Effects of brief acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on subjective cognitive impairment in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology.
  • Fernández-Rodríguez, C., González-Fernández, S., Coto-Lesmes, R., & Pedrosa, I. (in press). Behavioral Activation and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in the treatment of anxiety and depression in cancer survivors: A randomized clinical trial. Behavior Modification.
  • Hashemi, Z., Afshari, A., & Einy, S. (2020). The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment education on improving the mental health and quality of life of elderly people with cancer. Iranian Journal of Health Education and Health Promotion, 8(2).
  • Trindade, I. A., Ferreira, C., & Pinto-Gouveia, J. (2020). Acceptability and preliminary test of efficacy of the mind programme in women with breast cancer: An acceptance, mindfulness, and compassion-based intervention. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 15, 162-171.
  • Daneshvar, M., Vakilian, K., Zadeh-Emran, A. H., & Zadeh, R. H. (2020). The effect of ACT on self-esteem and self-efficacy of women with breast cancer in Iran. Current Women’s Health Reviews, 16(1), 74-80.
  • Mehran, A., Frouzeh, S. A., Esmaeil, S. & Fariborz, M. (2020). Comparing the efficacy of acceptance and commitment training and groups training of couples coping skills enhancement on body dysmorphic and subjective well-being in women with breast cancer. Journal of Family Counseling and Psychotherapy, 8(2), 165-190.
  • Johns, S. A., Stutz, P. V., Talib, T. L., Cohee, A. A., Beck-Coon, K. A., Brown, L. F., Wilhelm, L. R., Monahan, P. O., LaPradd, M. L., Champion, V. L., Miller, K. D., & Giesler, R. B. (2020). Acceptance and commitment therapy for breast cancer survivors with fear of cancer recurrence: A 3-arm pilot randomized controlled trial. Cancer, 126(1), 211-218.
  • Hadlandsmyth, K., Dindo, L. N., Wajid, R., Sugg, S. L., Zimmerman, M. B., & Rakel, B. A. (2019). A single‐session acceptance and commitment therapy intervention among women undergoing surgery for breast cancer: A randomized pilot trial to reduce persistent postsurgical pain. Psycho‐Oncology, 28, 2210-2217.
  • Mosher, C. E., Secinti, E., Hirsh, A. T., et al. (2019) Acceptance and commitment therapy for symptom interference in advanced lung cancer and caregiver distress: A pilot randomized trial. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 58(4): 632–644.
  • Wells‐Di Gregorio, S. M., Marks, D. R., DeCola, J., Peng, J., Probst, D., Zaleta, A., Benson, D., Cohn, D. E., Lustberg, M., Carson, W. E., & Magalang, U. (2019). Pilot randomized controlled trial of a symptom cluster intervention in advanced cancer. Psycho‐Oncology, 28(1), 76-84.
  • Serfaty, M., Armstrong, M., Vickerstaff, V., Davis, S., Gola, A., McNamee, P., Omar, R.Z., King, M., Tookman, A., Jones, L., Low, J.T.S. (2019). Acceptance and commitment therapy for adults with advanced cancer (CanACT): A feasibility randomised controlled trial. Psycho-Oncology, 28, 488-496.
  • Montazer, A., Salehzadeh, M., & Nasirian, M. (2018). Efficacy and effectiveness of integrating forgiveness into acceptance and commitment therapy for breast cancer patients’ adjustment: A preliminary randomized trial. Mental Disorders Letters, 1, 34-38.
  • Mosher, C. E., Secinti, E., Li, R., Hirsh, A. T., Bricker, J., Miller, K. D., Schneider, B., Storniolo, A. M., Mina, L., Newton, E. V., Champion, V. L., & Johns, S. A. (2018). Acceptance and commitment therapy for symptom interference in metastatic breast cancer patients: A pilot randomized trial. Supportive Care in Cancer, 26, 1993-2004.
  • González-Fernández, S., Fernández-Rodríguez, C., Paz-Caballero, M. D., & Pérez-Álvarez, M. (2018). Treating anxiety and depression of cancer survivors: Behavioral activation versus acceptance and commitment therapy. Psicothema, 30, 14-20.
  • Hajsadeghi Z., Bassak Nejad, S., & Razmjoo, S. (2017). The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment group therapy on depression and anxiety among women with breast cancer. Pajouhan Scientific Journal, 15(4), 42-49.
  • Abad, A. N. S., Bakhtiari, M., Kashani, F. L., & Habibi, M. (2016). The comparison of effectiveness of treatment based on acceptance and commitment with cognitive-behavioral therapy in reduction of stress and anxiety in cancer patients. International Journal of Cancer Research and Prevention, 9, 229-246.
  • Hawkes, A. L., Pakenham, K. I., Chambers, S. K., Patrao, T. A., & Courneya, K. S. (2014). Effects of a multiple health behavior change intervention for colorectal cancer survivors on psychosocial outcomes and quality of life: A randomized controlled trial. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 48, 359-257.
  • Mojtabaie, M., & Asghari, N. (2014). Effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to reduce the symptoms of depression in women with breast cancer. Indian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Life Sciences, 4, 522-527.
  • Hawkes, A. L., Chambers, S. K., Pakenham, K. I., Patrao, T. A., Baade, P. D., Lynch, B. M., Aitken, J. F., Meng, X., & Courneya, K. S. (2013). Effects of a telephone-delivered multiple health behavior change intervention (CanChange) on health and behavioral outcomes in survivors of colorectal cancer: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 31, 2313-2321.
  • Rost, A. D., Wilson, K. G., Buchanan, E., Hildebrandt, M.J., & Mutch, D. (2012). Improving psychological adjustment among late-stage ovarian cancer patients: Examining the role of avoidance in treatment. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 19, 508-517.
  • Páez, M. B., Luciano, C., & Gutiérrez, O. (2007).Tratamiento psicológico para el afrontamiento del cáncer de mama. Estudio comparativo entre estrategias de aceptación y de control cognitivo. Psicooncología, 4, 75-95.

Publications

  • Hulbert-Williams, N.J., Hulbert-Williams, L., Patterson, P., Suleman, S., Howells, L. (2021 in press). Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)-enhanced communication skills: development and evaluation of a novel training programme. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. http://doi.org/10.1136/bmjspcare-2020-002786
  • McAteer, G. & Gillanders, D. (2019). Investigating the role of psychological flexibility, masculine self‐esteem and stoicism as predictors of psychological distress and quality of life in men living with prostate cancer. European Journal of Cancer Care, 28(4), e13097. https://doi.org/10.1111/ecc.13097
  • Arch, J. J., & Mitchell, J. L. (2016). An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) group intervention for cancer survivors experiencing anxiety at re-entry. Psycho-oncology, 25(5), 610-615.
  • Datta, A., Aditya, C., Chakraborty, A., Das, P., & Mukhopadhyay, A. (2016). The potential utility of acceptance and commitment therapy (act) for reducing stress and improving wellbeing in cancer patients in Kolkata. Journal of Cancer Education, 31(4), 721-729.
  • Montesinos, F., & Luciano, C. (2016). Acceptance of relapse fears in breast cancer patients: effects of an ACT-based abridged intervention. Psicooncología, 13(1), 7-21.
  • Feros, D., Lane, L., Ciarrochi, J., & Blackledge, J.T. (2013). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for improving the lives of cancer patients: A Preliminary Study. Psycho-oncology, 22(2), 459-464.
  • Ciarrochi, J., Fisher, D. and Lane, L. (2011). The link between value motives, value success, and well-being among people diagnosed with cancer. Psycho-Oncology. doi: 10.1002/pon.1832
  • Karekla, M. & Consantinou, M. (2010). Religious coping and cancer: Proposing an acceptance and commitment therapy approach. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 17, 371-381.

Books

Posters

Community

Children, Adolescents & Families SIG

Children, Adolescents & Families SIG

Children, Adolescents & Families Special Interest Group

Affiliated 2010

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Contact Information

2023 Officers

Chris McCurry, President
Sean O’Dell, Vice-President 
Leigh Swanson, Communications Coordinator

General Interest Area to be Specifically Addressed by SIG

Research and clinical applications of ACT/RFT with children, adolescents, parents, at home and in school settings

Mission/Objectives

  • To promote rigorous empirical investigation of both basic processes and applications of ACT- and RFT-based work to children, adolescents, and their families and teachers
  • To encourage collaboration and mutual support of work with children, adolescents, and families through the development of an international community of researchers and clinicians in the ACT community
  • To foster communication between researchers and clinicians who are interested in working with youths and families through an active listserv and therapy consultation groups
  • To link this work to public health initiatives to foster nurturing communities for children, teens, and families

SIG Activities

Description of Membership

Researchers, clinicians, and students interested in applications of ACT and RFT to children, adolescents, parents and caregivers/teachers. 

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Resource Toolbox for ACBS CAF SIG

Resource Toolbox for ACBS CAF SIG

A virtual toolbox for clinical and research tools related to RFT and ACT with children, adolescents, and families. 

CAF SIG Newsletters

State of the ACT Evidence

Measures

Meta-analyses and Systematic Reviews

  • Petersen, J. M., Zurita Ona, P., & Twohig, M. P. (2023; in press). A review of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for adolescents: Developmental and contextual considerations. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice. DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpra.2022.08.002.
  • Byrne, G., & Cullen, C. (2023 in press). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anger, Irritability, and Aggression in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults: A Systematic Review of Intervention Studies. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse. DOI: 10.1177/15248380231167393
  • Perkins, A. M, Meiser-Stedman, R., Spaul, S. W., Bowers, G., Perkins, A. G., & Pass, L. (2023). The effectiveness of third wave cognitive behavioural therapies for children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 62, 209– 227. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjc.12404
  • Gur, A., & Reich, A. (2023). Psychological flexibility of parents of children with disabilities: A systematic literature review. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 136, 104490. DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2023.104490.
  • Chua, J.Y.X. & Shorey, S. (2022). The Effect of Mindfulness-Based and Acceptance Commitment Therapy-Based Interventions to Improve the Mental Well-Being Among Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52, 2770–2783. DOI: 10.1007/s10803-021-04893-1
  • Ruskin, D., Young, M., Sugar, C., & Nofech-Mozes, J. (2021). Mindfulness and acceptance interventions for parents of children and adolescents diagnosed with chronic medical conditions: A systematic review. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 27(2), 120-135. DOI: 10.1089/acm.2020.0191
  • Jin, X., Wong, C. L., Li, H.,, Chen, J., Chong, Y., & Bai Y. (2021). et al. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for psychological and behavioural changes among parents of children with chronic health conditions: A systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing. DOI: 10.1111/jan.14798
  • Juvin, J., Sadeg, S., Julien-Sweerts, S., & Zebdi, R. (2021). A systematic review: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for the parents of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. DOI:10.1007/s10803-021-04923-y
  • Han, A., Yuen, H. K., & Jenkins, J. (2021). Acceptance and commitment therapy for family caregivers: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Health Psychology. 26(1):82-102.
  • Parmar, A., Esser, K., Barreira, L., Miller, D., Morinis, L., Chong, Y.-Y., Smith, W., et al. (2021). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Children with Special Health Care Needs and Their Parents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(15), 8205. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18158205
  • Shuanghu Fang, Dongyan Ding (2020) A meta-analysis of the efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy for children. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 15, 225-234.
  • Daks, J. S., & Rogge, R. D. (2020). Examining the correlates of psychological flexibility in romantic relationship and family dynamics: A meta-analysis. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 18, 214-238.
  • Areum Han, Hon K. Yuen, Hee Yun Lee, Xiaohua Zhou (2020) Effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on process measures of family caregivers: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, Volume 18, Pages 201-213.
  • Harris E, & Samuel V. (2020). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Systematic Literature Review of Prevention and Intervention Programs for Mental Health Difficulties in Children and Young People. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 34(4):280-305.
  • Prevedini, A., Hirvikoski, T., Holmberg Bergman, T., Berg, B., Miselli, G., Pergolizzi, F., & Moderato, P. (2020) ACT-based interventions for reducing psychological distress in parents and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders: Recommendations for higher education programs. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 21:1, 133-157. DOI: 10.1080/15021149.2020.1729023
  • Parmar, A., Morinis, L., Barreira, L., Miller, D., Major, N., Church, P., Cohen, E., & Orkin, J. (2019). Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for parents of children with a chronic medical condition: A systematic review. Paediatrics & Child Health, 24(Suppl 2), e10.
  • Molina-Moreno, P. & Quevedo-Blasco, R. (2019). Aplicación de la Terapia de Aceptación y Compromiso (ACT) con niños y adolescentes. Una revisión [Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with children and adolescents: A review]. International Journal of Psychology & Psychological Therapy, 19(2), 173-188.
  • Pielech, M.; Vowles, K.E.; Wicksell, R. (2017). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Pediatric Chronic Pain: Theory and Application. Children, 4, 10. DOI: 10.3390/children4020010
  • Da Paz, N.S. & Wallander, J.L. (2017). Interventions that target improvements in mental health for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders: A narrative review. Clinical Psychology Review, 51, 1-14. DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2016.10.006
  • Kallapiran, K., Koo, S., Kirubakaran, R., & Hancock, K. (2015). Review: Effectiveness of mindfulness in improving mental health symptoms of children and adolescents: A meta‐analysis. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 20(4), 182–194. DOI: 10.1111/camh.12113
  • Halliburton, A. E., & Cooper, L. D. (2015). Applications and adaptations of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for adolescents. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 4(1), 1–11. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2015.01.002
  • Swain, J., Hancock, K., Dixon, A., & Bowman, J. (2015). Acceptance and commitment therapy for children: A systematic review of intervention studies. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 4, 73-85.
  • Wicksell, R.K., Kanstrup, M., Kemani, M.K., Holmström, L., Olsson, G.L. (2015). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for children and adolescents with physical health concerns. Current Opinion in Psychology, 2, 1-5. DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2014.12.029
  • Whittingham, K. (2014). Parents of Children with Disabilities, Mindfulness and Acceptance: a Review and a Call for Research. Mindfulness, 5, 704–709. DOI: 10.1007/s12671-013-0224-8
  • Coyne, L.W., McHugh, L., & Martinez, E.R. (2011). Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT): advances and applications with children, adolescents, and families. Child And Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics Of North America, 20(2), 379-399. DOI: 10.1016/j.chc.2011.01.010.
  • Murrell, A.R., Scherbarth, A.J. (2006). State of the research & literature address: ACT with children, adolescents and parents. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2(4), 531-543. DOI: 10.1037/h0101005

Randomized Controlled Trials

As of December 2022, there are more than 90 ACT Randomized Controlled Trials relevant to the CAF SIG (children, adolescents, teenagers, youth, young people, families, pediatric, paediatric, parents, mothers)

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science articles that are relevant to the CAF SIG

Videos

ACBS Student SIG Webinars

CAF SIG Clinical Seminars

Audio Recordings

Podcasts

Books for Professionals

  • ACT for Treating Children: The Essential Guide to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Kids (2022) by Tamar D. Black PhD, Forward by Russ Harris
  • The essential guide to the ACT matrix: A step-by-step approach to Using the ACT matrix model in clinical practice by Kevin L. Polk, Benjamin Schoendorff, Mark Webster, Fabian O. Olaz. Chapter 6: The Matrix with Children, Adolescents, and Parents
  • Challenging Perfectionism: An Integrative Approach for Supporting Young People Using ACT, CBT and DBT (2020) by Dawn Starley
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: The Clinician's Guide for Supporting Parents (2019) by Koa Whittingham and Lisa Coyne
  • Parenting a Troubled Teen: Manage Conflict and Deal with Intense Emotions Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (2017) by Patricia E. Zurita Ona PsyD
  • EMPOWER Your Students: Tools to Inspire a Meaningful School Experience (2017) book by Lauren Porosoff and Jonathan Weinstein
  • Acceptance & Mindfulness Treatments for Children & Adolescents: A Practitioner’s Guide
  • ACT for Adolescents: Treating Teens and Adolescents in Individual and Group Therapy
  • Mindfulness and Acceptance for Counseling College Students: Theory and Practical Applications for Intervention, Prevention, and Outreach (The Context Press Mindfulness and Acceptance Practical Series)
  • Teen Anxiety: A CBT and ACT Activity Resource Book for Helping Anxious Adolescents
  • The Thriving Adolescent: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Positive Psychology to Help Teens Manage Emotions, Achieve Goals, and Build Connection

Client books

  • Acceptance and Mindfulness Toolbox for Children and Adolescents: 75+ Worksheets & Activities for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Anger & More
  • The ACT Workbook for Teens with OCD
  • Becoming Mum
  • Dark Agents, Book One: Violet and the Trial of Trauma
  • EMPOWER Your Students: Tools to Inspire a Meaningful School Experience, Grades 6-12
  • Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life for Teens: A Guide to Living an Extraordinary Life
  • The Gifted Kids Workbook: Mindfulness Skills to Help Children Reduce Stress, Balance Emotions, and Build Confidence
  • The Joy of Parenting: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Guide to Effective Parenting in the Early Years
  • The Mental Health and Wellbeing Workout for Teens: Skills and Exercises from ACT and CBT for Healthy Thinking
  • The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Teen Anxiety: Activities to Help You Overcome Fears and Worries Using
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Instant Help Book for Teens)
  • Nuna and the Fog
  • Parenting a Troubled Teen: Manage Conflict and Deal with Intense Emotions Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Parenting Your Anxious Child with Mindfulness and Acceptance: A Powerful New Approach to Overcoming Fear, Panic, and Worry Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Stuff That Sucks: Accepting What You Can’t Change and Committing to What You Can
  • Your Life Your Way: ACT skills to help teens manage emotions and build resilience

Treatment Protocol and Manuals

Miscellaneous

ACBS Special Interest Groups that might interest CAF members

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CAF SIG Newsletters

CAF SIG Newsletters Community

JCBS Articles Volume 11 - 14 (2019)

JCBS Articles Volume 11 - 14 (2019)

JCBS Articles Volume 11 - 14 (2019)
 Psychological inflexibility mediates the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and mental health outcomes (Pages 82-89)
 Effects of a brief mindfulness-infused behavioral parent training for mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (Pages 42-51)
 Patterns of relational responding and a healthy self in older adolescents (Pages 74-80)
 Effectiveness of a web-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention for wellbeing of parents whose children have chronic conditions: A randomized controlled trial (Pages 94-102)
 Randomized controlled trial of a brief acceptance and commitment training for parents of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (Pages 154-159)
 Surfing the Urge: An informal mindfulness practice for the self-management of aggression by adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (Pages 170-177)
 Acceptance and Commitment Training for reducing inflexible behaviors in children with autism (Pages 178-188)

Community

JCBS Articles Volume 15 - 18 (2020)

JCBS Articles Volume 15 - 18 (2020)

Volume 15 (January 2020)
 A meta-analysis of the efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy for children (Pages 225-234)
 Willingness and Action Measure for Adolescents: Psychometric validation in Spanish adolescents (Pages 46-51)
 Mediators of change in online acceptance and commitment therapy for psychological symptoms of parents of children with chronic conditions: An investigation of change processes (Pages 123-130)
 Adolescent correlates of the Generalized Pliance Questionnaire – Children (Pages 131-134)
 Measuring occurrences of self and other discriminations in relation to mental health in adolescent textual responses (Pages 253-263)


Volume 16 (April 2020)
 A quasi-experimental, multicenter study of acceptance and commitment therapy for antisocial youth in residential care. (Pages 119-127)
 Acceptance and commitment therapy as a school-based group intervention for adolescents: An open-label trial (Pages 71-79)
 Retrospective cohort study of a novel acceptance and commitment therapy group intervention for adolescents implemented in integrated primary care (Pages 109-118)
 The efficacy of group-based acceptance and commitment therapy on psychological capital and school engagement: A pilot study among Chinese adolescents (Pages 134-143)


Volume 17 (July 2020)
 Persian adaptation of avoidance and fusion questionnaire for youth (AFQ-Y): A preliminary examination of its psychometric properties (Pages 46-54)
 Effect of acceptance and commitment therapy in improving interpersonal skills in adolescents: A randomized waitlist control trial (Pages 86-94)
 Decreases in psychological inflexibility predict PTSD symptom improvement in inpatient adolescents (Pages 102-108)
 Mediators of the association between COVID-19-related stressors and parents’ psychological flexibility and inflexibility: The roles of perceived sleep quality and energy (Pages 168-176)


Volume 18 (October 2020)
 Psychological flexibility and inflexibility as sources of resiliency and risk during a pandemic: Modeling the cascade of COVID-19 stress on family systems with a contextual behavioral science lens (Pages 16-27)
 Uncovering the links between parenting stress and parenting styles: The role of psychological flexibility within parenting and global psychological flexibility (Pages 59-67)
 Modeling suicide risk among parents during the COVID-19 pandemic: Psychological inflexibility exacerbates the impact of COVID-19 stressors on interpersonal risk factors for suicide (Pages 117-127)
 Effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on process measures of family caregivers: A systematic review and meta-analysis (Pages 201-213)
 Examining the correlates of psychological flexibility in romantic relationship and family dynamics: A meta-analysis (Pages 214-238)
 The moderating role of psychological inflexibility in the relationship between minority stress, substance misuse, and suicidality in LGB+ adolescents (Pages 276-286)

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JCBS Articles Volume 19 - 22 (2021)

JCBS Articles Volume 19 - 22 (2021)

Volume 19 (January 2021)
 Adolescents with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes: Psychological flexibility is associated with the glycemic control, quality of life and depressive symptoms (Pages 50-56)


Volume 20 (April 2021)
 The Youth Compass -the effectiveness of an online acceptance and commitment therapy program to promote adolescent mental health: A randomized controlled trial (Pages 1-12)
 Experiential avoidance and the misinterpretation of intrusions as prospective predictors of postpartum obsessive-compulsive symptoms in first-time parents (Pages 137-143)


Volume 21 (July 2021)
 Resilience mediates the cross-sectional relationship between mindfulness and positive mental health in early adolescence (Pages 171-175)


Volume 22 (October 2021)
 Developmental trajectories of experiential avoidance and depressive symptoms and association to health behaviors among adolescents during brief guided online acceptance and commitment therapy (Pages 24-31)
 

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JCBS Articles Volume 23 - 26 (2022)

JCBS Articles Volume 23 - 26 (2022)

Volume 26 (October 2022)

  • The impact of psychological flexibility on family dynamics amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: A longitudinal perspective
  • Exploring the interpersonal consequences of adverse childhood experiences in college students
  • Using a natural-language implicit relational assessment procedure (IRAP) to examine verbal relations involved in psychological inflexibility in children
  • Exploring the natural language-IRAP as a potential measure of adolescents’ perspective-taking

Volume 25 (July 2022)

  • Acceptance and commitment therapy group intervention for adolescents with type 1 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial
  • Acceptance and commitment therapy interventions in secondary schools and their impact on students' mental health and well-being: A systematic review
  • A pilot randomized controlled trial of culturally-adapted, telehealth group acceptance and commitment therapy for iranian adolescent females reporting symptoms of anxiety

Volume 24 (April 2022)

  • Mindfulness, parenting behavior, and children's mental health: An investigation among diverse, low-income mothers of preschool aged children
  • The role of psychological inflexibility in adolescent satisfaction with the educational track and school dropout intentions

Volume 23 (January 2022)

  • Intensive outpatient acceptance and commitment therapy with exposure and response prevention for adolescents
  • Psychological inflexibility as a mediator of the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and dissociation
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June 2016 Newsletter: Mindtrain Summary

June 2016 Newsletter: Mindtrain Summary

Mindtrain - An ACT Treatment Manual for Anxious Kids

Mindtrain is an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy treatment manual for therapists working with anxious children aged 7-11 years written by Jodie Wassner and Glenn Fleming. Both Jodie and Glenn are psychologists from Sydney, Australia, with a great passion for ACT and working with children.

In addition to the ten sessions comprising Mindtrain, the program includes a wealth of resources that can be used with or without the structured course. These include mindfulness meditations (audio plus written scripts) designed specifically for children, calming and focussing games to develop the skill of incidental meditation, recommended readings, Values Cards and worksheets for assessing and monitoring the child’s world.
Mindtrain teaches children to accept and tolerate uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. Therapists are guided to teach about the process of worry rather than getting caught up in reassuring children that their fears are unlikely to happen. By teaching children about the process of worry and using mindfulness to tolerate anxiety, children become better able to handle new worries as they emerge. 

The semi-structured nature of the program allows therapists with varying levels of experience to utilise the manual in its entirety or to select parts as an adjunct to other therapy. The six principles of ACT are weaved through the program in a structured way to assist children (and therapists) in acquiring a consolidated and user-friendly understanding of ACT.

The most popular aspect of Mindtrain has undoubtedly been the train metaphor - here’s a taster:

Picture yourself standing on the platform of a train station. Imagine that some of your thoughts and feelings are attached to a freight train. When your worries are strong, you can hear the rumbling of the train, the noise of the engine, you can definitely tell when they are coming. The train may stop at the station, but you know it will pass on once it has arrived. The train simply stops by to drop off and pick up passengers, and then it continues on down the track. It is up to you if you want to hop on the train, or just let the train pass by. Some trains have many, many carriages and take a long time to go past, while some only have a couple of carriages and whiz past in a second flat. 

When the train is passing us by, it makes a lot of noise and can be scary. 

When the train has passed on by, we hear the noise of the engine disappearing into the distance and we can appreciate the peace and quiet that remains.

Just like a train, thoughts and feelings that are hard to cope with will pass by if we let them. Sometimes when things aren’t going so well in life, or when you are feeling particularly worried or afraid, it can help if you have some things you can say to yourself to help feel better. These can help us choose not to hop on the train, and to let it pass by. Try some of these…..

  •  “Let the train pass by the station”
  •  “I can deal with this”
  •  “I don’t really like this feeling but I know it will pass”
  •  “This feels uncomfortable but I can handle it”
  •  “This won’t last forever”
  •  “I can choose to stay on the platform”

And remember, if you do hop on the train, you can always get off at the next station!

In the spirit of ACT, we are happy to provide a digital copy of Mindtrain, together with the audio files at no cost. Interested practitioners are welcome to contact Jodie Wassner for the appropriate link.

Contact: jodiewassner@gmail.com

Jodie Wassner
Educational and Developmental Psychologist
 

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June 2016 Newsletter: Review of The Thriving Adolescent

June 2016 Newsletter: Review of The Thriving Adolescent

Review of The Thriving Adolescent:
By Reyelle MeKeever

ACT for adolescents provides an exciting opportunity to develop processes uniquely relevant for this population. At the ANZ ACBS Chapter Conference in Wellington, New Zealand I was fortunate to attend a workshop presented by Dr Louise Hayes on ‘ACT for Thriving Adolescents’. The workshop presented a new theoretical model specifically for adolescents developed by Louise and Dr Joseph Ciarrochi.

The DNA-V model is premised on considering, ‘How do young people grow flexibly?’. This is different from helping adult clients shift from inflexibility to flexibility. ACT was initially grounded in psychopathology – this new model strives to teach adolescents to grow in their development using a bottom-up approach rather than trying to fit adult models for this population using a top-down approach.

The components of the DNA-V model include the Discoverer, the Noticer and the Advisor with Values being the compass to model the young person across the three roles. In the workshop, Louise explained the model was formed when reviewing the vagal system and research work including that by Stephen Porges. The model covers all components across contextual behaviour science, RFT and social context. Louise’s workshop presented on the evolution science and evidence base for the model very clearly and convincingly.

Values are the bookends of the model. They are the lightly touched upon at the beginning of teaching the DNA-V model and returned to later once deeper work has been undertaken. Values are the basis for selection and retention of behaviour, and form a compass for adolescents to move around the three components: Noticer, Discoverer and Advisor.

The Noticer is the ability to notice the world and those in it. It is present from birth. Babies are mindful ‘noticers’ and experience the world just as it is, without evaluation or judgments (but this can be uncomfortable). Children are mindful until they are taught not to be and become influenced by the impact of their actions on others. Part of the DNA-V model is reconnecting young people back with their Noticer by teaching them to listen to the information in their body and know how to react to that information.

The Discoverer builds on our early knowledge that we can influence, move, manipulate and make things happen – that we have agency in our world. This is an evolutionary skill that current social structures possibly inhibit for adolescents. Usually learnt through safe risk taking and social connection, adolescents have both a skilled and unskilled Discoverer. Our role is to help them build behavioural repertoires by stepping out of the Advisor role into the physical world to discover what we love about it. The Discoverer helps us to experience life in a way that is unseen by our Advisor.

The Advisor is developed as early as we develop language skills to influence the world and speak for ourselves. Slowly we create a world by our thoughts, experiences and memories that is unique to ourselves. The Advisor becomes our ‘best friend’ – a constant companion of how we engage and manipulate the world inside our heads, like how we use our past to predict our future actions and expected outcomes.

The workshop included several practical and physical strategies to introduce the DNA-V model and each of the components. I them very engaging and easily applicable to working individually or in a group with young people. The creativity and playfulness of the exercises would appeal to young people and provide an environment for them to explore both their internal and physical worlds and grow flexibly. I believe that Louise and Joseph have created a rich and workable model for practitioners and I have regularly drawn on the model and its exercises in my clinical work with young people.
 

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Lauren Porosoff and Jonathan Weinstein: EMPOWER Your Students

Lauren Porosoff and Jonathan Weinstein: EMPOWER Your Students

Lauren Porosoff and Jonathan Weinstein have put together some really cool stuff for working with children and adolescents in the school setting.

You can read about their work and find resources on their website and you can also check them out on Facebook. Thier book, EMPOWER Your Students: Tools to Inspire a Meaningful School Experience came out in August 2017. If you have additional questions about these resources, you can email Lauren (lporosoff@ecfs.org) and Jonathan (jonathan.h.weinstein@gmail.com) for more information.

In addition, Duncan Gillard compiled some of these amazing resources into a seven session protocol for anti-bullying in schools. Lauren, Jonathan, and Duncan were happy to share this protocol for your use in schools, and it can be found attached below.

 

(This webpage was last update in August 2017)

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Murrell research lab: Extracting the ACT! Clinical Tool

Murrell research lab: Extracting the ACT! Clinical Tool

Hello! Thank you for choosing to use our clinical tool,
Extracting the Act!

For anyone familiar with ACT, you may find yourself identifying ACT consistent themes and processes in different modalities. From music, movies, poems, quotes, to books, art, essays, etc., this material is everywhere! This resource is intended for clinicians to use for their own practice when working with clients and in trainings.

This is an evolving project and is not a final product. We did not want to delay sharing with the community any longer! If you have ideas to add this document, please send them to Amy Murrell at amurrell@unt.edu.

If you would like to cite these documents, please use the following citation:

Murrell, A. R., Connally, M. L., Laurenzo, N., Lester, E. G., Zandevakili, A. S., Hulsey, T. C., & Hogan, E. M. (2014, June). Extracting the ACT: Using ACT Themes in the Arts for Clinical work. Workshop at the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science Annual Convention, Minneapolis, MN.


Best,
The North Texas Contextual Psychology Group
 

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Nanni Presti 2-day pre-con workshop Minneapolis

Nanni Presti 2-day pre-con workshop Minneapolis dmoyer337

Talking Mats adaptation

Talking Mats adaptation

Talking Mats is an augmentative communication method and associated app for children and young people with communication difficulties: http://www.talkingmats.com

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Climate Justice and Action SIG

Climate Justice and Action SIG

Climate Justice and Action Special Interest Group

Affiliated 2020

Click Here to Join the Climate Justice and Action SIG and its Listserv!

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Contact Information

Daria Suchilina

2024 SIG Leaders

Daria Suchilina - President
Martin Wilks - Vice President
Lucy Dorey - Treasurer
 

Rationale: 


Climate change and ecological emergency, in the light of the degradation of the environment, extinction of species, and the expected mass climate migration, is one of the most important and pressing issues of our time. The contextual behavioral sciences can join the call to action by promoting theory and practice of behaviour change relevant to our climate emergency and its fallout. Our mission is to create a forum for discussion and action on the contributions CBS can make toward supporting sustainability, reduced consumption, climate justice, and action in the service of reducing climate change through individual, organizational, and public policy action. As such, the CJA will work to develop a perspective in CBS that understands global ecology as the context within which human (sapient) and sentient behaviour emerge and adapt.

 
Mission: 


1. Develop and inform our respective members of ACBS and the public about the climate crisis and its redress; performed in ways allowed by ACBS policy and emphasizing scientific research and consensus on its causes and short- and long-term harms, including climate justice concerns, and the need for immediate personal and societal action;
2. Collaborate with other organizations interested in similar work, with ACBS Board approval, working with indigenous and other marginalized communities threatened by the climate crisis, using the principles of CBS, advocating for their rights, mitigating the negative physical and mental health impacts of climate change, increase community resilience, and activate hope through action.
3. Encourage ACBS members and other mental health leaders to be vocal advocates concerning the necessary preparatory and responsive adaptations to the climate crisis and to invest more in research and practice in this area, including a focus on eco-anxiety and other mental health fallout; 
4. Advocate for universities and other entities to include the formation of CBS research and projects related to societal challenges due to climate crisis;
5. Use CBS to explore the development of public awareness campaigns to encourage individuals and communities to adopt behaviors to help prepare for, recover from, and adapt to gradual climate change and acute climate crisis events; Further, as a part of this campaign, support workshops, training, and contemplative practices related to climate change and the interrelationships of organisms and their environment (e.g., climate migration and mental health, “the ecological self,” etc.);
6. Encourage, whenever possible and through multiple avenues (including prosocial design initiatives), governmental, educational, health, and corporate leaders to use more psychological science in designing policies that promote sustainable, mitigating, and regenerative climate action. 

 

Forthcoming and Ongoing SIG Activities

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Climate Justice and Action SIG Newsletters

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Climate Justice and Action SIG Resources

Climate Justice and Action SIG Resources

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Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science Articles

Publications

  • From Doherty, T.J., Lykins, A.D., Piotrowski, N.A., Rogers, Z., Sebree Jr., D.D., White, K.E. (2022). 11.12. Clinical Psychology Responses to the Climate Crisis. In: Asmundson, G.J.G. (Ed.), Comprehensive Clinical Psychology, 2nd edition, vol. 11. Elsevier, pp. 167–183. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818697-8.00236-3
  • Motisi, M. (2022). Treating Youth with Eco-Anxiety: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Model. Dissertation: Widener University, USA. Retrieved from https://www.proquest.com/openview/6f348fde93763f2a04baddb6dc142d79
  • Alavosius, M., Newsome, D., Houmanfar, R., & Biglan, A. (2016). A functional contextualist analysis of the behavior and organizational practices relevant to climate change. The Wiley Handbook of Contextual Behavioral Science, 513-530.
  • American Psychologist Special Issue: Psychology and Global Climate Change (2011, Volume 66, Issue 4) https://psycnet.apa.org/PsycARTICLES/journal/amp/66/4

Articles

  • "The Story Behind TIME's 'Climate Is Everything' Cover Time Magazine" - Interview of Artist, Red Hong Yi https://time.com/5954495/story-behind-climate-is-everything-cover/ 
  • "How to cope with the existential dread of climate change" Connie Chang, Washington Post  www.washingtonpost.com
  • "A Grassroots Movement to Protect the Earth" by Earth Protector Communities https://earthprotectorcommunities.net/towns/
  • "Amid historic heat, a climate scientist’s mountain love story" commentary by Heidi Steltzer https://news.mongabay.com/2021/07/amid-historic-heat-a-climate-scientists-mountain-love-story-commentary/

Videos

Miscellaneous

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Clinical Behavior Analysis SIG

Clinical Behavior Analysis SIG

Clinical Behavior Analysis SIG (CBA SIG)

Affiliated 2019

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Contact Information

President: Emily Sandoz
Secretary: Troy DuFrene

SIG Mission/Objectives

Applications of CBS (e.g., ACT and FAP) have historically been referred to as specific forms of Clinical Behavior Analysis (CBA). Over time, however, they have developed as treatment packages in their own right, sometimes implemented and described in ways consistent with a behavior analytic perspectives (e.g., philosophical, theoretical, strategic) and sometimes not. The ACBS Clinical Behavior Analysis (CBA) SIG explores the ways in which behavior analysis can be applied to understanding, designing, and evaluating interventions that are primarily language-based (i.e., "talk therapies”) with limited appeal to middle-level terms or treatment packages. In short, the CBA SIG aims to support clinical work that focuses the systematic establishment of functional relations between context and behavior.

Applications of CBS (e.g., ACT and FAP) have historically been referred to as specific forms of Clinical Behavior Analysis (CBA). Over time, however, they have developed as treatment packages in their own right, sometimes implemented and described in ways consistent with a behavior analytic perspectives (e.g., philosophical, theoretical, strategic), and sometimes not. The ACBS Clinical Behavior Analysis (CBA) SIG explores the ways in which behavior analysis can be applied to understanding, designing, and evaluating interventions that are primarily language-based (i.e., "talk therapies”) with limited appeal to middle-level terms or treatment packages. In short, the CBA SIG aims to support clinical work that focuses the systematic establishment of functional relations between context and behavior.

The CBA SIG serves as a nexus for psychotherapist, counselors, behavior analysts, and other professionals (or aspiring professionals) invested in developing CBA as a basis for clinical conceptualization, intervention, and evaluation independent of particular treatment packages. The CBA SIG connects individuals with this common interest, supports the synergy of research projects in this area, and strengthens our common commitment to CBA as a progressive and important part of the behavioral health profession.

Description of SIG membership:

CBA SIG membership consists of behavior analysts, counselors, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other behavioral health professionals and students training for these fields who share a common commitment to behavior analysis as a primary clinical intervention for language-able individuals. Members will be connected through the website clinicalbehavioranalysis.com.

Describe SIG activities:

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Clinical Behavior Analysis SIG Resources

Clinical Behavior Analysis SIG Resources

Books

  • Mindfulness for Two: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Approach to Mindfulness in Psychotherapy by Kelly Wilson (There is explicit Behavior Analysis terminology included in Chapter 2)
  • Clinical Behavior Analysis Edited by Michael J. Dougher (2000). Oakland, CA: Context Press / New Harbinger Publications.

 

Articles

  • Törneke, N. (2021). Clinical functional analysis and the process of change. Revista Brasileira de Análise do Comportamento. http://doi.org/10.18761/PAC.2021.v12.RFT.01 
  • Assaz, D., Roche, B., Kanter, J. & Oshiro, C. (2018). Cognitive Defusion in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: What Are the Basic Processes of Change?. The Psychological Record, 68(4).  http://doi.org/10.1007/s40732-017-0254-z 
  • Ramnerö, J. & Törneke, N. (2015). On Having a Goal: Goals as Representations or Behavior. Psychol Rec, 65, 89–99. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40732-014-0093-0
  • Harvey, M., Luiselli, J. & Wong, S. (2009). Application of Applied Behavior Analysis to Mental Health Issues. Psychological Services, 6. http://doi.org/212-222. 10.1037/a0016495 
  • Special Issue on Clinical Behavior Analysis: Perspectives on Behavior Science, Volume 32, Issue 1, April 2009
    • Kanter, J.W., Woods, D.W. Introduction. BEHAV ANALYST 32, 1–5 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03392172
    • Waltz, T.J., Follette, W.C. Molar functional relations and clinical behavior analysis: Implications for assessment and treatment. BEHAV ANALYST 32, 51–68 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03392175
    • Bonow, J.T., Follette, W.C. Beyond values clarification: Addressing client values in clinical behavior analysis. BEHAV ANALYST 32, 69–84 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03392176
    • Plumb, J.C., Stewart, I., Dahl, J. et al. In search of meaning: Values in modern clinical behavior analysis. BEHAV ANALYST 32, 85–103 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03392177
    • Follette, W.C., Bonow, J.T. The challenge of understanding process in clinical behavior analysis: The case of functional analytic psychotherapy. BEHAV ANALYST 32, 135–148 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03392179
    • Layng, T.V.J. The search for an effective clinical behavior analysis: The nonlinear thinking of Israel Goldiamond. BEHAV ANALYST 32, 163–184 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007
  • Special Section on Clinical Behavior Analysis: Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Volume 39, Issue 4, Winter 2006
  • Kanter, J.W., Callaghan, G.M., Landes, S.J., Busch, A.M., Brown, K.R. (2004) Behavior Analytic Conceptualization and Treatment of Depression: Traditional Models and Recent Advances. The Behavior Analyst Today, Volume 5, Issue Number 3, pages 255-274.
  • Robert J. Kohlenberg, Mavis Tsai, Michael J. Dougher (1993) The Dimensions of Clinical Behavior Analysis. The Behavior Analyst, 16, 271-282.

 

Podcasts

 

Single-Case Experimental Design (SCED) and Meta-Analysis of Single-Case Design (MASCD) Resources

  • Allison, D. B., & Gorman, B. S. (1993). Calculating effect sizes for meta-analysis: The case of the single case. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 31(6), 621–631. https://doi.org/10.1016/0005-7967(93)90115-B
  • Barlow, D. H., & Hersen, M. (1988). Single case experimental designs: strategies for studying behavior change. New York: Pergamon Press.
  • Franklin, R. D. (2014). Design and analysis of single-case research. Retrieved from http://site.ebrary.com/id/10828888
  • Hayes, S. C. (1981). Single case experimental design and empirical clinical practice. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 49(2), 193–211. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-006X.49.2.193
  • Hersen, M. (1990). Single-case experimental designs. In A. S. Bellack, M. Hersen, & A. E. Kazdin (Eds.), International Handbook of Behavior Modification and Therapy (pp. 175–210). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0523-1_9
  • Holmann, G., Koerner, K. (2014) Single case designs in clinical practice: A contemporary CBS perspective on why and how to. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 3 (2), 138-147.
  • Jacobson, N. S., Follette, W. C., & Revenstorf, D. (1984). Psychotherapy outcome research: Methods for reporting variability and evaluating clinical significance. Behavior Therapy, 15(4), 336–352. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0005-7894(84)80002-7
  • Kazdin, A. E. (1982). Single-case research designs: methods for clinical and applied settings. New York: Oxford University Press.
  • Perdices, M., & Tate, R. L. (2009). Single-subject designs as a tool for evidence-based clinical practice: Are they unrecognised and undervalued? Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 19(6), 904–927. https://doi.org/10.1080/09602010903040691
  • Rapoff, M., & Stark, L. (2008). Editorial: Journal of Pediatric Psychology statement of purpose: Section on single-subject studies. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 33(1), 16–21. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsm101
  • Shadish, W. R., Hedges, L. V., & Pustejovsky, J. E. (2014). Analysis and meta-analysis of single-case designs with a standardized mean difference statistic: A primer and applications. Journal of School Psychology, 52(2), 123–147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsp.2013.11.005
  • Shadish, W. R., Rindskopf, D. M., & Hedges, L. V. (2008). The state of the science in the meta-analysis of single-case experimental designs. Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention, 2(3), 188–196. https://doi.org/10.1080/17489530802581603
  • Wilson, B. (1987). Single-case experimental designs in neuropsychological rehabilitation. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, 9(5), 527–544. https://doi.org/10.1080/01688638708410767
     
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Coaching SIG

Coaching SIG

Coaching Special Interest Group

Affiliated 2012

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Contact Information

Michael Herold

Aprilia West

 

Mission Statement

The Coaching SIG will provide opportunities for coaches to access relevant resources and materials and to network within the ACBS community in all areas, including research, education, job opportunities, consultation, program development, and supervision. In this SIG, coaches who have integrated ACT principles and practices into their work or are interested in learning how to do so can come together to share information, ask questions, receive support, and strengthen their practice. An additional focus of this SIG will be to ensure that ACT-based coaching is addressed in symposia, panels, workshops, and trainings at ACBS world, regional, and local conferences.

 

Description of SIG membership

This SIG will be comprised of ACBS members in good standing who are interested in coaching and are committed to integrating ACT principles and practices in their work.

 

SIG Activities

• Virtual Networking Meetings
• Virtual Workshops and Masterclasses
• Coaching SIG Listserv
• Facebook group
• Hold Coaching SIG meetings at ACBS Annual World Conference
• Coaching SIG Resources webpage

 

Promotions via this SIG

This SIG is not in favor of promotions, especially self-promotion (aka "buy my course", "register for my workshop"), through it's platforms.
However, the SIG also recognises the need to spread information about new products, training abilities, resources, etc.
As a workable compromise, we therefore ask that any promotional posts or messages
a) be limited to Mondays
b) must be related to ACT or Coaching (preferably both)

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Coaching SIG Resources

Coaching SIG Resources

This page is for members to share resources on Coach training or "coach-friendly" ACT trainings.

Books

  • Smith, W., Boniwell, I., & Green, S. Editors (2021) Positive Psychology Coaching in the Workplace. Springer. There is a chapter on ACT.
  • Hill, J. and Oliver, J. (2019) Acceptance and Commitment Coaching: Distinctive Features (Coaching Distinctive Features). Routledge.
  • Lee Chaix McDonough (2019) ACT On Your Business: Braving the storms of entrepreneurship and creating success through meaning, mindset, and mindfulness. Lee Chaix McDonough Publishers.
  • Blonna, R. (2011). Maximise your coaching effectiveness with acceptance and commitment therapy. Oakland,CA: New Harbinger Publications.
  • Kelly G. Wilson PhD (Author), Troy DuFrene (2009) Mindfulness for Two: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Approach to Mindfulness in Psychotherapy. New Harbinger Publications
  • Acceptance and Mindfulness at Work: Applying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy And Relational Frame Theory to Organizational Behavior Management
  • The Mindful and Effective Employee: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training Manual for Improving Well-Being and Performance
  • Prosocial: Using Evolutionary Science to Build Productive, Equitable, and Collaborative Groups
  • The psychology of enhancing human performance: The Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment (MAC) approach

Publications

  • Hulbert-Williams, N.J., Norwood, S., Gillanders, D. et al. (2019). Brief Engagement and Acceptance Coaching for Community and Hospice Settings (the BEACHeS Study): Protocol for the development and pilot testing of an evidence-based psychological intervention to enhance wellbeing and aid transition into palliative care. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 5, 104. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-019-0488-4
  • Hulbert-Williams, L., Hochard, K., Hulbert-Williams, N., Archer, R., Nicholls, W., & Wilson, K. (2016). Contextual behavioural coaching: An evidence-based model for supporting behaviour change. International Coaching Psychology Review, 11(2), 142–154.
  • Chong Nak Son (2014) Mindfulness and Acceptance-Commitment Based Approach in Coaching. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY, 20 (2), 371 - 389
  • Atkins, P. W. B. (2012). Elemental realism and pragmatism in psychology: Making our assumptions clear. Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice 7(1), 101-105.

Randomized Controlled Trials

  • Potts, S., Krafft, J., & Levin, M. E. (2021 in press). A pilot randomized controlled trial of acceptance and commitment therapy guided self-help for overweight and obese adults high in weight self-stigma. Behavior Modification. DOI: 10.1177/0145445520975112
  • Hochard, K. D., Hulbert-Williams, L., Ashcroft, S. & McLoughlin, S. (2021). Acceptance and values clarification versus cognitive restructuring and relaxation: A randomized controlled trial of ultra-brief non-expert-delivered coaching interventions for social resilience. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 21, 12-21. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2021.05.001
  • Levin, M. E., Petersen, J. M, Durward, C., Bingeman, B., Davis, E., Nelson, C., & Cromwell, S. (2020). A randomized controlled trial of online acceptance and commitment therapy to improve diet and physical activity among adults who are overweight/obese. Translational Behavioral Medicine, Article ibaa123. DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibaa123
  • Levin, M. E., Haeger, J., & Cruz, R. A. (2019). Tailoring acceptance and commitment therapy skill coaching in the moment through smartphones: Results from a randomized controlled trial. Mindfulness, 10, 689-699. DOI: 10.1007/s12671-018-1004-2
  • Tapsell, L. C., Lonergan, M., Batterham, M. J., Neale, E. P., Martin, A., Thorne, R., Deane, F., & Peoples, G. (2017). Effect of interdisciplinary care on weight loss: A randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 7, e014533. DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-014533

Videos

Powerpoints/Slides

Newsletter Column

The Coaching SIG is interested in increasing visibility to all ACT practitioners who might not be psychotherapists, in the service of inspiring more people to use ACT. We are launching a monthly column titled "Hello, I'm a ... and I am an ACT practitioner." If you would like to contribute to the series, you can send an email to (deaguiar.rocha@gmail.com). Hope to hear from you soon!

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August 2021, "Hello, I’m a Coach, and I am an ACT Practitioner"

August 2021, "Hello, I’m a Coach, and I am an ACT Practitioner"

"Hello, I’m a Coach, and I am an ACT Practitioner"

My name is Josh Hillis, I coach strength training and eating behavior, and I use ACT with my clients.

When I was a new coach, I always asked myself questions like, “Why don’t we have better tools for behavior change?” and, “Are there more meaningful things we could talk about, other than just weight loss?” I found the answers to those questions in ACT.

The fitness world desperately needs ACT. We’d have a kinder, more professional, and more effective fitness industry if personal trainers, nutritionists, dieticians, health coaches, and health education specialists were all working from ACT principles. In this short article, I’m going to give you a little sense of what it looks like when I use ACT principles with my clients, the problems in the fitness industry that ACT solves, and scope of practice for a coach using ACT.

Scope of Practice

Historically, there have been some concerns about non-therapists using ACT with clients. This is totally valid, and scope has to be considered. When I use ACT it’s always about fitness related behavior change.

As a personal trainer and nutrition coach, my scope is coaching fitness and basic eating behavior. A lot of what I’m doing is helping people get to the gym and get stronger. At the same time, clients also want help with things like how to not eat the chocolate chip cookie just because they’re bored in the afternoon, or how to turn off Netflix and go to sleep on time. These obviously are not clinical mental health issues, but they are habitual behaviors that are really hard for folks to change. That’s where ACT comes in — helping them do the fitness related behaviors that matter to them, that are hard.

Using ACT in fitness coaching looks a lot like brief acceptance and defusion interventions that have been used with cravings and snacking. These brief interventions have been delivered by undergraduate students (Hooper et al., 2012), with 10 minute audio recordings (Lacaille et al., 2013), in short workshop formats (Forman et al., 2013b, Lillis et al., 2009) and in 30 minute small group trainings (Forman et al., 2007). Similarly, ACT based video trainings have been effective for initiating exercise (Moffitt & Moore, 2020). These kinds of brief trainings on acceptance and defusion are totally deliverable by coaches and are effective for things like mindless snacking and starting to workout.

From an ACT perspective, I’m mostly letting people know that their feelings, thoughts, and emotions are normal, that they can notice their thoughts as thoughts, and giving them room to explore their personal values. That provides a really strong foundation for committed action, which is where coaching really shines.

Fitness Coaching Without ACT

The fitness world desperately needs ACT. If you’ve ever hired a personal trainer, or a nutritionist, or follow any fitness influencers on social media, you might have some sense of how the damage the fitness industry often does.

Four problems we run into in the fitness industry:
- Absolute focus on meeting societal standards of beauty
- Blaming the client for issues with behavior change
- Teaching and reinforcing rule-governed behavior around diet and workouts
- Influencers, trainers, and nutritionists pretending to be preternaturally happy and positive, and pushing a “good vibes only” mandate on their clients

Clients who are fused with thoughts and can’t immediately change their behaviors are denigrated. Clients feel like failures both for their inability to change behavior and for their inability to have “good vibes only.”

The diet industry is teaching people rule governed behavior around eating. They’re unable to sort out which contexts it might be more values-congruent to not follow the rule, so they’re caught between things that matter to them and succeeding at rules. They believe so strongly in the magical diet rules that they’re totally insensitive to contingencies. They’re taught similar rule governed behavior around their workout routines.

This regularly puts them at odds with things that matter to them, like social connection, cultural traditions, or when other priorities like work or family might come before fitness. They’re often left with the choice between moving away from their values to follow a rule or moving towards their values and feeling like they failed as a rule follower.

On the flip-side, what’s missing and needed:
- Values work
- Letting clients feel their feelings
- Developing context-based behavioral flexibility
- Giving clients basic tools (acceptance and defusion) for being with the regular stress and emotions that we all feel

I’m sure this seems like the absolute most basic level of ACT, but it’s where I try and meet people in my books, my coaching, on podcasts, and in social media.

Acceptance and Commitment Coaching in Fitness

I help clients with values-based fitness and eating behavior change. We might work on getting to the gym when we don’t feel like it, and how to distinguish between “not feeling it” versus when their body actually needs to skip a workout. We might work on pausing 10 minutes before snacking, or questions that they can ask themselves to help distinguish hunger from cravings. We often use defusion with stress eating. Almost every week, we contrast societal standards of beauty with their personal values. We spend a lot of time untangling rule-governed behavior related to dieting and workouts, and how they can make their own values-based choices.

Every session, we discuss the behaviors that they worked on last week, unpack how it went, and create a new plan for next week. It’s mostly committed action and values work.

Acceptance, defusion, contact with the present moment, and self-as-context show up during obstacle planning. We might talk through a few defusion metaphors, they pick one, and then they try it out over the next week. Or we talk about how normal their feelings are, and if they would be willing to feel those feelings, given what matters to them. In their skill tracker, they track how many times they worked through the situation, using that particular ACT skill, in that week. In the next session, we discuss how it went.

The flexibility inherent to values often blows clients’ minds. By bringing in values and context sensitivity, they get an entirely new way to relate health behavior; they can consider each situation, and their values, and make different decisions in different situations.

So, that’s a brief look at what coaching with ACT looks like with my clients and in the group programs I lead. First I’m teaching clients to check in with themselves, about how they feel in their bodies during workouts and checking in with their own hunger and fullness cues. Second, I’m teaching them to check in with their values and to make their own decisions in light of each situation that they’re in. It’s behavior first, using ACT and RFT principles as the foundation for making hard changes. I strongly believe that the fitness industry would be more human and more effective using brief and scope-of-practice appropriate ACT.

About Me!

I originally found ACT reading Foreman et al. (2013a), a randomized controlled trial that compared acceptance-based behavioral treatment versus standard behavioral treatment for obesity. It completely blew my mind. Now, I’m the treasurer for Rocky Mountain ACBS and I’m active in the ACBS Coaching SIG.

I’m a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified personal trainer and certified nutrition coach. I also write and fix questions for the NASM’s Certified Personal Trainer exam.

I’m attending Metropolitan State University of Denver, studying psychology, and doing research on how intuitive eating, rigid dietary restraint, and moderation predict well-being. I won the psychology department’s “promising teacher of the year” award as a TA.

My latest book Lean & Strong: Eating Skills, Psychology, and Workouts won the Benjamin Franklin Book Award silver medal for psychology. My books and I have been in USA Today, Men’s Health, The Los Angeles Times, and The Denver Post. I developed the curriculum for and am the head coach of GMB Fitness’ Eating Skills program.

 

References

Forman, E. M., Butryn, M. L., Juarascio, A. S., Bradley, L. E., Lowe, M. R., Herbert, J. D., & Shaw, J. A. (2013). The mind your health project: a randomized controlled trial of an innovative behavioral treatment for obesity. Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.), 21(6), 1119–1126. https://doi.org/10.1002/oby.20169

Forman, E. M., Hoffman, K. L., McGrath, K. B., Herbert, J. D., Brandsma, L. L., & Lowe, M. R. (2007). A comparison of acceptance- and control-based strategies for coping with food cravings: an analog study. Behaviour research and therapy, 45(10), 2372–2386. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2007.04.004

Forman, E. M., Hoffman, K. L., Juarascio, A. S., Butryn, M. L., & Herbert, J. D. (2013). Comparison of acceptance-based and standard cognitive-based coping strategies for craving sweets in overweight and obese women. Eating behaviors, 14(1), 64–68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eatbeh.2012.10.016

Hooper, N., Sandoz, E. K., Ashton, J., Clarke, A., & McHugh, L. (2012). Comparing thought suppression and acceptance as coping techniques for food cravings. Eating behaviors, 13(1), 62–64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eatbeh.2011.10.002

Lacaille, J., Ly, J., Zacchia, N., Bourkas, S., Glaser, E., & Knäuper, B. (2014). The effects of three mindfulness skills on chocolate cravings. Appetite, 76, 101–112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2014.01.072

Lillis, J., Hayes, S. C., Bunting, K., & Masuda, A. (2009). Teaching acceptance and mindfulness to improve the lives of the obese: a preliminary test of a theoretical model. Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, 37(1), 58–69. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-009-9083-x

Moffitt, R., & Mohr, P. (2015). The efficacy of a self-managed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention DVD for physical activity initiation. British journal of health psychology, 20(1), 115–129. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjhp.12098

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October 2021, "Hello, I am an Educator and I am an ACT Practitioner "

October 2021, "Hello, I am an Educator and I am an ACT Practitioner "

"Hello, I am an Educator and I am an ACT Practitioner"

Abu Nasim 9/13/2021

The preschool years are challenging for children, their parents, and the educators that guide them. This is often the first formal school for children, and they struggle in a new environment with unfamiliar faces, rules, and routines. As a psychologist in special needs preschool, I coach and model to my team how to be effective in serving the educational and social-emotional needs of our students. In order to effectively guide these young students, educators need to maintain a calm and flexible mind, even in a room of crying children! In these circumstances, my training in ACT is critical in staying grounded, present, and in control in the classroom.

ACT provides a framework in understanding human behavior in the classroom. While educators would prefer for all students to be well-behaved, there will be difficult students that challenge an educator’s patience. ACT trains educators not to judge students, but to see their challenging behaviors as a combination of various circumstances. Certain circumstances, such as the presence of a developmental disability, or of adverse-childhood-experiences, are outside the educator’s control. As a psychologist, I explain this larger context to parents and educators. This facilitates the development of compassion and acceptance; both for the child, and for the adult experiencing frustration working with the difficult behaviors.

Within the ACT framework, there is a method for educators to regain control when they are overwhelmed by challenging behaviors. Cognitive defusion is a method to move from a rigid, single-minded focus, to a more flexible and broad thought process. Educators practice defusion when instead of getting angry and yelling in response to a misbehaving student, they instead apply alternative strategies (i.e., praising on task students). When I coach my teachers, I remind them they are not alone, but are apart of larger education team. A teacher also applies cognitive defusion when they realize their usual behavior management practices are ineffective and are open to guidance from others.

A central component of ACT that guides how educators work with students is our shared values. When my team discusses a child, we value the child’s well-being, social-emotional growth, as well as progress towards IEP goals. When a student’s difficult behaviors need to be managed, individual members on the education team may prioritize different goals for the child. For the best outcome for the student, individual members on the team need to be calm, collected, and flexible in the discussion process. As ACT practitioners, we unite and harmonize over our shared values, which then guides our next steps in intervening and managing the child’s challenging behaviors.

Once a plan is developed, the committed action component of ACT is then applied. At this stage, I would coach classroom staff on how to implement an intervention plan. Moreover, I would model how to apply strategies to reduce challenging behaviors. Classroom staff then follow through with the behavioral intervention and data is collected and monitored. This process takes patience and requires commitment that plans are implemented with fidelity. I then evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention and collaborate with the education team to determine if the desired outcomes were achieved.

Working in a school will always be challenging, especially a special needs preschool. Through applying ACT and its various components, my team and myself remain calm, flexible, and effective in working with our students. No challenging behaviors are taken as an individual task. Instead, we work together as a team to support all students. The team knows we did a job well done when the kids end their day with smiling faces.

 

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College/University Student Mental Health SIG

College/University Student Mental Health SIG

College/University Student Mental Health Special Interest Group

Affiliated 2014

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Contact Information

Megan Mayo, Vermont, USA

SIG Mission/Objectives

Our mission is to establish a community of professionals who share an interest in a) ACT/RFT/CBS and b) college/university student and/or college/university campus mental health for the purpose of mutual consultation on clinical, research, and educational matters.

We are working to achieve the following objectives:
a) Create a supportive, respectful, and fun international community of professionals to foster discussions and collaborations.
b) Increase our effectiveness in the delivery of ACT/mindfulness to college/university students.
c) Improve our methodology in researching college/university students/college campuses.
d) Remain abreast of new developments in the area of ACT/RFT/mindfulness with college/university students.
e) Have a deeper understanding of how ACT/RFT/CBS can contribute to preventing mental health problems and increasing resilience in college students or bettering their lives.
f) Have a deeper understanding of how ACT/RFT/CBS can be applied specifically to the developmental and cultural perspectives of college/university students in the current campus climate.

Both the mission and the objectives are reviewed on an annual basis, in order to keep the document alive and applicable to the changing context of mental health issues in higher education.

Description of SIG membership 

The SIG is composed of clinicians, researchers, and educators who:
a) work at a College/University Counseling Center or Health Center and/or
b) work with college students in other Student Affairs offices and/or
c) conduct research on the mental health of college students and/or
c) primarily work with college students in their private practice and/or
d) consult regularly with college campuses on mental health issues

General Interest Area to be Specifically Addressed by SIG

College/University students' mental health and/or mental health issues impacting higher education campuses across the world

SIG Activities

- Listserv
- Annual Meeting at the ACBS conference
- Maintaining a list of SIG Resources on the ACBS website.
- Organize presentations on this topic at the ACBS annual conference

Jacqueline Pis…

College/University Student Mental Health SIG Resources

College/University Student Mental Health SIG Resources

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Research Resources for University Student Mental Health SIG

Research Resources for University Student Mental Health SIG

This section includes resources that might be helpful for conducting CBS-based research in colleges and universities (e.g., assessment measures, relevant articles/chapters, posters).

Assessment Measures

JCBS Articles

  • Arauz, J., Danitz, S. B., Orsillo, S. M., & Coyne, L. W. (2017). A preliminary exploration of education values, distress, and acceptance among self-identified white and non-white incoming college freshmen at a private university. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 6(3), 288-292.
  • Chase, J. A., Houmanfar, R., Hayes, S. C., Ward, T. A., Vilardaga, J. P. & Follette V. (2013). Values are not just goals: Online ACT-based values training adds to goal setting in improving undergraduate college student performance. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 2, 79-84.
  • Dixon, M. R., Wilson, A. N., & Habib, R. (2016). Neurological evidence of acceptance and commitment therapy effectiveness in college-age gamblers. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 5 (2), 80-88.
  • Eisenbeck, N., Carreno, D. F., Uclés-Juárez, R. (2019) From psychological distress to academic procrastination: Exploring the role of psychological inflexibility. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 13, 103-108.
  • Firestone, J.,Cardaciotto, L., Levin, M. E., Goldbacher, E., Vernig, P., & Eubanks Gambreld, L. (2019) A web-based self-guided program to promote valued-living in college students: A pilot study. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 12, 29-38.
  • Florez, I. A., Schulenberg, S.E., Lair, E.C., Wilson, K.G., and Johnson, K.A. (2019) Understanding meaning and racial prejudice: Examining self-transcendence and psychological inflexibility in a sample of White college students. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 12, 1-6.
  • Flynn, M. K., Hernandez, J. O., Hebert, E.R., James, K.K., & Kusick, M. K. (2018) Cognitive fusion among Hispanic college students: Further validation of the Cognitive Fusion Questionnaire. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 7, 29-34.
  • Gagnon, J., Dionne, F., Balbinotti, M., & Monestès, J. (2017). Dimensionality and validity of the Committed Action Questionnaire (CAQ-8) in a chronic pain and university student population. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 6(3), 252-260.
  • Glick, D.M., Millstein, D.J., Orsillo, S.M. (2014) A preliminary investigation of the role of psychological inflexibility in academic procrastination. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 3(2), 81-88.
  • Kroska, E. B., Calarge, C., O’Hara, M. W., Deumic, E., & Dindo, L. (2017). Burnout and depression in medical students: Relations with avoidance and disengagement. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 6(4), 404-408.
  • Levin, M. E., Krafft, J., Pistorello, J., & Seeley, J. R. (2019) Assessing psychological inflexibility in university students: Development and validation of the acceptance and action questionnaire for university students (AAQ-US). Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 12, 199-206.
  • Manavipour, D., & Saeedian, Y. (2016). The role of self-compassion and control belief about learning in university students' self-efficacy. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 5, 121.
  • Manbeck, M. E., Kanter, J. W.,Kuczynski, A. M., Fine, L., Corey, M. D., & Maitland, D. W. M. (2018) Improving relations among conservatives and liberals on a college campus: A preliminary trial of a contextual-behavioral intervention. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 10, 120-125.
  • Masuda, A., Hill, M. L., Tully, E. C., & Garcia, S. E. (2015). The role of disordered eating cognition and body image flexibility in disordered eating behavior in college men. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 4(1), 12-20.
  • Moyer, D. N., Murrell, A. R., Connally, M. L., & Steinberg, D. S. (2017). Showing up for class: Training graduate students in acceptance and commitment therapy. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 6(1), 114-118.
  • Sandoz, E. K., Kellum, K. K., & Wilson, K. G. (2017). Feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of acceptance and commitment training for academic success of at-risk college students from low income families. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 6(1), 71-79.
  • Tavakoli, N., Broyles, A., Reid, E. K., Sandoval, J. R., & Correa-Fernández, V. (2019) Psychological inflexibility as it relates to stress, worry, generalized anxiety, and somatization in an ethnically diverse sample of college students. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 11, 1-5.
  • Webb, J. B. (2015). Body image flexibility contributes to explaining the link between body dissatisfaction and body appreciation in White college-bound females. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 4, 176-183.

Randomized Controlled Trials

  • Morin, L., Grégoire, S. & Lachance, L. (2021) Processes of change within acceptance and commitment therapy for university students: Preliminary evidence from a randomized controlled trial. Journal of American College Health, 69(6), 592-601. DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2019.1705828
  • Eustis, E. H., Hayes-Skelton, S. A., Orsillo, S. M., & Roemer, L. (2018). Surviving and thriving during stress: A randomized clinical trial comparing a brief web-based therapist assisted acceptance-based behavioral intervention versus waitlist control for college students. Behavior Therapy, 49, 889-903.
  • Grégoire, S., Lachance, L., Bouffard, T., & Dionne, F. (2018). The use of acceptance and commitment therapy to promote mental health and school engagement in university students: A multi-site randomized controlled trial. Behavior Therapy, 3, 360-372.
  • Levin, M. E., Haeger, J., Pierce, B. G. & Twohig, M. P. (2017). Web-based acceptance and commitment therapy for mental health problems in college students: A randomized controlled trial. Behavior Modification, 41, 141-162.
  • Räsänen, P., Lappalainen, P., Muotka, J., & Lappalainen, R. (2016). An online guided ACT intervention for enhancing the psychological wellbeing of university students: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 78, 30-42.
  • Dixon, M. R., Wilson, A. N., & Habib, R. (2016). Neurological evidence of acceptance and commitment therapy effectiveness in college-age gamblers. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 5, 80-88.
  • Hong, M. N., & Son, C. N. (2015). Effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on somatic symptoms, somato-sensory amplification, self-absorption, and experiential avoidance of university students with somatic symptoms. The Korean Journal of Stress Research, 23, 127-135.
  • Glick, D.M. & Orsillo, S.M. (2015). An investigation of the efficacy of acceptance-based behavioral therapy for academic procrastination. Jounral of Experimental Psychology: General, 144, 400-409.
  • Danitz, S.B. & Orsillo, S.M. (2014). The mindful way through the semester: An investigation of the effectiveness of an acceptance-based behavioral therapy program on psychological wellness in first-year students. Behavior Modification, 38, 549-566.
  • Kwon, S. I., & Chung, H. H. (2014). Effects of the acceptance and commitment therapy program on psychological adjustment of university students with a high level of social anxiety. Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Korea, 14(2), 145-164.
  • Katterman, S. N., Goldstein, S. P., Butryn, M. L., Forman, E. M., & Lowe, M. R. (2014). Efficacy of an acceptance-based behavioral intervention for weight gain prevention in young adult women. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 3, 45-50.
  • Levin, M.E., Pistorello, J., Hayes, S.C. & Seeley, J. (2014). Feasibility of a prototype web-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy prevention program for college students. Journal of American College Health, 62, 20-30.
  • Yadavaia, J.E., Hayes, S.C. & Vilardaga, R. (2014). Using acceptance and commitment therapy to increase self-compassion: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 3, 248-257.
  • Chase, J.A., Houmanfar, R., Hayes, S.C., Ward, T.A., Vilardaga, J.P. & Follette, V. (2013). Values are not just goals: Online ACT-based values training adds to goal setting in improving undergraduate college student performance. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 2, 79-84.
  • Brown, L. A., Forman, E. M., Herbert, J. D., Hoffman, K. L., Yuen, E. K. and Goetter, E. M. (2011). A randomized controlled trial of acceptance-based behavior therapy and cognitive therapy for test anxiety: A pilot study. Behavior Modification, 35, 31-53.
  • Butryn, M. L., Forman, E., Hoffman, K., Shaw, J., & Juarascio, A. (2011). A pilot study of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for promotion of physical activity. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 8, 516-522.
  • Muto, T., Hayes, S. C., & Jeffcoat, T. (2011). The effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy bibliotherapy for enhancing the psychological health of Japanese college students living abroad. Behavior Therapy, 42, 323–335.
  • Hinton, M. J. & Gaynor, S. T. (2010). Cognitive defusion for psychological distress, dysphoria, and low self-esteem: A randomized technique evaluation trial of vocalizing strategies. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 6, 164-185.
  • Masuda, A., Hayes, S. C., Fletcher, L. B., Seignourel, P. J., Bunting, K., Herbst, S. A., Twohig, M. P., & Lillis, J. (2007). The impact of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy versus education on stigma toward people with psychological disorders. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 45(11), 2764-2772.
  • Zettle, R. D. (2003). Acceptance and commitment therapy vs. systematic desensitization in treatment of mathematics anxiety. The Psychological Record, 53(2), 197-215.

Publications

  • Lewin, R. K., Acuff, S. F., Berlin, K. S., Berman, J. S., & Murrell, A. R. (2021 in press). Group-based acceptance and commitment therapy to enhance graduate student psychological flexibility: Treatment development and preliminary implementation evaluation. Journal of American college health. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2021.1881522
  • Haeger, J.A., Davis, C.H. & Levin, M.E. (2020) Utilizing ACT daily as a self-guided app for clients waiting for services at a college counseling center: A pilot study. Journal of American College Health. DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2020.1763366
  • Drake, C. E., Masuda, A., Dalsky, D., Stevens, K. T., Kramer, S., Primeaux, S. J., Muto, T., & Mitamura, T. (2019). Examining U.S. and Japanese college students’ differences in psychological distress: The mediating roles of valued action and experiential avoidance. International Journal for the Advancement of Counseling, 41 (1), 25-40. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10447-018-9342-2
  • Gagnon, J., Dionne, F., Raymond, G. & Simon Grégoire, S. (2019). Pilot study of a Web-based acceptance and commitment therapy intervention for university students to reduce academic procrastination. Journal of American College Health, 67(4), 374-382. DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2018.1484361
  • Juberg, M., Spencer, S. D., Martin, T. J., Vibell, J., Da Costa Ferro, A., Kam, B., & Masuda, A. (2019). A mindfulness-based intervention for college students, faculty, and staff: A preliminary Investigation. Clinical Case Studies, 18 (3), 185-199. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1534650119836166
  • Kam, B. Mendoza, H., & Masuda, A. (2018). Mental health help-seeking experience and attitudes in Latina/o American, Asian American, Black American, and White American college students. International Journal for the Advancement of Counseling. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10447-018-9365-8
  • Levin, M.E., Pistorello, J., Seeley, J.R., & Hayes, S.C. (2014). Feasibility of a Prototype Web-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Prevention Program for College Students. Journal of American College Health, 62(1), 20-30. DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2013.843533
  • Levin, M.E., Lillis, J., Seeley, J., Hayes, S.C, Pistorello, J. & Biglan, A. (2012). Exploring the Relationship Between Experiential Avoidance, Alcohol Use Disorders, and Alcohol-Related Problems Among First-Year College Students. Journal of American College Health, 60(6), 443-448. DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2012.673522

Posters

Michael Levin

Clinical Resources for University Student Mental Health SIG

Clinical Resources for University Student Mental Health SIG

This section includes treatment protocols, curriculum, handouts and other clinical resources for college/university students that SIG members are willing to share on the ACBS website.

You can add resources to this page by adding a "child page" using the option at the bottom (it will add a link on this page to go to another page you create). You can also send any files you would like added to Michael Levin (Levinm2@gmail.com) who can upload them to this page.

Michael Levin

ACT for Depression and Anxiety Group - Cornell University Counseling and Psychological Services

ACT for Depression and Anxiety Group - Cornell University Counseling and Psychological Services

These materials accompany the ACT for Depression and Anxiety Group developed by Matt Boone at Cornell University's Counseling and Psychological Services. It is a 10 session college counseling center group which combines didactic elements, mindfulness exercises, experiential exercises, group discussion/process, and homework (called LIFE Exercises).


This protocol materials can be found at: https://contextualscience.org/act_for_depression_and_anxiety_group_cornell_unive

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ACT on Life Group Protocol, The University of Iowa

ACT on Life Group Protocol, The University of Iowa

These documents provided include session-by-session outlines, handouts, and between-session homework assignments to conduct a 10-week skills group based on Acceptance and Commtiment therapy.  This group has been conducted at the University of Iowa since 2012 and has seen several iterations by Drs. Stinson, Brunick, Kinser, and Ethingon.

The first document is the ACT on Life group protocol that Amie Langer Zarling, Ph.D., developed as her dissertation at the University of Iowa. She has given permission for me (Dr. Lanaya Ethington) to share this document, as it was the basis of our development of ACT on Life groups at the University Counseling Service at the University of Iowa.

Starting in 2012, we began facilitating ACT on Life groups that were loosely based on Dr. Langer Zarling's protocol, and we developed a 10-session group with a modified protocol. I have uploaded the description of each group session, as well as handouts and homework. Please note that some of the activities in each session description may refer to internal resources or other ACT materials that are not uploaded here.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me (Dr. Lanaya Ethington) at lanaya-ethington@uiowa.edu. I hope this is useful for you!
 

Ethington

Book: Mindfulness and Acceptance for Counseling College Students: Theory and Practical Applications for Intervention, Prevention, and Outreach

Book: Mindfulness and Acceptance for Counseling College Students: Theory and Practical Applications for Intervention, Prevention, and Outreach

Pistorello, P. (2013) Mindfulness and Acceptance for Counseling College Students: Theory and Practical Applications for Intervention, Prevention, and Outreach. Context Press.

This book is part of the The Context Press Mindfulness and Acceptance Practica Series.

Community

JANZSSA articles: students needs and peer MH mentoring

JANZSSA articles: students needs and peer MH mentoring

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Two articles one of which is about SSN

philomena renner

Math Anxiety Protocol

Math Anxiety Protocol

You can download the ACT for math anxiety protocol developed by Zettle (2003) here: https://contextualscience.org/ACT_For_Math_Anxiety_Protocol

This is the protocol that was tested with college students relative to systematic desensitization for math anxiety.

Zettle, R. D. (2003). Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) vs. systematic desensitization in the treatment of mathematics anxiety. The Psychological Record, 53, 197–215.

Michael Levin

Video: Mindfulness for College Students

Video: Mindfulness for College Students

Author-pyschologist Dr. Jacqueline Pistorello describes how practicing mindfulness can help college students deal with emotional distresses encounterd in college and expereince relational and academic satisfaction.

https://contextualscience.org/mindfulness_for_college_students

Community

Compassion Focused SIG

Compassion Focused SIG

Compassion Focused Special Interest Group

Affiliated 2013

Click Here to Join the Compassion Focused SIG and its Listserv!

You will be added as a member to the SIG and to the SIG's email listserv. You will receive those messages in daily digest form (by default). If you would like to change your email delivery preference, you can do so here.

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Contact Information

Laura SIlberstein-Tirch, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist, The Center for Mindfulness and Compassion Focused Therapy
New York, NY, USA

SIG Leaders

Laura Silberstein-Tirch, co-chair
Dennis Tirch, co-chair 
Russell Kolts, co-chair 

Description of Interest Area

The main focus of this SIG parallels the ACBS mission statement in that it is dedicated to the advancement of compassion focused science and practice so as to alleviate human suffering and advance human well being. It is clear that the Contextual Behavioral Science movement, functional contextualist philosophy, RFT research and ACT and FAP clinical applications all can expand and refine our science of compassion. The account of perspective taking, empathy and compassion that continues to evolve within the CBS community can allow us to understand compassion with increasing clarity, which allows us to frame scientific, testable questions. This can allow us to develop more effective ways to shape and train compassion and compassion in the context of therapy. Beyond this, the idea of applying CBS and EvoS principles to the creation of more functional and compassionate groups and societies continues to grow within the ACBS community.

SIG Mission

To promote the alleviation of human suffering through the continued scientific investigation, understanding and application of compassion via:

1. Creating an accepting, active, values based compassion focused group of “researchers, educators, and practitioners who will work in a collegial, open, self-critical, non-discriminatory, and mutually supportive way that is effective in producing valued outcomes”.
2. Helping to identify researchers and others who have a specific interest in the scientific study of compassion and its underlying processes, and facilitate communication and interchange between them, while balancing “practical application and empirical knowledge.”
3. Supporting research and teaching of the compassion focused approaches to human difficulties with the continued use and “development of basic principles, workable applied theories linked to these principles, effective applied technologies based on these theories, and successful means of training and disseminating these developments, guided by the best available scientific evidence”
4. Facilitating open discussion on how to further promote a compassionate focus in many domains of the ACBS community and further dissemination and training by conducting workshops, research and sponsored talks about compassion focused research and therapy.

Description of SIG membership 

In the interest of fostering inclusion, as a part of the values of ACBS, this is SIG open to any ACBS members, including students, researchers, clinicians, scientists and trainers.

SIG Activities

Business meeting at annual World Conference, sponsor sessions or posters at annual World Conference, listserv, Facebook group, and the SIG Resources webpage.

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Compassion Focused SIG Resources

Compassion Focused SIG Resources

Assessment Measures

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science Articles

  • Dreisoerner, A., Ferrandina, C., Schulz, P., Nater, U.M., & Junker, N.M. (2023 in press). Using group-based interactive video teleconferencing to make self-compassion more accessible: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science.
  • LoPresti, J.R., Abdullah-Swain, T., Borrero, G. & Scott, D. (2023). Racial microaggressions and trauma symptoms in a black American sample: The moderating role of self-compassion. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 29, 209-218.
  • Whittingham, K. & Mitchell, A.E. (2023). Postnatal traumatic symptoms and shame: A cross-sectional study examining the role of birth, breastfeeding, psychological flexibility and self-compassion. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 28, 248-255.
  • Lappalainen, P., et al. (2023). In the shadow of COVID-19: A randomized controlled online ACT trial promoting adolescent psychological flexibility and self-compassion. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 27, 34-44.
  • López-del-Hoyo, Y., et al. (2022). Assessing mindfulness and self-compassion facets as mediators of change in patients with depressive, anxious and adjustment disorders: Secondary data analysis of a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 24, 171-178. 
  • O'Boyle-Finnegan, U., Graham, C.D., Doherty, N., & Adair, P. (2022). Exploring the contribution of psychological flexibility processes and self-compassion to depression, anxiety and adjustment in parents of preterm infants. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 24, 149-159.
  • Haley, E.N., Dolbier, C.L., Carels, R.A., & Whited, M.C. (2022). A brief pilot self-compassion intervention for women with overweight/obesity and internalized weight bias: Feasibility, acceptability, and future directions. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 23, 59-63.
  • Keutler, M. & McHugh, L. (2022). Self-compassion buffers the effects of perfectionistic self-presentation on social media on wellbeing. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 23, 53-58.
  • Cheng, Z.H., Lozier, C.C., Lewis, M.M., O'Neil, M.E., Luoma, J.B. & Morasco, B.J. (2021). Investigating the role of psychological inflexibility, mindfulness, and self-compassion in PTSD. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 22, 102-107.
  • Carels, R.A., Miller, J.C., Shonrock, A.T., Byrd, R. & Haley, E. (2021). Exploring the addition of self-compassion skills training to a behavioral weight loss program delivered using video conferencing software. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 21, 196-202.
  • Boland, L., Campbell, D., Fazekas, M., Kitagawa, W., MacIver, L., Rzeczkowska, K., Gillanders, D. (2021). An experimental investigation of the effects of perspective-taking on emotional discomfort, cognitive fusion and self-compassion. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 20, 27-34.
  • Davey, A., Chilcot, J., Driscoll, E., McCracken, L.M. (2020). Psychological flexibility, self-compassion and daily functioning in chronic pain. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 17, 79-85.
  • Hill, M.L., Schaefer, L.W., Spencer, S.D., Masuda, A. (2020). Compassion-focused acceptance and commitment therapy for women with restrictive eating and problematic body-checking: A multiple baseline across participants study. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 16, 144-152.  
  • Vich, M., Lukeš, M., & Burian, J. (2020). Out of sight, out of mind? Exploring the long-term effects of Relational Mindfulness Training (RMT). Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 16, 162-171.
  • Trindade, I. A., Ferreira, C., & Pinto-Gouveia, J. (2020). Acceptability and preliminary test of efficacy of the Mind programme in women with breast cancer: An acceptance, mindfulness, and compassion-based intervention. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 15, 162-171.
  • White, R. G., Larkin, P., McCluskey, J., Lloyd, J., & McLeod, H. J. (2020). The development of the ‘Forms of Responding to Self-Critical Thoughts Scale’ (FoReST). Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 15, 20-29.
  • O'Loughlin, C. M., Bennett, D. S., & O'Hayer, C. V. (2020). The nomological network of cognitive fusion among people living with HIV: Associations with rumination, shame, and depressive symptoms. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 15, 245-252.
  • Alasiri, E., Bast, D., Kolts, R.L. (2019). Using the implicit relational assessment procedure (IRAP) to explore common humanity as a dimension of self-compassion. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 14, 65-72.
  • Ong, C. W., Barney, J. L., Barrett, T. S., Lee, E. B., Levin, M. E., & Twohig, M. P. (2019). The role of psychological inflexibility and self-compassion in acceptance and commitment therapy for clinical perfectionism. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 13, 7-16.
  • Grodin, J., Clark, J. L, Kolts, R., & Lovejoy, T. I. (2019). Compassion focused therapy for anger: A pilot study of a group intervention for veterans with PTSD. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 13, 27-33.
  • Marta-Simões, J., & Ferreira, C. (2019). Turning self-compassionate engagement into action: Impact on body appreciation among Portuguese women. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 11, 21-26.
  • Martins, M. J., Barreto Carvalho, C., Macedo, A., Pereira, A. T., Braehler, C., Gumley, A., Castilho, P. (2018). Recovery through affiliation: A compassionate approach to schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder (COMPASS). Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 9, 97-102.
  • Horan, K. A., Taylor, M. B. (2018). Mindfulness and self-compassion as tools in health behavior change: An evaluation of a workplace intervention pilot study. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 8, 8-16.
  • Jacobson, E. H. K., Wilson, K. G., Solomon Kurz, A., Kellum, K. K. (2018). Examining self-compassion in romantic relationships. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 8, 69-73.
  • Duarte, J., & Pinto-Gouveia, J. (2017). Mindfulness, self-compassion and psychological inflexibility mediate the effects of a mindfulness-based intervention in a sample of oncology nurses. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 6(2), 125-133. doi:10.1016/j.jcbs.2017.03.002
  • Manavipour, D., & Saeedian, Y. (2016). The role of self-compassion and control belief about learning in university students' self-efficacy. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 5, 121-126. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2016.02.003
  • Gillanders, D. T., Sinclair, A. K., MacLean, M., & Jardine, K. (2015). Illness cognitions, cognitive fusion, avoidance and self-compassion as predictors of distress and quality of life in a heterogeneous sample of adults, after cancer. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 4, 300–311. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2015.07.003
  • Miron, L. R., Sherrill, A. M., & Orcutt, H. K. (2015). Fear of self-compassion and psychological inflexibility interact to predict PTSD symptom severity. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 4(1), 37-41. doi:10.1016/j.jcbs.2014.10.003
  • Yadavaia, J. E., Hayes, S. C., & Vilardaga, R. (2014). Using acceptance and commitment therapy to increase self-compassion: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 3, 248-257.
  • Wetterneck, C. T., Lee, E. B., Smith, A. H. & Hart, J. M. (2013). Courage, self-compassion, and values in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 2, 68-73.

Books for Therapists

  • Gilbert, P. & Simos, G. (Editors) (2022). Compassion Focused Therapy: Clinical Practice and Applications. Routledge.
  • Kolts, R.L., Bell, T., Bennett-Levy, J., Irons, C. (2018) Experiencing Compassion Focused Therapy from the Inside Out
  • Gilbert, P. Editor (2017) Compassion: Concepts, Research and Applications
  • Kolts, R.L. (2016) CFT Made Simple - An excellent and very readable introduction to compassion-focused therapy, with a fantastic chapter showing how to use chair-work with highly self-critical clients.
  • Tirch, D., Schoendorff, B., Silberstein, L.R. (2014) The ACT Practitioner's Guide to the Science of Compassion - This is the first book on the market to provide an in-depth discussion of compassion in the context of ACT and other behavioral sciences. It offers case conceptualization, assessments, and direct clinical applications that integrate ACT, functional analytic psychotherapy, and compassion focused therapy to enhance your clinical practice.
  • Tirch, D. D., & Gilbert, P. (2014). "Compassion Focused Therapy: An introduction to experiential interventions for cultivating compassion." In D. McKay & N. Thoma (Eds.), Working with emotions in cognitive behavioral therapy (Chapter 3). New York: Guilford.
  • Gilbert, P. (2010) Compassion-Focused Therapy - A key reference source for learning compassion-focused therapy. It's concise, filled with clinical wisdom, and a handy reference for thinking through how to work with shame and self-criticism.
  • Gilbert, P. (2009). The Compassionate Mind. London: Constable.
  • Gilbert, P. Editor (2005) Compassion: Conceptualisations, Research and Use in Psychotherapy.

Self Help Books based on Compassion-Focused Therapy for clients

  • Your Anxiety Beast and You: A Compassionate Guide to Living in an Increasingly Anxious World by E. Goodman (2020)
  • How to Be Nice to Yourself: The Everyday Guide to Self Compassion by Laura Silberstein-Tirch (2019)
  • The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer (2018)
  • The Compassionate Mind Workbook by Chris Irons and Elaine Beaumont (2017)
  • Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff
  • Compassion Focused Therapy for Dummies - From the publisher: Compassion Focused Therapy For Dummies is a wonderful resource if you are seeing—or thinking about seeing—a therapist who utilizes compassion techniques, or if you would like to leverage the principles of compassion focused therapy to manage your own wellbeing.
  • Mindful Compassion: How the Science of Compassion Can Help You Understand Your Emotions, Live in the Present, and Connect Deeply with Others. This book by Paul Gilbert (creator of compassion-focused therapy) and Choden (a Buddhist monk) presents the principles of compassion-focused therapy in an accessible manner. A great book for people wanting to develop a kinder, more compassionate way of related to themselves and others.
  • The Power of Self-Compassion: Using Compassion-Focused Therapy to End Self-Criticism and Build Self-Confidence by Welford and Gilbert. This book uses tools from Compassion-Focused Therapy to guide increased self-compassion and self-confidence.
  • An Open-Hearted Life: Transformative Methods for Compassionate Living from a Clinical Psychologist and a Buddhist Nun is written in short chapters that make it easy to consume. Each chapter can be read in one sitting, each has a brief exercise to put to use the concepts therein, and each covers one topic that is important to living a more compassionate life.
  • Living with an Open Heart - By Russell Kolts and Thubten Chodron
  • The Compassionate Mind Guide to Overcoming Anxiety - This book is written primarily from the perspective of compassion-focused therapy, but also integrates techniques from acceptance and commitment therapy. This might be a particularly relevant book for people who are both anxious and highly self-critical.
  • The Compassionate-Mind Guide to Managing Your Anger – A book based on compassion-focused therapy on how to bring compassion to the pain of anger and feeling threatened.
  • The Compassionate-Mind Guide to Recovering from Trauma and PTSD - A book based on compassion-focused therapy on how to bring compassion to people who have survived trauma and abuse.
  • The Compassionate-Mind Guide to Ending Overeating - A book based on compassion-focused therapy for people who binge or suffer from disordered eating.
  • The Compassionate-Mind Guide to Building Social Confidence - A book based on compassion-focused therapy for people who are shy or suffer from social anxiety.
  • The Compassionate Mind: A New Approach to Life’s Challenges.
  • The Compassionate Mind Approach to Difficult Emotions
  • The Compassionate Mind Approach To Postnatal Depression: Using Compassion Focused Therapy to Enhance Mood, Confidence and Bonding
  • The Compassionate Mind Approach to Improving Social Confidence and Reducing Shyness Using Compassion Focused Therapy
  • The Compassionate Mind Approach to Reducing Stress
  • The Compassionate Mind Approach to Building Self-Confidence
  • The Compassionate Mind Approach to Recovering from Trauma
  • The Compassionate Mind Approach to Overcoming Anxiety
  • The Compassionate Mind Approach to Managing Your Anger
  • The Compassionate Mind Approach to Beating Overeating

Videos

Miscellaneous

Training and Workshops

Publications

  • Carvalho, SA, Skvarc, D, Barbosa, R, Tavares, T, Santos, D, Trindade, IA. (2021 in press) A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) of online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) versus Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) for chronic illness. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy. https://doi.org/10.1002/cpp.2643
  • Köhle, N., Drossaert, C.H.C., ten Klooster, P.M. et al. (in press) Web-based self-help intervention for partners of cancer patients based on acceptance and commitment therapy and self-compassion training: a randomized controlled trial with automated versus personal feedback. Support Care Cancer. DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06051-w
  • Matos, M., Palmeira, L., Albuquerque, I. et al. (2021 in press) Building Compassionate Schools: Pilot Study of a Compassionate Mind Training Intervention to Promote Teachers’ Well-being. Mindfulness. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-021-01778-3
  • Carels, R.A., Miller, J.C., Shonrock, A.T., Byrd, R. & Haley, E. (2021). Exploring the addition of self-compassion skills training to a behavioral weight loss program delivered using video conferencing software. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 21, 196-202.
  • Boland, L., Campbell, D., Fazekas, M., Kitagawa, W., MacIver, L., Rzeczkowska, K., Gillanders, D. (2021). An experimental investigation of the effects of perspective-taking on emotional discomfort, cognitive fusion and self-compassion. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 20, 27-34.
  • Murfield, J., Moyle, W. & O'Donovan, A. (2021) Mindfulness- and compassion-based interventions for family carers of older adults: A scoping review. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 116, 103495. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.103495
  • Mousavi, S. M., Khajevand Khoshli, A., Asadi, J., & Abdollahzadeh, H. (2021). Comparison of the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on distress tolerance in women with systemic lupus erythematosus. Journal of Psychological Science, 20(99).
  • Davey, A., Chilcot, J., Driscoll, E., McCracken, L.M. (2020) Psychological flexibility, self-compassion and daily functioning in chronic pain. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 17, 79-85.
  • Hill, M.L., Schaefer, L.W., Spencer, S.D., Masuda, A. (2020) Compassion-focused acceptance and commitment therapy for women with restrictive eating and problematic body-checking: A multiple baseline across participants study. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 16, Pages 144-152.  
  • Vich, M., Lukeš, M., & Burian, J. (2020). Out of sight, out of mind? Exploring the long-term effects of Relational Mindfulness Training (RMT). Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 16, 162-171.
  • Trindade, I. A., Ferreira, C., & Pinto-Gouveia, J. (2020). Acceptability and preliminary test of efficacy of the Mind programme in women with breast cancer: An acceptance, mindfulness, and compassion-based intervention. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 15, 162-171.
  • White, R. G., Larkin, P., McCluskey, J., Lloyd, J., & McLeod, H. J. (2020). The development of the ‘Forms of Responding to Self-Critical Thoughts Scale’ (FoReST). Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 15, 20-29.
    O'Loughlin, C. M., Bennett, D. S., & O'Hayer, C. V. (2020). The nomological network of cognitive fusion among people living with HIV: Associations with rumination, shame, and depressive symptoms. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 15, 245-252.
  • Linardon, J. (2020). Can acceptance, mindfulness, and self-compassion be learnt by smartphone apps? A systematic and meta-analytic review of randomized controlled trials. Behavior Therapy, 51, 646-658.
  • Craig, C., Syd Hiskey, S., Spector, A. (2020) Compassion focused therapy: a systematic review of its effectiveness and acceptability in clinical populations. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 20:4, 385-400, DOI: 10.1080/14737175.2020.1746184
  • Alasiri, E., Bast, D., Kolts, R.L. (2019) Using the implicit relational assessment procedure (IRAP) to explore common humanity as a dimension of self-compassion. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 14, 65-72.
  • Ong, C. W., Barney, J. L., Barrett, T. S., Lee, E. B., Levin, M. E., & Twohig, M. P. (2019). The role of psychological inflexibility and self-compassion in acceptance and commitment therapy for clinical perfectionism. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 13, 7-16.
  • Grodin, J., Clark, J. L, Kolts, R., & Lovejoy, T. I. (2019). Compassion focused therapy for anger: A pilot study of a group intervention for veterans with PTSD. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 13, 27-33.
  • Marta-Simões, J., & Ferreira, C. (2019). Turning self-compassionate engagement into action: Impact on body appreciation among Portuguese women. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 11, 21-26.
  • Wilson, A.C., Mackintosh, K., Power, K. & Chan, S. W. Y. (2019). Effectiveness of self-compassion related therapies: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Mindfulness, 10, 979-995.
  • Ferrari, M., Hunt, C., Harrysunker, A. et al. (2019) Self-Compassion Interventions and Psychosocial Outcomes: a Meta-Analysis of RCTs. Mindfulness 10, 1455–1473. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-019-01134-6
  • Frostadottir, A.D., Dorjee, D. (2019) Effects of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) on Symptom Change, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Rumination in Clients With Depression, Anxiety, and Stress. Front. Psychol. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01099
  • Martins, M. J., Barreto Carvalho, C., Macedo, A., Pereira, A. T., Braehler, C., Gumley, A., Castilho, P. (2018) Recovery through affiliation: A compassionate approach to schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder (COMPASS). Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 9, 97-102.
  • Horan, K. A., Taylor, M. B. (2018) Mindfulness and self-compassion as tools in health behavior change: An evaluation of a workplace intervention pilot study. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 8, 8-16.
  • Jacobson, E. H. K., Wilson, K. G., Solomon Kurz, A., Kellum, K. K. (2018) Examining self-compassion in romantic relationships. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 8, 69-73.
  • Sommers-Spijkerman, M. P. J., Trompetter, H. R., Schreurs, K. M. G., & Bohlmeijer, E. T. (2018). Compassion-focused therapy as guided self-help for enhancing public mental health: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 86(2), 101–115. https://doi.org/10.1037/ccp0000268
  • Duarte, J., & Pinto-Gouveia, J. (2017). Mindfulness, self-compassion and psychological inflexibility mediate the effects of a mindfulness-based intervention in a sample of oncology nurses. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 6(2), 125-133. doi:10.1016/j.jcbs.2017.03.002
  • Kirby, J. (2017) Compassion interventions: The programmes, the evidence, and implications for research and practice. Psychol Psychother, 90(3):432-455. doi: 10.1111/papt.12104.
  • Arimitsu, K. & Hofmann, S.G. (2017) Effects of compassionate thinking on negative emotions, Cognition and Emotion, 31:1, 160-167. DOI: 10.1080/02699931.2015.1078292
  • Manavipour, D., & Saeedian, Y. (2016). The role of self-compassion and control belief about learning in university students' self-efficacy. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 5, 121-126. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2016.02.003
  • Gillanders, D. T., Sinclair, A. K., MacLean, M., & Jardine, K. (2015). Illness cognitions, cognitive fusion, avoidance and self-compassion as predictors of distress and quality of life in a heterogeneous sample of adults, after cancer. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 4, 300–311. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2015.07.003
  • Miron, L. R., Sherrill, A. M., & Orcutt, H. K. (2015). Fear of self-compassion and psychological inflexibility interact to predict PTSD symptom severity. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 4(1), 37-41. doi:10.1016/j.jcbs.2014.10.003
  • Leaviss, J., Uttley, L. (2015) Psychotherapeutic benefits of compassion-focused therapy: an early systematic review. Psychol Med. 45(5): 927–945. doi: 10.1017/S0033291714002141
  • Yadavaia, J. E., Hayes, S. C., & Vilardaga, R. (2014). Using acceptance and commitment therapy to increase self-compassion: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 3, 248-257.
  • Wetterneck, C. T., Lee, E. B., Smith, A. H. & Hart, J. M. (2013). Courage, self-compassion, and values in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 2, 68-73.
  • Braehler, C., Harper, I., & Gilbert, P. (2012). Compassion focused group therapy for recovery after psychosis. In C. Steel (Ed.), CBT for schizophrenia: Evidence-based interventions and future directions (pp. 235–266).
  • Judge, L., Cleghorn, A., McEwan, K., & Gilbert, P. (2012). An exploration of group-based compassion focused therapy for a heterogeneous range of clients presenting to a community mental health team. International Journal of Cognitive Therapy, 5, 420–429.
  • Lucre, K. M., & Corten, N. (2012). An exploration of group compassion-focused therapy for personality disorder. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice 86, 387–400.
  • Gale, C., Gilbert, P., Read, N., & Goss, K. (2012). An evaluation of the impact of introducing compassion focused therapy to a standard treatment programme for people with eating disorders. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy 21, 1–12.
  • Schanche, E., Stiles, T. C., McCullough, L., Svartberg, M., & Nielsen, G. H. (2011). The relationship between activating affects, inhibitory affects, and self-compassion in patients with Cluster C personality disorders. Psychotherapy 48, 293.
  • Hofmann, S. G., Grossman, P., & Hinton, D. E. (2011). Loving-kindness and compassion meditation: Potential for psychological interventions. Clinical psychology review 31, 1126–1132.
  • International Journal of Cognitive Therapy: Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2010, Special Issue on Compassion Focused Therapy
    • Gilbert, P. (2010). Compassion Focused Therapy: A Special Section. International Journal of Cognitive Therapy: Vol. 3, Special Section: Compassion Focused Therapy, pp. 95-96.
    • Gilbert, P. (2010). An Introduction to Compassion Focused Therapy in Cognitive Behavior Therapy. International Journal of Cognitive Therapy: Vol. 3, Special Section: Compassion Focused Therapy, pp. 97-112.
    • Tirch, D.D. (2010). Mindfulness as a Context for the Cultivation of Compassion. International Journal of Cognitive Therapy: Vol. 3, Special Section: Compassion Focused Therapy, pp. 113-123.
    • Welford, M. (2010). A Compassion Focused Approach to Anxiety Disorders. International Journal of Cognitive Therapy: Vol. 3, Special Section: Compassion Focused Therapy, pp. 124-140.
    • Goss, K. & and Allan, S. (2010). Compassion Focused Therapy for Eating Disorders. International Journal of Cognitive Therapy: Vol. 3, Special Section: Compassion Focused Therapy, pp. 141-158.
    • Cree, M. (2010). Compassion Focused Therapy with Perinatal and Mother-Infant Distress. International Journal of Cognitive Therapy: Vol. 3, Special Section: Compassion Focused Therapy, pp. 159-171.
    • Lowens, I. (2010). Compassion Focused Therapy for People with Bipolar Disorder. International Journal of Cognitive Therapy: Vol. 3, Special Section: Compassion Focused Therapy, pp. 172-185.
    • Gumley, A.,  Braehler, C., Laithwaite, H., MacBeth, A., & Gilbert, P. (2010). A Compassion Focused Model of Recovery after Psychosis. International Journal of Cognitive Therapy: Vol. 3, Special Section: Compassion Focused Therapy, pp. 186-201.
  • Fehr, B., Sprecher, S., & Underwood, L. G. (Eds.). (2008). The science of compassionate love: Theory, research, and applications. Chichester, West Sussex, UK: John Wiley and Sons.
  • Hutcherson, C. A., Seppala, E. M., & Gross, J. J. (2008). Loving-kindness meditation increases social connectedness. Emotion 8, 720.
  • Lutz, A., Brefczynski-Lewis, J., Johnstone, T., & Davidson, R. J. (2008). Regulation of the neural circuitry of emotion by compassion meditation: Effects of meditative expertise. PloS One 3, e1897.
  • Gilbert, P., & Procter, S. (2006). Compassionate mind training for people with high shame and self-criticism: Overview and pilot study of a group therapy approach. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy 13, 353–379.
Community

Contextual Philosophy of Science SIG

Contextual Philosophy of Science SIG

Contextual Philosophy of Science Special Interest Group

Affiliated 2016

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Contact Information

Conor McCloskey

SIG Leaders

President Elect - Jose Moreno

President - Conor McCloskey

President Emeritus - Hugh Simonich

 

Mission

The Contextual Philosophy of Science Special Interest Group (CPOS SIG) seeks to alleviate human suffering and advance human well being by actively fostering discussion and learning opportunities for the CBS community on the topic of how the processes, practices, and products of philosophy interact with and set a context for human activities – particularly those activities involved in progressive knowledge development, scientific inquiry, and evidence-based psychosocial practices.

Objectives

To promote education, dialogue, and publication regarding the role of philosophy in human inquiry and psychosocial practices, explore interpretations and implications of functional contextualism and related worldviews, build bridges with communities and scholars who share an interest in pragmatism and contextualism.

General Interest Area to be Specifically Addressed

Philosophy of Science, generally, and Functional Contextualism, specifically.

SIG Activities

Description of Membership

Membership in the CPOS SIG is open to all interested members of the ACBS community.

Leadership Structure

SIG leadership operates on a rolling basis with a new President Elect being elected by SIG members anually each summer

Chris Dowdeswell

Contextual Philosophy of Science SIG Resources

Contextual Philosophy of Science SIG Resources

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science

  • Linda J. Hayes, Mitch J. Fryling (2019) Functional and descriptive contextualism. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, Volume 14, Pages 119-126
  • Carmelo Visdómine-Lozano, J. (2015). A functional-contextualist account of locus of control: Generalized control expectancies as derived relational responding. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 4, 312–323.

Publications

  • Robert D. Zettle, Steven C. Hayes, Dermot Barnes-Holmes, Anthony Biglan (2016) The Wiley Handbook of Contextual Behavioral Science. Wiley-Blackwell.
  • Gifford, E. V., & Hayes, S. C. (1999). Functional contextualism: A pragmatic philosophy for behavioral science. In W. O'Donohue & R. Kitchener (Eds.), Handbook of behaviorism (pp. 285-327). San Diego: Academic Press.
  • Steven C. Hayes, Linda J. Hayes, and Hayne W. Reese (1988) Finding the philosophical core: A review of Stephen C. Pepper's World Hypotheses: A Study in Evidence. J Exp Anal Behav, 50(1): 97–111.

Videos

 

Community

Join the Contextual Philosophy of Science group on the Slack app!

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If you're interested in learning more about upcoming events, activities, resources and small group discussions in Contextual Philosophy of Science,

Join our group ACBSPhilosophysig.slack.com on the Slack app.  Click here to join:

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Slack is a messaging app that brings all of your communications to one place, arranged by channel, conversation or topic. With Slack, you can drop in on the conversations most relevant to you.
We can have different channels, such as a Resource channel for background info, an Events channel listing upcoming events/activities, a Book Club channel for anyone interested in creating a book club, among others.
The app can be downloaded to your computer or your smartphone. The platform is versatile, user friendly and free. 

Hugh Simonich

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion SIG

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion SIG

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion SIG

Affiliated 2019

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Contact Information

Nathaniel Chua, MA
Private Practice
Quezon City, Philippines

Current SIG Leaders
Nathaniel Chua - Chair
Sandro Voi - Vice Chair

Mission/Objectives:
ACBS is an international organization which values understanding human behaviour within contexts. In order to fulfill this vision, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) SIG aims to help members with different backgrounds share their perspectives within the organization through
different channels, including but not limited to access to leadership, organizing and/or attending professional activities (e.g., World Conference, regional conference, etc.), communicating with people with different backgrounds, and initiating DEI-related activities. We endorse a broad definition of different backgrounds, including but not limited to nationality, professional discipline and setting, age and generational influences, gender identity and sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, religion and spiritual orientation, and disability.

Definition of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity - psychological, physical, and social differences that occur among any and all individuals. Diversity includes all the ways in which people differ, encompassing the different characteristics that make one individual or group different from another, including but not limited to: race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical ability, veteran status, genetic information and learning styles. Our definition also includes diversity of thought: ideas, perspectives, and values. We recognize that individuals affiliate with multiple identities. A diverse group, community, or organization is one in which a variety of social and cultural characteristics exist.

https://www.uh.edu/cdi/diversity_education/resources/pdf/terms.pdf

https://independentsector.org/resource/why-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-matter/

Equity - The guarantee of fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while at the same time striving to identify and eliminate barriers that have prevented the full participation of marginalized groups. https://diversity.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/admin_strategic_planning_toolkit_final.pdf

Inclusion - Authentically bringing traditionally excluded individuals and/or groups into processes, activities, and decision/policy making in a way that shares power. http://www.racialequityresourceguide.org/about/glossary

General interest area to be specifically addressed: 
We would like to create a more inclusive community that is sensitive to diverse personal and professional backgrounds and their perspectives, experiences, and insights. To do this, we will engage with as many members as possible and work together.

SIG activities:
We have created our own listserv, Youtube channel, blog, Voice & Values podcast and resources webpage to share resources and perspectives.  Some of our activities include sponsoring symposium or panel discussion at the ACBS World Conference, conducting surveys on underrepresented members, engaging with underrepresented members, and initiating DEI-related activities throughout the year, especially during the World Conference.

Describe the SIG's membership:
Any person who has an interest in facilitating diversity, equity, inclusion, and related justice concerns within ACBS. This SIG works closely with the DEI Committee and will further engage with the larger community to include more members. We expect the membership will increase steadily in the future.

Houyuan Luo

DEI SIG Executive Committee Meeting Minutes

DEI SIG Executive Committee Meeting Minutes

Houyuan Luo

DEI SIG Leadership Team

DEI SIG Leadership Team

Members are listed based on the alphabetical order of their first name

 

  Dr. Jennifer Shepard Payne

Jennifer Shepard Payne, PhD, LCSW is an Associate Professor at Azusa Pacific University in the School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences (Los Angeles County, California). She received her doctorate from the UCLA School of Public Affairs and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years of experience in mental health clinical practice and administration. She is also the Founder of DTG Counseling and Consulting, a private practice where she provides ACT-based therapy and social services to ministers and church-based laity (www.dtgcounseling.com). She is the Principal Investigator of the Urban Pastor's Project and the Clergy Depressive Counseling Survey, two studies that obtained data from pastors about their beliefs and treatment practices surrounding depression and mental health. Her research interests include developing culturally tailored community-based depression and trauma interventions and addressing minority mental health disparities.

Houyuan Luo

DEI SIG Newsletters

DEI SIG Newsletters Community

DEI Trainer/Researcher/Guest Directory

DEI Trainer/Researcher/Guest Directory

The diversity, equity, and inclusion committee of the ACBS has created a directory where trainers, researchers, and otherwise knowledgeable folks in the field who offer services such as workshops, trainings, consultations, podcast interviews, etc. can be found. We want this space to highlight the typically underrepresented members of the ACBS community. This directory is welcoming and inclusive.

https://contextualscience.org/dei_trainerresearcherguest_directory

Community

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion SIG Resources

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion SIG Resources

Resource Lists

DEI SIG Newsletters

Webinars

 

Books and Articles

 

Videos

Clinical Engagement with Gender Diverse Clients across the Gender Spectrum by lore m. dickey at the ACBS World Conference 16 (2018)

Audio Recordings

ACT and Culture: Flexibility in Diversity - Presented by Kenneth Fung and Aki Masuda at the ACBS World Conference 13 (2015)

Community

List of DEI Resources & Trainers

List of DEI Resources & Trainers

The DEI SIG has put together a list of resources and professionals who offer DEI related work.

If you are looking for a professional to provide DEI help for your group or program this list may help orient you to an individual or service. We do not specifically endorse any listed person or program on this list, and encourage you to research & inquire more about specific services provided.

Resources List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/146EvzKceR-1wo2jUTqG7nueud2M9btnxsya3o26edNY/edit?usp=sharing

Jacob Martinez

Writing Workshop Group

Writing Workshop Group

The DEI SIG will be continuing our successful peer led Writing Workshop meetings with a new schedule and format beginning in January 2022.

Please read the following carefully, as it contains important information:

Schedule:

Submissions are now closed for the ACBS Worldcon. We will meet again in the future.

Format:

The purpose of these sessions is to help draft submissions to the 2022 ACBS Conference, with specific focus on helping members brainstorm ideas, and clarify working titles, abstracts, and other written submission materials.

All sessions are peer led, with a main room for general discussion related to writing, brainstorming, and other topics related to conference submission.

Members may break off into breakout rooms to share & receive feedback on drafts of conference related materials such as Titles, Abstracts, and 1-2 Presentation Slides.

Feedback will be focused only on Clarity (ex: Does this title clearly state the function/purpose of this submission?), Relevance to CBS (ex: Does this abstract clearly demonstrate relevance to CBS?), and Grammar/Spelling.

Please share with those who might benefit,

Jacob Martinez, LPC

Jennifer Payne, PhD. LCSW

Jacob Martinez

Evolution Science SIG

Evolution Science SIG

Evolution Science SIG          

Affiliated 2012

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What happens in EvoSSIG?

Many things

We have worked to put EvoSci into the day to day thinking of members of ACBS.

For a recent example look at the recommendations of the the ACBS Task Force on the Strategies and Tactics of Contextual Behavioral Science Research (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2021.03.007) which is chock full of EvoSci linked recommendations.
 

Another is that each year for many years we have helped to recruit major speakers from the Evolutionary Sciences to present at the ACBS World Conference. 

Example include Eva Jablonka on epigenetics (Sydney, July 2013). Find some information here==>, Christine Caldwell on cultural evolution (Dublin, 2019), Peter Turchin on cultural evolution (Montreal, 2018); Paul Gilbert on compassion and evolution (Seville, 2017), Frans de Waal on the evolution of cooperation in primates (Seville, 2017), David Sloan Wilson on evolution for everyone (Seattle, 2015; Minneapolis, 2013), Susan Schneider on the evolutionary impact of operant learning (Minneapolis, 2013) and many others.

The ACBS in a partner with The mission of the Evolution Institute is to use evolutionary science to improve the human condition and solve real-world problems – bringing together experts from various fields to inform public policy with the latest research.

Contact Information:

 

Resources:

Please click here to access some EvoS SIG resources.

Graciela

EvoS SIG Resources

EvoS SIG Resources

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science Articles

  • Hayes, S.C., Sanford, B.T., & Chin, F. (2017) Carrying the baton: Evolution science and a contextual behavioral analysis of language and cognition. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, Volume 6: Issue 3, Pages 314-328.
  • Biglan, A., Barnes-Holmes, Y. (2015) Acting in light of the future: How do future-oriented cultural practices evolve and how can we accelerate their evolution? Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, Volume 4, Issue 3, Pages 184-195
  • Biglan, A., Embry, D.D. (2015) A framework for intentional cultural change. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, Volume 2, Issues 3–4, Pages 95-104
  • David Sloan Wilson (2012) Consilience: Making contextual behavioral science part of the United Ivory Archipelago. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, Volume 1, Issues 1–2, Pages 39-42.

Books

  • Prosocial: Using Evolutionary Science to Build Productive, Equitable, and Collaborative Groups by Paul W.B. Atkins, David Sloan Wilson, and Steven C. Hayes (2019)
  • Evolution and Contextual Behavioral Science: An Integrated Framework for Understanding, Predicting, and Influencing Human Behavior Edited By David Sloan Wilson and Steven C. Hayes (2018)
  • Living Like Crazy by Gilbert Paul (2017)
  • Evolution for Everyone: How Darwin's Theory Can Change the Way We Think About Our Lives by David Sloan Wilson
  • Evolution in Four Dimensions: Genetic, Epigenetic, Behavioral, and Symbolic Variation in the History of Life (Life and Mind: Philosophical Issues in Biology and Psychology) by Eva Jablonka and Marion J. Lamb
  • The Neighborhood Project: Using Evolution to Improve My City, One Block at a Time by David Sloan Wilson

Publications

  • Rehfeldt, R.A., Tyndall, I. & Belisle, J. (2021). Music as a Cultural Inheritance System: A Contextual-Behavioral Model of Symbolism, Meaning, and the Value of Music. Behavior and Social Issues. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42822-021-00084-w 
  • Gråd, E., Erlandsson, A., & Tinghög, G. (2021). Do nudges crowd out prosocial behavior? Behavioural Public Policy. https://doi.org/10.1017/bpp.2021.10
  • Van Ryzin, M.J., Roseth, C.J., Biglan, A. (2020) Mediators of Effects of Cooperative Learning on Prosocial Behavior in Middle School. International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology, 5:37–52. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41042-020-00026-8
  • Eirdosh, D., Hanisch, S. (2020) Can the science of Prosocial be a part of evolution education? Evolution: Education and Outreach, 13, 5. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12052-020-00119-7 
  • Hanisch, Susan & Eirdosh, Dustin. (2020). Conceptual clarification of evolution as an interdisciplinary science. DOI: 10.35542/osf.io/vr4t5. 
  • Biglan A, Johansson M, Van Ryzin M, Embry D. (2020) Scaling up and scaling out: Consilience and the evolution of more nurturing societies. Clinical Psychology Review;81:101893
  • Special Issue of Clinical Psychology Review on "Clinical Psychology and Evolutionary Science" (edited by Stephen Hayes, Stefan Hofmann, & David Sloan Wilson)
    • Hayes, S.C., Hofmann, S.G., Wilson D.S. (2020) Clinical psychology is an applied evolutionary science. Clinical Psychology Review Volume 81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2020.101892
    • Biglan, A., Johansson, M., Van Ryzin, M., & Embry, D. (2020). Scaling up and scaling out: Consilience and the evolution of more nurturing societies. Clinical Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2020.101893
    • Schiele, M.A., Gottschalk, M.G., Katharina Domschke, K. (2020) The applied implications of epigenetics in anxiety, affective and stress-related disorders - A review and synthesis on psychosocial stress, psychotherapy and prevention. Clinical Psychology Review Volume 77
    • Hayes, S.C., Hofmann, S.G., Ciarrochic, J. (2020) A process-based approach to psychological diagnosis and treatment:The conceptual and treatment utility of an extended evolutionary meta model. Clinical Psychology Review Volume 82.
  • Wilson, D.S. (2016). Quality of Life from an Evolutionary Perspective. Applied Research Quality Life 11, 331–342. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-014-9341-3
  • Wilson, D. S., Hayes, S. C., Biglan, A., & Embry, D. D. (2014). Evolving the future: toward a science of intentional change. The Behavioral and brain sciences, 37(4), 395–416. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X13001593

Webinars

ACBS World Conference Videos

Podcasts and Youtube

Video Series that accompanies the Evolution and Contextual Behavioral Science book

Other Resources

Community

EvoS Resources: featuring Eva Jablonka, invited Speaker at the Wold Conference 11

EvoS Resources: featuring Eva Jablonka, invited Speaker at the Wold Conference 11

Featuring Eva Jablonka, PhD                       

"Each aspect of a human symbolic culture is part of an interacting network of behaviors,
ideas, and the products of behavior and ideas that is shaped by many different forces.
This makes it very difficult to think about any artifact or behavior as anevolutionary
unit in isolation from the culture in which it is historically embedded."

Professor Eva Jablonka is one of our Invited speakers at the next Wold Conference 11, in Sydney in July 2013. She has a Ph.D. in Genetics from the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel. Her post-Doctoral studies were in the Philosophy of Science, and in Developmental Genetics. She is a professor in the Cohn Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Ideas, Tel-Aviv. Her main interest is the understanding of evolution, especially evolution that is driven by non-genetic hereditary variations, and in the evolutionary transition to phenomenal consciousness. The co-authored books listed below examine and discuss some of these issues. See her CV below.

Here we have some readings that she generously share with us:

  • Plasticity and canalization in the evolution of linguistic communication: an evolutionary-developmental approach (see Dor Jablonka 2010)
  • The co-evolution of language and emotions (see 2012 language and emotions)
  • Epigenetics and the Embodiment of Race: Developmental Origins of US Racial Disparities in Cardiovascular Health (see 2009 Kuzawa and Sweet)
Graciela

Related contributions

Related contributions

 Do you have interesting material related to EvoSciences?

Please sent it to Graciela

 

Kevin Polks gently sent this and you can find the diagram at the bottom of the page.

Update by Kevin Polk on March 25, 2013:

The Prosocial diagram is a combination of the ACT Matrix diagram and Dr. Elinor Ostrom's 8 core design features of successful groups. Dr. Ostrom won the Nobel prize in economics for her work showing that small groups of people could "manage the commons" as she termed them; scarce resources such as water, land, etc. were the commons.

Evolutionary Biologist David Sloan Wilson has been working to apply Ostrom's 8 core design feature to neighborhood groups in the city where he lives and works, Binghamton, NY. The goal is to influence groups to adopt the design features and manage the commons and less tangible resources such as time.

David asked me to use the Matrix diagram to help teach the core design features and influence people toward using them.

The Matrix is an evolutionary process, so the presentation has evolved since I first presented it at the ACT World Conference in June of 2012. It will continue to evolve. Stay tuned.

Graciela

Forensic and Corrections SIG

Forensic and Corrections SIG

Forensic and Corrections SIG

Affiliated 2015

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Contact Information

Amie Zarling, Ph.D.
Research/University Faculty
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa, USA 

SIG Mission/Objectives

The Forensic and Corrections SIG is a professional workgroup dedicated to using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as the core therapeutic approach to treating behavioral health problems in forensic and corrections settings. The mission of the group is to (a) generate knowledge of effective care, treatment, and services in the context of forensic and corrections settings and individuals’ characteristics, culture, and preferences; (b) apply knowledge to provide quality care, treatment, and services to help individuals achieve values-based outcomes in a supportive environment; (c) integrate knowledge of complementary care, treatment, and services to promote whole-person recovery, wellness, and growth; (d) translate knowledge into professional practices and ACT programs responsive to the needs of individuals; and (e) communicate knowledge through educational programs that provide understanding of ACT, develop and prepare human service providers to deliver ACT-informed care, treatment, or services in forensic and corrections settings.

General interest area to be specifically addressed by this SIG:

The International Centre for Prison Studies (ICPS) estimates more than 10.2 million people worldwide are currently incarcerated as pre-trial detainees/remand prisoners, or sentenced prisoners. This staggering number is even more poignant when you consider half of the world’s prisoners are in the United States (2.24 million), China (1.64 million), and Russia (0.68 million). If the number of pre-trial/ “administrative” detainees in China and North Korea were included, world total would exceed 11 million (2013).

In spite of the staggering number of incarcerates and the escalating costs to governments worldwide, the issue of treating mental illness in forensic and correctional settings becomes a solemn focal point. When you consider the prevalence of psychiatric disorders inherent in this population (e.g., psychosis, depression, personality disorders, and substance abuse) and increased suicide rates (Fazel & Seewald, 2010), the need to address mental illness in these settings becomes a global concern for the mental health community.

The belief that “nothing works” in treating incarcerates (Martinson, 1974) has permeated many correctional and forensics staff who feel any change efforts are pointless based on a client’s deeply rooted cognitive distortions and maladaptive coping strategies shaping criminal behavior. Consequently, incarcerates with mental illness are often under-served and the stigmatization of those with mental illness has continued costs.

Evidence is mounting that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) represents an intervention that is well suited to address the wide variety of mental health needs of individuals in forensic and correctional settings (Villagrá Lanza, P. & González Menéndez, A., 2013; Villagrá Lanza, P. et al., 2014; Brillhart, 2010).

Description of SIG membership 

This SIG will target the membership of individuals working in forensic settings such as jails, hospitals (and other forms of civil commitment), prisons, and community corrections. In addition, it will include public safety professionals (e.g., police officers, service members, veterans, firefighters, EMTs, correctional officers, paramedics, etc.). Those ACBS members simply interested in the areas above and want to learn more will be welcomed to join, as well.

SIG Activities

To begin with, a listserv will be created in order to carry-out the mission statement described above. The listerv will foster communication across individuals that share a common interest which will generate support and the dissemination of practices.  The SIG also has a SIG Resources webpage.

Levinschwartz

Forensic and Corrections SIG Resources

Forensic and Corrections SIG Resources

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science Articles

Sánchez-Millán, H.A., Alicea-Cruz, A. & Pérez Pedrogo, C. (2022). Measuring psychological flexibility: The cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the AAQ for substance abuse among Spanish speaking population in correctional and community settings. JCBS, 23, 31-37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2021.11.002

Zarling, A. & Scheffert, R. (2021). Implementation of ACT in correctional and forensic settings. JCBS, 22, 44-51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2021.09.006

Livheim, F., Tengström, A., Andersson, G., Dahl, J., Björck, C., Rosendahl, I. (2020). A quasi-experimental, multicenter study of acceptance and commitment therapy for antisocial youth in residential care. JCBS, 16, 119-127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2020.03.008

Meta-analyses and Systematic Reviews

Han, A. (2022). Effects of mindfulness-based interventions on psychological distress and mindfulness in incarcerated populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Criminal Behaviour & Mental Health. https://doi.org/10.1002/cbm.2230

Visdómine-Lozano, J. C. (2020). Contextualist Perspectives in the Treatment of Antisocial Behaviors and Offending: A Comparative Review of FAP, ACT, DBT, and MDT. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, July 2020. DOI: 10.1177/1524838020939509

Byrne, B., & Ní Ghráda, A.(2019). The application and adoption of four ‘third wave’ psychotherapies for mental health difficulties and aggression within correctional and forensic settings: A systematic review. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 46, Pages 45-55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2019.01.001

Tania, M., Suryani, S., & Hernawaty, T. (2018). Penggunaan Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT) Terhadap Kecemasan Narapidana Wanita: Systematic Review. Jurnal Keperawatan BSI, Vol. VI No. 2. DOI:10.31311/JK.V6I2.3695 (Translation: Tania, M., Suryani, S., & Hernawaty, T. (2018). Use of Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT) Against Anxiety of Female Prisoners: Systematic Review. Journal of Nursing BSI, Vol. VI No. 2.)

Randomized Control Trials

Zarling, A., & Russell, D. (2022). A randomized clinical trial of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and the Duluth Model Classes for men court-mandated to a domestic violence program. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 90, 326-338.

Polat, H., & Asi Karakaş, S. (2021). The effect of acceptance and commitment therapy orientated anger management training on anger ruminations and impulsivity levels in forensic psychiatric patients: A randomized controlled trial. Perspectives in psychiatric care, 57(4), 1616–1627. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppc.12726

Valizadeh, S., Makvandi, B., Bakhtiarpour, S., & Hafezi, F. (2020). The effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on resilience and cognitive flexibility in prisoners. Journal of Health Promotion Management, 9(4), 78-89.

Zarling, A., Lawrence, E., & Marchman, J. (2015). A randomized controlled trial of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for aggressive behavior. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 83, 199-212. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0037946

Lanza, P., Fernández García, P., Rodríguez Lamelas, F., & González-Menéndez, A. (2014). Acceptance and commitment therapy vs. cognitive behavioural therapy in the treatment of substance use disorder with incarcerated women. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 70, 644–657.

González-Menéndez, A., Fernández, P., Rodríguez, F., & Villagrá, P. (2014). Long-term outcomes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in drug-dependent female inmates: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, 14(1), 18-27.

Villagrá Lanza, P., & González Menéndez, A. (2013). Acceptanceand Commitment Therapy for drug abuse in incarcerated women. Psicothema, 25(3), 307-312. DOI: 10.7334/psicothema2012.292

 

Books

Larsson, A. & Johnson, R. "Acceptance and commitment therapy and training in forensic settings" chapter in Johnson, R. (2018) Emerging and Advanced Technologies in Diverse Forensic Sciences, Routledge, London.

Brillhart, D. "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy" chapter in Davies, J. & Nagi, C. (2017). Individual Psychological Therapies in Forensic Settings: Research and Practice. Routledge.

Gallo, F. (2017). Bouncing Back from Trauma: The Essential Step-by-Step Guide for Police Readiness. CreateSpace.

Amrod, J. & Hayes (2013). ACT for the Incarcerated. In R.C. Tafrate & D. Mitchell (Eds.), Forensic CBT: A handbook for clinical practice. (pp.43-65). Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.
 

 

Publications

Sánchez-Millán, H.A., Alicea-Cruz, A. & Pérez Pedrogo, C. (2022). Measuring psychological flexibility: The cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the AAQ for substance abuse among Spanish speaking population in correctional and community settings. JCBS, 23, 31-37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2021.11.002

Mojallal, M., Simons, R. M., Quevillon, R. P., & Hatwan, M. L. (2022). Associations of experiential avoidance with burnout, wellbeing, and productivity loss among police officers: The mediating role of negative and positive affect. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 78, 2260– 2280. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.23371

Zarling, A. & Scheffert, R. (2021). Implementation of ACT in correctional and forensic settings. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 22, 44-51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2021.09.006

Lawrence, E., Mazurek, C., & Reardon, K. W. (2021). Comparing recidivism rates among domestically violent men enrolled in ACTV versus Duluth/CBT. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 89(5), 469–475. https://doi.org/10.1037/ccp0000649

Zarling, A., Bannon, S., Berta, M., & Russell, D. (2020). Acceptance and commitment therapy for individuals convicted of domestic violence: 5-year follow-up and time to reoffense. Psychology of Violence, 10(6), 667–675. https://doi.org/10.1037/vio0000292

Kaplan, J., Bergman, A.L., Green, K., Dapolonia, E., Christopher, M. (2020) Relative Impact of Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Psychological Flexibility on Alcohol Use and Burnout among Law Enforcement Officers. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.

Livheim, F., Tengström, A., Andersson, G., Dahl, J., Björck, C., Rosendahl, I. (2020). A quasi-experimental, multicenter study of acceptance and commitment therapy for antisocial youth in residential care. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 16, 119–127.

Berta M., Zarling A. (2019) A Preliminary Examination of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-Based Program for Incarcerated Domestic Violence Offenders. Violence Vict. 34(2):213-228. doi: 10.1891/0886-6708.VV-D-17-00106.

Riley B.J., Smith D., Baigent M.F. (2019) Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Group Therapy: An Uncontrolled Pragmatic Pre-Post Pilot Study in a Heterogeneous Population of Female Prisoners. Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol. 63(15-16):2572-2585. doi: 10.1177/0306624X19858487.

Zarling, A., Bannon, S., & Berta, M. (2019). Evaluation of acceptance and commitment therapy for domestic violence offenders. Psychology of violence, 9, 257-266. https://doi.org/10.1037/vio0000097

Davies, B.E., Morgan, S., John-Evans, H.,  & Deere, E. (2019) ‘Monsters don’t bother me anymore’ forensic mental health service users’ experiences of acceptance and commitment therapy for psychosis. The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology, 30:4,594-613. DOI: 10.1080/14789949.2019.1614650

Zarling, A., & Berta, M. (2017). An acceptance and commitment therapy approach for partner aggression. Partner Abuse, 8, 89-109.

Zarling, A., Bannon, S., & Berta, M. (2017). Evaluation of acceptance and commitment therapy for domestic violence offenders. Psychology of violence. https://doi.org/10.1037/vio0000097.

Joseph, M.C. (2017). PENERAPAN TERAPI PENERIMAAN DAN KOMITMEN UNTUK MENGURANGI KECEMASAN PADA NARAPIDANA MENJELANG PEMBEBASAN BERSYARAT DI LAPAS X. Jurnal Muara Ilmu Sosial, Humaniora, dan Seni, 1(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.24912/jmishumsen.v1i2.965 The Article is in Indonesian.

Eisenbeck, N., Scheitz, K., & Szekeres, B. (2016). A brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based intervention among violence-prone male inmates delivered by novice therapists. Psychology, Society & Education, 8(3). 187-199.

Orengo-Aguayo, Rosaura E.. "Implementation of an acceptance and commitment therapy skills group with incarcerated domestic violence offenders: a feasibility pilot study." PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) thesis, University of Iowa, 2016. https://doi.org/10.17077/etd.g0o7afr7

Forensic CBT: A Handbook for Clinical Practice (2014).  Chapter 2 is titled "ACT for the Incarcerated" by Jai Amrod and Steven C. Hayes

Villagrá Lanza P, González Menéndez A. (2013) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for drug abuse in incarcerated women. Psicothema., 25(3):307-12. doi: 10.7334/psicothema2012.292.

Sahagún Flores, L.M. & Salgado Pascual, C.F. (2013). Aplicación de la Terapia de Aceptación y Compromiso (ACT) con hombres que cumplen condena por maltrato. Un estudio piloto [Application of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with men serving sentences for abuse. A pilot study]. International Journal of Psychology and Psychological Therapy, 13(3), 289-305.

Grasmick, M. (2013) "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Forensic Inpatients." Graduate School of Professional Psychology: Dissertation. https://digitalcommons.du.edu/capstone_masters/92

Williams, V., Ciarrochi, J. and Patrick Deane, F. (2010) ‘On being mindful, emotionally aware, and more resilient: Longitudinal pilot study of police recruits’. Australian Psychologist, 45: 4, 274 — 282

Vahey, N. A., Barnes-Holmes, D., Barnes-Holmes, Y., & Stewart, I. (2009). A first test of the Implicit Relational Assessment Procedure (IRAP) as a measure of self-esteem: Irish prisoner groups and university students. The Psychological Record, 59, 371-388.

Dawson, D. L., Barnes-Holmes, D., Gresswell, D. M., Hart, A. J. P., & Gore, N. J. (2009). Assessing the implicit beliefs of sexual offenders using the Implicit Relational Assessment Procedure: A First Study. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 21(1), 57-75.

 

Webinars (Video)

ACT and Casework - Physiological flexibility in the field of Corrections (2021)

 

Workshops

ACBS World Conference 12: ACT Behind Bars - Workshop by David Brillhart, June 2014 - Audio Recording and Powerpoint Slides

ACBS World Conference 11: ACT Behind Bars - Workshop by David Brillhart, July 2013 - Audio Recording and Powerpoint Slides

 

Posters

ACBS World Conference 19: Trauma Informed Treatment Within a Jail Setting: Potential Barriers and Advantages to Implementation. Poster presented at ACBS World Conference (2021)

ACBS World Conference 14: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in a Maximum Security Prison: Mental Health Programming in a Correctional Setting. Poster presented at ACBS World Conference (2016).

 

Resources for Clinicians

ACT for Special Populations > ACT for Law Enforcement

Treatment Protocols and Manuals > ACT for Rehabilitation Counseling of Juvenile and Adult Offenders

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Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) SIG

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Current Officers

Amanda Muñoz – President
Oscar Cordoba – Student representative
Daniel Maitland – VP of Media Relations
Juan Pablo Coletti- VP of Clinical Practice

Mission Statement
To contribute to the alleviation of human suffering through providing a forum in which practitioners and researchers interested in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) can share in their research, teaching, learning and practice of FAP.

Goals
1. Build and connect a community of FAP-interested therapists, researchers, and trainers within ACBS. Encourage the community to work together in a way that embodies awareness, courage, love and behaviourism. (i.e., being collaborative and supportive, whilst aiming to bring out the best in each other).
2. Increase awareness of FAP within ACBS. Assist in highlighting FAP research and work to provide opportunities for FAP training and consultation.
3. Provide opportunities to explore the overlap and integration of FAP with other therapies and theories, with a particular emphasis on ACT/RFT.
 
Description of SIG membership
Any member of ACBS who has an interest in FAP is welcome to join.
 
SIG Activities
1. Hold an annual meeting at the ACBS World Conference.
2. Submit FAP SIG news items to the ACBS newsletter.
3. Stimulate interest in FAP research.
4. Continue to encourage a strong FAP presence at the ACBS World Conference; assist in organising submissions for workshops, panel discussions, symposia, etc.
5. Maintain a list of FAP SIG Resources
 

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FAP SIG Resources

FAP SIG Resources

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Comprehensive list of FAP articles

Create Extraordinary Interactions | Mavis Tsai | TEDxEverett - Subtitles in 8 languages

FAP Assessment Measures

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS) Articles

  • Toh, S.H.Y., Kanter, J.W., Keenan, M.E, & Berlin, K.S. (2022) Testing Functional Analytic Psychotherapy's mediational model of change in social connectedness for people with fear of intimacy. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, Volume 24, Pages 18-22.
  • Muñoz-Martínez, A.M., Stanton, C.E., Ta, J.D., Molaie, A.M., & Follette, W.C. (2022) Linking process to outcome in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: Evaluating the behavioral mechanism of change of a process-based therapy. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, Volume 24, Pages 102-111.
  • Williams, M.T., Kanter, J.W., Peña, A., Ching, T.H.W., Oshin, L. (2020) Reducing microaggressions and promoting interracial connection: The racial harmony workshop. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, Volume 16, Pages 153-161
  • Kuczynski, A. M., Kanter, J. W., Wetterneck, C. T., Olaz, F. O., Singh, R. S., Lee, E. B., … & Manbeck, K. E. (2020). Measuring intimacy as a contextual behavioral process: Psychometric development and evaluation of the Awareness, Courage, and Responsiveness Scale. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, Volume 16, Pages 199-208.
  • Manbeck, K.E., Kanter, J.W., Kuczynski, A.M., Fine, L., Corey, M.D., Maitland, D.W.M. (2018) Improving relations among conservatives and liberals on a college campus: A preliminary trial of a contextual-behavioral intervention. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 10, 120-125.
  • Singh, R.S. & O’Brien, W.H. (2018) A quantitative synthesis of functional analytic psychotherapy single-subject research. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 7, 35-46.
  • Maitland, D. W., Kanter, J. W., Manbeck, K. E., & Kuczynski, A. M. (2017). Relationship science informed clinically relevant behaviors in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: The Awareness, Courage, and Love Model. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 6(4), 347-359.
  • Haworth, K., Kanter, J. W., Tsai, M., Kuczynski, A. M., Rae, J. R., & Kohlenberg, R. J. (2015). Reinforcement matters: A preliminary, laboratory-based component-process analysis of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy’s model of social connection. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 4, 281–291.
  • Kohlenberg, R. J., Tsai, M., Kuczynski, A. M., Rae, J. R., Lagbas, E., Lo, J., & Kanter, J. W. (2015). A brief, interpersonally oriented mindfulness intervention incorporating functional analytic psychotherapy's model of awareness, courage, and love. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 4, 107-111.
  • Darrow, S. M., Callaghan, G. M., Bonow, J. T., & Follette, W. C. (2014). The Functional Idiographic Assessment Template-Questionnaire (FIAT-Q): Initial psychometric properties. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 3(2), 124–135.
  • Kanter, J. W., Holman, G., & Wilson, K. G. (2014). Where is the love? Contextual behavioral science and behavior analysis. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 3(2), 69–73.
  • Landes, S.J., Kanter, J.W., Weeks, C.E., Busch, A.M. (2013) The impact of the active components of functional analytic psychotherapy on idiographic target behaviors. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, Volume 2, Issues 1–2, 15 Pages 49–57.

Meta-Analyses and Reviews

  • Visdómine-Lozano, J. C. (2020). Contextualist Perspectives in the Treatment of Antisocial Behaviors and Offending: A Comparative Review of FAP, ACT, DBT, and MDT Trauma, Violence, & Abuse. DOI: 10.1177/1524838020939509
  • Kanter, J. W., Manbeck, K. E., Kuczynski, A. M., Maitland, D. M., Villas-Bôas, A., & Ortega, M. A. R. (2017). A comprehensive review of research on Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. Clinical psychology review.

Randomized Control Trials

  • Reyes-Ortega, M. A., Miranda, E. M., Fresán, A., Vargas, A. N., Barragán, S. C., Garcia, R. R., & Arango, I. (2020). Clinical efficacy of a combined acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and functional analytic psychotherapy intervention in patients with borderline personality disorder. Psychology and Psychotherapy - Theory Research and Practice, 93(3), 474-489.
  • Williams, M. T., Kanter, J. W., Peña, A., Ching, T. H. W., & Oshin, L. (2020). Reducing microaggressions and promoting interracial connection: The racial harmony workshop. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 16, 153-161.
  • Kanter, J. W., Rosen, D. C., Manbeck, K. E., Branstetter, H. M. L., Kuczynski, A. M., Corey, M. D., Maitland, D. W. M., & Williams, M. T. (2020). Addressing microaggressions in racially charged patient-provider interactions: A pilot randomized trial. BMC Medical Education, 20, 88.
  • Keng, S. L., Waddington, E., Lin, X. B., Tan, M. S. Q., Henn‐Haase, C., & Kanter, J. W. (2017). Effects of functional analytic psychotherapy therapist training on therapist factors among therapist trainees in Singapore: A randomized controlled trial. Clinical psychology & psychotherapy, 24(4), 1014-1027.
  • Maitland, D. W., Petts, R. A., Knott, L. E., Briggs, C. A., Moore, J. A., & Gaynor, S. T. (2016). A randomized controlled trial of functional analytic psychotherapy versus watchful waiting: Enhancing social connectedness and reducing anxiety and avoidance. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 16(3), 103.
  • Kanter, J. W., Tsai, M., Holman, G., & Koerner, K. (2013). Preliminary data from a randomized pilot study of web-based functional analytic psychotherapy therapist training. Psychotherapy, 50(2), 248-255.
  • Bowen, S., Haworth, K., Grow, J. Tsai, & Kohlenberg, R.J. (2012). Interpersonal mindfulness informed by Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: Finding from a Pilot Randomized Trial. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 7, 2-3. 9-15.
  • Gifford, E. V., Kohlenberg, B., Hayes, S. C., Pierson, H., Piasecki, M., Antonuccio, D., & Palm, K. (2011). Does acceptance and relationship focused behavior therapy contribute to bupropion outcomes? A randomized controlled trial of functional analytic psychotherapy and acceptance and commitment therapy for smoking cessation. Behavior Therapy, 42, 700-715.

 

Books

  • Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Made Simple. Written by Gareth Holman PhD, Jonathan Kanter PhD, Mavis Tsai PhD, Robert Kohlenberg PhD, Steven C. Hayes. Published in 2017.
  • Kanter, J.W., Tsai, M., & Kohlenberg, R.J. (2015). The Practice of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. Springer.
  • Tsai, M. Kohlenberg, R., Kanter, J.W., Holman, G., Plummer Loudon, M. (2012). Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: Distinctive Features. Routledge. 
  • A Guide to Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: Awareness, Courage, Love, and Behaviorism. Written by Mavis Tsai, Robert J. Kohlenberg, Jonathan W. Kanter, Barbara Kohlenberg, William C. Follette, Glenn M. Callaghan. Published in 2008.
  • Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: Creating Intense and Curative Therapeutic Relationships. Written by Mavis Tsai, Robert J. Kohlenberg. Published in 1991 and republished in 2007.

Italian Books

  • Tsai, M. Kohlenberg, R., Kanter, J.W., Holman, G., Plummer Loudon, M. (2013). La psicoterapia analitico-funzionale (FAP). Caratteristiche distintive. (Ed. C. Orsini) Franco Angeli Edizioni

Portuguese Books

  • Oshiro, C.K.B & Ferreira, T.A.S. (Orgs.) (2021). Terapias contextuais comportamentais: Análise funcional e prática clínica. Santana de Parnaíba: Manole. (FAP is in section 2).

Spanish Books

  • Kanter, J.W., Tsai, M., & Kohlenberg, R.J. (2021). La práctica de la psicoterapia analítico-funcional. (Ed J. Virues-Ortega) ABA Espanay.
  • Kohlenberg, R.J. & Tsai, M. (2021). FAP. Psicoterapia Analítico Funcional: Creación de relaciones terapéuticas intensas y curativas. Editociones Psara

 

ACBS Student SIG Webinars

 

2011 ACBS World Conference Audio Recordings

  • Cultivating healing therapeutic relationships by combining ACT and FAP
  • Research for Clinicians: Evaluating the Client-Therapist Interaction in Successful and Unsuccessful Cases of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP)

 

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Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS) articles

  • Williams, M.T., Kanter, J.W., Peña, A., Ching, T.H.W., Oshin, L. (2020) Reducing microaggressions and promoting interracial connection: The racial harmony workshop. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, Volume 16, Pages 153-161
  • Kuczynski, A. M., Kanter, J. W., Wetterneck, C. T., Olaz, F. O., Singh, R. S., Lee, E. B., … & Manbeck, K. E. (2020). Measuring intimacy as a contextual behavioral process: Psychometric development and evaluation of the Awareness, Courage, and Responsiveness Scale. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, Volume 16, Pages 199-208.
  • Manbeck, K.E., Kanter, J.W., Kuczynski, A.M., Fine, L., Corey, M.D., Maitland, D.W.M. (2018) Improving relations among conservatives and liberals on a college campus: A preliminary trial of a contextual-behavioral intervention. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 10, 120-125.
  • Maitland, D. W., Kanter, J. W., Manbeck, K. E., & Kuczynski, A. M. (2017). Relationship science informed clinically relevant behaviors in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: The Awareness, Courage, and Love Model. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 6(4), 347-359.
  • Singh, R. S., & O’Brien, W. H. (2017). A Quantitative Synthesis of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Single-Subject Research. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science.
  • Haworth, K., Kanter, J. W., Tsai, M., Kuczynski, A. M., Rae, J. R., & Kohlenberg, R. J. (2015). Reinforcement matters: A preliminary, laboratory-based component-process analysis of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy’s model of social connection. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science.
  • Kohlenberg, R. J., Tsai, M., Kuczynski, A. M., Rae, J. R., Lagbas, E., Lo, J., & Kanter, J. W. (2015). A brief, interpersonally oriented mindfulness intervention incorporating Functional Analytic Psychotherapy’s model of awareness, courage and love. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 4 (2) , 107-111.
  • Darrow, S. M., Callaghan, G. M., Bonow, J. T., & Follette, W. C. (2014). The Functional Idiographic Assessment Template-Questionnaire (FIAT-Q): Initial psychometric properties. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 3(2), 124–135.
  • Kanter, J. W., Holman, G., & Wilson, K. G. (2014). Where is the love? Contextual behavioral science and behavior analysis. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 3(2), 69–73.
  • Landes, S. J., Kanter, J. W., Weeks, C.E., & Busch, A. M. (2013). The impact of the active components of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy on idiographic target behaviors. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 2, 49-57.

 

FAP articles (this list of articles appeared on functionalanalyticpsychotherapy.com)

2022

Muñoz-Martínez, A. & Aguilar-Cacho, R. (2022). Using Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Strategies for Supporting Latinas Victims of Interpersonal Partner Violence. Papeles del Psicólogo. 43 (1), 74-80. https://doi.org/10.23923/pap.psicol.2980

Muñoz-Martínez, A. M., Stanton, C. E., Ta, J., Molaie, A. M., & Follette, W. C. Linking Process to Outcome in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: Evaluating the Behavioral Mechanism of Change of a Process-Based Therapy. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science.24, 102-111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2022.04.001

2021
Aranha, A. S., & Oshiro, C. K. B. (2021). Psicoterapia analítica funcional (FAP) como intervenção complementar em casos de dependência de substâncias. In: S. M. Oliani, R. A. Reichert., & R. A. Banaco (Orgs.), Análise do comportamento e dependência de drogas: Teoria, pesquisa e intervenção (pp. 191-220). São Paulo: Paradigma. [portuguese language version]

Aranha, A. S., Oshiro, C. K. B., & Wallace, E. C. (2021). Functional analytic psychotherapy (FAP) as an adjunct treatment to substance dependence cases. In S. M. Oliani, R. A. Reichert, & R. A. Banaco (Orgs.), Behavior analysis and substance dependence: Theory, research and intervention (pp. 109-127). Cham: Springer.

Ferreira, A. R., & Favati, J. C., & Oshiro, C. K. B. (2021). Avaliação e formulação de caso clínico na FAP: A análise funcional orientando o processo terapêutico In C. K. B. Oshiro, & T. A. S. Ferreira (Orgs.),Terapias contextuais comportamentais: Análise funcional e prática clínica (pp.46-61). Santana de Parnaíba: Manole.

Hoekstra, R., & Vandenberghe, L. (2021). Preparing the New Client for Functional Analytic Group Therapy. Group, 45(1), 53-67.

López-Bermúdez, M. Á., Ferro-García, R., Calvillo-Mazarro, M., and Valero-Aguayo, L. (2021). Importance of the Therapeutic Relationship: Efficacy of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy with Different Problems. Clínica y Salud

Moreira, F. R., & Oshiro, C. K. B. (2021). A aplicação da FAP em um caso de abuso sexual infantil. In C. K. B. Oshiro, & T. A. S. Ferreira (Orgs.), Terapias contextuais comportamentais: Análise funcional e prática clínica (pp. 62-76). Santana de Parnaíba: Manole.

Oshiro, C. K. B., & Aranha, A. S. (2021). Psicoterapia analítica funcional (FAP) para os problemas de inter-relacionamento: Considerações a partir do modelo didático. In P. A. Abreu, & J. H. S. S. Abreu (Orgs.) pp. 47-63, Transtornos psicológicos: Terapia baseada em evidências. Barueri: Manole.

Oshiro, C. K. B., Vartanian, J. F., Sartor, M. S., & Silva, E. F. (2021). A psicoterapia analítica funcional (FAP). In C. K. B. Oshiro, & T. A. S. Ferreira (Orgs.),Terapias contextuais comportamentais: Análise funcional e prática clínica (pp. 62-76) .Santana de Parnaíba: Manole.

Vartanian, J. F., & Oshiro, C. K. B. (2021). Aplicação da psicoterapia analítica funcional em um caso de dificuldades em intimidade. In C. K. B. Oshiro, & T. A. S. Ferreira (Orgs.), Terapias contextuais comportamentais: Análise funcional e prática clínica (pp. 77-92). Santana de Parnaíba: Manole. 

2020

Aranha, A. S., Oshiro, C. K. B., & Wallace, E. (2020). A single-case experimental design of functional analytic psychotherapy for substance abuse. Revista Psicologia: Teoria e Prática.

Brem, M. J., Coop Gordon, K., & Stuart, G. L. (2020). Integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy With Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: A Case Study of an Adult Male With Mixed Depression and Anxiety. Clinical Case Studies, 19(1), 34-50.

Reyes‐Ortega, M. A., Miranda, E. M., Fresán, A., Vargas, A. N., Barragán, S. C., Robles García, R., & Arango, I. (2020). Clinical efficacy of a combined acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and functional analytic psychotherapy intervention in patients with borderline personality disorder. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice, 93(3), 474-489.

Vaca-Ferrer, R., Ferro-García, R., & Valero-Aguayo, L. (2020). Efficacy of a group intervention program with women victims of gender violence in the framework of contextual therapies. Anales De Psicología/Annals of Psychology, 36(2), 188-199.

Velasco, L. A., García, R. F., & Bocanegra, M. R. (2020). Mejorando una relación terapéutica hostil con la psicoterapia analítica funcional. Análisis y modificación de conducta, 46(173), 67-84.

Singh, R. S., Wetterneck, C., & O’Brien, W. (2020). Psychometric evaluation of the Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Intimacy Scale in obsessive-compulsive and related disorders. Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 1-24.


2019

Ansarypour, S., & Abedi, M. R. (2019). The Effect of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy on Reducing Academic Burnout of Final Year Female Students Islamic Azad University (Khomeinishahr Branch). Education Strategies in Medical Sciences, 11(6), 90-98.

Aranha, A. S., & Oshiro, C. K. B. (2019). Contribuições da Psicoterapia Analítica Funcional (FAP) no tratamento do Transtorno por Uso de Substâncias (TUS). Acta Comportamentalia, 27(2), 197-213.

Knott, L. E., Wetterneck, C. T., Norwood, W., & Bistricky, S. L. (2019). The impact of training in functional analytic therapy on therapists’ target behavior. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 19(2), 164.

Kuei, T., Tsai, M., McLeod, H. J., White, R. G., & Kanter, J. (2019). Using the primary process emotional–behavioural system to better meet patient needs in psychotherapy. Clinical psychology & psychotherapy, 26(1), 55-73.

Kuczynski, A. M., Kanter, J. W., Wetterneck, C. T., Olaz, F. O., Singh, R. S., Lee, E. B., … & Manbeck, K. E. (2019). Measuring intimacy as a contextual behavioral process: Psychometric development and evaluation of the Awareness, Courage, and Responsiveness Scale. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science.

Macías, J., Valero-Aguayo, L., Bond, F. W., & Blanca, M. J. (2019). The efficacy of functional-analytic psychotherapy and acceptance and commitment therapy (FACT) for public employees. Psicothema, 31(1), 24-29.

Muñoz-Martínez, A. M., & Follette, W. C. (2019). When love is not enough: The case of therapeutic love as a middle-level term in functional analytic psychotherapy. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 19(1), 103.

Reyes‐Ortega, M. A., Miranda, E. M., Fresán, A., Vargas, A. N., Barragán, S. C., Robles García, R., & Arango, I. (2019). Clinical efficacy of a combined acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and functional analytic psychotherapy intervention in patients with borderline personality disorder. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice.

Tsai, M., Yoo, D., Hardebeck, E. J., Loudon, M. P., & Kohlenberg, R. J. (2019). Creating safe, evocative, attuned, and mutually vulnerable therapeutic beginnings: Strategies from functional analytic psychotherapy. Psychotherapy, 56(1), 55.


2018

Knott, L. E., Wetterneck, C. T., Norwood, W., & Bistricky, S. L. (2018). The impact of training in functional analytic therapy on therapists’ target behavior. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice.

Montaño, O. M., Montenegro, M. A., & Muñoz-Martínez, A. M. (2018). Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Enhanced Behavioral Activation for Depression: A Concurrent and Non-Concurrent Between-Participants Study. The Psychological Record, 68(1), 27-37.

Muñoz-Martínez, A. (2018). Intervención en un caso clínico de duelo traumático a través de la psicoterapia analítica funcional [An intervention of traumatic grief using functional analytic psychotherapy: a clinical case]. Revista Argentina de Clínica Psicológica. 27, 91-100. doi: 10.24205/03276716.2017.1044. Available in: http://www.clinicapsicologica.org.ar/article.php?doi=10.24205/03276716.2017.1044

Muñoz-Martínez, A. M., & Follette, W. C. (2018). When love is not enough: The case of therapeutic love as a middle-level term in functional analytic psychotherapy. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice.

Romero-Porras, J., Obando-Posada, D., Hernández-Barrios, A., & Velasco-Pinzón, D. (2018). Functional Analytic Psychotherapy among Mothers with Children with Disruptive Behavior. Clínica y Salud, 29(1), 39-44.

Skinta, M. D., Hoeflein, B., Muñoz-Martínez, A. M., & Rincón, C. L. (2018). Responding to gender and sexual minority stress with functional analytic psychotherapy. Psychotherapy, 55(1), 63.

Valero-Aguayo, L., & Ferro-Garcia, R. (2018). Tratando con Psicoterapia Analítica Funcional [Treating with Functional Analytic Psychotherapy]. Madrid: Piramide.

Vandenberghe, L., Coppede, A. M. & Bittencourt, M. V, (2018) Building and Handling Therapeutic Closeness in the Therapist-Client Relationship in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychotherapy. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 48, 215-223.

Vandenberghe, L., & do Rego Leite, U. (2018). Functional Analytic Group Therapy (FAGT) for Depression: a Pilot Study. The Psychological Record, 68(2), 231-238.


2017

Córdoba-Salgado, O. (2017). Extended Behavior-Context Relations: a Molar View of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. The Behavior Analyst, 1-17.

Holman, G., Kanter, J., Tsai, M., & Kohlenberg, R. (2017). Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Therapeutic Relationships. New Harbinger Publications.

Keng, S. L., Waddington, E., Lin, X. B., Tan, M. S. Q., Henn‐Haase, C., & Kanter, J. W. (2017). Effects of functional analytic psychotherapy therapist training on therapist factors among therapist trainees in Singapore: A randomized controlled trial. Clinical psychology & psychotherapy, 24(4), 1014-1027.

Kanter, J. W., Manbeck, K. E., Kuczynski, A. M., Maitland, D. M., Villas-Bôas, A., & Ortega, M. A. R. (2017). A comprehensive review of research on Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. Clinical psychology review.

Maitland, D. W., Kanter, J. W., Manbeck, K. E., & Kuczynski, A. M. (2017). Relationship science informed clinically relevant behaviors in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: The Awareness, Courage, and Love Model. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 6(4), 347-359.

Singh, S., & O’Brien, W. H. (2017). Functional Analytic Psychotherapy for Nursing Home Residents: A Single-Subject Investigation of Session-by-Session Changes. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 47(3), 173-180.

Singh, R. S., & O’Brien, W. H. (2017). A Quantitative Synthesis of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Single-Subject Research. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science.

Tsai, M., Gustafsson, T., Kanter, J., Plummer Loudon, M., & Kohlenberg, R. J. (2017). Saying good goodbyes to your clients: A functional analytic psychotherapy (FAP) perspective. Psychotherapy, 54(1), 22.


2016

 

Carson, A., & DOC, R. (2016). Healing the Wounds of Rejection: Deepening Vulnerability and Intimacy with Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. Mindfulness and Acceptance for Gender and Sexual Minorities: A Clinician’s Guide to Fostering Compassion, Connection, and Equality Using Contextual Strategies, 131.

Ferro-García, R., Valero-Aguayo, L., & López Bermúdez, M. Á. (2016). Fundamentos, características y eficacia de la Psicoterapia Analítica Funcional. [Fundations, characteristics and efficacy of FAP]. Análisis y Modificación de Conducta, 165-166, 51-73.

Maitland, D. W., & Gaynor, S. T. (2016). Functional analytic psychotherapy compared with supportive listening: An alternating treatments design examining distinctiveness, session evaluations, and interpersonal functioning. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 16(2), 52.

Maitland, D. W., Kanter, J. W., Tsai, M., Kuczynski, A. M., Manbeck, K. E., & Kohlenberg, R. J. (2016). Preliminary Findings on the Effects of Online Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Training on Therapist Competency. The Psychological Record, 66(4), 627-637.

Maitland, D. W., Petts, R. A., Knott, L. E., Briggs, C. A., Moore, J. A., & Gaynor, S. T. (2016). A randomized controlled trial of functional analytic psychotherapy versus watchful waiting: Enhancing social connectedness and reducing anxiety and avoidance. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 16(3), 103.

Martim, G. A. I. (2016). A tarefa de casa na psicoterapia analítica funcional: prováveis relações entre sua solicitação e eventos intrasessão.

Mirenayat, P., Abedi, M., & Izadi, R. (2016). Effect of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) on Self-esteem of Prostitutes: single-subject design. International Journal of Psychology, 51, 112.

Nelson, K. M., Yang, J. P., Maliken, A. C., Tsai, M., & Kohlenberg, R. J. (2016). Introduction to using structured evocative activities in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 23(4), 459-463.

Ramírez Henderson, R., & Vargas Madriz, L. F. (2016). Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: Overview Of A Model Centered On The Therapeutic Context.

Vandenberghe, L. (2016). A logical framework for functional analytic group therapy. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 23(4), 464-472.

Villas-Bôas, A., Meyer, S. B., & Kanter, J. W. (2016). The Effects of Analyses of Contingencies on Clinically Relevant Behaviors and Out-of-session Changes in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. The Psychological Record, 66(4), 599-609.

Tsai, M., Mandell, T., Maitland, D., Kanter, J., & Kohlenberg, R. J. (2016). Reducing inadvertent clinical errors: Guidelines from functional analytic psychotherapy. Psychotherapy, 53(3), 331.


2015

Dudek J.E., Ostaszewski P. (2015) Psychoterapia oparta na analizie funkcjonalnej (Functional Analytic Psychotherapy, FAP): kliniczne zastosowanie współczesnej psychologii behawioralnej. [Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP): The Clinical Application Of Contemporary Behavioral Psychology.]Przeglad Psychologiczny, 58 (4), 423-440.

Haworth, K., Kanter, J. W., Tsai, M., Kuczynski, A. M., Rae, J. R., & Kohlenberg, R. J. (2015). Reinforcement matters: A preliminary, laboratory-based component-process analysis of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy’s model of social connection. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2015.08.003

Knott, L. E., Wetterneck, C. W., Derr, J. D., & Tolentino, R. (2015). A functional analytic perspective of therapist intimacy in and out of session. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 9(4), 6-10

Kohlenberg, R. J., Tsai, M., Kuczynski, A. M., Rae, J. R., Lagbas, E., Lo, J., & Kanter, J. W. (2015). A brief, interpersonally oriented mindfulness intervention incorporating Functional Analytic Psychotherapy’s model of awareness, courage and love. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 4 (2) , 107-111 http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2015.03.003

Miller, A., Williams, M. T., Wetterneck, C. T., Kanter, J., & Tsai, M. (2015). Using functional analytic psychotherapy to improve awareness and connection in racially diverse client-therapist dyads. The Behavior Therapist.

Muñoz-Martínez, A. M. & Colleti, J. P. (2015). La Psicoterapia Analítico Funcional: aproximaciones y alcances de una terapia conductual basada en los cambios dentro del contexto terapéutico. [Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: approaches and achievements of a behavioral psychotherapy based on the changes produced within the clinical setting]. Vertex, 26, 43-48.

Lizarazo, N. E. , Muñoz-Martínez, A., Santos, M. & Kanter, J. (2015). A Within Subjects Evaluation of the Effects of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy on In-Session and Out-of-Session Client Behavior. The Psychological Record, 65, 463-474.

Santo, R.A.D. & Vandenberghe, L. (2015). Campo e função dos sentimentos da terapeuta na relação terapêutica. [Scope and function of the therapist’s feelings in the therapeutic relationship]. Contextos Clínicos, 8, 193-200.

Tsai, M., Fleming, A. P., Cruz, R. A., Hitch, J. E., & Kohlenberg, R. J. (2015). Functional analytic psychotherapy: Using awareness, courage, love, and behaviorism to promote change. In N. C. Thoma, D. McKay (Eds.) , Working with emotion in cognitive-behavioral therapy: Techniques for clinical practice (pp. 381-398). New York, NY, US: Guilford Press.

Tsai, M., Helweg-jørgensen, S. & Kohlenberg, R.J. (2015). Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. In E. Neukrug (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Theory in Counseling and Psychotherapy. Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications.

Valero-Aguayo, L. & Ferro-Garcia, R. (2015). Psicoterapia Analítica Funcional: El análisis funcional de la sesión clínica. [Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: The use of functional analysis into the clinical session. Madrid: Sintesis.

Vandenberghe, L. (2015). A Logical Framework for Functional Analytic Group Therapy. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2015.09.005

Villas-Bôas, A., Meyer, S. B., Kanter, J. W., & Callaghan, G. M. (2015). The use of analytic interventions in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 15 (1), 1–19. http://doi.org/10.1037/h0101065


2014

Cattivelli, R., Musetti, A., & Perini, S. (2014). L’approccio ACT-FAP nella promozione delle abilità sociali in adolescenti e preadolescenti con difficoltà emotive. Psicologia dell’Educazione, 8(1), 97-112.

Darrow, S. M., Callaghan, G. M., Bonow, J. T., & Follette, W. C. (2014). The Functional Idiographic Assessment Template-Questionnaire (FIAT-Q): Initial psychometric properties. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 3(2), 124–135.

Dias, T.C.S.C.; Alves, C. & Vandenberghe, L. (2014). O tratamento do comportamento de gaguejar e o relacionamento terapeuta-cliente: Um estudo de caso. [The treatment of stuttering and the therapist-client relationship: A case study]. Acta Comportamentalia, 22, 352-364.

Graciano A., Mayo. A., (2014). Cambios en las conductas clinicamente relevantes 3, tras el uso diferencial de reglas terapéuticas 2 y 3 dirigidas a la modificación de las conductas clínicamente relevantes 1 y 2 en la psicoterapia analítico funcional.[Changes in Clinical Relevant Behaviors 3, as control measure, after having employed Rules 2 and Rules 2+3 to modify CRB1s and CRB2s in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy].Unpublished thesis, Konrad Lorenz Fundacion Universitaria. Bogotá-Colombia.

Ferro-Garcia, R., & Valero-Aguayo, L. (2014). Avances en la Psicoterapia Analítica Funcional. [Advances in FAP].Avances en Psicología Latinoamericana, 33(1), 15-30.

Fideles, M. N. D. & Vandenberghe, L. (2014). Psicoterapia Analítica Funcional Feminista: Possibilidades de um encontro. [Feminist Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: Possibilities of an encounter]. Revista Psicologia: Teoria e Prática, 16(3), 18-29. http://dx.doi.org/10.15348/1980-6906/psicologia.v16n3p18-29.

Kanter, J. W., Holman, G., & Wilson, K. G. (2014). Where is the love? Contextual behavioral science and behavior analysis. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 3(2), 69–73.

Leonard, R. C., Knott, L. E., Lee, E. B., Singh, S., Smith, A. H., Kanter, J., Norton, P. J., Wetterneck, C. T. (2014). The Development of the Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Intimacy Scale. The Psychological Record. 64(4), 647–657.

Machado, A.A.C. & Vandenberghe L. (2014). A Relação terapêutica na terapia cognitivo-comportamental: Desafios e possibilidades com uma paciente borderline. [The therapeutic relationship in cognitive behavior therapy: challenges and possibilities with a borderline patient]. Psychologica, 57, 95-109.

Meyer, S. B., Villas-Bôas, A., Franceschini, A. C. T., Oshiro, C. K. B., Kameyama, M., Rossi, P. R., & Mangabeira, V. (2014) A psicoterapia analítica funcional – Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP). In Author (Eds.), Terapia analítico-comportamental: relato de casos e de análises . São Paulo. Editora Núcleo Paradigma.

Nelson, K. M., Yang, J. P., Maliken, A. C., Tsai, M., & Kohlenberg, R. J. (2014). Introduction to Using Structured Evocative Activities in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. Cognitive And Behavioral Practice, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2013.12.009

Oshiro, C. K. B. & Meyer, S. B. (2014). Desafios metodológicos na pesquisa clínica: Terapia com clientes difíceis. In Denis Roberto Zamignani & S. B. Meyer (Org.), A pesquisa de processo em psicoterapia. Estudos a partir do Instrumento SiMCCIT (Sistema Multidimensional para a Categorização de Comportamentos na Interação Terapêutica): Volume 2,(pp. 105-143), São Paulo, Paradigma Núcleo de Análise do Comportamento

Sisti, M., Stewart, J. M., Tsai, M., Kohlenberg, B., & Kohlenberg, R. J. (2014). Contextualist bridges through the looking glass: Relational psychoanalysis and functional analytic psychotherapy. In J. M. Stewart, J. M. Stewart (Eds.) Mindfulness, acceptance, and the psychodynamic evolution: Bringing values into treatment planning and enhancing psychodynamic work with Buddhist psychology (pp. 231-248). Oakland, CA, US: Context Press/New Harbinger Publications.

Tsai, M., McKelvie, M., Kohlenberg, R. & Kanter, J. (2014). Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: Using Awareness, Courage and Love in Treatment. Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy.

Tsai, M., Yard, S., & Kohlenberg, R. J. (2014). Functional analytic psychotherapy: A behavioral relational approach to treatment. Psychotherapy, 51(3), 364-371

Valero-Aguayo, L., Ferro-García, R., López-Bermúdez, M., & Selva-López de Huralde, M. (2014). Psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Experiencing of Self Scale (EOSS) for assessment in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. Psicothema, 26(3), 415-422.

Xavier, R. N., Meyer, S. B. (2014) Categorização e sequências comportamentais em terapia analítico-comportamental infantil. In: Denis Roberto Zamignani; Sonia Beatriz Meyer. (Org.). A pesquisa de processo em psicoterapia: estudos a partir do SiMCCIT (Sistema Multidimensional para a Categorização de Comportamentos na Interação Terapêutica): Volume 2. (pp. 195-207), São Paulo, Paradigma Núcleo de Análise do Comportamento


2013

Kanter, J. W., Tsai, M., Holman, G., & Koerner, K. (2013). Preliminary data from a randomized pilot study of web-based functional analytic psychotherapy therapist training. Psychotherapy, 50(2), 248-255.

Landes, S. J., Kanter, J. W., Weeks, C.E., & Busch, A. M. (2013). The impact of the active components of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy on idiographic target behaviors. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 2, 49-57.

Rincón C. L. (2013) Efectos de la psicoterapia analítico funcional en los repertories de intimidad de tres clientes gay [Effects of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy over intimacy repertoires of three gay clients].Unpublished thesis, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá-Colombia.

Tsai, M., Callaghan, G. M., & Kohlenberg, R. J. (2013). The use of awareness, courage, therapeutic love, and behavioral interpretation in functional analytic psychotherapy. Psychotherapy, 50(3), 366-370.

Vandenberghe, L. & Silveira, J. M. (2013). Therapist Self-as-Context and the Curative Relationship. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 43, 159-167.

Vandenberghe, L. & Silvestre, R. L. S. (2013). Therapists’ positive emotions in session: Why they happen and what they are good for. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 14, 119-127.

Vargas Madriz, L., & Ramírez Henderson, R. (2013). Psicoterapia Funcional Analítica: descripción general de un modelo centrado el contexto terapéutico. Revista De Ciencias Sociales ,140, 125-135.


2012

Esparza N. (2012) Efectos de la psicoterapia analitica funcional – PAF – sobre las conductas clinicamente relevantes de adultos con dificultades de regulacion emocional [Effects of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) over Clinical Relevant Behaviors of clients with emotional regulation difficulties] Unpublished thesis. Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá-Colombia.

Páez-Blarrina, M., & Luciano, C. (2012). La integración de ACT y FAP en el trabajo con patrones rígidos de comportamiento [The integration of ACT and FAP in the work with rigid patterns of behavior]. In M. Páez-Blarrina, & O. Gutiérrez-Martínez (Eds.), Múltiples aplicaciones de la Terapia de Aceptación y Compromiso [Multiple applications of acceptance and commitment therapy] (pp. 47-72). Madrid: Pirámide.

Velandia C. (2012) Efectos de la psicoterapia analítico funcional en tres niños con problemas de comportamiento [Effects of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy in three children with behavioral problems]. Unpublished thesis. Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá-Colombia.

Weeks, C. E., Kanter, J. W., Bonow, J. T., Landes, S. J., & Busch, A. M. (2012). Translating the theoretical into practical: A logical framework of functional analytic psychotherapy interactions for research, training, and clinical purposes. Behavior Modification, 36(1), 87–119.

Please go to the special FAP edition of the International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy to access the articles listed below: http://www.baojournal.com/IJBCT/IJBCT-index.html

Bonow, J.T., Maragakis, A., & Follette, W., (2012). The challenge of developing a universal case conceptualization for functional Analytic Psychotherapy. International Journal of Bheavioral Consultation and Therapy, 7 (2-3), 2-8.

Bowen, S., Haworth, K., Grow, J. Tsai, & Kohlenberg, R.J. (2012). Interpersonal mindfulness informed by Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: Finding from a Pilot Randomized Trial. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 7, 2-3. 9-15.

Callaghan, G.M., Duenas, J.A., Nadeau, S.E., Darrow, S.M. Vander merwe, J., & Misko, J. (2012). An empirical model of body image disturbance using behavioral principles found in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. International Journal of Behavioral Therapy, 7(2), 16-24

Cattivelli, R., Tirelli, V. Berardo, F. y Perini, S. (2012). Promoting appropriate behavior in daily life context using Functional Analytic Psychotherapy in early-adolescent children. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 7, (2-3), 25-32.

Collins, P. (2012). An example of a Hakomi technique adapted for Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 7 (2-3), 33-38

Darrow, S.M., Dalto, G., y Follete, W.C. (2012). Equifinality in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: Different strokes for diferent folks. International Journal of Behavior and Cognitive Therapy, 7, 38-44.

Ferro-García, R., López-Bermúdez, M. A., & Valero-Aguayo, L. (2012) Treatment of a disorder of self through Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. Internacional Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy. 7, 2-3, 45-51.

Holman, G., Kohlenberg, R.J., & Tsai, M. (2012). Development and preliminary evaluation of a FAP protocol: Brief Relationship Enhancement. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 7, 2-3, 52-57.

Holman, G., Kohlenberg, R.J., Tsai, M., Haworth, Jacobson, E. & Liu, S. (2012). Functional Analytic Psychotherapy is a Framework for Implementing Evidence-Based Practices: The example of Integrated Smoking Cessation and Depression Treatment. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 7, 2-3, 58-62

Maitland, D.W.M. & Gaynor, S.T. (2012). Promoting efficacy research on Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 7, 2-3, 63-71.

Manduchi, K. & Schoendorff, B. (2012) First steps in FAP: Experiences of beginnning FAP therapist with an obsessive-compulsive personality disorder client. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 7(2-3), 72-77.

Mangabeira, V., Kanter, J. & Del Prette, G. (2012). Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP): A review of publications from 1990 to 2010. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 7, 2-3, 78-89.

McClafferty, C. (2012). Expanding the cognitive behavioural therapy traditions: An application of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy treatment in a case study of depression. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 7(2-3), 90-102

Muñoz-Martínez, A. M., Novoa-Gómez, M. M., & Vargas Gutiérrez, R. M. (2012). Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) in Ibero-America: Review of current status and some proposals.International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 7 (2-3), 96-101.

Newring, K.A.B. & Wheeler, J.G. (2012). Functional Analytic Psychotherapy with juveniles who have committed sexual offenses. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 7 (2-3), 102-110.

Oshiro, B., Kanter, J., & Meyer, S. (2012). A single-case experimental demonstration of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy with two clients with severe interpersonal problems. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 7(2-3), 111-117

Pankey, J. (2012). Functional Analytic Psychotherapy for cluster B personality disorders: creating meaning, matteging and skills. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 7(2), 117-124.

Pedersen, E.R., Callaghan, G.M., Prins, A., Nguyen, H. & Tsai, M. (2012). Functional Analytic Psychotherapy as an adjunct to Cognitive-Behavioral Traetments for posttraumatic stress disorder: Theory and application in a single case design. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 7 (2-3),125-134.

Schoendorff, B. & Steinwachs, J. (2012). Using Functional Analytic Therapy to train therapists in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a conceptual and practical framework. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 7 (2-3), 135-137.

Terry Ch., M., & Kohlenberg R.J. (2012). Therapists’ Attitudes about and Preferences to Use Relationship Focused Interventions: New Tools to Measure a Critical Component of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP). International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy. 7(2), 138-146.

Tsai, M., & Reed, R. (2012). Working in-vivo with client sense of unlovability. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 7(2-3), 147-150.

Valero, L., Ferro, R., López, M.A., & Selva, M.A. (2012). Reliability and validity of the Spanish adaptation of Experiencing of Self Scale (EOSS) comparing normal and clinical samples. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy.7, (2-3), 151-158.

Vandenberghe, L. & Martins da Silveira, J. (2012). The Trouble with the ShortTerm Therapist-Clinete Relationship and What Can Be Done about it. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy.7, (2-3), 159-166

Wetterneck, C., & Hart, J. M. (2012) Intimacy is a transdiagnostic problem for Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Functional Analytical Psychotherapy is the solution. Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 7(2-3), 167-176.

Wielenska, R.C. & Oshiro, C.K. (2012). FAP Group Supervision: Reporting Educational Experiences at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Internacional Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy.7, (2-3), 177-181.

Xavier, R.N., Kanter, J.W., y Meyer, S.B. (2012). Transitional probability analysis of two child Behavior Analytic Therapy cases. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 7(2-3), 182-188.


2011

Koerner, K., Tsai, M., & Simpson, E. (2011). Treating shame: A functional analytic approach. In R. Dearing & J. Tangney (Eds.) Shame in the Therapy Hour. APA Press.

Valero-Aguayo, L., Ferro-García, R., Kohlenberg, R., J., & Tsai, M. (2011). Therapeutic Change Processes in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. Revista de Psicología de Clínica y Salud, 22(3), 209-221


2010

Busch, A. M., Callaghan, G. C., Kanter, J. W., Baruch, D. E., & Weeks, C. E. (2010). The Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Rating Scale: A replication and extension. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 40, 11-19.

Kanter, J., Tsai, M., & Kohlenberg, R.J. (Eds.) (2010). The practice of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. New York: Springer.

Kohlenberg, B. & Callaghan, G. M. (2010). FAP and Acceptance Commitment Therapy: Similarities, divergence, and integration. In Kanter, J.W., Tsai, M., & Kohlenberg R.J. (Eds.). The practice of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. New York: Springer

Lopez Bermudez, M.A., Ferro, R. & Calvillo, M. (2010). An Application of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy In a case of Anxiety Panic Disorder Without Agoraphobia. Internacional Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 6, 4, 356-372.

López Bermúdez, M.A., Ferro, R. & Valero, l. (2010). Intervención en un trastorno depresivo mediante la Psicoterapia Analítica Funcional [Treatment of a depressive disorder according to Functional Analytic Psychotherapy]. Psicothema, 22 (1), 92-98.

Martins da Silveira, J., Callaghan, G. M., & Straioto, A, Maeoka, B. E., Mauricio, M. N. & Gouli, P. (in press). Efeitos de um treino em Psicoterapia Analítica Funcional sobre a identificação feita pelo terapeuta de comportamentos clinicamente relevantes de seu cliente [The effects of a functional analytic psychotherapy training on the therapist’s identification of clinical relevant behaviors]. Revista Brasileira de Terapia Comportamental e Cognitiva.

Pergher, N.K. & Colombini, F.A. (2010). Client´s Revelations in Therapy Sessions. Acta Comportamentalia, 18(3).

Schneider, N. (2010). Beziehung – Bewusstsein – Behaviorismus: Die Funktional Analytische Psychotherapie (FAP). Zeitschrift fuer Rational-Emotive & Kognitive Verhaltensetherapie, 21, 52-87.

Tsai, M. & Kohlenberg, R. J. (2010). Using the therapist-client relationship: A behavioral treatment for complex PTSD. In Boos, A. (Ed.): Die beiden Seiten der Bewältigung: Psychotherapeutische und juristische Aspekte schwerer Traumatisierungen.

Tsai, M., Kohlenberg, R.J., & Kanter, J. (2010). A functional analytic psychotherapy approach to the therapeutic alliance. In C. Muran & J. Barber (Eds.) The Therapeutic Alliance: An Evidence-Based Approach to Practice and Training. New York: Guilford Press.

Tsai, M., Plummer, M. D., Kanter, J. W., Newring, R. W., & Kohlenberg, R. J. (2010). Therapist grief and functional analytic psychotherapy: Strategic self-disclosure of personal loss. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 40, 1-10.

Vandenberghe, L., Nasser, d. O., Silva, K. C. F. a., & Pereira, D. (2010). Couples therapy, female orgasmic disorder and the therapist-client relationship. Counseling Psychology Quarterly, 23(1), 45 – 53. doi: 10.1080/09515071003665155. Email Dr. Vandenberghe for a copy, luc.m.vandenberghe@gmail.com.


2009

Colombini, F.A. & Pergher, N.K. Clinical Decisions in Behavior-Analytic Therapy. Acta Comportamentalia, 17(2), 2009. http://www.journals.unam.mx/index.php/acom/article/view/18150

Baruch, D. E., Kanter, J. W., Busch, A. B., & Juskiewicz, K. (2009). Enhancing the therapy relationship in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for psychotic symptoms. Clinical Case Studies,8, 241-257.

Busch, A. M., Kanter, J. W., Callaghan, G. M., Baruch, D. E., Weeks, C. E., & Berlin, K. S. (in press). A micro-process analysis of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy’s mechanism of change. Behavior Therapy.

Ferro, R., Valero, L. & López Bermúdez, M.A. (2009). La Conceptualización de Casos Clínicos desde la Psicoterapia Analítica Funcional [The Conceptualization of clinical cases through Functional Analytic Psychotherapy]. English Translation. Papeles del Psicólogo, 30 (3), 3-10.

Kanter, J. W., Rusch, L. C., Landes, S. L., Holman, G. I., Whiteside, U., & Sedivy, S. K. (2009). The use and nature of present-focused interventions in cognitive and behavioral therapies for depression. Psychotherapy: Research, Theory, Practice, Training, 46, 220-232.

Manos, R. C., Kanter, J. W., Rusch, L. C., Turner, L. B., Roberts, N. A., & Busch, A. M. (2009). Integrating Functional Analytic Psychotherapy and behavioral activation for the treatment of relationship distress. Clinical Case Studies, 8, 122-138.

Mendes, A. C. & Vandenberghe, L. (2009). O relacionamento terapeuta-cliente no tratamento do transtorno obsessivo compulsivo. [The therapist-client relationship in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder]. Estudos de Psicologia (Campinas), 26, 545-552.

Silveira , J. M. Callaghan , G. M. Stradioto , A. Maeoka , B. E. Maurício , M. N. Goulin , P. (2009). Efeitos de um treino em Psicoterapia Analítica Funcional sobre a identificação feita pelo terapeuta de comportamentos clinicamente relevantes de seu cliente. Revista Brasileira de Terapia Comportamental e Cognitiva, 11(2), 346-365.

Vandenberghe, L. (2009) Keeping the focus on clinically relevant behavior: Supervision for Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. International Journal for Behavioral Consulting and Therapy, 5 (2), 209-221.

Vandenberghe, L. (2009). A functional analytic approach to group therapy. The Behavior Analyst Today, 10 (1), 71-82.


2008

Callaghan, G. M., & Follette, W. C. (2008). Coding Manual for the Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Rating Scale (FAPRS). The Behavior Analyst Today, 9, 57-97.

Callaghan, G. M., Follette, W. C., Ruckstuhl, L. E., & Linnerooth, P. J. N., (2008). The Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Rating Scale: A Behavioral Psychotherapy Coding System. The Behavior Analyst Today, 9, 98-116.

Ferro García, R. (2008). Recent studies in functional analytic psychotherapy. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 4, 239-249.

Kanter, J. W., Manos, R. C., Busch, A. M., & Rusch, L. C. (2008). Making Behavioral Activation More Behavioral. Behavior Modification, 32(6), 780-803.

Silva Silvestre, R. L. & Vandenberghe, L. (2008). The therapist’s feelings. International Journal for Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 4 (4), 355-359.

Tsai, M., Kohlenberg, R.J., Kanter, J., Kohlenberg, B., Follette, W., & Callaghan, G. (2008). A guide to Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: Awareness, courage, love and behaviorism. New York: Springer.

Vandenberghe, L. (2008). Culture-sensitive functional analytic psychotherapy. The Behavior Analyst, 31, 23-37.


2007

Ferro, R., Valero, L., & Lopez Bermudez, M.A. (2007). Novedades y aportaciones desde la Psicoterapia Analitica Funcional (Contributions and novelties from Functional Analytic Psychotherapy). Psicothema, 19, 452-458.

Kohlenberg, R. J., & Tsai, M. (2007). Kinou bunseki shinri ryouhou: Tetteiteki koudou shugi no hate, seishin bunseki to koudou ryouhou no kakehashi (H. Okouchi, Ed. & Trans.). Tokyo: Kongo. (Original work published 1991, Functional analytic psychotherapy: Creating intense and curative therapeutic relationships. New York: Plenum.)

Kohlenberg, R. J., & Vandenberghe, L. (2007). Treatment resistant OCD, inflated responsibility, and the therapeutic relationship: Two case examples. Psychology and Psychotherapy-Theory Research and Practice, 80, 455-465.

Sousa, A. C. A., & Vandenberghe, L. (2007). Posibilidades da FAP como cétodo de supervisão de terapeutas com clientes borderlines (Possibilities of FAP in the supervision of therapists with borderline clients). Revista Brasileira de Terapia Comportamental e Cognitiva, 9, 1-12.

Vandenberghe, L. (2007). Functional analytic psychotherapy and the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder. Counseling Psychology Quarterly, 20, 105-114.

Vandenberghe, L. (2007). Psicoterapia Analitico Funcional [Functional Analytic Psychotherapy]. In R. Starling (Ed.), Sobre Comportamento e Cognição (Vol. 19, pp. 151-159). Santo André: ESETec.


2006

Braga, G. L. B., & Vandenberghe, L. (2006). Abrangência e função da relação terapêutica na terapia comportamental. [Scope and function of the therapist-client relationship in behavior therapy.] Estudos de Psicologia – Campinas, 23 , 307-314.

Callaghan, G. M. (2006). Functional analytic psychotherapy and supervision. International Journal of Behavioral and Consultation Therapy, 2, 416-431.

Callaghan, G. M. (2006). Functional Assessment of Skills for Interpersonal Therapists: The FASIT System: For the assessment of therapist behavior for interpersonally-based interventions including Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) or FAP-enhanced treatments. The Behavior Analyst Today, 7, 399-433.

Callaghan, G. M. (2006). The Functional Idiographic Assessment Template (FIAT) System: For use with interpersonally-based interventions including Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) and FAP-enhanced treatments. The Behavior Analyst Today, 7, 357-398.

Fernandez Parra, A., & Ferro García, R. (2006). Psicoterapia analítico-funcional: Una aproximación contextual funcional al tratamiento psicológico. [Functional analytic psychotherapy: A functional-contextual approach to psychological treatment.] eduPsykhé, 5, 203-229.

Ferro, R. (2006). La psicoterapia analítica funcional: Estableciendo relaciones terapéuticas intensas y curativas. [Functional analytic psychotherapy: Creating intense and curative therapeutic relationships.] Psicología Conductual, 14, 343-359.

Ferro, R., Valero, L., & Vives, M. C. (2006). Application of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: Clinical analysis of a patient with depressive disorder. The Behavior Analyst Today, 7, 1-18.

Kanter, J. W., Landes, S. J., Busch, A. M., Rusch, L. C., Brown, K. R., Baruch, D. E., & Holman, G. I. (2006). The effect of contingent reinforcement on target variables in outpatient psychotherapy for depression: An investigation of functional analytic psychotherapy. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 29, 463-467.

Queiroz, M. A. M., & Vandenberghe, L. (2006). Psicoterapia no tratamento da fibromialgia: Mesclando FAP e ACT. [Psychotherapy in the treatment of fibromialgia: Interweaving FAP and ACT.] In: H. J. Guilhardi & N. Aguire. (Eds.). Sobre Comportamento e Cognição . (pp. 238-248). Santo André: ESETec.

Vandenberghe, L., Coppede, A. M., & Kohlenberg, R. J. (2006). Client curiosity about the therapist’s private life: Hindrance or therapeutic aid? The Behavior Therapist, 29 (3), 41-46.


2005

Kanter, J. W., Schildcrout, J. S., & Kohlenberg, R. J. (2005). In vivo processes in cognitive therapy for depression: Frequency and benefits. Psychotherapy Research, 15(4), 366-373.

Kohlenberg, R. J., Tsai, M., Ferro García, R., Aguayo, L. V., Fernández Parra, A., & Virués-Ortega, J. (2005). Psicoterapia analítico-funcional y terapia de aceptación y compromiso: Teoría, aplicaciones y continuidad con el análisis del comportamiento. International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, 5(2), 37-67.

Oliveira Nasser, K. C. F., & Vandenberghe, L. (2005). Anorgasmia e esquiva experiencial, um estudo de caso. (Anorgasmia and experiential avoidance, a case study). Psicologia Clínica, 17(1), 162-176.

de Sousa, A.C.A. & Vandenberghe, L. (2005). A emergência do transtorno de personalidade borderline: uma visão comportamental. [How the borderline personality disorder emerged: a behavioral view]. Interação em psicologia, 9, 381-390.

Wagner, A. W. (2005). A behavioral approach to the case of Ms. S. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, 15(1), 101-114.

Vandenberghe, L., & Ferro, C. L. B. (2005). Terapia de grupo baseada em FAP como abordagem terapêutica para dor crônica: Possibilidades e perspectivas. [FAP enhanced group therapy for chronic pain: Possibilities and perspectives.] Psicologia: Teoria e prática, 7, 137-152.

Vandenberghe, L., & Sousa, A. C. A. (2005). The Dodo-bird debate, empirically supported relationships and functional analytic psychotherapy. International Journal Of Behavioral Consultation And Therapy, 1, 323-328, 2005.


2004

Bolling, M. Y., & Kohlenberg, R. J. (2004). Reasons for quitting serotonin reuptake inhibitor therapy: Paradoxical psychological side effects and patient satisfaction. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 73(6), 380-385.

Callaghan, G. M., Gregg, J. A., Marx, B., Kohlenberg, B. S., & Gifford, E. (2004). FACT: The utility of an integration of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to alleviate human suffering. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training, 41, 195-207.

Gosch, C. S. & Vandenberghe, L. (2004). Análise do comportamento e a relação terapeuta-criança no tratamento de um padrão desafiador-agressivo. [Behavior analysis and the therapist-child relationship in the treatment of an aggressive-defiant pattern.] Revista brasileira de terapia comportamental e cognitiva, 6, 173-182.

Hayes, S. C., Masuda, A., Bissett, R., Luoma, J., & Guerrero, L. F. (2004). DBT, FAP, and ACT: How empirically oriented are the new behavior therapy technologies? Behavior Therapy, 35(1), 35-54.

Kanter, J. W. Callaghan, G. M., Landes, S. J., Busch, A. M., Brown, K. R. (2004). Behavior Analytic Conceptualization and Treatment of Depression: Traditional Models and Recent Advances. The Behavior Analyst Today, 5, 255-274.

Kanter, J. W., Kohlenberg, R. J., & Loftus, E. F. (2004). Experimental and psychotherapeutic demand characteristics and the cognitive therapy rationale: An analogue study. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 28(2), 229-239.

Kohlenberg, R. J., Kanter, J. W., Bolling, M. (2004). Functional Analytic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Therapy, and Acceptance. In S. C. Hayes, V. M. Follette, & M. M. Linehan (Eds.) Mindfulness and acceptance: Expanding the cognitive-behavioral tradition (pp. 96-119). New York: Guilford.

Sousa, A. C. A. (2004). Transtorno de personalidade borderline sob uma perspectiva analítico-funcional. [Borderline personality disorder from a functional analytic perspective.] Revista brasileira de terapia comportamental e cognitiva, 5, 121-137.

Vandenberghe, L. (2004). Terapia de grupo como processo interpessoal. [Group therapy as interpersonal process.] In: M. Z. S. Brandão, F. C. S. Conte, F. S. Brandão, Y. K. Ingberman, V. L. M. da Silva, & S. M. Oliani (Eds.). Sobre comportamento e cognição. Vol. 13. (pp.321-325). Santo André: ESETec.

 

2003

Callaghan, G. M., Summers, C. J., & Weidman, M. (2003). The treatment of histrionic and narcissistic personality disorder behaviors: A single-subject demonstration of clinical effectiveness using Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 33, 321-339.

Carrascoso, F. J. (2003). Jealousy: A case of application of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. Psychology in Spain, 7, 88-98.

Holmes, E. P., Dykstra, T. A., & Williams, P. (2003). Functional analytic rehabilitation: A contextual behavioral approach to chronic distress. Behavior Analyst Today, 4, 34-46.

Kohlenberg, R. J. (2003). AABT: On the precipice of becoming dysfunctional. the Behavior Therapist, 26, 284-286.

Shingler, S., & Strong, L. (2003). Putting the ‘B’ back into CBT: The use of behavioural contingencies in sex offender treatment – Summary of paper presented at the annual NOTA Conference 2002, Lancaster. NOTANews, 45.

Vandenberghe, L., Ferro, C. B. L., & Furtado da Cruz, A. C. (2003). FAP-enhanced group therapy for chronic pain. The Behavior Analyst Today, 4, 369-375.

Vandenberghe, L., Furtado da Cruz, A. C., & Ferro, C. B. L. (2003). Terapia de grupo para pacientes com dor cronica orofacial (Group therapy for for patients with chronic orofacial pain). Revista Brasileira de Terapia Comportamental e Cognitiva, 5(1), 31-40.

Vandenberghe, L. (2003). Análise Functional da Relação Terapeutica: Fragmentos de FAP [Functional Analysis of the Therapeutic Relationship: Fragments of FAP]. Estudos Goiania, 30,1139-1151.

 

2002

Gaynor, S. T. (2002). Getting ahead of the data: Not all threats are equal. Behavior Therapist, 25(7-8), 137-139.

Gaynor, S. T., & Lawrence, P. (2002). Complementing CBT for depressed adolescents with Learning through In Vivo Experience (LIVE): Conceptual analysis, treatment description, and feasibility study. Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapy, 30(1), 79-101.

Kanter, J. W., Kohlenberg, R. J., & Loftus, E. F. (2002). Demand characteristics, treatment rationales, and cognitive therapy for depression. Prevention & Treatment, 5, Article 41.

Kohlenberg, R. J., Bolling, M. Y., Kanter, J. W., & Parker, C. R. (2002). Clinical behavior analysis: Where it went wrong, how it was made good again, and why its future is so bright. The Behavior Analyst Today, 3(3), 248-254.

Kohlenberg, R. J., Kanter, J. W., Bolling, M. Y., Parker, C., & Tsai, M. (2002). Enhancing cognitive therapy for depression with functional analytic psychotherapy: Treatment guidelines and empirical findings. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 9(3), 213-229.

López Bermúdez, M. A., Ferro, R., & Calvillo, M. (2002). Una aplicacion de la Psicoterapia Analitica Funcional en un trastorno de angustia sin agorafobia. [Case study of the application of a FAP-based intervention in a patient with anxiety disorder without agoraphobia.] Análisis y Modificación de Conducta, 28, 553-583.

Prins, A., & Callaghan, G. M. (November, 2002). Functional Analytic Psychotherapy as an Adjunctive Treatment for a Client Meeting Criteria for PTSD. Poster presented at the Thirty-sixth Annual Meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Reno, NV.

 

2001

Ferro, R. (2001). La depresión: Algunas consideraciones críticas en su tratamiento. Análisis y Modificación de Conducta, 27, 187-204. (Theoretical paper dealing with the functional analysis of depression, proposes FAP as an effective alternative to treatment.)

Kanter, J. W., Parker, C. R., & Kohlenberg, R. J. (2001). Finding the self: A behavioral measure and its clinical implications. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training, 38(2), 198-211.

Kohlenberg, R. J., & Tsai, M. (2001). Hablo, luego existo : Una aproximación conductual para entender los problemas del yo. Escritos de psicología, 5, 58-62.

(Translation of the 1995 paper, I speak, therefore I am: A behavioral approach to understanding the self.)

Luciano, C. (2001). Terapia de Aceptación y Compromiso (ACT). Libro de casos[Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Case studies]. Valencia: Promolibro.

 

2000

Bolling, M. Y., Kohlenberg, R. J., & Parker, C. R. (2000). Behavior analysis and depression. In M. J. Dougher (Ed.), Clinical behavior analysis (pp. 127-152). Reno, NV: Context Press.

Ferro, R., Valero, L., & Vives, M. C. (2000). Aplicación de la Psicoterapia Analítica Funcional. Un análisis clínico de un trastorno depresivo. Análisis y Modificación de Conducta, 26, 291-317. (Case study of an application of FAP in a woman with depression.)

Follette, V. M., & Batten, S. (2000). The role of emotion in psychotherapy supervision: A contextual behavioral analysis. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 7, 306-312.

Kohlenberg, B. S. (2000). Emotion and the relationship in psychotherapy: A behavior analytic perspective. In M. J. Dougher (Ed.) Clinical behavior analysis (pp. 271-289). Reno, NV: Context Press.

Kohlenberg, R. J., & Tsai, M. (2000). Radical behavioral help for Katrina. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 7(4), 500-505.

Phelps, B. J. (2000). Dissociative identity disorder: The relevance of behavior analysis. Psychological Record, 50(2), 235-249.

Steever, E. E. (2000). The integration of psychodynamic and behavior therapies revisited: Approaching rapprochement? Journal of Mental Health (UK), 8(6), 583-596.

 

1999 and earlier

Hopko, D. R., & Hopko, S. D. (1999). What can functional analytic psychotherapy contribute to empirically-validated treatments? Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 6(5), 349-356.

Bolling, M., Parker, C., Kanter, J., Kohlenberg, R. J., & Tsai, M. (1999). The client-therapist interaction: The core of a behavioral approach. European Psychotherapie, 1, 21-29.

Paul, R. H., Marx, B. P., & Orsillo, S. M. (1999). Acceptance-based psychotherapy in the treatment of an adjudicated exhibitionist: A case example. Behavior Therapy, 30(1), 149-162.

Luciano, M. C. (1999). Terapia de aceptación y compromiso (ACT) y psicoterapia analítica functional (FAP): Fundamentos, características y precauciones. (Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and functional analytic psychotherapy (FAP): Foundations, characteristics, and precautions). Analisis y Modificacion de Conducta, 25(102), 497-584.

Shingler, J., & Strong, L. (1999). Putting the ‘B’ back into CBT: The use of behavioural contingencies in sex offender treatment – Summary of paper presented at the annual NOTA Conference 2002, Lancaster. NOTANews, 45, 9-12.

Cullen, C. (1998). Behaviour analysis in work and therapy: The trouble with rules. Psychologist. 11(10), 471-475.

Ferro, R., & Valero, L. (1998). Psicoterapias conductistas: nuevos enfoques clínicos. Psicologemas, 12, 31-62. (The first article published in Spanish about ACT and FAP.)

Kohlenberg, B. S., Yeater, E. A., & Kohlenberg, R. J. (1998). Functional Analytic Psychotherapy, the therapeutic alliance, and brief psychotherapy. In J. Safran & C. Muran (Eds.) The therapeutic alliance in brief psychotherapy (pp. 63-93). Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

Kohlenberg, R. J., & Tsai, M. (1998). Healing interpersonal trauma with the intimacy of the therapeutic relationship. In V. M. Follette, & J. I. Ruzek, (Eds.), Cognitive-behavioral therapies for trauma (pp. 305-320). New York: Guilford.

Parker, C. R., Bolling, M. Y., & Kohlenberg, R. J. (1998). Operant theory of personality. In M. Hersen (Ed.), Advanced personality. The Plenum series in social/clinical psychology (pp. 155-171). New York: Plenum Press.

Rodriguez-Naranjo, C. (1998). Therapeutical principles and clinical possibilities of “functional analytic psychotherapy.” Psicothema, 10(1), 85-96.

Callaghan, G. M. (1996). The clinical utility of client dream reports from a radical behavioral perspective. the Behavior Therapist, 19, 49-52.

Callaghan, G. M., Naugle, A. E., & Follette, W. C. (1996). Useful constructions of the client-therapist relationship. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training, 33, 381-390.

Follette, W. C., Naugle, A. E., & Callaghan, G. M. (1996). A radical behavioral understanding of the therapeutic relationship in effecting change. Behavior Therapy, 27, 623-641.

Koerner, K., Kohlenberg, R. J., & Parker, C. R. (1996). Diagnosis of personality disorder: A radical behavioral alternative. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 64(6), 1169-1176.

Rabin, C., Tsai, M., & Kohlenberg, R. J. (1996). Targeting sex-role and power issues with a functional analytic approach: Gender patterns in behavioral marital therapy. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy, 8, 1-24.

Follette, W. C., & Callaghan, G. M. (1995). Do as I do, not as I say: A behavior-analytic approach to supervision. Professional Psychology: Research & Practice, 26(4), 413-421.

Kohlenberg, R. J., & Tsai, M. (1995). I speak, therefore I am: A behavioral approach to understanding the self. Behavior Therapist, 18, 113-116.

Kohlenberg, R. J., & Tsai, M. (1995). Functional analytic psychotherapy: A behavioral approach to intensive treatment. In W. O’Donohue & L. Krasner (Eds.), Theories of behavior therapy: Exploring behavior change (pp. 637-658). Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

Chiesa M. Radical behaviorism: The philosophy and the science. Boston: Authors Cooperative; 1994.

Kohlenberg, R. J., & Tsai, M. (1994). Improving cognitive therapy for depression with functional analytic psychotherapy: Theory and case study. The Behavior Analyst, 17, 305-320.

Kohlenberg, R. J., & Tsai, M. (1994). Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: A behavioral approach to treatment and integration. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, 4, 175-201.
Kohlenberg, R. J., Hayes, S. C., & Tsai, M. (1993). Radical behavioral psychotherapy: Two contemporary examples. Clinical Psychology Review, 13(6), 579-592.

Kohlenberg, R. J., & Tsai, M. (1993). Hidden meaning: A behavioral approach. the Behavior Therapist, 16, 80-82.

Kohlenberg, R. J., Tsai, M., & Dougher, M. J. (1993). The dimensions of clinical behavior analysis. Behavior Analyst, 16(2), 271-282.

Kohlenberg, R. J., & Tsai, M. (1991). Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: A guide for creating intense and curative therapeutic relationships. New York: Plenum.

Kohlenberg, R. J., & Tsai, M. (1987). Functional analytic psychotherapy. In N. S. Jacobson (Ed.), Psychotherapists in clinical practice: Cognitive and behavioral perspectives (pp. 388-443). New York: Guilford.

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Gender and Sexual Diversity SIG

Gender and Sexual Diversity SIG

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Co-chairs: Janani Vaidya (they/them) and Michael May (he/they)
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General Interest Area to be Specifically Addressed by SIG

The Gender and Sexual Diversity (GSD) SIG will focus on the following areas but is not limited to, building a supportive environment for GSD providers, researchers, scholars, and students within ACBS; to better understand issues of sexual orientation, gender diversity, and sexual minority communities including queer and trans people of color; applying contextual science to increase understanding of contexts that foster acceptance and alleviate heterocentrism, cissexism, transphobia, racism, and white supremacy. The group will also work to cultivate and maintain a safe atmosphere for GSD individuals to network, meet, and discuss their work at the annual conference of ACBS. Future goals include creating spaces for education, connection, and active projects to promote social change.

Mission Statement

The GSD SIG is oriented to better understand the role of contextual behavioral science in the unique experiences of GSD people and the role it can play in fostering acceptance, self-compassion, and well-being. We are also focused on using contextual behavioral science to promote values-directed change and recognizing the discomfort of our own experiences of heterosexism, transphobia, cissexism, racism, classism, ableism, and white supremacy. We plan to work at the intersection of several identities to dismantle and challenge the structures that continue to oppress and maintain the marginalization of GSD people from all communities and nationalities.


GSD people are often exposed early in life to cisgender, heterocentric cultures that marginalize, shame, and criminalize gender diversity and sexual diversity. Successful advocacy, activism, training, and research are required to help develop cultural humility and dismantle systems of oppression against GSD people. These competencies are broad and require considerable training and resources. The function of this special interest group is to help facilitate professional growth of GSD people and their allies who are also member of ACBS. This SIG will focus on the professional development of its members as well as the use of CBS technologies in this area. Contextual behavioral science offers a unique, non-pathologizing lens to better examine the concerns and barriers for GSD people in living a full life in a valued direction, as well as training allies and GSD people in recognizing how we all are a part of and perpetuate systems, and how to dismantle and actively disrupt these systems.


In this group, GSD providers, researchers, and scholars within ACBS will interact to mutually support and cultivate cultural humility and dismantling of oppression for GSD people. 

Description of SIG membership 

Membership in this group is oriented to GSD providers, researchers, scholars, and students who are ACBS members. This SIG welcomes members of all sexual and gender identities.

SIG Activities

A SIG meeting and evening outing occur each year at the World Conference. The SIG encourages panels, symposia, and workshops related to GSD concerns; sponsors presentations; and promotes collaboration with other SIGs. Further, the SIG creates a space for socialization and connection within the community. There is also a GSD SIG Resources webpage.
 

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Gender and Sexual Diversity SIG Resources

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Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science Articles

  • Misra, A., Bryan, A., Faber, N.S., Pereira, D.P., Faber, S., Williams, M.T., & Skinta, M.D. (2023). A systematic review of inclusion of minoritized populations in randomized controlled trials of acceptance and commitment therapy. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 29, 122-130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2023.05.008
  • Fowler, J.A., Viskovich, S., Buckley, L., & Dean, J.A. (2022). A call for ACTion: A systematic review of empirical evidence for the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with LGBTQI+ individuals. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 25, 78-89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2022.06.007
  • Igarashi, Y., Staples, J., Vigil, S., Pero, G., Gardner, R., Thomat, A., & Abascal, L. (2022). The impact of psychological flexibility in the relationship between discrimination and internalized transnegativity among transgender and gender expansive adults. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 24, 42-50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2022.03.005
  • Flynn, M.F. & Bhambhani, Y. (2021). Internalized transphobia, nondisclosure of gender identity, and life satisfaction among transgender and non-binary adults: The moderating roles of psychological flexibility and inflexibility. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 20, 194-201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2021.04.008
  • Weeks, S.N., Renshaw, T.L., Galliher, R.V., & Tehee, M. (2020) The moderating role of psychological inflexibility in the relationship between minority stress, substance misuse, and suicidality in LGB+ adolescents. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 18, 276-286. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2020.10.007
  • Singh, R.S., Watford, T.S., Cotterman, R.E., & O'Brien, W.H. (2020) A pilot study of acceptance and commitment therapy for sexual minorities experiencing work stress. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 16, 25-29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2020.02.001

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Top Five Things to Say (or not) to Transgender People by lore dickey

Top Five Things to Say (or not) to Transgender People by lore dickey

People are inherently kind to one another. It is part of being a human being. Sometimes though, even with the best intentions we get things wrong. We are embarrassed, we do not really know how to undo what we just said, and most important we aren’t sure what the long-term impacts will be for the relationship we have developed. Below, I offer some tips for some good practices for how to talk with transgender people (whether or not they are your client).

1. What name and pronouns do you use?
This is such a simple question and when we ask trans people this question they feel seen. They will know that you are hoping to connect with them authentically. You may have heard people ask “what are your preferred pronouns?” This question has some inherent problems. When you ask me what pronouns I prefer I think that you will use those pronouns when it is convenient. There are a number of things I prefer: cream in my coffee, a hot shower in the morning, and a regular paycheck. When it comes to my name and pronouns, and other personal information, I do not prefer that you use them, rather I insist that you do so.

One more thought about pronouns and names. Yes, this can be very tricky. When you meet someone, you instantaneously make a decision about the person’s gender. When you learn someone’s name, you are also locked in to both a name and pronouns. You are going to make mistakes. I transitioned 20 years ago and I still make mistakes! Own your mistake, apologize (once), and work to get it right the next time. When you own your mistake, your client does not have to correct you (not an easy thing). They also realize that you are cognizant of the mistake you made.

2. What are your goals for transition?
I do not want this question to become code for “have you had the surgery?” Although, knowing about the type of transition a person would like to make is important as you begin work with a transgender client.

When you ask a transgender person if they have had the surgery – you are asking them about their genitals. You are also showing your ignorance about the many surgical procedures that may be necessary for gender affirmation. In the moment you start to ask a trans person this question; first ask yourself if you need this information or are simply curious. If the question is about curiosity then it need not be asked.

Asking a person about their transition goals should lead the conversation to the ways a trans person wants to transition. There are generally three types of transition: social, medical, and legal. Each of these types of transition have different outcomes. A social transition may involve a name change (though not necessarily in a legal sense) and a change in the attire a person wears. A medical transition typically involves some combination of hormones and/or surgery. A legal transition includes any process that requires a legal intervention such as a name change, a gender marker change, or the change to identity documents.

3. “I would never have known!”
Let me begin this with – of course you wouldn’t have known. And, this assumes that there is something wrong with those trans people for whom you would have known. This is really all about passing privilege. If a person “passes” they benefit from privilege that many trans people are unable to achieve. When working with your clients, it is important that you do not hold the ability to pass as objective. Doing so places an unnecessary burden on some trans people.

When you tell me “I never would have known” I feel invisible. It is as if my having told you I am trans suddenly doesn’t mean anything to you. Just like you, I want to be seen for who I am. Please do not erase my identity or ask me to pretend that the history I had leading up to my transition didn’t exist.

4. I don’t know how to refer to you, and I refuse to take responsibility for my own confusion.
Since when is it acceptable to make your confusion (and unwillingness to accept responsibility) someone else’s problem? I know that this blog post began with a statement that people have good intentions. Although most people are kind, when a person decides to make their confusion another person’s concern, then there is likely to be a disagreement. If you are not sure of my pronouns, ask. The question is really quite simple. It goes like this: “I am confused and I want to be respectful, what pronouns do you use?”

5. We know how to read.
Trans people tend to be well-educated. As a result, we know how to read. It is unlikely that we have entered the wrong restroom. There is no such thing as “bathroom police”. And yet, many trans people experience questioning and violence when trying to use a restroom. The reality is, once we are each in our respective stalls no one has any idea about each other’s gender identity. When you make an issue about whether I am in the right restroom you put me in danger. All I want to do is take care of some basic bodily needs.

- lore m. dickey, PhD
Behavioral Health Consultant
North Country HealthCare
Bullhead City, AZ USA

 


 

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Mission/Objectives

Scope:
Our social world is built on the past decisions of others trying to solve the problems of particular contexts. Some of those past decisions have had unintended and toxic effects. But everything that was built by people can be rebuilt by people. If we are to design and implement new systems of social cooperation in organizations, policies and social institutions, we need the psychological flexibility to make sure that what we build reflects and embodies our shared values. Concurrently, to work effectively at this scale, we need to address psychological toxicity in the environments we wish to influence.

Mission:
The mission of the Leadership, Organizational Behavior Management, & Public Policy SIG is to scale the psychological flexibility model up to the level of organizations, public policy, and social institutions more generally. We believe it is especially important to consider the interrelationship between environment (toxic or nurturing) and psychological flexibility in our efforts to provide something of value to the world.

SIG Activities

This group will draw upon its membership for ideas, collaboration, research design, and strategic development of new knowledge, practice, and dissemination. We will interact via a dedicated SIG listserv and have an annual meeting at the ACBS World Conference.  We will maintain a LOPP SIG Resources webpage.

Description of Membership

Our group includes but is not limited to those who are interested in basic and applied research, coaching, prevention science, public health, public policy, ACT, ACTraining, and the design of new ways to promote psychological flexibility at a societal level.

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ACBS LOPP-SIG NEWSLETTER APRIL 2020


Introduction 
Hello to all ACBS LOPP-SIG members,
In this newsletter, we aim to provide you with information about our Special Interest Group (SIG).
You are receiving a copy of this newsletter because you have ticked the member box on the ACBS website.
This newsletter includes information about the SIG including its mission statement, details about the coordinators and membership.

About the SIG 
Mission 
The Leadership, Organizational Behavior Management, & Public Policy SIG (LOPP-SIG) has a mission to scale the psychological flexibility model up to the level of organizations, public policy, and social institutions more generally. We believe it is especially important to consider the interrelationship between environment and psychological flexibility in our efforts to provide something of value to the world.
Scope 
Our social world is built on the past decisions of others trying to solve the problems of particular contexts. Some of those past decisions have had unintended and toxic effects. But everything that was built by people can be rebuilt by people. If we are to design and implement new systems of social cooperation in organizations, policies and social institutions, we need the psychological flexibility to make sure that what we build reflects and embodies our shared values. Concurrently, to work effectively at this scale, we need to address psychological toxicity and promote psychological flourishing, and prosocial behaviors in the environments we wish to influence.
The nature of this SIG 
This SIG is for people in the ACBS community who are interested in ways to promote psychological flexibility at a societal level, including through basic and applied research, coaching, public health, public policy, ACT, ACTraining, and the exploration of prosociality and organizational flexibility.
We encourage our members to network, share resources and support each other to solve problems, explore ideas, collaborate, design research, and develop and disseminate new knowledge and practice.

About the LOPP-SIG Coordinators 
Your LOPP-SIG coordinators are: Annie Gascoyne and Carmella Tress. We took on the SIG administrative responsibilities in September 2019, and would like to thank our predecessors, Tresna Hunt and Donna Read. 

About LOPP-SIG Membership and Communication 
We currently have a LOPP-SIG membership database of 500+ people. Please be aware that signing up for membership doesn’t automatically provide access to the other members of the SIG. To interact with one another, we currently use a listserv (email communication) and/or a Facebook page (see below for information on both of these forms of communication). 

About the LOPP-SIG Listserv 
What is the listserv? 
The listserv is a way for members to communicate via email. It operates in the same way as the main list for professionals. When you sign up to the listserv you will receive emails in your inbox, and you can send emails to the group. This communication is also recorded on the ACBS LOPP-SIG website. There are currently 183 people on the listserv. 
You can join the listserv at the following site:
https://contextualscience.org/group/leadership_organizational_behavior_management_and
Emailing the list directly: Once you have signed up to the listserv you can email this group directly by sending your messages to: lopp-sig@lists.contextualscience.org
Updating your listserv preferences:
You can update all of your listserv options at the following site: https://contextualscience.org/how_do_i_manage_my_listserv_subscriptions

About the LOPP-SIG Facebook Page
What is the Facebook page?
The Facebook page was set up after a members’ vote at the World Conference in 2018. At the time, this was considered by voters to be a more user-friendly form of communication than the listserv.
There are currently 103 LOPP-SIG members on the Facebook page.
Joining the ACBS Facebook page
You can join either by typing in ACBS LOPP-SIG into Facebook, or you can copy and paste:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1032435220192241/

Additional Resources
This year, we created a new resources page (many thanks to Laura Purcell for her support in this), which includes articles, books, videos, slides, blogs and podcasts that are relevant to leadership, organizational behavior management and public policy. Please check out the page and if you have any relevant resources to add, please feel free to get in touch.
https://contextualscience.org/lopp_sig_resources

About the 2020 ACBS Conference
We’re keen to discuss opportunities for the LOPP-SIG members to meet during the 2020 conference. However, given the extraordinary circumstances we find ourselves in, it seems prudent to wait to hear more from the ACBS leadership team about what form the conference will take.

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LOPP SIG Newsletter - April 2019

LOPP SIG Newsletter - April 2019

ACBS LOPP-SIG NEWSLETTER APRIL 2019

 

Introduction

Hello to all ACBS LOPP-SIG members. This newsletter is designed to provide you with important updated information about our SIG. You are receiving a copy of this newsletter because you have ticked the member box on the ACBS website. If you do not wish to be a member of the LOPP-SIG please send an email to one of the SIG coordinators (see below) and ask to be removed from the group. This newsletter will provide you with information about the SIG including its mission statement, the names and details of the coordinators, the membership structure, mechanisms for communicating with one another, and information about the up and coming world conference in Dublin. Please feel free to get in touch with us at any stage if you have any further questions about this community.

About the SIG

The Leadership, Organizational Behavior Management, & Public Policy SIG (LOPP-SIG)'s mission is to scale the psychological flexibility model up to the level of organizations, public policy, and social institutions more generally. We believe it is especially important to consider the interrelationship between environment (toxic or nurturing) and psychological flexibility in our efforts to provide something of value to the world. Our social world is built on the past decisions of others trying to solve the problems of particular contexts. Some of those past decisions have had unintended and toxic effects. But everything that was built by people can be rebuilt by people. If we are to design and implement new systems of social cooperation in organizations, policies and social institutions, we need the psychological flexibility to make sure that what we build reflects and embodies our shared values. Concurrently, to work effectively at this scale, we need to address psychological toxicity and promote psychological flourishing, and prosocial behaviors in the environments we wish to influence.

The nature of this SIG

Currently the function of this SIG is for people in the ACBS community working in the leadership, organisational systems and public policy spaces to network, share resources and support each other to solve problems.

SIG Coordinators

The LOPP-SIG coordinators are:
Tresna Hunt: Tresna@oetgenhunt.co.nz and Donna Read: donnaread3380@aol.com
Tresna and Donna share the SIG administrative responsibilities. Please feel free to contact either or both of us at any stage if you have any questions or concerns.

About your membership

What is LOPP-SIG membership?
We currently have a database of 545 people. However, signing your name up for membership doesn’t automatically give you access to the other people in this community, and this is something that is perhaps not well understood. In order to gain benefits from the SIG it is recommended that you join both the listserv (email communication) and the Facebook page (see below for information on both of these forms of communication). If you want to join only one of these we recommend that you join the Facebook page as this is currently the most active form of communication. If you do not have Facebook then you can still communicate via the listserv and members on the list will receive your message.

About the Listserv

What is the listserv?
The listserv is a way for members to communicate via email. It operates in the same way as the main list for professionals. When you sign up to the listserv you will receive emails in your in-box, and you can send emails to the group. This communication will also be recorded on the ACBS LOPP-SIG website.

Members on the listserv
There are currently 182 people on the listserv.

Joining the listserv
You can join the listserv at the following site: https://contextualscience.org/group/leadership_organizational_behavior_management_and

Emailing the list directly
Once you have signed up to the listserv you can email this group directly by sending your messages to: lopp-sig@lists.contextualscience.org

Updating your listserv preferences:
You can update all of your listserv options at the following site: https://contextualscience.org/how_do_i_manage_my_listserv_subscriptions

Having trouble?
Contact: Donna Read: donnaread3380@aol.com or Tresna Hunt: Tresna@oetgenhunt.co.nz
 

About the LOPP-SIG Facebook Page

What is the Facebook page?
The Facebook page was set up after the last world conference, voted by the people at the conference as a more user-friendly form of communication. While Facebook is promoting more engagement, only 10% of our membership is currently using it and this is likely because it needs more advertising! It has been recognised that not everyone wants to use Facebook, which is why the listserv is still an option for people as a way of engaging.

Members on the Facebook page
There are currently 54 people on the Facebook page.

Joining the ACBS Facebook page
You can join either by typing in ACBS LOPP-SIG into Facebook, or you can copy and paste: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1032435220192241/?ref=bookmarks

Having trouble?
Contact: Tresna Hunt: Tresna@oetgenhunt.co.nz or Donna Read: donnaread3380@aol.com

About the Dublin conference

The world conference will be held in Dublin this year from 25th June until 30th June. You can find out more information here: https://contextualscience.org/wc17 We are in the process of organising a SIG catch-up. If you are interested in networking with other members of this SIG in Dublin, please register your interest by sending an email to: Tresna Hunt: Tresna@oetgenhunt.co.nz
PLEASE put the following subject heading in your email: LOPP-SIG Dublin
Once we have a show of interest we can put a call out for agenda items. In the absence of any specific agenda items we will treat the meeting as a general networking event.
Once meeting details have been finalised, Tresna will send an email to those attending with information about date/time/location.

Resources for the website

Do you have any good resources we could put on our website? The website can be found here: https://contextualscience.org/leadership_organizational_behavior_management_publ
We want to add a resource section and are looking for some quality recommendations. If so, email them to: Tresna Hunt: Tresna@oetgenhunt.co.nz

 

That’s all for now. We look forward to catching up with some of you in Dublin. Best regards, Tresna and Donna

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About These Resources

We've compiled this list of resources, which are relevant to leadership, organisational behaviour management and public policy, and grounded in contextual behavioural science.

Can you help?:  We'd love your help to keep it up-to-date. Is your favourite source missing? Is your own work missing? Do let us know in the comments, below ... or get in touch with the LOPP-SIG coordinators over email (Simon & Steffi).

Resource List

Books

  • Smith, W., Boniwell, I., & Green, S. Editors (2021) Positive Psychology Coaching in the Workplace. Springer. There is a chapter on ACT.
  • Atkins, P. W., Wilson, D. S., & Hayes, S. C. (2019). Prosocial: Using evolutionary science to build productive, equitable, and collaborative groups. New Harbinger Publications.
  • Bond, F. W. (2018). Organizational Flexibility: Creating a Mindful and Purpose-Driven Organization. In D. S. Wilson & S. C. Hayes (Series Ed.), Evolution & Contextual Behavioral Science (pp. 185–199). New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
  • Bond, F. W., Lloyd, J., Flaxman, P. E., & Archer, R. (2016). Psychological Flexibility and ACT at Work. In The Wiley Handbook of Contextual Behavioral Science, 459-482.
  • Bond, F. W., & Lloyd, J. (2016). Flexible Organisations: Creating a Healthy and Productive Context for Gender and Sexual Minority Employees. In Mindfulness & acceptance for gender & sexual minorities: a clinician’s guide to fostering compassion, connection, & equality using contextual strategies. Oakland, CA: Context Press, an imprint of New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
  • Paul E. Flaxman, Frank W. Bond, Fredrik Livheim (2013) The Mindful and Effective Employee: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training Manual for Improving Well-Being and Performance 
  • Frank Gardner, Zella E. Moore (2007) The Psychology of Enhancing Human Performance: The Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment Approach
  • Steven Hayes, Frank Bond, Dermot Barnes-Holmes, John Austin (2006) Acceptance and Mindfulness at Work: Applying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Relational Frame Theory to Organizational Behavior Management

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science

Papers

  • Archer, R. (2018). The impact of a focused acceptance and commitment training workplace intervention: is less, less? (Doctoral dissertation, Kingston University).
  • Atkins, P. W., & Parker, S. K. (2012). Understanding individual compassion in organizations: The role of appraisals and psychological flexibility. Academy of Management Review, 37(4), 524-546.
  • Beames, J.R., Spanos, S., Roberts, A. et al. (2023). Intervention Programs Targeting the Mental Health, Professional Burnout, and/or Wellbeing of School Teachers: Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses. Educational Psychology Review, 35, 26. DOI: 10.1007/s10648-023-09720-w
  • Boatemaa, M. A., Oppong Asante, K., & Agyemang, C. B. (2019). The Moderating Role of Psychological Flexibility in the Relationship Between Organizational Commitment, Workaholism, Job Security, and Corporate Entrepreneurship Among Information Technology Workers in Accra, Ghana. SAGE Open, 9(3), 2158244019871063.
  • Bond, F. W., & Bunce, D. (2000). Mediators of change in emotion-focused and problem-focused worksite stress management interventions. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 5, 156-163.
  • Bond, F. W., & Bunce, D. (2003). The role of acceptance and job control in mental health, job satisfaction, and work performance. Journal of Applied Psychology, 88, 1057-1067.
  • Bond, F. W., & Donaldson-Feilder, E. J. (2004). The relative importance of psychological acceptance and emotional intelligence to workplace well-being. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 32(2), 187–203.
  • Bond, F. W., Flaxman, P. E., & Bunce, D. (2008). The influence of psychological flexibility on work redesign: Mediated moderation of a work reorganization intervention. Journal of Applied Psychology, 93(3), 645–654.
  • Bond, F. W. & Flaxman, P. E. (2006). The Ability of Psychological Flexibility and Job Control to Predict Learning, Job Performance, and Mental Health. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 26(1-2), 113-130. DOI: 10.1300/J075v26n01_05
  • Bond, F. W., Hayes, S. C., & Barnes-Holmes, D. (2006). Psychological flexibility, ACT, and organizational behavior. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 26(1–2), 25–54.
  • Bond, F. W., Lloyd, J., & Guenole, N. (2012). The work-related acceptance and action questionnaire (WAAQ): Initial psychometric findings and their implications for measuring psychological flexibility in specific contexts. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 1-25.
  • Deval, C., Bernard-Curie, S., & Monestès, J. L. (2017). Effects of an acceptance and commitment therapy intervention on leaders’ and managers’ psychological flexibility. Journal de Therapie Comportementale et Cognitive, 27(1), 34-42
  • Durand-Moreau, Q., Jackson, T., Deibert, D., Els, C., Kung, J.Y., & Straube, S. (2023). Mindfulness-based Practices in Workers to Address Mental Health Conditions: A Systematic Review. Safety and Health at Work,14(3), 250-258. DOI: 10.1016/j.shaw.2023.07.006
  • Flaxman, P. E., & Bond, F. W. (2006). The Ability of Psychological Flexibility and Job Control to Predict Learning, Job Performance, and Mental Health. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 26(1–2), 113–130.
  • Flaxman, P. E., & Bond, F. W. (2010). A randomised worksite comparison of acceptance and commitment therapy and stress inoculation training. Behavior Research and Therapy, 48, 816-820.
  • Haas J.R. & Hayes, S.C. (2006). When Knowing You Are Doing Well Hinders Performance. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 26(1-2), 91-111. DOI: 10.1300/J075v26n01_04
  • Hayes, S. C., Bunting, K., Herbst, S., Bond, F.W., & Barnes-Holmes, D. (2006). Expanding the scope of organizational behavior management. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 26(1-2), 1-23.
  • Herbst, S.A. & Houmanfar, R. (2009). Psychological Approaches to Values in Organizations and Organizational Behavior Management. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 29(1), 47-68. DOI: 10.1080/01608060802714210
  • Homayooni, A., Homayooni, F., & Homayooni, S. (2020). The relationship between personality traits, basic psychological needs satisfaction, work-related psychological flexibility and job burnout. Iran Occupational Health, 21-30
  • Hulbert-Williams L, Hochard K, Hulbert-Williams NJ, Archer R, Nicholls W & Wilson K (2016). Contextual behavioural coaching: A scientifically coherent model for supporting behaviour change. International Journal of Coaching Psychology, 11(2). 142-154.
  • Karungi Abigaba, K. P. (2019). Psychological flexibility, occupational stress and individual job performance (Doctoral dissertation, Makerere University).
  • Kent, W., Hochard, K. D., & Hulbert-Williams, N. J. (2019). Perceived stress and professional quality of life in nursing staff: How important is psychological flexibility?. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 14, 11-19.
  • Kuo, C. C., Ye, Y. C., Chen, M. Y., & Chen, L. H. (2018). Psychological Flexibility at Work and Employees' Proactive Work Behaviour: Cross‐Level Moderating Role of Leader Need for Structure. Applied Psychology, 67(3), 454-472
  • Lamb, D. J. (2018). Examining psychological flexibility at the individual, team, and leadership levels in Crisis Resolution Teams (Doctoral dissertation, UCL (University College London)).
  • Lamb, D., & Cogan, N. (2015). Coping with work‐related stressors and building resilience in mental health workers: A comparative focus group study using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology. doi: 10.1111/joop.12136
  • Lloyd, J., Bond, F. W., & Flaxman, P. E. (2013). The value of psychological flexibility: Examining psychological mechanisms underpinning a cognitive behavioural therapy intervention for burnout. Work & Stress, 27(2), 181-199.
  • Lloyd, J., Bond, F. W., & Flaxman, P. E. (2017). Work-related self-efficacy as a moderator of the impact of a worksite stress management training intervention: Intrinsic work motivation as a higher order condition of effect. Journal of occupational health psychology, 22(1), 115.
  • Ly, K. H., Asplund, K., & Andersson, G. (2014). Stress management for middle managers via an acceptance and commitment-based smartphone application: A randomized controlled trial. Internet Interventions, 1, 95-101. DOI: 10.1016/j.invent.2014.06.003
  • Maldonado Ladino, M.D., Bolaños, C., Calderón Ramírez, V.A., Silva Giraldo, E.J., Álzate, J.P., Cubides, A., & Botero Carvajal, A. (2023). Effects of internet-based, psychosocial, and early medical interventions on professional burnout in health care workers: Systematic literature review and meta-analysis. Internet Interventions, 34, 100682. DOI: 10.1016/j.invent.2023.100682.
  • Moran, D. J., & Ming, S. (2020). The mindful action plan: Using the MAP to apply acceptance and commitment therapy to productivity and self-compassion for behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 1-9.
  • Moran, D.J. (2015). Acceptance and Commitment Training in the workplace. Current Opinion in Psychology, 2, 26-31. DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2014.12.031
  • Novaes, V. P., Ferreira, M. C., & Valentini, F. (2018). Psychological flexibility as a moderator of the relationships between job demands and resources and occupational well-being. The Spanish journal of psychology, 21.
  • O'hora, D. & Maglieri, K.A. (2006). Goal Statements and Goal-Directed Behavior: A Relational Frame Account of Goal Setting in Organizations. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 26(1-2), 131-170. DOI: 10.1300/J075v26n01_06
  • Ortiz-Fune, C., Kanter, J. W., & Arias, M. F. (2020). Burnout in Mental Health Professionals: The Roles of Psychological Flexibility, Awareness, Courage, and Love. Clinical and Health, 31(2), 85-90.
  • Parker, S. K., Atkins, P. W., & Axtell, C. M. (2008). Building better work places through individual perspective taking: A fresh look at a fundamental human process. International review of industrial and organizational psychology, 23.
  • Peel, R., Buckby, B., & McBain, K. (2017, June). Who gets bullied at work? The role of emotion stability, psychological flexibility and coping in workplace bullying. In Inaugural Australasian Mental Health and Higher Education Conference: Book of Abstracts (p. 27). James Cook University
  • Ramaci, T., Bellini, D., Presti, G., & Santisi, G. (2019). Psychological flexibility and mindfulness as predictors of individual outcomes in hospital health workers. Frontiers in psychology, 10, 1302.
  • Ruiz, F. J., & Odriozola-González, P. (2017). The Predictive and moderating role of psychological flexibility in the development of job burnout. Universitas Psychologica, 16(4), 282-289
  • Singh, R. S., & O'Brien, W. H. (2020). The impact of work stress on sexual minority employees: Could psychological flexibility be a helpful solution?. Stress and Health, 36(1), 59-74.
  • Skews, R. (2018). Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) informed coaching: Examining outcomes and mechanisms of change (Doctoral dissertation, Goldsmiths, University of London)
  • Skews, R., & Palmer, S. (2016). Acceptance and commitment coaching: Making the case for an ACT-based approach to coaching. Coaching Psychology International, 9(1), 24-28
  • Skews, R., Palmer, S., & Green, S. (2018). Coaching to enhance resilience and wellbeing. In Positive Psychology Coaching in Practice (pp. 141-154). Routledge.
  • Stewart, I., Barnes-Holmes, D., Barnes-Holmes, Y., Bond F.W., & Hayes, S.C. (2006). Relational Frame Theory and Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 26(1-2). 55-90, DOI: 10.1300/J075v26n01_03
  • Towey-Swift, K.D., Lauvrud , C. & Whittington, R. (2022). Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for professional staff burnout: a systematic review and narrative synthesis of controlled trials. Journal of Mental Health, 32(2), 452-464. DOI: 10.1080/09638237.2021.2022628 
  • Vilardaga, R., Luoma, J. B., Hayes, S. C., Pistorello, J., Levin, M. E., Hildebrandt, M. J., ... & Bond, F. (2011). Burnout among the addiction counseling workforce: The differential roles of mindfulness and values-based processes and work-site factors. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 40(4), 323-335.
  • Voth, M., Chisholm, S., Sollid, H., Jones, C., Smith-MacDonald, L., & Brémault-Phillips, S. (2022). Efficacy, Effectiveness, and Quality of Resilience-Building Mobile Health Apps for Military, Veteran, and Public Safety Personnel Populations: Scoping Literature Review and App Evaluation. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth, 10(1), e26453 DOI: 10.2196/26453
  • de Vries, M. J. (2018). The potential role of self-control and psychological flexibility for job satisfaction among working people (Master's thesis).
  • Wardley, M. N., Flaxman, P. E., Willig, C., & Gillanders, D. (2014). ‘Feel the Feeling’: Psychological practitioners’ experience of acceptance and commitment therapy well-being training in the workplace. Journal of Health Psychology, 1359105314557977.

Practitioner-Focused/Non-Academic Articles

  • Archer, R. (2018). How to beat workplace stress. New Scientist, 238(3177), 16-17.
  • David, S., & Congleton, C. (2013). Emotional agility. Harvard Business Review, 91(11), 125–131.

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Neurodiversity-Affirming Research and Practice SIG

Neurodiversity-Affirming Research and Practice SIG

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Affiliated 2024. Formed via sprint group. Read more about the sprint group process here.

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Mission/Objectives
The SIG aims to:

  • Build a supportive and accepting community that cultivates a sense of belonging among its members
  • Provide continuing education that promotes neurodiversity-affirming research and practice
  • Develop/collate and disseminate resources that support neurodiversity-affirming research and practice
  • Increase visibility, inclusion, and representation of neurodivergent perspectives and needs within the ACBS community
  • Advocate for inclusive, affirming research on topics of importance to neurodivergent people
  • Address discrimination and ableism inside and outside ACBS, and foster reconciliation

The SIG further aims to establish open avenues through which members can provide feedback on the SIG/its activities and create opportunities for members to lead SIG-supported initiatives. The SIG will collaborate with existing ACBS SIGs to ensure neurodiversity-themed content does not become split across multiple groups (i.e., to streamline content for ACBS members and reduce administrative burden on existing SIGs).

Importantly, this SIG (and indeed the sprint that formed it) can only ever be a product of its members. It is imperative to identify, acknowledge, and address the barriers people face to participating, particularly in the context of a neurodiversity-themed SIG. The Steering Committee is dedicated to increasing pathways to participation and invites ACBS members to contact them via email with any comments or requests for ways the SIG could support their involvement. Steering Committee member email addresses are listed here.

This SIG is in its infancy and there is a lot of work to be done. We ask for members’ patience and support as we work towards our shared goals.

SIG Activities
The SIG is comprised of three core pillars: 

  • Advocacy and system-level pillar. Tasks include:
    • Sponsoring neurodivergence-focused and neurodiversity-affirming submissions at the annual ACBS World Conference.
    • Working alongside relevant Committees, and the Board as appropriate, to advance neurodiversity-affirming research and practice within ACBS.
    • Facilitating reconciliation, acknowledgment, and redress for harm done to neurodivergent people through CBS therapies and related approaches.
    • Improving accessibility of ACBS events.
  • Community engagement pillar. Tasks include:
    • Establishing open avenues for member feedback, facilitating regular community-based events.
    • Hosting events for members’ professional development, and supporting member-led initiatives.
  • Resource development and research dissemination pillar. Tasks include:
    • Producing/compiling and disseminating neurodiversity-affirming resources for clinicians/researchers/other professionals.
    • Amplifying neurodivergent perspectives and experiences in ACBS spaces.

Description of Membership
We welcome all members of ACBS with an interest in neurodiversity-affirming research and practice.

Guiding Values

Authenticity and safety – Being genuine and true to yourself. Cultivating a sense of closeness and connection through unmasking. Fostering safe, attuned disclosures of neurodivergence. Respecting and supporting personal autonomy and decisions not to disclose/not disclose.

Contribution – Striving to make a positive difference for neurodivergent people and the fields of neurodiversity-affirming practice and contextual behavioral science more broadly.

Collaboration and supportiveness – Working with community members in a mutually-supportive way. Honoring strengths and accommodating challenges associated with different neurotypes. Cultivating compassion, fairness, and an openness to others’ perspectives. Being willing to turn to others to achieve optimal outcomes for the group.

Dissemination – Promoting research, training, and practice that addresses the needs and priorities of neurodivergent people.

Inclusion and representation – Striving for an expansive and compassionate community that embraces all aspects of neurodiversity and intersectionality. Centering neurodivergent voices; “nothing about us without us.” Attending to equity and equality of opportunities. Finding ways to listen, support, and amplify the voices of those who have greater barriers to participation.

Justice and advocacy – Courageously challenging neuro-normative standards, ableism, and epistemic injustice. Advocating for reform and accommodations. Seeking avenues to redress harm and increase pathways to effective, neurodiversity-affirming support. Leveraging privilege in solidarity.

Learning – Acquiring knowledge, skills, and insights through an ongoing commitment to growth, self-improvement, listening to neurodivergent perspectives, and acknowledging the validity of lived experience.

Pragmatism: Seeking novel and innovative solutions while recognizing the inherent need for compromise in a neurodiverse group. Seeking practical, achievable, and incremental change. Being willing to take small, imperfect steps rather than getting stuck striving for unattainable ideals.

Transparency and integrity: Being open and honest in communication and decision-making processes. Following through on commitments and seeking help when needed.

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Neurodiversity-Affirming Research and Practice SIG Frequently Asked Questions

Neurodiversity-Affirming Research and Practice SIG Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions about the Neurodiversity-Affirming Research and Practice SIG. This page will be updated as further questions arise.

How was the Neurodiversity-Affirming Research and Practice SIG formed?

In August 2023, members of ACBS became aware of independent, parallel efforts to form a SIG related to neurodiversity-affirming research and practice. Recognizing the need to (i) engage as many stakeholders as possible in the SIG formation process, (ii) consolidate ongoing formation efforts, and (iii) leverage existing SIG resources within ACBS to broaden pathways to participation, a sprint group was formed.

Open calls for participation in the sprint group were posted across ACBS listservs. In addition, sprint group coordinators (Jennifer Kemp and Dr. Alison Stapleton) emailed ACBS members in leadership positions of related SIGs and Committees and requested that they share the call for participation with their members. All members of ACBS were welcome to join the sprint group.

The final sprint group was comprised of 32 ACBS members from around the world who communicated in English and/or Spanish.

The sprint group consisted of four phases:

●  Phase 1: Group Formation. Outcome: Group Agreements (establishing emotional safety and identifying accommodations)

●  Phase 2: Values Formation. Deliverable: List of Proposed Values for the new SIG

●  Phase 3: Identifying Activities. Deliverable: List of Proposed Activities for the new SIG

●  Phase 4: SIG Formation. Deliverable: Nominees and SIG election processes

There were three opportunities for sprint group members to provide input on each phase’s deliverable. Members could choose to engage via one or all of these avenues. Specifically:

●  An initial survey captured individual thoughts on the topic.

●  Live meetings were held to review survey results for Phase 1, 2, and 3, expand on the ideas in the survey, and formulate a completed draft of the deliverable.

●  The draft deliverable and meeting minutes were emailed to sprint group members for a final round of feedback.

Throughout the process, written materials were translated from English to Spanish by Lic. Valeria Pschepiurka. Given the range in members’ time zones, two live meetings were held at differing times for each topic. At live meetings, either consecutive translation (by Gaby Sanz) or Zoom-translated captions were used. 

At the request of members, to accommodate executive functioning needs, reminder emails were scheduled for all deliverables, and clear deadlines were provided. At the same time, flexibility was offered around deadlines such that any input received from a sprint group member was incorporated into the final deliverables.

In January 2024, eight members of the sprint group agreed to join a Steering Committee to lead the Neurodiversity-Affirming Research and Practice SIG, with Dr. Alison Stapleton acting as a temporary coordinator.

Why is a separate neurodiversity-themed SIG needed?

There are over 15 existing ACBS SIGs that are likely to have leaders and members who are interested in neurodiversity-affirming approaches. Without a “home” for neurodiversity-themed content, it may become split across multiple groups, making it less accessible to members. 

Given its enormous scope, the work entailed in running a neurodiversity-themed SIG is likely to overwhelm the capacity of existing SIGs that must also meet other member needs and/or focus on one particular form of neurodivergence.

The SIG will collaborate with existing SIGs to co-sponsor events and other activities. This will both (i) streamline content for members of these SIGs and (ii) reduce the administrative burden on existing SIGs.

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Neurodiversity-Affirming Research and Practice SIG Steering Committee

Neurodiversity-Affirming Research and Practice SIG Steering Committee

Steering Committee

The SIG uses a Steering Committee structure. Each Steering Committee member is responsible for undertaking tasks related to their pillar. Below are Steering Committee members’ bios. Some Steering Committee members are open to receiving emails from ACBS members, whether it's support for their work, guidance around how the SIG can better accommodate you/other members, or an offer to assist with ongoing activities. ACBS members are welcome to email Steering Committee members with listed email addresses about the SIG.

SIG Coordinator: Dr. Alison Stapleton (she/her)

Email: dralisonstapleton@gmail.com

 

Advocacy and System-Level Pillar

Dr. Courtney Pflieger (she/her; term ending March 2027)

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I'm a US-based Licensed Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist who also has late-diagnosed ADHD. I work in a private therapy practice and I also supervise graduate students at my local University. My primary focuses are assessment and therapy for neurodivergent clients and I work with ages 9 and up, with most of my current clients being young adults. My professional life is all about making evidence-based treatments more accessible and affirming for people with developmental differences. My personal life is all about mountains, family, reading, and a border collie.

Email: courtney@divergentpsych.com

 

Lic. Valeria Pschepiurka (she/her; term ending March 2027)

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Valeria is a clinical psychologist with a late neurodivergence diagnosis, bringing nearly 20 years of experience working with clients in Argentina. For several years, she has dedicated her practice to couples therapy, utilizing evidence-based therapies. Valeria is certified as a neurodiverse couples therapist and is strongly committed to neurodiversity-affirming practices.

Email: lic.valeriaps@gmail.com

 

Ms. Xenia Angevin (she/her; term ending March 2027)

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Xenia Angevin, MBA, is a Coaching Psychologist who advocates for an expansive definition of coaching psychology as a “contextual scientific study of supporting personal self-determination & capacity for meaningful membership in groups and organisations”.

Xenia is in the process of pursuing masters-level education in neurodevelopment, ADHD and autism. A proponent of the process-oriented paradigm and contextual behavioural science, Xenia is a Principal consulting psychologist at Shimmer, directing a coaching portfolio for adults with ADHD, Autism and other neurodevelopmental presentations.

In the past 20 years, Xenia has focused on the professional application of non-directive approaches including coaching, mentoring, mediation, supervision, facilitation, organisational development, and policy work in support of these. In L&D, Xenia’s interests are in diversity and inclusion at a team level. Xenia promotes a dialogue within the Helping and People professions and across the scientific domains; and believes in embedding evidence-based practice and research as key capabilities in these professions.

Email: angevin.xenia@gmail.com

 

Community Engagement Pillar

Dr. Naomi Malone (she/her; term ending March 2027)

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As a counselling psychologist, working for over 20 years in rural Australia has provided me the privilege of a diverse range of clinical experience, and a deep understanding of resilience in the face of isolation and adversity. My therapeutic approach is founded in ACT, and is passionately neurodiversity-affirming, client-centered, trauma-informed care, also drawing from IFS,  family therapy, EMDR, and narrative therapy. I strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship, in which those who share the space with me can feel seen, understood and accepted as their true authentic selves. As a late-identified Autistic/ADHDer, I also have a deep understanding of redefining identity as an experienced and passionate clinician. I am now honored to be focussed on supporting and mentoring other clinicians in NDA, trauma-informed care, both those who are neurodivergent themselves, as well as those who are allies to the ND community. My particular passion is for assisting early career ND clinicians, as well as experienced clinicians and professionals who themselves have experienced or are experiencing the journey of late autistic/ADHD identification.

Email: info@drnaomimalone.com.au

 

Ms. Sandi James (she/her; term ending March 2026)

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Sandi James is a registered Psychologist with more than 15 years working in mental health, eating disorder, and addiction treatment. She is a lived experience clinician and dedicates her career to working with clients who feel let down by current systems of care and treatment approaches. Her primary focus includes mental health and trauma recovery, with a particular focus on co-occurring presentations including substance use or food and compulsive exercise-related difficulties. Sandi has extensive experience working with individuals and families to heal and recover from trauma, addictions, eating disorders, and mental health conditions. She is dedicated to working with clients and families from an inclusive and person-centered approach to improving quality of life from a harm reduction perspective. She is a passionate and committed clinician, working alongside and guiding clients in the recovery process. Sandi is building a practice integrating joyful movement and somatic healing approaches to treatment as well as working towards her PhD conducting qualitative research looking at experiences of eating disorder treatment: identifying, responding to, and addressing harm experienced throughout the treatment process.

Email: sandiinkipouvo@gmail.com

 

Dr. Sarah Cassidy (she/her; term ending March 2025)

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I am an Educational, Child & Adolescent Psychologist, a Peer-Reviewed ACT Trainer, Founder and Director of Smithsfield Clinic, and Co-Founder and Co-Director of New England Centre for OCD & Anxiety, Ireland Branch.  I have also co-founded a university-based campus company conducting cutting-edge RFT ed-tech research using SMART training which I designed during my PhD. I am a Chartered Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland, and a serving Council Member of PSI.  I’m in the working group for the development of best practice guidelines for assessment of Autism.  Member of the Division of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologists (APA). In ACBS, I am on the Foundation Board, was formerly Chairperson of the Membership Committee, currently chair the Fellows Sub-committee, active SIG member. Involved in numerous national and international research projects.  Have published numerous peer-reviewed scientific articles, book chapters, and most recently, two best-selling ACT children’s books.

Email: smithsfieldclinic@gmail.com

 

Resource Development and Research Dissemination Pillar

Lic. Carolina Fernández Diaz (she/her; term ending March 2026)

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Neurodivergent psychologist specializing in trauma and gender violence from second- and third-wave therapies including ACT, DBT, and mindfulness. Certified in EMDR. Further specializing in neuropsychological evaluation. Teacher. PhD student at Maimonides University. Researcher in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. Director of Cepyen Member of ACBS. Secretary of the Argentine Chapter of the ACBS.

Email: lic.fernandezdiaz@gmail.com

 

Ms. Kirsty Robinson (she/her; term ending March 2025)

Kirsty is a Child and Family Psychologist trained and practicing in Otautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand. Late-diagnosed as an ADHD'er she has both a personal and professional interest in neuro-affirming research and practice. Drawing primarily on ACT, alongside positive psychology, interpersonal neurobiology, and a bioecological framework, she is a passionate advocate for young ND people who sets out to support growth and development at the individual level as well as within the systems and institutions young people inhabit. Kirsty feels most alive when she can act with humor, creativity, curiosity, compassion, zen-like wisdom, and perspective to create small ripples of positive and neuro-affirming change.

Email: krobinsonpsychologist@gmail.com

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SIG Investigación y Práctica Afirmativa de la Neurodiversidad

SIG Investigación y Práctica Afirmativa de la Neurodiversidad

SIG Investigación y Práctica Afirmativa de la Neurodiversidad

Afiliado 2024. Formado a través de un grupo sprint. Más información sobre el proceso del grupo sprint aquí.

Haga clic aquí para unirse al SIG de Investigación y Práctica Afirmativa de la Neurodiversidad. Se le añadirá como miembro del SIG y se le suscribirá a  la lista de correo electrónico del SIG. Recibirá los mensajes en forma de resumen diario (por defecto). Si desea cambiar sus preferencias de envío de correo electrónico, puede hacerlo aquí.

Misión/Objetivos

Los objetivos del SIG son:

  • Construir una comunidad solidaria y acogedora que cultive el sentimiento de pertenencia entre sus miembros.
  • Proporcionar formación continua que promueva la investigación y la práctica afirmativa de la neurodiversidad.
  • Desarrollar/recopilar y difundir recursos que apoyen la investigación y la práctica afirmativas de la neurodiversidad.
  • Aumentar la visibilidad, inclusión y representación de las perspectivas y necesidades neurodivergentes dentro de la comunidad ACBS.
  • Defender la investigación inclusiva y afirmativa sobre temas de importancia para las personas neurodivergentes.
  • Abordar la discriminación y el capacitismo dentro y fuera de la ACBS, y fomentar la reconciliación.

Además, el SIG pretende establecer vías abiertas a través de las cuales los miembros puedan proporcionar información sobre el SIG y sus actividades y crear oportunidades para que los miembros dirijan iniciativas apoyadas por el SIG. El SIG colaborará con los SIG existentes de la ACBS para garantizar que el contenido sobre neurodiversidad no se reparta entre varios grupos (es decir, para racionalizar el contenido para los miembros de la ACBS y reducir la carga administrativa de los SIG existentes).

Es importante destacar que este SIG (y, de hecho, el sprint que lo formó) sólo puede ser un producto de sus miembros. Es imperativo identificar, reconocer y abordar las barreras a las que se enfrenta la gente para participar, especialmente en el contexto de un SIG dedicado a la neurodiversidad. El Comité Directivo se dedica a aumentar las vías de participación e invita a los miembros de la ACBS a que se pongan en contacto con ellos por correo electrónico para hacerles llegar sus comentarios o peticiones sobre las formas en que el SIG podría apoyar su participación. A continuación se indican las direcciones de correo electrónico de los miembros del Comité Directivo.

Este SIG está dando sus primeros pasos y queda mucho trabajo por hacer. Pedimos a los miembros paciencia y apoyo mientras trabajamos en pos de nuestros objetivos comunes.

Actividades del SIG

El SIG consta de tres pilares básicos:

  • Pilar de promoción a nivel de sistema.  Las tareas incluyen:
    • Apoyar presentaciones centradas en la neurodivergencia y que afirmen la neurodiversidad en la Conferencia Mundial anual de la ACBS.
    • Trabajar junto con la Junta Directiva y los comités pertinentes para hacer avanzar la investigación y las prácticas que afirmen la neurodiversidad dentro de la ACBS.
    • Facilitar la reconciliación, el reconocimiento y la reparación del daño causado a las personas neurodivergentes a través de las terapias de las ciencias contextuales y del comportamiento  y enfoques afines.
    • Mejorar la accesibilidad de los eventos de la ACBS para las personas neurodivergentes.
  • Pilar de participación comunitaria. Las tareas incluyen:
    • Crear canales abiertos para recibir comentarios de los afiliados, facilitando  eventos comunitarios periódicos.
    • Organizar eventos para el desarrollo profesional de los miembros y apoyar  iniciativas lideradas por ellos.
  • Pilar de desarrollo de recursos y difusión de la investigación. Las tareas incluyen:
    • Producir/compilar y difundir recursos informativos y educativos que afirmen la neurodiversidad para clínicos/investigadores/otros profesionales.
    • Ampliar las perspectivas y experiencias neurodivergentes dentro de la ACBS.

Descripción de la afiliación

Damos la bienvenida a todos los miembros de la ACBS interesados en la investigación y la práctica afirmativa de la neurodiversidad.

Valores rectores

Autenticidad y seguridad: ser auténtico y fiel a uno mismo. Cultivar un sentimiento de cercanía y conexión a través del desenmascaramiento. Fomentar un espacio seguro y receptivo para la autorevelación de las neurodivergencias. Respetar y apoyar la autonomía personal y las decisiones de revelar o no revelar información personal.

Contribución - Esforzarse por marcar una diferencia positiva para las personas neurodivergentes y los campos de la práctica afirmativa de la neurodiversidad y la ciencia contextual del comportamiento en general.

Colaboración y apoyo - Trabajar con los miembros de la comunidad de forma que se apoyen mutuamente. Respetar los puntos fuertes y tener en cuenta los retos asociados a los distintos neurotipos. Cultivar la compasión, la justicia y la apertura a las perspectivas de los demás. Estar dispuesto a recurrir a los demás para lograr resultados óptimos para el grupo.

Difusión - Promover la investigación, la formación y la práctica que aborden las necesidades y prioridades de las personas neurodivergentes.

Inclusión y representación - Luchar por una comunidad expansiva y compasiva que abarque todos los aspectos de la neurodiversidad y la interseccionalidad. Centrar las voces neurodivergentes; "nada sobre nosotros sin nosotros".

Atender a la equidad y la igualdad de oportunidades. Encontrar formas de escuchar, apoyar y amplificar las voces de aquellos que tienen mayores barreras para participar.

Justicia y defensa: desafiar con valentía las normas neuronormativas, el capacitismo y la injusticia epistémica. Abogar por reformas y adaptaciones. Buscar vías para reparar el daño y aumentar las vías para un apoyo eficaz que afirme la neurodiversidad. Aprovechar los privilegios en solidaridad.

Aprendizaje - Adquisición de conocimientos, habilidades y percepciones a través de un compromiso continuo con el crecimiento, la superación personal, la escucha de las perspectivas neurodivergentes y el reconocimiento de la validez de la experiencia vivida.

Pragmatismo: Búsqueda de soluciones novedosas e innovadoras al tiempo que se reconoce la necesidad inherente de compromiso en un grupo neurodiverso. Buscar cambios prácticos, factibles y graduales. Estar dispuesto a dar pequeños pasos imperfectos en lugar de estancarse en ideales inalcanzables.

Transparencia e integridad: Ser abierto y honesto en la comunicación y en los procesos de toma de decisiones. Cumplir los compromisos y buscar ayuda cuando sea necesario.

Comité de Dirección

El SIG utiliza una estructura de Comité Directivo. Cada miembro del Comité Directivo es responsable de llevar a cabo las tareas relacionadas con su pilar. A continuación figuran las biografías de los miembros del Comité Directivo. Algunos miembros del Comité Directivo están abiertos a recibir correos electrónicos de los miembros de la ACBS, ya sea para apoyar su trabajo, orientar sobre cómo el SIG puede adaptarse mejor a usted/otros miembros, o una oferta para ayudar con las actividades en curso. Los miembros de la ACBS pueden enviar correos electrónicos sobre el SIG a los miembros del Comité Directivo cuyas direcciones de correo electrónico figuren en la lista.

Coordinadora del SIG: Dra. Alison Stapleton (ella/ella) Correo electrónico: dralisonstapleton@gmail.com

Pilar de promoción a nivel de sistema

Dr. Courtney Pflieger (ella; mandato hasta marzo de 2027)
Soy una psicóloga licenciada en los Estados unidos y psicóloga escolar certificada a nivel nacional, con un diagnóstico tardío de TDAH. Trabajo en consulta privada de terapia y también superviso a estudiantes de posgrado en mi universidad local. Me centro principalmente en la evaluación y terapia de clientes neurodivergentes y trabajo con personas de 9 años en adelante, aunque la mayoría de mis clientes actuales son adultos jóvenes. Mi vida profesional consiste en hacer que los tratamientos basados en la evidencia sean más accesibles y afirmativos para las personas con diferencias de desarrollo. Mi vida personal gira en torno a las montañas, la familia, la lectura y    un border collie.
Correo electrónico: courtney@divergentpsych.com

Lic. Valeria Pschepiurka (ella; mandato hasta marzo de 2027)
Es una psicóloga clínica con diagnóstico tardío de neurodivergencia, con casi 20 años de experiencia trabajando con consultantes en Argentina. Hace varios años dedica su práctica a la terapia de pareja, utilizando terapias basadas en evidencia. Valeria está certificada como terapeuta de parejas neurodiversas y tiene un fuerte compromiso con las practicas afirmativas de la neurodiversidad
Correo electrónico: lic.valeriaps@gmail.com

Sra. Xenia Angevin (ella/él; mandato que finaliza en marzo de 2027)
Xenia Angevin, MBA, es una psicóloga y coaching que aboga por una definición amplia de la psicología del coaching como "estudio científico contextual del apoyo a la autodeterminación personal y la capacidad de pertenencia significativa a grupos y organizaciones". Xenia está cursando un máster en neurodesarrollo, TDAH y autismo. Defensora del paradigma orientado a procesos y de la ciencia contextual del comportamiento, Xenia es psicóloga consultora principal en Shimmer y dirige una cartera de coaching para adultos con TDAH, autismo y otros trastornos del neurodesarrollo. En los últimos 20 años, Xenia se ha centrado en la aplicación profesional de enfoques no directivos, como el coaching, la tutoría, la mediación, la supervisión, la facilitación, el desarrollo organizativo y el trabajo político en apoyo de estos enfoques. En L&D, los intereses de Xenia se centran en la diversidad y la inclusión a nivel de equipo. Xenia promueve el diálogo dentro de las profesiones de Ayuda y Personas y a través de los dominios científicos; y cree en la integración de la práctica basada en la evidencia y la investigación como capacidades clave en estas profesiones.
Correo electrónico: angevin.xenia@gmail.com

Pilar de participación comunitaria

Dra. Naomi Malone (ella; mandato que finaliza en marzo de 2027)
Como psicóloga consejera, trabajar durante más de 20 años en la Australia rural me ha proporcionado el privilegio de una amplia gama de experiencia clínica, y una profunda comprensión de la resiliencia frente al aislamiento y la adversidad. Mi enfoque terapéutico se basa en ACT, y es apasionadamente afirmativo de la neurodiversidad, centrado en el cliente, el trauma informado, también se basa en la IFS, la terapia familiar, EMDR, y la terapia narrativa. Creo firmemente en el poder de la relación terapéutica, en la que aquellos que comparten el espacio conmigo pueden sentirse vistos, comprendidos y aceptados como su verdadero y auténtico yo. Como Autista/TDAH de identificación tardía, también tengo una profunda comprensión de la redefinición de la identidad como clínica experimentada y apasioanda. Ahora tengo el honor de centrarme en el apoyo y la tutoría de otros profesionales clínicos en la atención NDA e informada por el trauma, tanto los que son neurodivergentes como los que son aliados de la comunidad ND. Mi pasión particular es ayudar a los clínicos que empiezan su carrera, así como a los clínicos experimentados y a los profesionales que han experimentado o están experimentando el camino de la identificación tardía del autismo/ADHD.
Correo electrónico: info@drnaomimalone.com.au

Sra. Sandi James (ella; mandato que finaliza en marzo de 2026)
Sandi James es psicóloga titulada y lleva más de 15 años trabajando en salud mental, trastornos alimentarios y tratamiento de adicciones. Es una clínica con experiencia de vida y dedica su carrera a trabajar con clientes que se sienten defraudados por los actuales sistemas de atención y enfoques de tratamiento. Su enfoque principal incluye la salud mental y la recuperación del trauma, con un enfoque particular en las presentaciones co-ocurrentes incluyendo el uso de sustancias o alimentos y dificultades relacionadas con el ejercicio compulsivo. Sandi tiene una amplia experiencia de trabajo con individuos y familias para sanar y recuperarse de traumas, adicciones, trastornos de la alimentación, y las condiciones de salud mental. Se dedica a trabajar con clientes y familias desde un enfoque inclusivo y centrado en la persona para mejorar la calidad de vida desde una perspectiva de reducción de daños. Es una terapeuta apasionada y comprometida, que trabaja junto a sus clientes y los guía en el proceso de recuperación. Sandi está construyendo una práctica que integra el movimiento alegre y los enfoques de curación somática para el tratamiento, así como trabajando hacia su doctorado realizando una investigación cualitativa que analiza las experiencias del tratamiento de los trastornos alimentarios: identificando, respondiendo y abordando los daños experimentados a lo largo del proceso de tratamiento.
Correo electrónico: sandiinkipouvo@gmail.com

Dra. Sarah Cassidy (ella; mandato que finaliza en marzo de 2025)
Soy psicóloga educativa, de niños y adolescentes, formadora de ACT revisada por expertos, fundadora y directora de la Smithsfield Clinic y cofundadora y codirectora del New England Centre for OCD & Anxiety, Ireland Branch. También he cofundado una empresa universitaria que lleva a cabo investigación de vanguardia en tecnología educativa RFT utilizando la formación SMART que diseñé durante mi doctorado. Soy psicólogo colegiado por la Sociedad Psicológica de Irlanda y miembro del Consejo de la ISP. Estoy en el grupo de trabajo para el desarrollo de directrices de mejores prácticas para la evaluación del autismo. Miembro de la División de Psicólogos Clínicos de Niños y Adolescentes (APA). En la ACBS, estoy en la Junta de la Fundación, fui Presidente del Comité de Membresía, actualmente presido el Subcomité de Fellows, miembro activo de SIG. Participo en numerosos proyectos de investigación nacionales e internacionales. He publicado numerosos artículos científicos revisados por pares, capítulos de libros y, más recientemente, dos de los libros infantiles más vendidos de ACT.
Correo electrónico: smithsfieldclinic@gmail.com

Pilar de desarrollo de recursos y difusión de la investigación

Lic. Carolina Fernández Diaz (ella/ella; mandato que termina en marzo de 2026)
Psicóloga neurodivergente especializada en trauma y violencia de género desde terapias de segunda y tercera ola incluyendo ACT, DBT y mindfulness. Certificada en EMDR. Especializada además en evaluación neuropsicológica. Profesora. Estudiante de doctorado en la Universidad Maimónides. Investigadora en colaboración con el Ministerio de Sanidad. Director del Cepyen Miembro de la ACBS. Secretario del Capítulo Argentino de la ACBS.
Correo electrónico: lic.fernandezdiaz@gmail.com

Sra. Kirsty Robinson (ella/él; mandato que finaliza en marzo de 2025)
Kirsty es una psicóloga infantil y familiar formada y que ejerce en Otautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa Nueva Zelanda. Con un diagnóstico tardío de TDAH, tiene un interés personal y profesional en la investigación y la práctica de la neuroafirmación. Basándose principalmente en ACT, junto con la psicología positiva, la neurobiología interpersonal, y un marco bioecológico, es una apasionada defensora de los jóvenes ND que se propone apoyar el crecimiento y el desarrollo a nivel individual, así como dentro de los sistemas e instituciones que habitan los jóvenes. Kirsty se siente más viva cuando puede actuar con humor, creatividad, curiosidad, compasión, sabiduría zen y perspectiva para crear pequeñas ondas de cambio positivo y neuroafirmativo.
Correo electrónico: krobinsonpsychologist@gmail.com

 

Preguntas frecuentes

Estas son algunas de las preguntas más frecuentes sobre el SIG de Investigación y Práctica afirmativa de la Neurodiversidad. Esta página se actualizará a medida que  surjan nuevas preguntas.

¿Cómo se formó el SIG de Investigación y Práctica Afirmativa de la Neurodiversidad?

En agosto de 2023, los miembros de la ACBS tomaron conciencia de los esfuerzos independientes y paralelos para formar un SIG relacionado con la investigación y la práctica afirmativa de la neurodiversidad. Reconociendo la necesidad de (i) involucrar al mayor número posible de partes interesadas en el proceso de formación  del SIG, (ii) consolidar los esfuerzos de formación ya en curso, y (iii) aprovechar los recursos de los SIG existentes dentro de la ACBS para ampliar las vías de participación, de este modo se  formó un grupo sprint.

Las convocatorias abiertas para participar en el grupo sprint se publicaron en los las listas de distribución de la ACBS. Además, las coordinadoras del grupo sprint (Jennifer Kemp y la Dra. Alison Stapleton) enviaron un correo electrónico a los miembros de la ACBS con cargos directivos en los SIG y comités relacionados y les pidieron que compartieran la convocatoria de participación con sus miembros. Todos los miembros de la ACBS están invitados a unirse al grupo de trabajo.

El grupo final del sprint estaba formado por 32 miembros de la ACBS de todo el mundo que se comunicaban en inglés y/o español.

El grupo sprint constaba de cuatro fases:

  • Fase 1: Formación del grupo. Resultado: Acuerdos grupales (establecer seguridad emocional e identificar adaptaciones).
  • Fase 2: Formación de valores. Resultado: Lista de valores propuestos para el nuevo SIG
  • Fase 3: Identificación de actividades. Producto: Lista de actividades propuestas para el nuevo SIG
  • Fase 4: Formación de SIG. Resultado: Candidaturas y procesos de elección de los SIG

Los miembros del grupo sprint tuvieron tres oportunidades de hacer aportaciones a  los entregables de cada fase. Los miembros podían elegir participar a través de una o todas estas vías. En concreto:

  • Una encuesta inicial recogió las opiniones individuales sobre el tema.
  • Se celebraron reuniones en directo para revisar los resultados de la encuesta de las fases 1, 2 y 3, ampliar las ideas de la encuesta y formular un borrador completo del entregable.

  • El borrador del entregable y el acta de la reunión se enviaron por correo electrónico a los miembros del grupo del sprint para una última ronda de comentarios.

A lo largo del proceso, los materiales escritos fueron traducidos del inglés al español por la Lic. Valeria Pschepiurka. Dada la variedad de husos horarios de los miembros, se celebraron dos reuniones en directo a distintas horas para cada tema. En las reuniones en vivo se utilizó traducción consecutiva (a cargo de Gaby Sanz) o subtítulos traducidos por Zoom.

A petición de los miembros, se programaron correos electrónicos recordatorios para todos los entregables y se fijaron plazos claros. Al mismo tiempo, se ofreció flexibilidad en cuanto a los plazos, de modo que cualquier aportación recibida de un miembro del grupo sprint se incorporara a los entregables finales.

En enero de 2024, ocho miembros del grupo sprint acordaron unirse a un Comité Directivo para dirigir el SIG de Investigación y Práctica Afirmativa de la Neurodiversidad, con la Dra. Alison Stapleton como coordinadora temporal.

¿Por qué es necesario un SIG específico sobre neurodiversidad?

Existen más de 15 SIG de la ACBS que probablemente cuenten con líderes y miembros interesados en enfoques afirmativos de la neurodiversidad. Sin un "hogar" para los contenidos relacionados con la neurodiversidad, éstos podrían dividirse en varios grupos, lo que los haría menos accesibles para los miembros.

Dado su enorme alcance, es probable que el trabajo que conlleva la gestión de un SIG sobre el tema de la neurodiversidad desborde la capacidad de los SIG existentes, que también deben satisfacer otras necesidades de los miembros y/o centrarse en una forma concreta de neurodivergencia.

El SIG colaborará con los SIG existentes para copatrocinar eventos y otras actividades. De este modo (i) se agiliz rá el contenido para los miembros de estos SIG y (ii) se reducirá la carga administrativa de los SIG existentes.

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OCD and Related Disorders SIG

OCD and Related Disorders SIG

OCD and Related Disorders Special Interest Group

Affiliated 2021

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Volunteer Opportunities

We have quite a few opportunities to become involved with the OCD and related disorders SIG on all committees (Executive, Clinical Training, Communications, Diversity/Advocacy, and Research and Dissemination). The types of opportunites and time commitments (hours per month and length of commitment) vary, so you can find out more information on our volunteer opportunities page: 

https://contextualscience.org/volunteer_opportunities

Mission/Objectives

The mission of this SIG is to promote awareness and improve access to care for individuals who suffer from OCD and related disorders.

This SIG will broadly focus on obsessive compulsive disorder and related conditions, including, but not limited to, body dysmorphic disorder, hoarding disorder, perfectionism, illness anxiety disorder, body-focused repetitive disorders (e.g. trichotillomania and excoriation disorder), and common comorbid presentations. Clinical applications and research based in contextual behavioral science as related to these psychiatric illnesses will be central to this SIG. 

The OCD and Related Disorders SIG aims to:

  • Build a diverse and inclusive community of professionals that fosters connection, collaboration, and growth towards shared values.
  • Increase awareness of and decrease stigma related to OCD and related disorders by educating professionals and the public.
  • Disseminate evidence-based treatment and training for OCD and related disorders, including the use of acceptance and commitment therapy as an independent treatment approach or integrated with exposure and response prevention or other behavioral treatments.
  • Contribute to the reduction of current barriers to care for communities with health disparities due to race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, religion, language, socioeconomic status, or region of residence, as well as mitigation of further gaps in health and healthcare for marginalized groups as a result of the ongoing climate crisis.
  • Support basic and applied research related to the understanding and treatment of OCD and related disorders through the lens of contextual behavioral science. 

Current SIG Activities

  • Hosting the ACT and OCD Special Topics Series featuring SIG members presenting on the topic of their choice (recordings and materials available here)
  • Connecting with members via the SIG Listserv
  • Maintaining a webpage of relevant resources
  • Compiling and evaluating the research literature on ACT for OCD and related disorders
  • Developing a training program with focus on ACT for OCD 
  • Holding SIG meeting at ACBS World Conference (or virtually shortly before or after the World Conference)
  • Launching a peer consultation group

Contact Information
Kristin Fitch
dr.kfitch@gmail.com
Louisiana, USA

SIG Leaders
Executive Committee Members
Kristin E Fitch 
Marla W Deibler 
Yvette Fruchter
Rebecca Schneider 
Erica Silberstein 

Clinical Training Committee Co-Chairs
Charles Galyon 
Jordan Cattie 
Jody Hoffman 

Communications Committee Co-Chairs
Alison Sagon 
Katy Rothfelder 

Diversity/Advocacy Committee Chair
Sheeva Mostoufi 

Research and Dissemination Committee Co-Chairs
Michelle Miller 
Eric Lee 

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Community

Get Involved with the OCD SIG!

Get Involved with the OCD SIG!

Volunteer Opportunities

We have quite a few opportunities to become involved with the OCD and related disorders SIG on all committees (Executive, Clinical Training, Communications, Diversity/Advocacy, and Research and Dissemination). The types of opportunites and time commitments (hours per month and length of commitment) vary, so you can find out more information on our volunteer opportunities page:

https://contextualscience.org/volunteer_opportunities 

 

ACT and OCD Special Topics Series

The OCD and Related Disorders SIG launched our ACT and OCD Special Topics Series in January 2023. The topic, format, day, and time varies month to month in an effort to make the meetings as relevant and accessible as possible for our members. We hope these meetings will spark ideas for new projects, identify the needs and interests of our members, provide opportunities to connect, and get folks involved with the sig. These meetings are open to all - ACBS and OCD SIG membership are not required, so please feel free to invite colleagues and trainees outside of ACBS.

Upcoming Schedule

Recordings and materials from select meetings (for SIG members only)

If you are interested in hosting (or co-hosting) a one-time meeting or have a special request for a topic, please email Yvette Fruchter or Kristin Fitch. Example formats include journal club, research presentation/symposium, webinar/workshop, consultation group, etc. Content can be previously presented and you can choose the date and time so it is convenient for your schedule.

 

Peer Consultation Group

Information coming soon!

 

Collaboration with the International OCD Foundation

Members of the executive committee have recently established the ACT SIG in the IOCDF. We hope to have a high amount of collaboration between the organizations and can use your help!

 

OCD and Related Disorders Home Page

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Diversity/Advocacy Committee

Current projects needing assistance:

  • Educate providers in various medical settings (emergency rooms, medical providers, primary care providers, OBGYNs, front line providers, PET team, police, CPS) about harm-themed OCD symptoms to reduce inaccurate diagnoses and potentially harmful treatment outcomes
  • Provide training resources to clinicians with an aim of increasing cultural sensitivity

Related Tasks/Roles:

  • Social media volunteers/advocates to connect ACBS OCD SIG to mental health organizations/influencers
  • Researcher to identify statistics re: missed diagnosis of OCD
  • Create a cheat sheet resource that could be offered on the website, different tiers, how to reach out to and connect with non-OCD providers
  • Generate listing of OCD-informed psychiatrists accepting insurance
  • Gather/produce resources to advocate for our clients and when collaborating with other medical providers
  • Gather/produce resources for understanding different levels of care and what will meet clients' specific needs
  • Increase advocacy and awareness at the IOCDF conference with other ethnic-minority clinician organizations

Additional Opportunities:

  • Contribute to blog posts
  • Peer consultation group participation and development
  • Training participation and development
  • Outreach and advocacy efforts
  • Resource development for new clinicians interested in learning more about OCD, ACT, and serving marginalized communities
  • Resource development for providers in various medical settings and parents
  • Collaborate with other committees and SIGs (e.g., International, DEI, Training, Research etc.)
  • Access to ACBS resources (e.g., training, conference information etc.)

Time commitment:

6-12months; attend approx. 4 virtual meetings/year
Contact person -  Annabella Hagen, azhagen@gmail.com

 

Research and Dissemination Committee
Current projects needing assistance:

  • Conduct meta-analysis/research review on ACT for OCD and related disorders
  • Update website with relevant research

Related Tasks/Roles:

  • Conduct literature reviews
  • Evaluate articles on website to determine which representative articles are missing
  • Communicate within OCD Sig, ACBS, and other organizations to recruit new committee members and survey research interests
  • Assess current status of ACT research (using Chambliss et al. (1998)/Tolin et al. (2015)/Society of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology criteria

Additional Opportunities:

  • Mentorship by committee chairs
  • Communication to lay community/professionals on research findings
  • Collaboration on manuscripts and professional presentations
  • Development/collaboration on research projects (e.g. process-based therapy)
  • Collaboration with other committees and SIGs (e.g. Clinical, Advocacy/Diversity)

Time commitment:

Minimum 1 semester; variable monthly time commitment depending on project
Contact person - Michelle Miller, mlm41@iu.edu  

 

Clinical Training Committee

Current projects needing assistance:

  • Create ACT for OCD training workshops
  • Update website with training resources for professionals
  • Develop self-assessment tool to guide clinicians to appropriate training opportunities

Related Tasks/Roles:

  • Contribute to training resource bank
  • Collect and create vignettes, role plays, exercises to understand what it is like to have OCD, other experiential exercises
  • Search for and review materials to include on website for trainees/professionals
  • Identify existing consultation groups for providers and/or develop group opportunities
  • Identify pre-existing trainings that are ACT consistent

Additional Opportunities:

  • Organize/participate in a reading group for professionals
  • Draft communications to professionals
  • Create recommended readings list with annotated bibliography for different skill levels
  • Collaborate with other committees and SIGs (e.g. Research, Advocacy/Diversity)

Time commitment:

6-12 months; variable monthly time commitment depending on project
Contact person - Kristin Fitch - dr.kfitch@gmail.com

 

Communications Committee & General Involvement

Current projects needing assistance:

  • Website development
  • Social media
  • Outreach/community building
  • Develop and maintain listserv

Related Tasks/Roles

  • Identify and/or review general resources for website (e.g., books, apps, podcasts, videos, blogs, websites, workshops, webinars, etc. for the public and professionals)
  • Develop social media accounts/presence for general public and/or groups for professionals
  • Compile directory of members for dissemination within the SIG Outreach to other organizations, clinics, universities, etc. to recruit SIG members
  • Create listserv posts to prompt discussion and share resources

Additional Opportunities

  • SIG leadership positions

Time commitment

3-12 months; variable depending on project
Contact person - Kristin Fitch, dr.kfitch@gmail.com
 

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OCD and Related Disorders SIG Resources

OCD and Related Disorders SIG Resources

Videos

ACT and Treatment of Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors - Webinar presented in April 2022 by the Social Work SIG
Assessment and Treatment of Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors - Webinar presented in April 2021 as a Chicago Chapter sponsored event
Fear and Flexibility: ACT and Inhibitory Learning for Anxious Children and Teens - Workshop presented at the ACBS World Conference 15 by Lisa Coyne and Denise Egan Stack
A Functional Contextual Approach to the Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders - Workshop presented at the ACBS World Conference 13 by Michael P. Twohig
The OCD Mind and Uncertainty | ACT by Annabella Hagen, MSW

 

Clinical and Research Resources

AAQ-OC Questionnaire
An eight session ACT for OCD protocol
AOIS - Adult OCD Impact Scale

 

State of ACT Evidence

  • American Psychological Association, Society of Clinical Psychology (Div. 12), Research Supported Psychological Treatments: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Modest Research Support
  • Australian Psychological Society, Evidence Based Psychological Interventions in the Treatment of Mental Disorders (2018): Obsessive compulsive disorder – Level II Evidence

 

Meta-Analyses and Systematic Reviews

  • Angelakis, I., Pseftogianni, F. (2021) The association between obsessive-compulsive and related disorders and experiential avoidance: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Psychiatric Research. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.03.062
  • Philip, J., & Cherian, V. (2021). Acceptance and commitment therapy in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder: A systematic review. Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, 28, Article 100603. DOI: 10.1016/j.jocrd.2020.100603
  • Twohig, M.P., Smith, B.M. (2015) Targeting the function of inner experiences in obsessive compulsive and related disorders. Current Opinion in Psychology, 2, 32-37. (Included in the Current Opinion in Psychology special issue "Third Wave Behavioral Therapies") DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2014.12.033
  • Twohig, M. & Morrison, K. & Bluett, E. (2014). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Disorders: A Review. Current Psychiatry Reviews. DOI: 10.2174/1573400510666140714172145
  • Bluett, E.J., Homan, K.J., Morrison, K.L., Levin, M.E. & Twohig, M.P. (2014). Acceptance and commitment therapy for anxiety and OCD spectrum disorders: An empirical review. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 6, 612-624. DOI: 10.1016/j.janxdis.2014.06.008

 

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science Articles

  • Chad T. Wetterneck, Caitlin M. Pinciotti, Lindsey Knott, KimKinnear, Eric A. Storch (2020) Development and validation of theAdult OCD Impact Scale (AOIS): A measure of psychosocial functioning for adultswith obsessive-compulsive disorder. JCBS, Volume 18, Pages 287-293.
  • Lillian Reuman, Jennifer Buchholz, Jonathan S. Abramowitz(2018) Obsessive beliefs, experiential avoidance, and cognitive fusion aspredictors of obsessive-compulsive disorder symptom dimensions. JCBS, Volume 9, Pages 15-20.
  • Michael P. Twohig, Jennifer C. PlumbVilardaga, Michael E.Levin, Steven C. Hayes (2015) Changes in psychological flexibility duringacceptance and commitment therapy for obsessive compulsive disorder. JCBS, Volume 4, Issue 3, Pages 196-202.
  • Stephanie Rabin Scherr, James D. Herbert, Evan M. Forman(2015) The role of therapist experiential avoidance in predicting therapistpreference for exposure treatment for OCD. JCBS, Volume 4, Issue 1, Pages 21-29.
  • EmmaNicholson, Kimberley Dempsey, Dermot Barnes-Holmes(2014) The role of responsibility and threat appraisals in contamination fearand obsessive-compulsive tendencies at the implicit level. JCBS, Volume 3, Issue 1, Pages 31-37.
  • Chad T. Wetterneck, Eric B. Lee, Angela H. Smith, John M. Hart(2013) Courage, self-compassion, and values in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. JCBS, Volume 2, Issues 3–4, Pages 68-73.

 

Randomized Controlled Trials (OCD)

  • ByZou, J. Z., Wu, S. L., Yuan, X., Hu, Z. Z., Tang, J., & Hu, M.R. (2022). Effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 12, 720518 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.720518
  • Zemestani M, Salavati M, Seyedolshohadayi A, et al. (2020) A Preliminary Examination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Versus Exposure and Response Prevention for Patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder on an Optimal Dose of SSRIs: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Iran. Behavior Modification. DOI: 10.1177/0145445520982977
  • Taghavizade Ardakani, M., Akbari, B., Hossein Khanzade, A. A., & Moshkbide Haghighi, M. (2019). Comparing the effects of cognitive-behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on the perfectionism of patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder. The Horizon of Medical Sciences, 26(1), 24-37.
  • Shabani, M. J., Mohsenabadi, H., Omidi, A., Lee, E. B., Twohig, M. P., Ahmdvand, A., & Zanjani, Z. (2019). An Iranian study of group acceptance and commitment therapy versus group cognitive behavioral therapy for adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder on an optimal dose of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, 22, 100440. DOI: 10.1016/j.jocrd.2019.04.003
  • Hemmat, A., Mohammadi Bytamar, J., Pirzeh, R., & Dadashi, M. (2018). The effectiveness of group therapy based on acceptance and commitment to reduce obsessive-compulsive use of substance, anxiety and depression of addicts under methadone treatment. Journal Of Zanjan University Of Medical Sciences And Health Services, 117, 109-125.
  • Twohig, M. P., Abramowitz, J. S., Smith, B. M., Fabricant, L. E., Jacoby, R. J., Morrison, K. L., Bluett, E. J., Reuman, L., Blakey, S. M., & Lederman, T. (2018). Adding acceptance and commitment therapy to exposure and response prevention for obsessive-compulsive disorder: A randomized controlled trial. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 108, 1-9. DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2018.06.005
  • Rohani, F., Rasouli-Azad, M., Twohig, M. P., Ghoreishi, F. S., Lee, E. B., & Akbari, H. (2018). Preliminary test of group acceptance and commitment therapy on obsessive-compulsive disorder for patients on optimal dose of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, 16, 8-13. DOI: 10.1016/j.jocrd.2017.10.002
  • Ghasemi, S., Azizi, A. & Esmaeli, N. (2017). Comparison between the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive-behavior therapy on marital satisfaction in women with obsessive- compulsive disorder. Journal of Community Health, 11(2), 58-67.
  • Vakili, Y., Gharraee, B., Habibi, M., Lavasani, F., & Rasoolian, M. (2014). The comparison of acceptance and commitment therapy with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Zahedan Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 16(10), 10-14.
  • Twohig, M. P., Hayes, S. C., Plumb, J. C., Pruitt, L. D., Collins, A. B., Hazlett-Stevens, H. & Woidneck, M. R. (2010). A randomized clinical trial of acceptance and commitment therapy vs. progressive relaxation training for obsessive compulsive disorder. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 78, 705-716. DOI: 10.1037/a0020508

Randomized Controlled Trials (trichotillomania)

  • Lee, E. B., Homan, K. J., Morrison, K. L., Ong, C. W., Levin, M. E., & Twohig, M. P. (2020). Acceptance and commitment therapy for trichotillomania: A randomized controlled trial of adults and adolescents. Behavior Modification, 44, 49-69. DOI: 10.1177/0145445518794366
  • Lee, E. B., Haeger, J. A., Levin, M. E., Ong, C. W., & Twohig, M. P. (2018). Telepsychotherapy for trichotillomania: A randomized controlled trial of ACT enhanced behavior therapy. Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, 18, 106-115. DOI: 10.1016/j.jocrd.2018.04.003
  • Woods, D. W., Wetterneck, C. T., & Flessner, C. A. (2006). A controlled evaluation of acceptance and commitment therapy plus habit reversal for trichotillomania. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 44, 639-656. DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2005.05.006

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The ACT and OCD Special Topics Series

The ACT and OCD Special Topics Series

Missed one of the ACT and OCD Special Topics Series presentations? Click on the links below for the recording and slides.

January 2023 Presentations

Consent over Compliance: Using Functional Analysis to transform function and reduce coercion in ERP practice presented by Katy Rothfelder, MA, LPC-Associate

Fantasy-Focused Repetitive Behaviors - A proposed ACT approach for the treatment of maladaptive daydreaming (MD) presented by Matt Roberts, MS, LMFT

February 2023 Presentations

ACT, CBS and OCD and Related Disorder Research Speed Round presented by Morgan Browning, MA 

Application of ACT with tics and Tourette’s Syndrome presented by Charles Galyon, PhD, HSP 

April 2023 Presentation

Scrupulosity OCD and values-based exposures presented by Annabella Hagen, LCSW 

May 2023 Presentations

Exposure Through the Lens of the Hexaflex presented by Brian Thompson, PhD

The use and misuse of ACT skills during exposures presented by Rebecca Schneider, PhD and Allison LoPilato, PhD

June 2023 Presentation

Multicultural case formulation & exposure planning using ACT presented by Sheeva Mostoufi, PhD & Jordan Cattie, PhD

September 2023 Presentation

Introduction to Contemporary Practices in the Treatment of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors presented by Marla Deibler, PsyD, ABPP & Renae M. Reinardy, PsyD

November 2023 Presentations

Applying ACT-based ERP for Adolescents presented by Alyssa Faro, PhD & Rebecca Schneider, PhD (see slides below)

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Occupational Therapy & ACT SIG

Occupational Therapy & ACT SIG

Occupational Therapy & ACT SIG (OT-SIG)

Affiliated 2018

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SIG Leaders

Christal Ramanauskas
Anathele Zamor
Barbara Ostrove

Mission/Objectives

The mission of the OT-SIG includes the following:
1. To promote collaboration within a growing community with an interest in how Contextual Behavioral Science informs Occupational Therapy Practice and how Occupational Therapy Practice may inform Contextual Behavioral Science.
2. Collaboration may include efforts to support clinical application, education, research, resource development, and/or publication specific to the application of Contextual Behavioral Science to Occupational Therapy.

General Interest Area to be Specifically Addressed

Quality of life with a focus on daily Occupation (Self-care, Productivity and Leisure) is the core of Occupational Therapy Practice. This group would focus on the performance components of Occupation which are Volition (Values, Interests, Personal causation), Performance Patterns (Habits, Roles, Routines) and Performance Capacity (Mental and physical attributes including lived experiences) and how this relates to psychological flexibility in daily practice.

SIG Activities

The group is having a great start as new members are becoming members of ACBS and OT-SIG!  The OT-SIG has a listserv and a webpage containing a list of resources.  The SIG has an annual meeting at the ACBS World Conference.

Description of Membership

All members of ACBS are welcome.

Community

Occupational Therapy & ACT SIG Resources

Occupational Therapy & ACT SIG Resources

Occupational Therapy & ACT SIG Resources

  • Division 12 of the APA lists ACT as supported for chronic pain with strong research evidence. http://www.div12.org/psychological-treatments/treatments/
  • The World Health Organization lists ACT as empirically supported ("moderate certainty") in the reduction of functional disability in children and adolescents with chronic pain. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240017870
  • The Netherlands Institute of Psychologists (NIP) recommends ACT for patients with MS with depressive symptoms
  • The Swedish Association of Physiotherapy (physical therapy) includes ACT as a physiotherapeutic theory and practice in the definition of the profession.

Webinars

Podcasts

Videos

Books and Articles

Posters

Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (fACT)

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Pain SIG

Pain SIG

Pain Special Interest Group

Affiliated 2012

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Contact Information

Skye Ochsner Margolies, Ph.D.
UNC School of Medicine
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
 

Pain SIG Officers

Heather Poupore-King, President
Lauren Hollrah, Secretary
Tracy Protti, Communications and Technical Director
Skye Ochsner Margolies, Past President

General Interest Area to be Specifically Addressed by SIG

• Research and clinical applications of ACT/RFT with patients and families struggling with physical pain.

Mission Statement

• To promote rigorous empirical investigation of both basic processes and applications of ACT- and RFT-based work patients and their families struggling with physical pain.
• To encourage collaboration and mutual support of work with patients and families through the development of an international community of researchers and clinicians in the ACT community
• To foster communication between researchers and clinicians who are interested in working with patients and families struggling with physical pain through an active listserv and therapy consultation groups
• To support public health and public policy initiatives to improve the care of patients and families struggling with physical pain
• To network with other professional and lay organizations serving patients and families struggling with physical pain

Description of SIG membership

• All membership categories in ACBS are welcome to join.

SIG Activities

• Online collaboration
• Online peer consultation group
• Maintaining a list of Pain Resources on the ACBS website
• Dedicated email listserv
• Active participation at the World Conference through formal business meetings, poster sessions, panel discussions, or workshops
 

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Pain Resources on the ACBS Website

Pain Resources on the ACBS Website

This page provides publications and direct links to pain-related resources located in various locations around the ACBS website.

Infographics

State of ACT Evidence

Assessment Measures

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science Articles:

Meta-analysis and Systemic Reviews

  • Lai, L., Liu, Y., McCracken, L. M., Li, Y., & Ren, Z. (2023 in press). The efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy for chronic pain: A three-level meta-analysis and a trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 104308. DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2023.104308
  • Gandy, M., Pang, S., et al. (2023 in press). Internet-delivered cognitive and behavioural based interventions for adults with chronic pain, Pain. DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002606
  • Han, A., Wilroy, J. D., & Yuen, H. K. (2023) Effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on depressive symptoms, anxiety, pain intensity, quality of life, acceptance, and functional impairment in individuals with neurological disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Psychologist. DOI: 10.1080/13284207.2022.2163158
  • Fardi, D., Mohammadi, S., Kazemi, S. S., & Montazeri, A. (2023). Psychological interventions in patients with chronic low back pain: a scoping review. Payesh (Journal of the Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research), 22(1). Retrieved From: http://payeshjournal.ir/article-1-2054-en.pdf
  • Witkiewitz, K., & Vowles, K. E. (2023). Everybody Hurts: Intersecting and Colliding Epidemics and the Need for Integrated Behavioral Treatment of Chronic Pain and Substance Use. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 32(3), 228–235. DOI: 10.1177/09637214231162366
  • Ma, T-W., Yuen, A. S.-K., Yang, Z. (2023). The Efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. The Clinical Journal of Pain, 39(3), 147-157. DOI: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000001096
  • Tatta, J., Willgens, A.M., Palombaro, K.M., (2022). Mindfulness-and-Acceptance-Based Interventions (MABIs) in Physical Therapist Practice: The Time Is Now. Physical Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzab293
  • Fang, S, & Ding, D. (2022). Which outcome variables are associated with psychological inflexibility/flexibility for chronic pain patients? A three level meta-analysis. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 1069748. DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1069748. 
  • Ding, D. & Zheng, M. (2022). Associations between six core processes of psychological flexibility and functioning for chronic pain patients: A three-level meta-analysis. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 13, 893150. DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.893150
  • Murillo, C., Vo, T., Vansteelandt, S., Harrison, L. E., Cagnie, B. N., Coppieters, I., Chys, M., Timmers, I., & Meeus, M. (2022). How do psychologically based interventions for chronic musculoskeletal pain work? A systematic review and meta-analysis of specific moderators and mediators of treatment. Clinical Psychology Review, 94, 102160. DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2022.102160
  • Cheng, D. K., Paris Lai, K. S., Pico-Espinosa, O. J., Rice, D. B., Chung, C., Modarresi, G., & Sud, A. (2022). Interventions for depressive symptoms in people living with chronic pain: A systematic review of meta-analyses. Pain Medicine, 23(5), 934–954. DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnab248
  • McCracken L M, Yu L, Vowles K E. (2022). New generation psychological treatments in chronic pain. BMJ, 376, e057212. DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2021-057212
  • Trindade, I.A., Guiomar, R., Carvalho, S.A., Duarte, J., Lapa, T., Menezes, P., Nogueira, M.R., Patrão, B., Pinto-Gouveia, J., Castilho, P. (2021). Efficacy of online-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for chronic pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. The Journal of Pain,  22(11), 1328-1342.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2021.04.003
  • Ramos, S., & Dias, A. (2021). Acceptance and commitment therapy for chronic pain: A systematic review. European Psychiatry, 64(S1), S437-S437. DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.1166
  • Cojocaru, C., Suciu, B.-A., Popa, C., Szasz, S., Mărginean, R., Suciu, N. & Schenk, A. (2021). Acceptance and commitment therapy for anxiety and depressive symptoms co-occurring with chronic postsurgical pain and fibromyalgia. Health, Sports & Rehabilitation Medicine, 22(3), 188-195. DOI: 10.26659/pm3.2021.22.3.188
  • Gorsky, K., Black, N.D., Niazi, A., et al (2021). Psychological interventions to reduce postoperative pain and opioid consumption: A narrative review of literature. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, 46, 893-903. DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2020-102434
  • Grinberg, A.S., Best, R.D., Min, K.M. et al. (2021). Cluster headache: Clinical characteristics and opportunities to enhance quality of life. Current Pain and Headache Reports, 25, 65. DOI: 10.1007/s11916-021-00979-8
  • van de Graaf, D. L., Trompetter, H. R., Smeets, T., & Mols, F. (2021). Online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) interventions for chronic pain: A systematic literature review. Internet Interventions, 26, 100465. DOI: 10.1016/j.invent.2021.100465.
  • Jaén, I., Díaz-García, A., Pastor, M.C., & García-Palacios, A. (2021). Emotion regulation and peripheral psychophysiological correlates in the management of induced pain: A systematic review. PLoS ONE 16(6): e0253509. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0253509
  • Galvez-Sánchez, C. M., Montoro, C. I., Moreno-Padilla, M., Reyes del Paso, G. A., & de la Coba, P. (2021). Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Central Pain Sensitization Syndromes: A Systematic Review. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10(12), 2706. DOI: 0.3390/jcm10122706
  • Williams ACC, Fisher E, Hearn L, Eccleston C. (2020) Psychological therapies for the management of chronic pain (excluding headache) in adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev., 8(8):CD007407. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007407.pub4
  • Coronado, R. A.; Brintz, C. E.; McKernan, L. C.; Master, H.; Motzny, N.; Silva, F. M.; Goyal, P.M.; Wegener, S.T.; Archer, K. R. (2020) Psychologically informed physical therapy for musculoskeletal pain: current approaches, implications, and future directions from recent randomized trials. PAIN Reports: 5, 5, p. e847. DOI: 10.1097/PR9.0000000000000847
  • Vowles, K. E., Pielech, M., Edwards, K. A., McEntee, M. L., & Bailey, R. W. (2019). A Comparative Meta-Analysis of Unidisciplinary Psychology and Interdisciplinary Treatment Outcomes Following Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Adults with Chronic Pain. The Journal of Pain, 21(5-6), 529-545. doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2019.10.004
  • Hee-Sook Kang, Sung-Dong Hwang, Sang-Eun Jun. (2019) Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 28:3, pages 271.
  • Bernardy, K., Klose, P., Welsch, P. and Häuser, W. (2018), Efficacy, acceptability and safety of cognitive behavioural therapies in fibromyalgia syndrome – A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials. European Journal of Pain, 22: 242-260. DOI: 10.1002/ejp.1121
  • Feliu-Soler, A., Montesinos, F., Gutiérrez-Martínez, O., Scott, W., Mccracken, L., & Luciano, J. (2018). Current status of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for chronic pain: A narrative review. Journal of Pain Research, 11, 2145-2159. DOI: 10.2147/JPR.S144631
  • Schütze, R. Rees, C., Smith, A., Alater, H., Campbell, J. M., & O'Sullivan, P. (2018). How can we best reduce pain catastrophizing in adults with chronic noncancer pain? A systematic review and meta-analysis. The Journal of Pain, 19, 233-256. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2017.09.010
  • Bernardy, K., Klose, P., Welsch, P. and Häuser, W. (2018), Efficacy, acceptability and safety of cognitive behavioural therapies in fibromyalgia syndrome – A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials. European Journal of Pain, 22: 242-260. DOI: 10.1002/ejp.1121
  • Gilpin, H. R., Keyes, A., Stahl, D. R., Greig, R. & McCracken, L. M. (2017). Predictors of treatment outcome in contextual cognitive and behavioral therapies for chronic pain: A systematic review. The Journal of Pain, 18, 1153-1164. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2017.04.003
  • Hughes, L. S., Clark, J., Colclough, J. A., Dale, E., & McMillan, D. (2017). Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for chronic pain: A systematic review and meta-analyses. Clinical Journal of Pain, 33, 552-568. DOI: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000425
  • Simpson, P. A., Mars, T., & Esteves, J. E. (2017). A systematic review of randomised controlled trials using acceptance and commitment therapy as an intervention in the management of non-malignant, chronic pain in adults. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 24, 18-31. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijosm.2017.03.001
  • Pielech, M.; Vowles, K.E.; Wicksell, R. (2017) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Pediatric Chronic Pain: Theory and Application. Children, 4, 10. DOI: 10.3390/children4020010
  • Veehof, M. M., Trompetter, H. R., Bohlmeijer, E. T. & Schreurs, K. M. G. (2016). Acceptance- and mindfulness-based interventions for the treatment of chronic pain: A meta-analytic review. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 45, 5-31. DOI: 10.1080/16506073.2015.1098724
  • Yu, L., McCracken, L.M. (2016) Model and Processes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Chronic Pain Including a Closer Look at the Self. Current Pain and Headache Reports, 20, 12. DOI: 10.1007/s11916-016-0541-4
  • Scott, W., McCracken, L.M. (2015) Psychological flexibility, acceptance and commitment therapy, and chronic pain. Current Opinion in Psychology, 2, Pages 91-96. DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2014.12.013
  • McCracken LM, Vowles KE. (2014) Acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness for chronic pain: model, process, and progress. Am Psychol. 69(2):178-87. DOI: 10.1037/a0035623
  • Hann, K. E. J., & McCracken, L. M. (2014). A systematic review of randomized controlled trials of acceptance and commitment therapy for adults with chronic pain: Outcome domains, design quality, and efficacy. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 3,, 217-227. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2014.10.001
  • Veehof, M. M., Oskam, M., Schreurs, K. M. G., & Bohlmeijer, E. T. (2011). Acceptance-based interventions for the treatment of chronic pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Pain, 152, 533-542. DOI: 10.1016/j.pain.2010.11.002
  • Thompson, M., McCracken, L.M. (2011) Acceptance and Related Processes in Adjustment to Chronic Pain. Current Pain and Headache Reports,15, 144–151 (2011). DOI: 10.1007/s11916-010-0170-2
  • McCracken, L.M., Vowles, K.E. (2006) Acceptance of chronic pain. Current Pain and Headache Reports, 10, 90–94. DOI: 10.1007/s11916-006-0018-y

ACT Randomized Controlled Trials:

  • Alfoone, A., Imani, M., & Sarafraz, M. R. (2021). A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Group Therapy Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Experiential Avoidance and Cognitive Fusion in Patients with Migraine Headache. Armaghan-e-Danesh, 25(1), 69-83.
  • Vowles, K. E., Witkiewitz, K., Cusack, K. J., Gilliam, W. P., Cardon, K. E., Bowen, S., Edwards, K. A., McEntee, M. L., & Bailey, R. W. (2020). Integrated behavioral treatment for veterans with co-morbid chronic pain and hazardous opioid use: A randomized controlled pilot trial. The Journal of Pain. Volume 21, Issue 7-8, 798-807.
  • Vasiliou, V. S., Karademas, E. C., Christou, Y., Papacostas, S., & Karekla, M. (2020). Acceptance and commitment therapy for primary headache sufferers: A randomized controlled trial of efficacy. The Journal of Pain.
  • Davoudi, M., Taheri, A. A., Foroughi, A. A., Ahmadi, S. M., & Heshmati, K. (2020). Effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on depression and sleep quality in painful diabetic neuropathy: A randomized clinical trial. Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders.
  • Taheri, A. A., Foroughi, A. A., Mohammadian, Y., Ahmadi, S. M., Heshmati, K., Hezarkhani, L. A., & Parvizifard, A. A. (2020). The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Pain Acceptance and Pain Perception in Patients with Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Diabetes Therapy, 11, 1695-1708.
  • Godfrey, E., Wileman, V,. Holmes, M. G., McCracken, L. M., Norton, S., Moss-Morris, R., Noonan, S., Barcellona, M., & Critchley, D. (2020). Physical therapy informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (PACT) versus usual care physical therapy for adults with chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Pain, 21(1-2), 71-81.
  • Anthony, C. A., Rojas, E. O., Keffala, V., Glass, N. A., Shah, A. S., Miller, B. J., Hogue, M., Willey, M. C., Karam, M., & Marsh, J. L. (2020). Acceptance and commitment therapy delivered via a mobile phone messaging robot to decrease postoperative opioid use in patients with orthopedic trauma: Randomized controlled trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22(7), e17750.
  • Hadlandsmyth, K., Dindo, L. N., Wajid, R., Sugg, S. L., Zimmerman, M. B., & Rakel, B. A. (2019). A single‐session acceptance and commitment therapy intervention among women undergoing surgery for breast cancer: A randomized pilot trial to reduce persistent postsurgical pain. Psycho‐Oncology, 28, 2210-2217.
  • Razavi, S. B., Aboalghasimi, S., Akbari, B., & Nadirinabi, B. (2019). Effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on feeling hope and pain management of women with chronic pain. Journal of Anesthesiology and Pain, 10(1), 36-49.
  • Davoodi, M., Shameli, L, & Hadianfard, H. (2019). The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on chronic fatigue syndrome and pain perception in people with multiple sclerosis. Iranian Journal of Psychiatry & Clinical Psychology, 3, 250-265.
  • Lin, J., Paganini, S., Sander, L., Lüking, M., Ebert, D. D., Buhrman, M., Andersson, G., & Baumeister, H. (2017). An internet-based intervention for chronic pain: A three-arm randomized controlled study of the effectiveness of guided and unguided acceptance and commitment therapy. Deutsches Ärzteblatt International, 114, 681-688.
  • Paganini, S., Lin, J., Kählke, F., Buntrock, C., Leiding, D., Ebert, D. D., & Baumeister, H. (2019). A guided and unguided internet- and mobile-based intervention for chronic pain: health economic evaluation alongside a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 9, e023390.
  • Critchley, D., McCracken, L., Wileman, Galea Holmes, M., Norton, S. & Godfrey, E. (2019). Physiotherapy informed by acceptance and commitment therapy (PACT) for people with chronic low back pain: A randomised controlled trial. Physiotherapy, 105(Supplement 1), e34-e35. DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2018.11.279
  • Shin, J. S., & Lee, B. K. (2018). Effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on pain, pain interference, and life satisfaction for the elderly people with chronic pain. Stress, 26,(3), 231-242. DOI: 10.17547/kjsr.2018.26.3.231
  • Dindo, L., Zimmerman, M. B., Hadlandsmyth, K., StMarie, B., Embree, J., Marchman, J., Tripp-Reimer, T., & Rakel, B. (2018). Acceptance and commitment therapy for prevention of chronic post-surgical pain and opioid use in at-risk veterans: A pilot randomized controlled study. The Journal of Pain, 19, 1211-1221. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2018.04.016
  • Simister, H. D., Tkachuk, G. A., Shay, B. L., Vincent, N., Pear, J. J., & Skrabek, R. Q. (2018). Randomized controlled trial of online acceptance and commitment therapy for fibromyalgia. The Journal of Pain, 19(7), 741-753. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2018.02.004
  • Givehki, R., Afshar, H., Goli, F., Scheidt, C. E., Omidi, A., & Davoudi, M. (2018). Effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on body image flexibility and body awareness in patients with psychosomatic disorders: A randomized clinical trial. Electronic Physician, 10(7), 7008-7016. DOI: 10.19082/7008
  • Nazari, Z., Ebrahimi, M. E., Naseh, S. A. M., & Sahebi, A. (2018). Investigation of the effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on chronic pain in the elderly. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics, 12(2), S444. DOI: 10.22377/ajp.v12i02.2374
  • Wiklund, T., Linton, S. J., Alföldi, P., & Gerdle, B. (2018). Is sleep disturbance in patients with chronic pain affected by physical exercise or ACT-based stress management? - A randomized controlled study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 19:111. DOI: 10.1186/s12891-018-2020-z
  • Kanstrup, M., Wicksell, R. K., Kemani, M., Lipsker, C. W., Lekander, M., & Holmström, L. (2016). A clinical pilot study of individual and group treatment for adolescents with chronic pain and their parents: Effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on functioning. Children, 3: 30. DOI: 10.3390/children3040030
  • Cederberg, J. T., Cernvall, M., Dahl, J., von Essen, L., & Ljungman, G. (2016). Acceptance as a mediator for change in acceptance and commitment therapy for persons with chronic pain? International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 23, 21-29.  DOI: 10.1007/s12529-015-9494-y
  • Alonso-Fernández, M., López-López, A., Losada, A., González, J. L, & Wetherell, J. L. (2016). Acceptance and commitment therapy and selective optimization with compensation for institutionalized older people with chronic pain. Pain Medicine, 17, 264-277. DOI: 10.1111/pme.12885
  • Trompetter, H. R., Bohlmeijer, E. T., Veehof, M. M., & Schreurs, K. M. G. (2015). Internet-based guided self-help intervention for chronic pain based on acceptance and commitment therapy: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 38, 66-80. DOI: 10.1007/s10865-014-9579-0
  • Nasiri, A., & Kazemi-Zahrani, H. (2015). The effectiveness of group acceptance and commitment therapy on pain intensity, pain catastrophizing and pain-associated anxiety in patients with chronic pain. Asian Social Science, 11, 112-120. DOI: 10.5539/ass.v11n26p112
  • Kemani, M. K., Olsson, G. L., Lekander, M., Hesser, H., Andersson, E., & Wicksell, R. K. (2015). Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy and applied relaxation for longstanding pain: A randomized controlled trial. The Clinical Journal of Pain, 31, 1004-1016. DOI: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000203
  • Luciano, J. V., Gullar, J. A., Aguado, J., López-del-Hoyo, Y., Olivan, B., Magallón, R., Alda, M., Serrano-Blanco, A., Gilli, M., & Garcia-Campayo, J. (2014). Effectiveness of group acceptance and commitment therapy for fibromyalgia: A 6-month randomized controlled trial (EFFIGACT study). Pain, 155, 693-702. DOI: 10.1016/j.pain.2013.12.029
  • Gharaei-Ardakani, S., Abbas, S., Tavallaie, Zahra Dehghanizade, Z., Tork, M., Eydi-Baygi, M., & Nikbakhsh, H. (2014). The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on mental health in women with chronic pain. Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences, 3(8), 78-83.
  • Ghomian, S. & Shairi, M. R. (2014). The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy for children with chronic pain on the quality of life of 7 to 12 year-old children. International Journal of Pediatrics, 2, 47-55. DOI: 10.22038/IJP.2014.2995
  • Ghomain, S., & Shari, M. R. (2014). The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy for children with chronic pain (CHACT) on the function of 7 to 12 year-old children. International Journal of Pediatrics, 2, 195-203. DOI: 10.22038/IJP.2014.2569
  • Kristjánsdóttir, Ó. B., Fors, E. A., Eide, E., Finset, A., Stensrud, T. L., van Dulmen, S., Wigers, S. H., & Eide, H. (2013). A smartphone-based intervention with diaries and therapist-feedback to reduce catastrophizing and increase functioning in women with chronic widespread pain: Randomized controlled trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 15, 1-17. DOI: 0.2196/jmir.2249
  • Wicksell, R. K., Kemani, M., Jensen, K., Kosek, E., Kadetoff, D., Sorjonen, K., Ingvar, M. & Olsson, G. L. (2013). Acceptance and commitment therapy for fibromyalgia: A randomized controlled trial. European Journal of Pain, 17, 599-611. DOI: 10.1002/j.1532-2149.2012.00224.x
  • McCracken, L. M., Sato, A., & Taylor, G. J. (2013). A trial of a brief group-based Form of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for chronic pain in general practice: Pilot outcome and process results. The Journal of Pain, 14, 1398-1406. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2013.06.011
  • Alonso, M. A., Lopez, A., Losada, A., & Gonzalez, J. L. (2013). Acceptance And Commitment Therapy and selective optimization with compensation for older people with chronic pain: A pilot study. Psicologia Conductual, 21, 59-79. Gale Document Number: GALE|A328944068
  • Buhrman, M., Skoglund, A., Husell, J., Bergström, K., Gordh, T., Hursti, T., Bendelin, N., Furmark, T. & Andersson, G. (2013). Guided internet-delivered acceptance and commitment therapy for chronic pain patients: A randomized controlled trial. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 51, 307-315. DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2013.02.010
  • Mo’tamedi, H., Rezaiemaram, P., & Tavallaie, A. (2012). The effectiveness of a group-based acceptance and commitment additive therapy on rehabilitation of female outpatients with chronic headache: Preliminary findings reducing 3 dimensions of headache impact. Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, 52, 1106-1119. DOI: 10.1111/j.1526-4610.2012.02192.x
  • Jensen, K. B., Kosek, E., Wicksell, R., Kemani, M., Olsson, G., Merle, J. V., Kadetoff, D., & Ingvar, M. (2012). Treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy increases pain-evoked activation of the prefrontal cortex in patients suffering from chronic pain. Pain, 153, 1495-1503. DOI: 10.1016/j.pain.2012.04.010
  • Wetherell, J. L., Afari, N., Rutledge, T., Sorrell, J. T., Stoddard, J. A., Petkus, A. J., Solomon, B. C., Lehman, D.H., Liu, L., Lang, A.J., & Atkinson, J. H. (2011). A randomized, controlled trial of acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy for chronic pain. Pain, 152, 2098-2107. DOI: 10.1016/j.pain.2011.05.016
  • Thorsell, J., Finnes, A., Dahl, J., Lundgren, T., Gybrant, M., Gordh, T., & Buhrman, M. (2011). A comparative study of 2 manual-based self-help interventions, acceptance and commitment therapy and applied relaxation, for persons with chronic pain. The Clinical Journal of Pain, 27, 716-723. DOI: 10.1097/AJP.0b013e318219a933
  • Johnston, M., Foster, M., Shennan, J., Starkey, N. J., & Johnson, A. (2010). The effectiveness of an acceptance and commitment therapy self-help intervention for chronic pain. Clinical Journal of Pain, 26, 393-402. DOI: 10.1097/AJP.0b013e3181cf59ce
  • Wicksell, R. K., Melin, L., Lekander, M., & Olsson, G. L. (2009). Evaluating the effectiveness of exposure and acceptance strategies to improve functioning and quality of life in longstanding pediatric pain - A randomized controlled trial. Pain, 141, 248-257. DOI: 10.1016/j.pain.2008.11.006
  • Wicksell, R. K., Ahlqvist, J., Bring, A., Melin, L. & Olsson, G. L. (2008). Can exposure and acceptance strategies improve functioning and life satisfaction in people with chronic pain and whiplash-associated disorders (WAD)? A randomized controlled trial. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 37, 169-182. DOI: 10.1080/16506070802078970
  • Vowles, K. E., McNeil, D. W., Gross, R. T. McDaniel, M. L., Mouse, A., Bates, M., Gallimore, P., & McCall, C. (2007). Effects of pain acceptance and pain control strategies on physical impairment in individuals with chronic low back pain. Behavior Therapy, 38, 412-425. DOI: 10.1016/j.beth.2007.02.001
  • Dahl, J., Wilson, K. G., & Nilsson, A. (2004). Acceptance and commitment therapy and the treatment of persons at risk for long-term disability resulting from stress and pain symptoms: A preliminary randomized trial. Behavior Therapy, 35, 785-802. DOI: 10.1016/S0005-7894(04)80020-0

Other Publications

Dissertations:

Books

  • Rovner, G. (2021) Two chapters in Romanczuk-Seiferth / Burian / Diefenbacher (Eds.) ACT in Klinik Und Tagesklinik: Arbeiten Mit Der Akzeptanz- Und Commitment-Therapie in Multiprofessionellen Teams. (ACT in clinic and day clinic Working with acceptance and commitment therapy in multi-professional teams.) A) ACTiveRehab: ACT for the inter-professional pain rehabilitation team in group settings. B). ACTivePhysio: how to apply the ACT principles as physiotherapist in pain rehabilitation. 
  • Dionne, F. & Veillette, J. (2021) Apprivoiser la douleur chronique avec l'ACT: Guide de pratique en 10 modules. Dunod.
  • Rovner, G & Skinta, MD., (2017) "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for the mindful physiotherapist" in Probst, M. et al (Eds.) Physiotherapy in Mental Health and Psychiatry.  
  • Dahl, J., Wilson, K.G., Luciano, C., Hayes, S.C. (2005) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain.
  • McCracken, L. M. (2005). Contextual Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for chronic pain. Seattle, WA: International Association for the Study of Pain.

Client Workbooks

  • Dahl, J. C., & Lundgren, T. L. (2006). Living beyond your pain: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to ease chronic pain. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.

Videos

Resources for Clinicians

Research Resources Archives

PHYSIOTHERAPY RESOURCES

Podcasts (Physiotherapy):

Publications and Posters (Physiotherapy):

  • Galea Holmes, M.N., Wileman, V., Hassan, S., Denning, J., Critchley, D., Norton, S., McCracken, L.M. and Godfrey, E. (2022), Physiotherapy informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for chronic low back pain: A mixed-methods treatment fidelity evaluation. British Journal of Health Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjhp.12583
  • Melissa N. Galea Holmes, Vari Wileman, Lance M.McCracken, Duncan Critchley, Marie K. March, Sam Norton, Rona Moss-Morris, Sandra Noonan, Massimo Barcellona, Emma Godfrey (2021). Experiences of training and delivery of Physical therapy informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (PACT): a longitudinal qualitative study. Physiotherapy, 112,  41-48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2020.12.004
  • Rovner, G. (2021) Two chapters in Romanczuk-Seiferth / Burian / Diefenbacher (Eds.) ACT in Klinik Und Tagesklinik: Arbeiten Mit Der Akzeptanz- Und Commitment-Therapie in Multiprofessionellen Teams. (ACT in clinic and day clinic Working with acceptance and commitment therapy in multi-professional teams.) A) ACTiveRehab: ACT for the inter-professional pain rehabilitation team in group settings. B). ACTivePhysio: how to apply the ACT principles as physiotherapist in pain rehabilitation. 
  • Godfrey, E., Wileman, V,. Holmes, M. G., McCracken, L. M., Norton, S., Moss-Morris, R., Noonan, S., Barcellona, M., & Critchley, D. (2020). Physical therapy informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (PACT) versus usual care physical therapy for adults with chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Pain, 21(1-2), 71-81. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2019.05.012
  • Psychologically Informed Approaches to Pain: 5 solutions for living your best life (Psychology Today Dec 2019)
  • Montesinos, F., Páez, M., McCracken, L. M., Rodríguez-Rey, R., Núñez, S., González, C., … Hernando, A. (2019). Communication skills in the context of psychological flexibility: training is associated with changes in responses to chronic pain in physiotherapy students in Spain. British Journal of Pain. https://doi.org/10.1177/2049463719884589
  • Critchley, D., McCracken, L., Wileman, Galea Holmes, M., Norton, S. & Godfrey, E. (2019). Physiotherapy informed by acceptance and commitment therapy (PACT) for people with chronic low back pain: A randomised controlled trial. Physiotherapy, 105(Supplement 1), e34-e35. DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2018.11.279
  • Khoo E, Small R, Cheng W, et al (2019) Comparative evaluation of group-based mindfulness-based stress reduction and cognitive behavioural therapy for the treatment and management of chronic pain: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Evidence-Based Mental Health. 22:26-35.
  • Expanding the scope and effectiveness of care for people with persistent pain: Research into process and outcomes from integrated ACT and physical therapy. Poster about OsteoMAP presented at ACBS World Conference 17 (2019).
  • Acceptance and Valued behavior change - a case study on a teambased ACT-model treating a young teen with persistant pain. Poster presented at ACBS World Conference 17 (2019).
  • Feliu-Soler, A., Montesinos, F., Gutiérrez-Martínez, O., Scott, W., McCracken, L. M., and Luciano, J.V. (2018) Current status of acceptance and commitment therapy for chronic pain: a narrative review. J Pain Res., 11: 2145–2159. DOI: 10.2147/JPR.S144631
  • Hall, A., Richmond, H., Copsey, B., Hansen, Z., Williamson, E., Jones, G., Fordham, B., Cooper, Z.,  & Lamb, S. (2018) Physiotherapist-delivered cognitive-behavioural interventions are effective for low back pain, but can they be replicated in clinical practice? A systematic review, Disability and Rehabilitation, 40:1, 1-9, DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2016.1236155
  • Huhn, K. Gilliland, S.J., Black, L.L., Wainwright, S.F., Christensen, N. (2018) Clinical Reasoning in Physical Therapy: A Concept Analysis. Physical Therapy.
  • Klevanger, N.E., Fimland, M.S., Johnsen, R., and Rise, M.B. (2018) Unfolding the values of work – therapists´ experience of addressing the return to work process in occupational rehabilitation based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. BMC Health Serv Res, 18: 303.
  • Casey, M., Smart, K. Segurado, R., Hearty, C., Gopal, H., Lowry, D., Flanagan, D., McCracken, L., and Doody, C. (2018) Exercise combined with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ExACT) compared to a supervised exercise programme for adults with chronic pain: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials, 19: 194.
  • Rose, M.R., Norton, S., Vari, C., Edwards, V., McCracken, L., Graham, C.D., Radunovic, A., and Chalder, T. (2018) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Muscle Disease (ACTMus): protocol for a two-arm randomised controlled trial of a brief guided self-help ACT programme for improving quality of life in people with muscle diseases. BMJ Open, 8(10): e022083. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022083
  • Wiklund, T., Linton, S.J., Alföldi,P., and Gerdle, B. (2018) Is sleep disturbance in patients with chronic pain affected by physical exercise or ACT-based stress management? – A randomized controlled study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 19: 111. DOI: 10.1186/s12891-018-2020-z
  • Abbey, H.A. (2017) Developing an integrated osteopathy and acceptance-informed pain management course for patients with persistent pain. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Bedfordshire, UK.
  • Rovner, G & Skinta, MD., (2017) "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for the mindful physiotherapist" in Probst, M. et al (Eds.) Physiotherapy in Mental Health and Psychiatry. 
  • The ACTonHEART study: feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of a brief intervention based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in a cardiac rehabilitation setting. Poster presented at ACBS World Conference 15 (2017).
  • Godfrey, E., Galea Holmes, M., Wileman, V., McCracken, L,. Norton, S., Moss-Morris, R., Pallet, J., Sanders, D., Barcellona, M., and Critchley, D. (2016) Physiotherapy informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (PACT): protocol for a randomised controlled trial of PACT versus usual physiotherapy care for adults with chronic low back pain. BMJ Open, 6:e011548.
  • Ghielen, I., van Wegen, E. E. H., . . . van den Heuvel, O. A. (2017). Body awareness training in the treatment of wearing-off related anxiety in patients with Parkinson's disease: Results from a pilot randomized controlled trial. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 103, 1-8. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2017.09.008
  • Shayeghian Z, Hassanabadi H, Aguilar-Vafaie ME, Amiri P, Besharat MA (2016) A Randomized Controlled Trial of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes Management: The Moderating Role of Coping Styles. PLoS ONE, 11(12): e0166599. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0166599
  • Röthlin, P., Birrer, D., Horvath, S., and Grosse Holtforth, M. (2016) Psychological skills training and a mindfulness-based intervention to enhance functional athletic performance: design of a randomized controlled trial using ambulatory assessment. BMC Psychol, 4: 39. DOI: 10.1186/s40359-016-0147-y
  • Battles, Jennifer Ashley, (2016) Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT) And Physical Therapy Adherence. Missouri State University Graduate Theses.
  • Barker KL, Heelas L, Toye F. (2016) Introducing acceptance and commitment therapy to a physiotherapy-led pain rehabilitation programme: an action research study. Br J Pain,10:22–8.
  • Critchley, D.J., McCracken, L.M., Talewar, R., Walker, N., Sanders, D., Godfrey, E. (2015) Physiotherapy informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for persistent low back pain: The PACT study. Physiotherapy. 101: e277.
  • Rovner, G.; Vowles, K.; Gerdle, B. & Gillanders, D. (2015) Latent Class Analysis of the Short and Long-Form of the Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire- Further Examination of Patient Subgroups. J Pain. 2015 Aug 19. pii: S1526- 5900(15)00810-X. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2015.07.007.
  • McGrane, N., Galvin, R., Cusack, T., Stokes, E. (2015) Addition of motivational interventions to exercise and traditional Physiotherapy: a review and meta-analysis. Physiotherapy, 101:1. DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2014.04.009
  • Rovner, G. (2014) Indicators for Behavioral Pain Rehabilitation. Impact and predictive value on assessment, patient selection, treatment and outcome. (Doctoral dissertation) University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
  • Spatola C.A., Manzoni G.M., Castelnuovo G., Malfatto G., Facchini M., Goodwin C.L., Baruffi M., Molinari E. (2014) The ACTonHEART study: rationale and design of a randomized controlled clinical trial comparing a brief intervention based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to usual secondary prevention care of coronary heart disease. Health Qual Life Outcomes, 12:22. DOI: 10.1186/1477-7525-12-22.
  • McCracken, L. M., & Vowles, K. E. (2014). Acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness for chronic pain: Model, process, and progress. American Psychologist, 69(2), 178-187. DOI: 10.1037/a0035623
  • Rovner, G. S., Årestedt, K., Gerdle, B., Börsbo, B., & McCracken, L. M. (2014). Psychometric properties of the 8-item Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire (CPAQ-8) in a Swedish Chronic Pain Cohort. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 46(1), 73-80.
  • Rovner, G. S. (2012). Acceptans och mindfulness – ett fysioterapeutiskt förhållningssätt [Acceptance and Mindfulness - a physiotherapeutic approach). In G. Biguet, R. Keskinen-Rosenqvist, & A. Levy Berg (Eds.), Att förstå kroppens budskap : sjukgymnastiska perspektiv [To understa the body’s message: from a physiotherapeutic perspektive] (1. ed., pp. 273-289). Lund: Studentlitteratur. SWEDEN
  • Butryn ML, Forman E, Hoffman K, Shaw J, Juarascio A. (2011) A pilot study of acceptance and commitment therapy for promotion of physical activity. J Phys Act Health, 8(4):516-22.
Joel Guarna

Pain Programs (worldwide)

Pain Programs (worldwide)

This page is a place to upload summaries of your pain programs so others can review them.  We would love to have all the major pain programs using ACT worldwide post a short summary.  I imagine the formats and the content will evolve over time.  In the meantime, "the perfect is the enemy of the good (Voltaire)." Please do not let your perfectionism, anxiety, or fear of comparison delay your contribution.  Let us know you exist and you are using ACT in your program!  Please post a summary (click here for step by step directions) of what you have now and feel free to update and replace your summary as you go.

Next step: How to post a summary

Joel Guarna

How to post a summary

How to post a summary

How to post a summary:

  1. Log in. You must log in to add content to the site.
  2. Find this page ( the Pain Programs (worldwide) specific page) under the Pain Sig page (i.e., Main page>Networking>Special interest groups>Pain Special Interest Group)
  3. Click [Add child page] at bottom of the page.
  4. Provide a useful descriptive Title starting with location (e.g., USA/Maine/Portland/Mercy Hospital:) and name of your program (e.g., Living Life Well Pain Rehab Program).
  5. Provide summary, links, other information in the content portion of the page.
  6. Include contact info of some kind, at least an email.
  7. Attach any relevant documents (Powerpoint presentation, pdf summary, brochure) to your child page
  8. Be sure to save and post it! 
Joel Guarna

New Zealand/ Auckland/ public health service/ Flexible Pain Response workshop

New Zealand/ Auckland/ public health service/ Flexible Pain Response workshop

Since 2011 a psychological flexibility based 8 session course has been provided for chronic pain patients living in the West and North of Auckland and adjacent rural areas.

This workshop can be attended across 2 different locations (Hospitals) and - since March 2020 - an internet delivered (i.e. pre-recorded videos substituting for the hospital based meetings) alternative has also been available to patients

The workshop consists of 8 weekly sessions and many resources given to patients for independent study and practise.

As of May 2021 approximately 1600 patients have been enrolled in this program.

Qualitative feedback from patients (mostly anonymously given) has been overwhelmingly positive and a small - service internal conducted - inverstigation indicated medium to large effect sizes in regards to increased pain willingness and activity engagement and overall CPAQ scores.

This workshop was develop and has been facilitated by Dieter Dvorak, Clinical Health Psychologist.

Contact: www.dieter.dvorak@waitematadhb.govt.nz 

Dieter Dvorak

ImpACTing Treatment of Pain in a Large Regional US Healthcare System, Community Health Network, Central Indiana

ImpACTing Treatment of Pain in a Large Regional US Healthcare System, Community Health Network, Central Indiana

 (Information submitted 2015)

Kimberly Montgomery PHD HSPP

Licensed Psychologist

Pain Management/Medical and Health Psychology

Kmontgomery@ecommunity.com

kg57montgomery@gmail.com

Kimberly Montgomery

NIH Psychology Program: Pain Research and Clinical Work

NIH Psychology Program: Pain Research and Clinical Work

 (Information submitted 2015)

Attached, you will find a brief summary of the work we are doing at the NIH Intramural Program's Psychology Group. For more information, please contact me at martins@mail.nih.gov.

Community

New Zealand/Auckland/ Public Health Service provider: Flexible Pain Response workshop

New Zealand/Auckland/ Public Health Service provider: Flexible Pain Response workshop

 (Information submitted 2021)

Since late 2011 the Flexible Pain Response workshop has been in existence with approximately 1600 patients having been enrolled (May 2021).

This is an educational intervention with the aim of facilitating increased psychological flexibility (pain willingness and activity engagement) for chronic pain patients. The 8 session course can be attended in person at two different hospitals each week. In addition it has been possible for patients who are unable to attend in person to acccess an internet delivered version (i.e. pre-recorded video streaming links provided) since March 2020, instead.

Dieter Dvorak

Pain Management Programme, Pain Service, Broomfield Hospital, Essex, UK

Pain Management Programme, Pain Service, Broomfield Hospital, Essex, UK

(Information submitted 2015)

Our service runs a pain management programme (PMP) along ACT lines, integrating the core principles of acceptance and commitment with physical and pharmacological therapies. At the heart of the PMP is an assumption that greater physical and emotional flexibility are the best ways to learn to live well with potentially disabling conditions such as chronic back pain, regional pain syndrome and fibromyalgia. The programme has developed over the past two years away from a (CBT) focus on clients' goals toward an emphasis on personal values and committed action. The programme emphasises our ability as human beings to live well with pain and reflects influences broadly sympathetic to ACT such as compassion-focuses therapy and the writings of Pema Chodron. Programme results consistently include clients' greater physical reconditioning, improved self-efficacy, a reduction in medication use and fewer medical appointments.

neill bartlett

Process-Based Therapy SIG

Process-Based Therapy SIG

Process-Based Therapy Special Interest Group

Affiliated 2021

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Ben Spaloss

SIG Leaders

Katie Craft

Hugh Simonich, BCBA, LBA-TX

Ben Spaloss
 

Mission/Objectives

We are dedicated to the advancement of Process-Based Therapy (PBT) research, education, and clinical practice.

The PBT SIG aims to:

  • Develop a diverse, inclusive, and value-guided social network of researchers, educators, and practitioners who commit to advance PBT science and practice.
  • Foster collaboration to facilitate basic and applied PBT research with the overall goal of advancing clinical practice, lowering human suffering, and supporting people to live a meaningful life.
  • Support educational activities (e.g., workshop, learning collaborative) as a way to further disseminate PBT.
  • Develop and disseminate tools and materials to facilitate successful implementation of PBT in clinical practice.

Possible SIG Activities

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Process-Based Therapy SIG Resources

Process-Based Therapy SIG Resources

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science Articles

Videos

Books

  • Svitak, M. & Hofmann, S.G. (2022). Prozessbasierte Psychotherapie: Individuelle Störungsdynamiken verstehen und verändern. Hogrefe.
  • Hofmann, S. G., Hayes, S. C., & Lorscheid, D. (2021). Learning process-based therapy: A skills training manual for targeting the core processes of psychological change in clinical practice. Oakland, CA: Context Press / New Harbinger Publications.
  • Hofmann, S. G., Hayes, S. C., & Lorscheid, D. N. (2021). The Process-Based Therapy Workbook for Clinicians: Targeting the Core Processes in Psychological Change. New Harbinger Publications.
  • Hofmann, S. G. & Hayes, S. C. (2020). Beyond the DSM: Toward a process-based alternative for diagnosis and mental health treatment. Oakland, CA: Context Press / New Harbinger Publications.
  • Walser, R. D., O'Connell, M., Coulter, C. (2019) The Heart of ACT: Developing a Flexible, Process-Based, and Client-Centered Practice Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Oakland, CA: Context Press / New Harbinger Publications.
  • Hayes, S. C. & Hofmann, S. G. (2018). (Eds.), Process-based CBT: The science and core clinical competencies of cognitive behavioral therapy. Oakland, CA: Context Press / New Harbinger Publications.

Other Publications

  • Ong, C.W., Hayes, S.C., & Hofmann, S.G. (2022). A process-based approach to cognitive behavioral therapy: A theory-based case illustration. Frontiers in Psychology, 25 October 2022. DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1002849
  • Ferrari, M, Ciarrochi, J, Sahdra, B., & Hayes, S.C. (2022). Embracing the complexity of our inner worlds: Understanding the dynamics of self-compassion and self-criticism. Mindfulness, 13, 1652–1661. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-022-01897-5
  • Ciarrochi, J., Hayes, S. C., Oades, L. G., Hofmann, S. G. (2022). Towards a unified framework for positive psychology interventions: Evidence-based processes of change. Frontiers in Psychology. 10 February 2022. DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.809362 (open access)
  • Ciarrochi, J. Sahdra, B., Hofmann, S., & Hayes, S. C. (2022). Developing an item pool to assess processes of change in psychological interventions: The Process-Based Assessment Tool (PBAT). Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 23, 200-213. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2022.02.001
  • Ong, C.W., Lee, E.B., Levin, M.E., & Twohig, M.P. (2022). Online process-based training for perfectionism: A randomized trial. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 156, 104152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2022.104152
  • Ciarrochi, J., Hayes, L., Sahdra, B., Ferrari, M., Yap, K., Hayes, S. C. & Hofmann, S. G. (in press). From package to process: An evidence-based approach to processes of change in psychotherapy. Chapter to appear in G. Asmundson (ed.). Comprehensive Clinical Psychology (2nd ed.). New York: Elsevier.
  • Moskow, D. M., Barthel, A. L., Hayes, S. C. & Hofmann, S. G. (in press). A process-based approach to cognitive behavioral therapy. Chapter to appear in G. Asmundson (ed.). Comprehensive Clinical Psychology (2nd ed.). New York: Elsevier.
  • Hayes, S.C. & Hofmann, S.G. (2021). Third-wave” cognitive and behavioral therapies and the emergence of a process-based approach to intervention in psychiatry. World Psychiatry, 20(3), 363-375. https://doi.org/10.1002/wps.20884
  • Schaeuffele, C., Schulz, A., Knaevelsrud, C. et al. (2021). CBT at the Crossroads: The Rise of Transdiagnostic Treatments. International Journal of Cognitive Therapy, 14, 86–113 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41811-020-00095-2
  • Hayes, S. C., Hofmann, S. G. & Wilson, D. S. (2020). Clinical psychology is an applied evolutionary science. Clinical Psychology Review, 81, 101892. doi: 10.1016/j.cpr.2020.101892
  • Hayes, S. C., Hofmann, S. G., & Ciarrochi, J. (2020). A process-based approach to psychological diagnosis and treatment: The conceptual and treatment utility of an extended evolutionary meta model. Clinical Psychology Review, 101908. DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2020.101908
  • Hofmann, S.G., Curtiss, J.E., Hayes, S.C. (2020). Beyond linear mediation: Toward a dynamic network approach to study treatment processes. Clinical Psychology Review, 76, 101824. DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2020.101824
  • Barnes-Holmes, Y., Barnes-Holmes, D., McEnteggart, C. et al. (2020). Introduction to the Special Issue on Clinical Psychology and Behavioral Science: Processes, Principles, and Analytic Strategies. The Psychological Record, 70, 541–542. DOI: 10.1007/s40732-020-00444-9
  • Pavlacic J.M., Young J. (2020) Process-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Framework for Conceptualization and Treatment. Clinical Case Studies. 19(6):456-472. DOI:10.1177/1534650120951858
  • Hofmann, S. G., & Hayes, S. C. (2019). The future of intervention science: Process-based therapy. Clinical Psychological Science, 7(1), 37-50. DOI:10.1177/2167702618772296
  • Hofmann, S. G., & Hayes, S. C.  (2019) Functional Analysis Is Dead: Long Live Functional Analysis. Clinical Psychological Science, 7(1), 63-67. DOI:10.1177/2167702618805513
  • Kazantzis, N., Luong, H.K., Usatoff, A.S. et al. (2018) The Processes of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Review of Meta-Analyses. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 42, 349–357. DOI:10.1007/s10608-018-9920-y
  • Hayes, S. C., Hofmann, S. G., Stanton, C. E., Carpenter, J. K., Sanford, B.T., Curtiss, J. E., Ciarrochic, J. (2019) The role of the individual in the coming era of process-based therapy. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 117, 40-53. DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2018.10.005
  • Hayes, S. C., & Hofmann, S. G. (2017) The third wave of cognitive behavioral therapy and the rise of process‐based care. World Psychiatry, 16(3), 245. DOI: 10.1002/wps.20442
  • Hofmann, S. G., Smits, J.A.J. (2017) The Evolution of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Depression. Psychiatric Clinics of North America,40, xi-xii. DOI:10.1016/j.psc.2017.08.011

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Psychedelic and Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness SIG

Psychedelic and Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness SIG

Psychedelic and Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness SIG

Affiliated 2016

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Temple Morris

Maura Tunney

Current SIG Leaders

Temple Morris (co-chair)
Maura Tunney (co-chair)
 

Mission/Objectives

The mission of the Psychedelic/Non-Ordinary of Consciousness SIG is to seriously engage with the accumulating body of scientific data regarding the therapeutic and human growth potential for psychedelic drugs and non-ordinary states of consciousness from a functional contextual perspective.

This will be achieved by:
1) De-stigmatizing the use of psychedelic agents for scientific and clinical purposes. This may include fearlessly promoting dialogue with other ACBS members, creating publications that examine current scientific knowledge from a functional contextual perspective, and building bridges with others doing this work.
2) Promoting scientific investigation of non-ordinary states for the purposes of basic and applied behavioral science.
3) To create a contextual conceptualization for the effects of the experience of non-ordinary states and their potential therapeutic benefits.

General Interest Area to be Specifically Addressed

Interest in the scientific study of psychedelic drugs and the associated non-ordinary states of consciousness that they evoke has grown tremendously in the past decade. Once considered a highly promising class of drugs for therapeutic and personal benefit, cultural taboos and legal restrictions effectively ended their study for over 30 years. As those sanctions begin to lift, many questions are left under investigated, and no form of behavioral psychology has ever attempted to study or explain the positive psychological benefits that are strongly suggested by current evidence.

SIG Activities

1. Annual meeting at the World Conferences.
2. Maintain an email listserve to promote conversation and support between SIG members.
3. Author publications examining the existing data on non-ordinary states of consciousness from a functional contextual perspective, including questions that could potentially be experimentally investigated.
4. Develop collaborations with other groups working on the scientific investigation of psychedelic states.
5. SIG Resources webpage

Description of Membership

The membership is open to all ACBS members, of all categories, interested in these issues from the perspective of contextual behavioral science.

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Psychedelic and Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness SIG Resources

Psychedelic and Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness SIG Resources

JCBS Special Issue on Contextual Behavioral Science and the Psychedelic Renaissance
Guest Edited by Jason Luoma, Lance McCracken, Rosalind Watts and Alan Kooi Davis

Publications

  • Whitfield, H.J. (2021 in press) A Spectrum of Selves Reinforced in Multilevel Coherence: A Contextual Behavioural Response to the Challenges of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Development. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 12, 727572. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.727572
  • Davis, A.K., Agin-Liebes, G., España, M., Pilecki, B., & Luoma, J. (2021). Attitudes and Beliefs about the Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs among Psychologists in the United States. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs. DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2021.1971343
  • Pilecki, B., Luoma, J.B., Bathje, G.J. et al. (2021). Ethical and legal issues in psychedelic harm reduction and integration therapy. Harm Reduction Journal 18, 40. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-021-00489-1
  • Guss, J., Krause, R., & Sloshower, J. (2020). The Yale Manual for Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy of Depression (using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a Therapeutic Frame). https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/u6v9y
  • Zeifman, Richard & Wagner, Anne & Watts, Rosalind & Kettner, Hannes & Mertens, Lea & Carhart-Harris, Robin. (2020). Post-Psychedelic Reductions in Experiential Avoidance Are Associated With Decreases in Depression Severity and Suicidal Ideation. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 11, p. 782. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2020.00782
  • Walsh, Z. & Thiessen, M.S. (2018). Psychedelics and the new behaviourism: considering the integration of third-wave behaviour therapies with psychedelic-assisted therapy. International Review of Psychiatry, 30(4), 343-349, DOI: 10.1080/09540261.2018.1474088

Podcasts

Articles

Community

Psychodynamic CBS SIG

Psychodynamic CBS SIG

Psychodynamic CBS SIG

Affiliated 2019

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Contact Information
Jill Bresler
New York, USA

SIG Leaders
Jill Bresler
Sheri Turrell

General Interest Area to be Specifically Addressed

This SIG includes all models of contextual behavioral science and therapy, and all models of psychoanalytic and psychodynamic research and therapy and as such, includes a broad and diverse range of therapeutic approaches. This would include, and not be limited to: CBS approaches such as: ACT, FAP, DBT, and CFT, and psychodynamic and attachment-based approaches, especially in their more recent versions, such as Relational Psychoanalysis and Mentalization-Based Treatment; we also want to include briefer forms of psychodynamic therapy, such as STDP & AEDP.

Mission/Objectives

The mission of this SIG is to provide an inclusive, open, and curious space to:
i) Build a community of clinicians interested in exploring the possibilities for integration, in the context of clinical work and/or research.
ii) Promote understanding and increased breadth and depth of knowledge in both CBS and psychodynamic ways of thinking and working.
iii) Explore ACT /RFT coherent descriptions of psychodynamic terms and concepts, and vice versa
iv) Consider points of integration / overlap, uniqueness, and complementarity between and amongst the approaches.
v) Enhance integrative clinical skills through discussion of anonymized clinical case material.
vi) Consider the role of mindfulness, relational (including transference-countertransference) dynamics, and overt behavior change across modalities.
vii) Explore infancy/developmental theory and research and implications for theory and practice
viii) To promote dialogue, collegial relations, and community amongst clinicians with diverse theoretical models, both within and beyond ACBS.
ix) Encourage exposure to, and open-minded reflection on research that arises out of contextual science and psychodynamic traditions.
x) Expand the field through support for written publications, creation of podcasts, videos and other endeavours.
xi) Consider how CBS (e.g., work done with IRAP and N=1 studies) can contribute to process- and outcome-research in psychodynamic approaches and the value of traditional psychodynamic research models for CBS.

Possible SIG Activities

We envision networking meetings at the ACBS World Conferences, and online forums for discussion and sharing of resources and reading groups with online discussion. We hope to share videos, podcasts and written material, and create such materials from within our group. We hope to engage in symposia and other forms of dialogue, sharing, and integration of thinking at the ACBS World Conferences.  We will have a reading group, in which we will read one book chapter or article per month and discuss it.  We will maintain a webpage of SIG resources.

Community

Psychodynamic CBS SIG Resources

Psychodynamic CBS SIG Resources

Publications

Michelle Matoff. (2018) Circumstances to integrate acceptance and commitment therapy with short-term psychodynamic psychotherapies. Cogent Psychology, 5: 1453595

Jill Bresler and Karen Starr (2015) Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy Integration: An evolving synergy. - Click here for Intro Chapter

Stewart, J.M., Hayes, S.C., Stricker, G. (2014) Mindfulness, Acceptance, and the Psychodynamic Evolution: Bringing Values into Treatment Planning and Enhancing Psychodynamic Work with Buddhist Psychology. New Harbinger.

Articles

Jonathan Shedler interview in Psychotherapy Networker (Nov 2019) pdf file and the link to the article on the Psychotherapy Networkers website

Community

Psychosis SIG

Psychosis SIG

Psychosis SIG

Affiliated 2015

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Contact Information

Mårten Tyrberg, Ph.D.
Sweden

SIG Mission/Objectives

- Facilitating contact between people from ACBS who work with psychosis
- Spreading/sharing material (protocols, stand-alone sessions, latest publications, ...) and experiences (do’s and don’t’s) on psychosis
- Linking ACT/CBS/RFT-perspectives on psychosis with other approaches

General interest area to be specifically addressed by this SIG:

Building/expanding a functional contextual approach for research on and working with psychosis/serious mental illness.

Description of SIG membership 

SIG members are ACBS members with an interest in research and practice in understanding helping people with serious mental illness.

SIG Activities

- Email listserv
- Twitter @ACBSPsychosis
- Facebook page
- SIG Resources webpage
- Sponsoring submissions to the ACBS World Conference

If there are other activities that you would like the SIG to engage in, please post on the email listserv and connect with others interested. 

Eric Morris

Psychosis SIG Resources

Psychosis SIG Resources

State of ACT Evidence

  • Division 12 of the APA lists ACT as supported for Psychosis with modest research support. http://www.div12.org/psychological-treatments/treatments/
  • Australian Psychological Society, Evidence Based Psychological Interventions in the Treatment of Mental Disorders lists ACT as Level II Evidence for Psychotic disorders. https://www.psychology.org.au/getmedia/23c6a11b-2600-4e19-9a1d-6ff9c2f26fae/Evidence-based-psych-interventions.pdf

Treatment Protocols and Manuals

Books

  • ACT for Psychosis Recovery: A Practical Manual for Group-Based Interventions Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (2018)
  • CBT for Psychosis: Process-oriented Therapies and the Third wave (2018) has a chapter on ACT for Psychosis.
  • Incorporating Acceptance and Mindfulness into the Treatment of Psychosis: Current Trends and Future Directions (2015)
  • Treating Psychosis: A Clinician's Guide to Integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Approaches within the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Tradition (2014)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness for Psychosis (2013)

JCBS Articles

  • Larsson, C., Fatouros-Bergman, H., Isaksson, A., Johansson, M., Kaldo, V., Parling, T., & Lundgren, T. (2022). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for inpatients with psychosis –an acceptability and feasibility single case AB designed study. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 25, 44-60.
  • Moran, O., Larsson, A., & McHugh, L. (2021) Investigating cognitive fusion, mindfulness and experiential avoidance in relation to psychosis-like symptoms in the general population.  Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 21, 136-143.
  • Wakefield, S., Roebuck, S., & Boyden, P. (2018) The evidence base of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in psychosis: A systematic review. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 10, Pages 1-13
  • Martins, M. J., Barreto Carvalho, C., Macedo, A., Pereira, A. T., Braehler, C., Gumley, A., Castilho, P. (2018) Recovery through affiliation: A compassionate approach to schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder (COMPASS). Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 9, 97-102.
  • Castilho, P., Martins, M. J., Pinto, A. M., Viegas, R., Carvalho, S., & Madeira, N. (2017). Understanding the effect of attachment styles in paranoid ideation: The mediator role of experiential avoidance. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 6(1), 42-46.
  • Moitra, E., Gaudiano, B.A. (2016) A psychological flexibility model of medication adherence in psychotic-spectrum disorders. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 5, 252-257
  • Butler, L., Johns, L. C., Byrne, M., Joseph, C., O’Donoghue, E., Jolley, S., … Oliver, J. E. (2016). Running acceptance and commitment therapy groups for psychosis in community settings. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 5, 33–38.
  • White, R. G., Gumley, A. I., McTaggart, J., Rattrie, L., McConville, D., Cleare, S., McLeod, H. J., & Mitchell, G. (2015). Acceptance and commitment therapy for depression following psychosis: An examination of clinically significant change. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 4, 203-209.

ACT Randomized Controlled Trials

  • Myin-Germeys, I., van Aubel, E., Vaessen, T., Steinhart, H., Klippel, A., Lafit, G., Viechtbauer, W., Batink, T., van Winkel, R., van der Gaag, M., van Amelsvoort, T., Marcelis, M., Schirmbeck, F., de Haan, L., & Reininghaus, U. (2022 in press). Efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Daily Life in Early Psychosis: Results from the Multi-Center INTERACT Randomized Controlled Trial. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. DOI: 10.1159/000522274
  • Yıldız, E., & Aylaz, R. & Lillis, J. (in press). How counseling based on acceptance and commitment therapy and supported with motivational interviewing affects levels of functional recovery in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia: A quasi-experimental study. Clinical Nursing Research. DOI: 10.1177/1054773820935592
  • Nasr El Ashry, A. M., Abd El Dayem, S. M. & Ramadan, F. H. (2021). Effect of applying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on auditory hallucinations among patients with schizophrenia. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 35(2), 141-152. DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2021.01.003.
  • Jolley, S., Johns, L. C., O’Donoghue, E., Oliver, J., Khondoker, M., Byrne, M., Butler, L., De Rosa, C., Leal, D., McGovern, J., Rasiukeviciute, B., Sim, F. & Morris, E. (in press 2020). Group acceptance and commitment therapy for patients and caregivers in psychosis services: Feasibility of training and a preliminary randomized controlled evaluation. British Journal of Clinical Psychology.
  • van Aubel, E., Bakker, J. M., Batink, T., Michielse, S., Goossens, L., Lange, I., Schruers, K., Lieverse, R., Marcelis, M., van Amelsvoort, T., van Os, J., Wichers, M., Vassen, T., Reininghaus, U., & Myin-Germeys, I. (2020). Blended care in the treatment of subthreshold symptoms of depression and psychosis in emerging adults: A randomised controlled trial of acceptance and commitment therapy in daily-life (ACT-DL). Behaviour Research and Therapy, 128.
  • Spidel, A., Daigneault, I., Kealy, D. & Lecomte, T. (2019). Acceptance and commitment therapy for psychosis and trauma: Investigating links between trauma severity, attachment and outcome. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 47, 230-243.
  • Moghbel Esfahani, S., & Haghayegh, SA. (2019). The Effectiveness of ACT on Resilience, Meaning in Life, and Family Function in Family Caregivers of Patients with Schizophrenia. The Journal of Horizon Med Sci, 25(4), 298-311. DOI: 10.32598/hms.25.4.298
  • Baveja, D. (2018). Impact of Brief Protocol Based on Principles of ACT on Patients with Chronic Schizophrenia. International Journal of Research in Engineering, IT and Social Sciences, 8(6) 220-228.
  • Tyrberg, M. J., Carlbring, P., & Lundgren, T. (2017). Brief acceptance and commitment therapy for psychotic inpatients: A randomized controlled feasibility trial in Sweden. Nordic Psychology, 69, 110-125.
  • Gumley, A., White, R., Briggs, A., Ford, I., Barry, S., Stewart, C., Beedie, S., McTaggart, J., Clarke, C., MacLeod, R., Lidstone, E., Salgado Riveros, B., Young, R., & McLeod, H. (2017). A parallel group randomised open blinded evaluation of acceptance and commitment therapy for depression after psychosis: Pilot trial outcomes (ADAPT). Schizophrenia Research, 183, 143-150.
  • Shawyer, F., Farhall, J., Thomas, N., Hayes, S. C., Gallop, R., Copolov, D., & Castle, D. J. (2017). Acceptance and commitment therapy for psychosis: Randomised controlled trial. The British Journal of Psychiatry, 210, 140-148.
  • Gaudiano, B. A., Busch, A. M., Wenze, S. J., Nowlan, K., Epstein-Lubow, G., & Miller, I. W. (2015). Acceptance-based behavior therapy for depression with psychosis: Results from a pilot feasibility randomized controlled trial. Journal of Psychiatric Practice, 21, 320-333.
  • Minkesh, C., & Masroor, J. (2014). Reducing internalized stigma of mental illness among patients with schizophrenia using acceptance and commitment therapy. Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology, 41, 94-101.
  • Shawyer F, Farhall J, Mackinnon A, Trauer T, Sims E, Ratcliff K, Larner C, Thomas N, Castle D, Mullen P, Copolov D. (2012) A randomised controlled trial of acceptance-based cognitive behavioural therapy for command hallucinations in psychotic disorders. Behav Res Ther, 50(2):110-21.
  • White, R. G., Gumley, A. I., McTaggart, J., Rattrie, L., McConville, D., Cleare, S, & Mitchell, G. (2011). A feasibility study of acceptance and commitment therapy for emotional dysfunction following psychosis. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 49, 901-907.
  • Gaudiano, B. A., & Herbert, J. D. (2006). Acute treatment of inpatients with psychotic symptoms using acceptance and commitment therapy: Pilot results. Behaviour Research & Therapy, 44, 415-437.
  • Bach, P. & Hayes, Steven C. (2002). The use ofacceptance and commitment therapy to prevent the rehospitalization of psychotic patients: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 70(5), 1129-1139.

Meta-Analyses and Systematic Reviews

  • Morris, E.M.J., Johns, L.C., & Gaudiano, B.A. (2023 in press). Acceptance and commitment therapy for psychosis: current status, lingering questions and future directions. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research & Practice.
    https://doi.org/10.1111/papt.12479
  • Reich, D., Evans, S., Nelson, B., Hickey, T. & O’Shea, M. (2021). Evidence map of mindfulness for stages of psychosis: State of the literature and implications for future research. Mindfulness, 12, 1860–1877. DOI: 10.1007/s12671-021-01611-x
  • Li, Y., Coster, S., Norman, I., Chien, W.T., Qin, J., Tse, M.L., Bressington, D. (2021). Feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectivenessof mindfulness-based interventions for people with recent-onset psychosis: A systematic review. Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 15, 3–15. https://doi.org/10.1111/eip.12929
  • Brown, E., Shrestha, M., & Gray, R. (2021). The safety and efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy against psychotic symptomatology: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Revista brasileira de psiquiatria (Sao Paulo, Brazil), 43(3), 324–336. https:/doi.org/10.1590/1516-4446-2020-0948
  • Jens Einar Jansen, John Gleeson, Sarah Bendall, Simon Rice, Mario Alvarez-Jimenez (2020) Acceptance- and mindfulness-based interventions for persons with psychosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Schizophrenia Research, Volume 215, Pages 25-37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.schres.2019.11.016
  • Wood, L., Williams, C., Billings, J. & Johnson, S. (2020). A systematic review and meta-analysis of cognitive behavioural informed psychological interventions for psychiatric inpatients with psychosis. Schizophrenia Research, 222, 133-144. DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2020.03.041
  • K. Barnicot, C. Michael, E. Trione, S. Lang, T. Saunders, M. Sharp, M.J. Crawford (2020) "Psychological interventions for acute psychiatric inpatients with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis" Clinical Psychology Review, Volume 82, December 2020, 101929.
  • Yildiz, E. (2020). The effects of acceptance and commitment therapy in psychosis treatment: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 56(1), 149-167. DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12396
  • Lincoln, T. M., & Pedersen , A. (2019). An Overview of the Evidence for Psychological Interventions for Psychosis: Results From Meta-Analyses. Clinical Psychology in Europe, 1(1), 1-23. DOI: 10.32872/cpe.v1i1.31407
  • Sarah Wakefield, Stephanie Roebuck, Paul Boyden (2018) The evidence base of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in psychosis: A systematic review. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 10, Pages 1-13.
  • Louise S, Fitzpatrick M, Strauss C, Rossell SL, Thomas N. Mindfulness- and acceptance-based interventions for psychosis: Our current understanding and a meta-analysis. Schizophr Res. 2018 Feb;192:57-63. DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2017.05.023
  • Cramer, Holger & Lauche, Romy & Haller, Heidemarie & Langhorst, Jost & Dobos, Gustav. (2016). Mindfulness- and Acceptance-based Interventions for Psychosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Global Advances in Health and Medicine, 5. 30-43. DOI: 10.7453/gahmj.2015.083.
  • DiGiacomo, A., Moll, S., MacDermid, J. & Law, M. (2016) Interventions basées sur la pleine conscience dans le traitement des symptômes de la psychose : un examen systématique narrative [Mindfulness-Based Interventions in the Treatment of Symptoms of Psychosis: A Narrative Systematic Review]. Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy / Revue canadienne de counseling et de psychothérapie, 50(1), 18–34.
  • Tonarelli, S. B., Pasillas, R., Alvarado, L., Dwivedi, A., & Cancellare, A. (2016). Acceptance and commitment therapy compared to treatment as usual in psychosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Psychiatry, 19, 366. DOI: 10.4172/2378-5756.1000366
  • Khoury, B., Lecomte, T., Gaudiano, B. A., & Paquin, K. (2013). Mindfulness interventions for psychosis: A meta-analysis. Schizophrenia Research, 150(1), 176–184. DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2013.07.055

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RFT SIG

RFT SIG

Relational Frame Theory (RFT) Special Interest Group

Values and Mission: The members of this group value generous and respectful collaboration in the spirit of contributing to a diverse, inclusive community. We hope for our community to be a nurturing one, aligned with a value of kindness, and offering support, empowerment, friendship, playful fun, responsibility, and exploration. We also hope to support members of our community to take on ambitious, creative, and progressive projects that build competency, disseminate RFT, and have an impact on the field and on human affairs, all while supporting cross-cultural and international research efforts across labs.

Affiliated 2022

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Activities

The RFT SIG holds regular community networking meetings as well as reading group discussions. The RFT SIG developed "Top 10" lists of research articles for beginning and advanced learning about RFT research. We are in the process of developing further projects that are aligned with our mission as well as developing the guidelines for SIG operation. SIG members are encouraged to join the RFT Listserv.

RFT SIG Steering Committee

The RFT SIG Steering Committee is comprised of three positions, ultimately each holding three-year terms. These positions are as follows:

Patrick Smith (3 year term ending August 2026): Community Engagement Lead. This role involves efforts directed toward co-creating and maintaining an inclusive and nurturing community that fosters positive growth among RFTers within and beyond ACBS. Projects aligned with this role include (i) hosting regular community-based events, (ii) establishing channels of communication between RFTers, and (iii) supporting members in exploring and extending beyond ACBS. This role exists to co-create spaces for members to discuss their work, share resources, and collaboratively problem-solve, regardless of their familiarity and fluency with RFT. Patrick will be inviting everyone in the SIG to support these efforts as best they can and shape the space into one that best serves all its members. Please feel free to reach out to Patrick at patricks@arizona.edu with ideas and feedback on community engagement activities.

Jordan Belisle (2 year term ending August 2024): Resource Development and Research Dissemination Lead. This role involves engaging the community in creating and sharing resources and platforms to encourage the consumption and production of RFT research. As a foundational theory underlying third-wave behavioral therapy and training approaches, it is essential that members have the opportunity to access the historic and ongoing research in a safe space and have the resources to conduct this research if desired. Projects that will occur within this role are (i) developing a list of key papers to guide novice and advanced consumers, (ii) supporting the development of research information and protocols, and (iii) assisting members to connect with researchers in the field to support both research and practice. Each of these projects will actively involve interested SIG members. Please feel free to reach out to Jordan at jbelisle@missouristate.edu with ideas and feedback on resource development and research dissemination activities.

Siri Ming (3 year term ending August 2025): Training, Mentoring and Professional Development Lead. This role is responsible for supporting members in building competency in research and application of RFT, by maintaining and increasing the accessibility and diversity of RFT training materials, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. I will be reaching out to the SIG community for assistance in projects such as increasing the accessibility of training materials, developing peer mentoring opportunities, and connecting students with potential research committee members and advisers, as well as creating an RFT track at World Conferences. Please feel free to reach out to Siri at siri@siriming.com with ideas and feedback on training, mentoring, and professional development activities.

Past RFT SIG Steering Committee Members

Alison Stapleton, Community Engagement Lead (2022-2024)

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2024 RFT Steering Committee - Candidate Information

2024 RFT Steering Committee - Candidate Information

Ballot closes 1 May 2024. 
 

Please vote here.

You will be able to vote for 1 candidate.

Sebastian Garcia sebastiangarciaz@gmail.com

Bio: My name is Sebastian Garcia-Zambrano, I am a Colombian researcher living in the U.S. My academic training includes a Ph.D. degree in psychology in 2022, an M.S. degree in behavior analysis and therapy in 2018, both from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and a B.S. degree in psychology in 2011 from Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz (Colombia). As a professor, I taught undergraduate and graduate courses of behavior analysis at Southern Illinois University, and undergraduate courses of child development at Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz. My research has centered on three key areas: the development of the self and PT skills, the adaptation of behavioral services with cultural sensitivity, and the implementation of interventions in underserved communities. In addition, I have been regularly invited to conduct peer review for journals, organizations, and conferences in the field, including “The Psychological Record,” “Behavior Analysis in Practice,” and the “American Psychological Association”. Currently, I am one of the Guest Editors for the special issue “Impactful Leaders - Latin American Women in Behavior Analysis” in Behavior Analysis in Practice”, in which we highlight women’s contributions and encourage cross-national and cross-cultural collaboration among behavior analysts.

Statement: As the Resource Development and Research Dissemination Lead, my candidacy is dedicated to creating the Consortium for Open Science in Contextual Behavioral Science (COS-CBS), aligning with the Task-force's recommendations for open science practices in CBS (Hayes et al., 2021). By creating a collaborative platform, COS-CBS will facilitate the dissemination of research resources and foster international collaboration to advance the understanding of behavior change.

In this role, I will promote the development of COS-CBS, ensuring it serves as a comprehensive resource hub for researchers and practitioners in contextual behavioral science. I will leverage my expertise in behavior analysis to curate a list of key papers spanning foundational and cutting-edge research, oriented to both novice and advanced consumers. These resources will provide essential guidance and support to members seeking to deepen their understanding of behavior change principles and methodologies.

Additionally, I will support the creation of research information and protocols within COS-CBS, providing members with practical tools and frameworks for conducting rigorous CBS research. By fostering a culture of transparency and accountability, we will uphold the principles of open science and ensure the reproducibility and reliability of research findings.

Furthermore, I will facilitate connections between COS-CBS members and researchers in the field, promoting collaboration and knowledge exchange. Through virtual meetings, online platforms, and targeted outreach efforts, we will create opportunities for members to engage with leading experts in CBS research, fostering innovation and advancing the field.

By establishing COS-CBS and serving as the Resource Development and Research Dissemination Lead, I am committed to empowering members with the resources and support they need to contribute to the collective growth and impact of CBS research worldwide. Together, we will advance our understanding of behavior change and address pressing societal challenges through rigorous research and collaboration.

Lynn Farrell lynn.t.farrell@gmail.com

Bio: I graduated with a BA in Psychology from Maynooth University where I was introduced to Relational Frame Theory (RFT) and discovered new ways to explore social psychological phenomena such as stereotypes and bias. I went on to complete my PhD as an Irish Research Council postgraduate scholar at University College Dublin (UCD) where I explored the nature and malleability of implicit bias towards women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) through the lens of RFT as part of the UCD Contextual Behavioural Science (CBS) lab. I received the ACBS Student Spotlight award for my work on gender bias and previously served as a student representative on the Women in ACBS SIG during its establishment. After completing my doctoral research, I took up a Research Fellow position at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) where I continued to empirically explore how to improve gender equality efforts in STEM as part of the EPSRC funded Inclusion Matters project. I was awarded the QUB Engineering and Physical Sciences Faculty Postdoctoral Outstanding Engagement award for my work on that project. I am currently an Assistant Professor in Psychology at National College of Ireland where I am establishing a CBS research lab with my colleagues. My research interests and publications to date have focused mainly on understanding and influencing stereotypes and bias particularly related to gender, improving gender equality initiatives, and applying RFT to address social issues.

Statement: It’s an honour to be included on this ballot. If elected, I would build on the work completed by the committee to further develop a resource-rich space for SIG members to explore and discuss RFT-based work and to brainstorm and pursue further important work. My interest in RFT stems from its implications for social justice issues and so I would additionally aim to spotlight work that has grappled with such issues, expanding engagement with work across levels of behavioural scientific research. Relatedly, I would aim to develop a supportive platform/space with the SIG committee where members could come together to collaborate on projects and contribute to the work and materials promoted by the SIG. This collaborative space could present opportunities for those new to RFT-based research as well as those with experience seeking to further develop and diversify their research teams/networks. These opportunities would align with and expand on existing SIG networking events and could provide the basis for regular research spotlights/newsletters. I would seek to establish an RFT research toolkit to complement and expand on the existing resources where relevant resources such as data collection tools, and guides could be made freely available. These actions aim to create opportunities for community members to engage with, collaborate on, and contribute to the consumption, dissemination, and production of RFT research. 

Finally, I would seek to diversify the knowledge shared and the researchers highlighted by the SIG to represent the global ACBS and RFT community. I would work to promote this SIG as an inclusive space for all, aligning with the SIG’s mission and my own values. I am committed to listening to and trying to honour the needs of the membership, drawing from the innovation and skills within our community to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment. 

Stu Law stulaw34@gmail.com

Bio: As a PhD student at the University of Nevada, Reno, my roughly 15-year journey in human services began with supporting adults with disabilities with a wide breadth of service needs, progressing to diverse clinical roles in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Notably in my early work I soon began to utilize Precision Teaching and free operant approaches to RFT-informed curricula and was inspired by the impact on children's cognitive skills that I observed with regularity at Fit Learning.

For the past eight years, I've been instrumental in developing the genArete assessment, aimed at revolutionizing behavioral assessment by emphasizing individual goals over comparisons to conventional norms and averages. Our ambition extends to broadening functional analysis, moving beyond the four widely applied classes of broad functions (attention, automatic, escape, and tangible) by leveraging our knowledge or relational networks in terms of putative reinforcement systems which could provide more precision for learners with relational repertoires. Said another way, I see issues of dignity-of-risk, assent-informed teaching practices, sensitivity to the needs of neurodiverse populations, and person-centered planning, as issues which could be informed by how relational classes alter reinforcing functions.

This journey has also led me to champion idionomic approaches within the ACBS community. These approaches could give voice to the time series designs which have been held dear by behavior analytic research, but which have not yet found appreciation with broader audiences. My diverse experience uniquely equips me to contribute meaningfully as behavior science evolves, potentially shifting paradigmatically in response to modern technology, modern statistical models, and modern sensibilities which may seek to serve individual learners with greater precision, and in service of their unique skills and abilities and with respect to the stated goals and values of the person and their support network.

Statement:  I am committed to utilizing my expertise and resources to enhance the engagement of SIG members with the latest research trends in the RFT community, and potential applications. My experiences in my lab have highlighted the significance of staying up with ongoing research activities, rather than solely relying on published literature, which often trails the forefront of discoveries in language and cognition. To foster a culture of transparency and collaboration, I plan to establish platforms that enable SIG members to exchange insights about their ongoing projects.

My objective extends to cultivating a framework where SIG members can form synergistic partnerships, capitalizing on each other's strengths to address the pressing challenges in our field. By promoting focused collaboration that offers mutual benefits, we can create an environment of continuous growth and innovation. This collaborative ethos aims to steer our SIG toward a path of open intellectual engagement, moving away from the necessarily slow and restrictive practices that have hindered progress in related disciplines like psychology and applied behavior analysis.

In embracing this role, I aspire to not only advance professionally but also to contribute to the professional growth of others, guiding our collective efforts to probe the intricacies of human language and cognition. By doing so, we can collectively push the boundaries of our understanding and make significant contributions to our field and continue to advance the skillsets of professionals afield.

 

 

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RFT SIG Online Events April 2023 - March 2024

RFT SIG Online Events April 2023 - March 2024

Types of Event

Reading Group - Attendees will be invited to read an RFT journal article and come together to learn and share their thoughts. When possible, corresponding authors of selected articles will attend and present a brief overview of their paper.

Discussion Group - These sessions will involve a research presentation delivered by an RFTer/group that showcases ongoing advances, developments, and innovations in the field, followed by optional breakout rooms and large-group discussions in the main room.

Session 10 - Discussion Group 5 with a presentation from Dr. Ian Hussey

This session was held 21-Feb 2024. Attendees discussed the IRAP (implicit relational assessment procedure) including current data-based critiques of the method and findings. A recording of the session can be viewed here.

Session 9 - Discussion Group 4 with a presentation from Dr. Freddy Jackson Brown and collaborators

This session was held on 17-Jan 2024 and the recording is available here. Attendees discussed artificial intelligence and relational frame theory. Here are links to Tovar et al. (2023) and Edwards et al. (2022).

Session 8 - Reading Group 5 with a presentation from Dr. Teresa Mulhern

This session was held on 13-Dec 2023 and the recording is available here. Attendees discussed "Facilitating relational framing of classification in young children". Slide deck available here.

Session 7 - Reading Group 4 with a presentation from Dr. Colin Harte

This session was held on 15-Nov 2023 and the recording is available here. Attendees discussed "Analyses of relational coherence and rule-following: Consistent liars are preferred over occasional truth tellers". Slide deck available here.

Session 6 - Discussion Group 3 with a presentation from Dr. Dana Paliliunas

This session was held on 18-Oct 2023 and the recording is available here. Attendees discussed RFT analyses of the values component of the hexaflex model of psychological flexibility.

Session 5 - Discussion Group 2 with a presentation from Dr. Francisco Ruiz Jiménez

This session was held on 27-Sep 2023 and the recording is available here. Attendees discussed RFT analyses of the self-as-context component of the hexaflex model of psychological flexibility. Note, there are some sound quality issues in the recording. So, we recommend using headphones to view the recording.

Session 4 - Reading Group 3 with a presentation from Dr. Elle Kirsten

This session was held on 16-Aug 2023 and the recording is available here. Attendees discussed "Assessing the Development of Relational Framing in Young Children".

Session 3 - Reading Group 2 with a presentation from Dr. Jordan Belisle

This session was held on 21-Jun 2023 and the recording is available here. Attendees discussed "Coherence and the merging of relational classes in self-organizing networks: Extending Relational Density Theory". 

Session 2 - Discussion Group 1 with a presentation from Dr. Ian Tyndall

This session was held on 17-May 2023 and no recording is available. Attendees discussed RFT analyses of the defusion component of the hexaflex model of psychological flexibility.

Session 1 - Reading Group 1 with a presentation from Dr. Jamie Cummins

This session was held on 19-Apr 2023 and no recording is available. Attendees discussed "On the structure of relational responding".

Transparency

Speakers/topics have been selected based on SIG member requests and what we (Alison Stapleton & Patrick Smith) think is likely to be of interest to the RFT SIG membership. We will be evaluating these events and whether they serve our members based on attendance and feedback from the community. If you are unable to attend, please feel free to backchannel and email Patrick (patricks@arizona.edu) any feedback so your voice can be heard, whether it's support for this type of work or guidance around how we can facilitate your attendance at a future event.

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13-Dec 2023 - Facilitating relational framing of classification in young children

13-Dec 2023 - Facilitating relational framing of classification in young children

Dr Mulhern's slide deck is available below.

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15-Nov 2023 - Analyses of relational coherence and rule-following: Consistent liars are preferred over occasional truth tellers

15-Nov 2023 - Analyses of relational coherence and rule-following: Consistent liars are preferred over occasional truth tellers

Here is a pre-print of the article discussed at the 15-Nov 2023 Reading Group. Dr Harte's slide deck is also below.

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Top 10 RFT Research Articles (Spring, 2023)

Top 10 RFT Research Articles (Spring, 2023)

TOP 10 RFT RESEARCH ARTICLES

This year, the RFT SIG took on the task of developing an unofficial list of top RFT research articles to help people know where to start diving into the literature! The categories were “Just Getting Started” and “Contemporary and Advanced”. The first step involved SIG members nominating articles for consideration in both of those categories. Then, nominated articles were sent out to SIG members for the change to rank the articles. Rankings were then used to locate the Top 10 articles in each category to generate this list. Happy Reading!
* Note, the purpose of these lists is to provide a starting point for consuming the literature and is not a ranking of the worth or scholarly impact of any given article. The lists were prepared by and for the RFT SIG membership and will be updated over time.

Just Getting Started
1. Hayes, S. C., Law, S., Assemi, K., Falletta-Cowden, N., Shamblin, M., Burleigh, K., ... & Smith, P. (2021). Relating is an operant: A fly over of 35 years of RFT research. Perspectivas em Análise do Comportamento, 12(1), 5-32.
2. Cassidy, S., Roche, B., & O’Hora, D. (2010). Relational frame theory and human intelligence. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 11(1), 37-51.
3. Barnes-Holmes, D., Barnes-Holmes, Y., & Cullinan, V. (2000). Relational frame theory and Skinner’s Verbal Behavior: A possible synthesis. The Behavior Analyst, 23(1), 69-84. Note. The authors also recommend reviewing Perez (2023).
4. Ming, S., Moran, L., & Stewart, I. (2014). Derived relational responding and generative language: Applications and future directions for teaching individuals with autism spectrum disorders. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 15(2), 199-224.
5. Blackledge, J. T. (2003). An introduction to relational frame theory: Basics and applications. The Behavior Analyst Today, 3(4), 421.
6. Stewart, I., McElwee, J., & Ming, S. (2013). Language generativity, response generalization, and derived relational responding. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 29(1), 137-155.
7. Pelaez, M., & Monlux, K. (2018). Development of communication in infants: Implications for stimulus relations research. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 41(1), 175-188.
8. McEnteggart, C. (2018). A brief tutorial on acceptance and commitment therapy as seen through the lens of derived stimulus relations. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 41(1), 215-227.
9. Healy, O., Barnes‐Holmes, D., & Smeets, P. M. (2000). Derived relational responding as generalized operant behavior. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 74(2), 207-227.
10. Stapleton, A., & McHugh, L. (2021). Healthy selfing: Theoretically optimal environments for the development of tacting and deictic relational responding. Perspectivas em Análise do Comportamento, 12(1), 125-137.

Contemporary and Advanced
1. Kirsten, E. B., & Stewart, I. (2021). Assessing the development of relational framing in young children. The Psychological Record, 72(1), 221-246.
2. Belisle, J., & Dixon, M. R. (2020). Relational density theory: Nonlinearity of equivalence relating examined through higher-order volumetric-mass-density. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 43(1), 259-283.
3. Cummins, J., Nevejans, M., Colbert, D., & De Houwer, J. (2023). On the structure of relational responding. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 27(1), 16-25.
4. Barnes-Holmes, D., Barnes-Holmes, Y., & McEnteggart, C. (2020). Updating RFT (more field than frame) and its implications for process-based therapy. The Psychological Record, 70(1), 605-624.
5. Hayes, L. J., & Fryling, M. J. (2019). Functional and descriptive contextualism. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 14(1), 119-126.
6. Foody, M., Barnes-Holmes, Y., Barnes-Holmes, D., Törneke, N., Luciano, C., Stewart, I., & McEnteggart, C. (2014). RFT for clinical use: The example of metaphor. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 3(4), 305-313.
7. Delabie, M., Cummins, J., Finn, M., & De Houwer, J. (2022). Differential Crel and Cfunc acquisition through stimulus pairing. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 24(1), 112-119.
8. Mulhern, T., Stewart, I., & McElwee, J. (2018). Facilitating relational framing of classification in young children. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 8(1), 55-68.
9. Kirsten, E. B., Stewart, I., & McElwee, J. (2022). Testing and training analogical relational responding in children with and without autism. The Psychological Record, 72(1), 561-583.
10. Stewart, I., Barnes‐Holmes, D., Roche, B., & Smeets, P. M. (2002). A functional‐analytic model of analogy: A relational frame analysis. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 78(3), 375-396.

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RFT SIG Member-Led Initiative - Moreno et al. Reading Group

RFT SIG Member-Led Initiative - Moreno et al. Reading Group

What is this member-led initiative?

Part of the role of the RFT SIG Steering Committee is to support member-led initiatives. In line with this, we are delighted to announce that, in collaboration with the RFT SIG Steering Committee, Jesse Moreno will be hosting a monthly reading group. Each month, attendees will be invited to read and discuss a journal article in a fun, low-stakes environment. Articles will be drawn from the list of papers identified by the RFT SIG membership as useful for those who are “Just Getting Started” and those who are looking for something “Contemporary and Advanced": https://contextualscience.org/top_10_rft_research_articles_spring_2023

These events are open to all RFTers, regardless of their familiarity and fluency with RFT. The first set of sessions will focus on articles for those who are "Just Getting Started", so beginners are particularly welcome :-)

To register your interest and join these sessions, email Jesse at jmoreno345@hotmail.com

Session 10 - Reading Group

This session is scheduled for 02-July 2024 (9 to 10:30 am, Pacific Time). Attendees will discuss "Healthy selfing: Theoretically optimal environments for the development of tacting and deictic relational responding." Pdf available here.

Session 9 - Reading Group

This session is scheduled for 04-June 2024 (9 to 10:30 am, Pacific Time). Attendees will discuss "Derived relational responding as generalized operant behavior." Pdf available here.

Session 8 - Reading Group

This session was held on 07-May 2024 and the recording is available here. Attendees will discuss "A brief tutorial on acceptance and commitment therapy as seen through the lens of derived stimulus relations." Pdf available here.

Session 7 - Reading Group

This session was originally scheduled for 02-April 2024 but was been re-scheduled for 06-August 2024 (9 to 10:30 am, Pacific Time)".  Attendees will discuss "Development of communication in infants: Implications for stimulus relations research." Pdf available here.

Session 6 - Reading Group

This session was held on 05-Mar 2024 and the recording is available here. Attendees will discuss "Language generativity, response generalization, and derived relational responding." Pdf available here.

Session 5 - Reading Group

This session was held on 06-Feb 2024 and the recording is available here. Attendees discussed "An Introduction to relational frame theory: Basics and applications."

Session 4 - Reading Group with a presentation from Dr. Siri Ming

This session was held on 09-Jan 2024 and the recording is available here. Attendees discussed "Derived relational responding and generative language: Applications and future directions for teaching individuals with autism spectrum disorders." Pdf available here.

Session 3 - Reading Group with a presentation from Jose (Jesse) Moreno

This session was held on 05-Dec 2023 and the recording is available here. Attendees discussed "Relational frame theory and Skinner’s Verbal Behavior: A possible synthesis." Pdf available here.

Session 2 - Reading Group with a presentation from Dr. Sarah Cassidy 

This session was held on 07-Nov 2023 and the recording is available here. Attendees discussed "Relational Frame Theory and Human Intelligence." Pdf available here.

Session 1 - Reading Group with a presentation from Stu Law, PhD student

This session was held on 03-Oct 2023 and the recording is available here. Attendees discussed "Relating is an Operant: A Fly Over of 35 Years of RFT Research." 

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Research in Clinical Practice Collaborative SIG

Research in Clinical Practice Collaborative SIG

Affiliated 2010

Click Here to Join the Research in Clinical Practice Collaborative SIG and its Listserv!

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SIG Leaders
Dustin Cox
Michelle Drapkin
 

Mission/Objectives

The Research in Clinical Practice Collaborative is designed to bridge the gap between clinical practice and applied science. Our mission is to help members gather data that informs clinical decision making and that contributes to research. Members of this SIG will contribute their unique expertise, clinical experience, research questions, and skills in order to

  • facilitate practical implementation of research practices,
  • monitor treatment progress,
  • implement evidence-based-practices,
  • and generate practice-based-evidence.

We plan to empower and support clinicians in utilizing research methods in their practice (through single case design, case formulation, and treatment progress monitoring), the goals of which are to improve client outcomes and contribute to treatment development efforts.

Description of Membership

Those who identify themselves as clinical practitioners, organization managers, students, and/or basic or applied scientists who value the principles and practices of contextual behavioral science. 

Members shall be in good standing with the Association of Contextual Behavioral Science, and will be included without discrimination on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation, or physical or mental disability.

Zhuo Chen

Research in Clinical Practice Collaborative SIG Resources

Research in Clinical Practice Collaborative SIG Resources

The Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science had a special issue on Technical, Practical and Analytic Innovations in Single Case Designs for Contextual Behavioral Scientists

 

Publications

  • Washburn, M., Yu, M., Rubin, A., & Zhou, S. (2021). Web-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for symptoms of anxiety and depression: Within-group effect size benchmarks as tools for clinical practice. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 27(5), 314–322. https://doi.org/10.1177/1357633X211009647
  • Morgan, T.A., Dalrymple, K., D’Avanzato, C., Zimage, S., Balling, C., Ward, M., & Zimmerman, M. (2021) Conducting Outcomes Research in a Clinical Practice Setting: The Effectiveness and Acceptability of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in a Partial Hospital Program. Behavior Therapy, 52(2), 272-285. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beth.2020.08.004
  • A-Tjak, J. G. L., Morina, N., Topper, M., & Emmelkamp, P. M. G. (2018). A randomized controlled trial in routine clinical practice comparing acceptance and commitment therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy for the treatment of major depressive disorder. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 87, 154-163. DOI: 10.1159/000486807
  • Pleger, M., Treppner, K., Diefenbacher, A., Schade, C., Dambacher, C. & Fydrich, T. (2018). Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy compared to CBT+: Preliminary results. The European Journal of Psychiatry, 32(4), 166-173. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejpsy.2018.03.003
  • Osborne, T., & Luoma, J.B. (2018). Overcoming a Primary Barrier to Practice-Based Research: Access to Independent Ethics Review. Psychotherapy, 55 (3), 255–262.
  • LeJeune, J.T., & Luoma, J.B. (2015). The Integrated Scientist-Practitioner: A New Model for Combining Research and Clinical Practice in Fee-For-Service Settings. Professional Psychology Research & Practice
  • ACT Randomized Control Trials - The intent of this list is to add all randomized controlled trials of ACT that have appearred in the scientific literature. As of January 2022, there are 860 ACT RCTs
  • Meta-Analyses, Systematic Reviews, and Narrative Reviews - A list of meta-analyses, systematic or narrative reviews of the ACT evidence base, either overall or in specific areas. As of January 2022, there are 277 ACT meta-analyses, systematic or narrative reviews.

 

Books

  • R. Trent Codd, III (2018) Practice-Based Research: A Guide for Clinicians. Routledge.

 

Single-Case Experimental Design (SCED) and Meta-Analysis of Single-Case Design (MASCD) Resources

  • Lavefjord, A., Sundström, F.T.A., Buhrman, M., & McCracken, L.M. (2021) Assessment methods in single case design studies of psychological treatments for chronic pain: A scoping review. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 21, 121-135.
  • Allison, D. B., & Gorman, B. S. (1993). Calculating effect sizes for meta-analysis: The case of the single case. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 31(6), 621–631. https://doi.org/10.1016/0005-7967(93)90115-B
  • Barlow, D. H., & Hersen, M. (1988). Single case experimental designs: strategies for studying behavior change. New York: Pergamon Press.
  • Franklin, R. D. (2014). Design and analysis of single-case research. Retrieved from http://site.ebrary.com/id/10828888
  • Hayes, S. C. (1981). Single case experimental design and empirical clinical practice. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 49(2), 193–211. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-006X.49.2.193
  • Hersen, M. (1990). Single-case experimental designs. In A. S. Bellack, M. Hersen, & A. E. Kazdin (Eds.), International Handbook of Behavior Modification and Therapy (pp. 175–210). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0523-1_9
  • Holmann, G., Koerner, K. (2014) Single case designs in clinical practice: A contemporary CBS perspective on why and how to. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 3 (2), 138-147.
  • Jacobson, N. S., Follette, W. C., & Revenstorf, D. (1984). Psychotherapy outcome research: Methods for reporting variability and evaluating clinical significance. Behavior Therapy, 15(4), 336–352. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0005-7894(84)80002-7
  • Kazdin, A. E. (1982). Single-case research designs: methods for clinical and applied settings. New York: Oxford University Press.
  • Perdices, M., & Tate, R. L. (2009). Single-subject designs as a tool for evidence-based clinical practice: Are they unrecognised and undervalued? Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 19(6), 904–927. https://doi.org/10.1080/09602010903040691
  • Rapoff, M., & Stark, L. (2008). Editorial: Journal of Pediatric Psychology statement of purpose: Section on single-subject studies. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 33(1), 16–21. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsm101
  • Shadish, W. R., Hedges, L. V., & Pustejovsky, J. E. (2014). Analysis and meta-analysis of single-case designs with a standardized mean difference statistic: A primer and applications. Journal of School Psychology, 52(2), 123–147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsp.2013.11.005
  • Shadish, W. R., Rindskopf, D. M., & Hedges, L. V. (2008). The state of the science in the meta-analysis of single-case experimental designs. Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention, 2(3), 188–196. https://doi.org/10.1080/17489530802581603
  • Wilson, B. (1987). Single-case experimental designs in neuropsychological rehabilitation. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, 9(5), 527–544. https://doi.org/10.1080/01688638708410767
     

Websites

Community

Pragmatic Case Studies -- Free Online Journal

Pragmatic Case Studies -- Free Online Journal

https://pcsp.libraries.rutgers.edu/index.php/pcsp/index

GOALS OF THE PRAGMATIC CASE STUDIES IN PSYCHOTHERAPY JOURNAL

1) To generate a growing database of systematic, rigorous, and peer-reviewed therapy case studies across a variety of theoretical approaches. These cases can serve:

A) as a source of guidance on individual cases for practicing clinicians.

B) as a research base for qualitative and quantitative cross-case analysis by researchers and theorists. This research base can be employed (a) to derive and test theory-based hypotheses about therapy process and change mechanisms; (b) to develop pragmatic, evidence-based, "best practice" guidelines for addressing particular types of cases; (c) to explore effective ways to combine qualitative and quantitative information; and (d) to compare, contrast, and/or integrate different theoretical approaches as applied to the same clinical facts in individual cases.

C) as a way to enhance the knowledge value of cases employed in quantitatively oriented therapy research involving either groups of therapy patients (e.g., efficacy research) or single-case research designs.

D) as a resource in therapist training, for both students, academic educators, and supervisors.

2) To pilot-test the special advantages of online, case study journals in applied psychology generally by exemplifying in detail their ability to make large amounts of qualitative and quantitative, peer-reviewed information particularly timely, accessible, searchable, and pragmatically and theoretically valuable.

3) To act as a vehicle for progress in therapy case-study method through the process of example, critical dialogue, and cross-case analysis.

Jen Plumb

Social Work SIG

Social Work SIG

Social Work Special Interest Group 

Affiliated 2011

Mission:

The mission of the Social Work SIG is to empower social workers around the world through contextual behavioral science with the goal of improving the health and quality of life for people in their communities.

Click here to join the Social Work SIG and its Listserv!

You will be added as a member to the SIG and to the SIG's email listserv. You will receive those messages in daily digest form (by default). If you would like to change your email delivery preference, you can do so here.

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SIG Volunteer Opportunities

  • Community engagement committee
  • Training & development committee
  • ACBS World Conference committee
  • Board membership

Contact Olga Montgomery or Helen Dempsey-Henofer to learn more about volunteering

 

2024 Board Members

Olga Montgomery, Co-Chair
Helen Dempsey-Henofer, Co-Chair
Hannah Gold, Member at Large
Evelyn Goldstein, Member at Large
Jessica Jacoby, Member at Large
Janice Keeman, Member at Large
Anastasia Sfiroudis, Member at Large
Alexander Simmons, Member at Large
Hania Tran, Member at Large
Neal Vernon, Member at Large

 

Founding co-leaders: Matt Boone, Julie Hamilton, Paul Sorenson, US

Past board chairs:
John Armando, US
Caroline Martin, Canada
Maggie Stewart, Canada
Sarah Cheney, US 

Board Plans for 2024

• Building awareness of CBS & social work via social media
• Connecting with social work students and graduate programs 
• Increasing access to CBS among social workers globally
• Highlighting social workers using ACT/CBS/RFT
• Increasing social and networking opportunities

If you're interested in helping with any of these projects and/or joining the book club or peer consult group, please contact Olga at olgamontgomery.mss@gmail.com

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and other contextual behavioral sciences are well-suited to the practice of social work. All share a focus on context, strengths, and understanding human suffering in ways that avoid pathologizing individuals and communities. The Social Work SIG is committed to supporting the intersection of social work theory and practice and contextual behavioral science. The SIG will strive to do the following:

• Ensure that the social work perspective is addressed in symposia, panels, workshops, and trainings at ACBS world conferences;
• Facilitate social work input in the upcoming ACBS journal, Contextual Behavioral Science;
• Provide outreach to social work programs and students;
• Facilitate shared efforts to publish about the link between CBS and social work theory and practice;
• Increase opportunities for social workers to access resources and network within the ACBS community in all areas, including research, education, job opportunities, consultation, program development, and supervision;
• Increase the proliferation of CBS within the social work community, thereby expanding treatment access to the general public;
• Increase number of social workers training other clinicians in CBS in their communities; and
• Increase sense of connectedness between social workers and the overall ACBS community.

Upcoming Events

New Social Work SIG Webinar Series

The ACBS Social Work SIG board is hosting a new monthly webinar series. One goal of this series is to create a supportive, informal professional development space for social workers to explore how ACT, RFT, and CBS can be applied to a variety of contexts.

Past webinar topics: psychosis, OCD, supervision, substance use, and grief. If you're interested in presenting, please contact Sarah Cheney at sarahcheney.msw@gmail.com

Webinars are free, and a recording will be added to the social work SIG page for viewing by ACBS members. Participants must register in advance (see the links below).

Upcoming Social Work Webinars:

Call for 2024 Webinar Submissions! 

The ACBS Social Work SIG is now accepting submissions to fill out the remainder of our 2024 webinar schedule.  Our aim is to provide a format where we can learn how other social workers from around the world are using ACT/CBS in their work. In service of expanding our range of offerings, we are hoping to fill out our 2024 schedule with webinars that focus on working with transgendered individuals, families in addiction and treating psychosis from an ACT/CBS perspective. We would also be especially interested in webinars that provide instruction on the use of a unique CBS/ACT intervention, experiential exercise, etc. that has proven to be effective for you. 

Webinars are:

  • Provided via Zoom
  • 1-1.5 hours in length 
  • Hosted by very supportive ACBS SW SIG Board members 
  • Submissions are reviewed by the SW SIG training and development committee to ensure the presentation integrates models of CBS (ACT, RFT, etc.) and is a good fit with the ACBS SW SIG platform. 

So, send a proposal our way by clicking the link below and come join us in further creating a dynamic learning environment for the ACBS and social work communities at-large.  https://forms.gle/vHjjsqBmuwdsLWfB7

For additional information or questions you can contact me at njvernon1@gmail.com or (803) 238-9417.

Previous Webinars are included on the ACT and Social Work Resources Page

Click on this Link for Social Work Resources!

 

Maggie Stewart

2022 Social Work SIG Board

2022 Social Work SIG Board

Olga Montgomery, chair
Sarah Cheney, past chair
Helen Dempsey-Henofer
Evelyn Goldstein
Jack Jacobsen
Kat Johnson
Pam Katz
Levin Schwartz
Andrea Siegel
Hilary Stein
Kristi Stuckwisch
 

Sarah Cheney, MSW

I was introduced to ACT in 2012 at a weekend workshop in Ann Arbor, Michigan with Steve Hayes. Since then I have attended World Conferences in Minneapolis, Montreal, Dublin and virtual ones too! I am a private practitioner and owner of Modern Mind Psychotherapy in northern Michigan. I also work with people with chronic pain in a rural health clinic. I earned a master’s from Columbia University’s School of Social Work with a focus on clinical mental health. I also have a master’s degree in Rhetoric and Communication from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I am committed to helping people in my rural and remote community as a clinical social and a community gardener – my other passion is the community garden I founded over 14 years ago and now serve as co-director. My specialties include grief, eating disorders, anxiety, OCD, and chronic pain. I use ACT with other exposure-based treatments including Maudsley Family-based Treatment (FBT) for eating disorders and Prolonged Grief Therapy. 

Jack Jacobsen, LCSW

Jack has been a clinician in private practice for the last five years, working with individuals and couples in distress. For the decade prior, he was a therapist within several local non-profit and government settings, including work with the VA and the national rollout of Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT). In addition to his clinical work, Jack also provides consultation and training to other mental health professionals in ACT and IBCT. He is an adjunct instructor at the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis.

Pam Katz, LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing for 20 years. I began developing my passion for working with individuals with educational, social, and emotional needs as a school social worker for 15 years. I transitioned to private practice 5 years ago, where I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. I specialize working with individuals with anxiety, depression, ADHD, learning challenges, and trichotillomania.

I attended my first Acceptance and Commitment Therapy workshop with Steven Hayes during the fall of 2012. The training resonated with my personal and professional values. After the two day training, I continued to educate myself on the ACT framework and began applying my learnings to my professional practice and personal life. I began to teach clients to become more present to their moment to moment experience, and use interventions that were less verbal and more experiential. Since attending my first ACT workshop, I have attended several other ACT trainings and workshops to expand my skills. In addition to the Praxis trainings, I participated in a year long contextual behavioral fellowship at the University of Chicago. Furthermore, I participate in a weekly ACT mindfulness collaborative comprised of mental health therapists and occupational therapists, a twice a month ACT peer consultation group, the monthly ACT Social Work SIG book group, and the monthly ACT Social Work SIG Trainers Peer Consultation group. My desire is to participate on the SW ACT Sig Board to help recruit and support social workers in their journey, be a voice for social workers needs, and take on a larger role within the ACBS organization.

Olga Loraine Montgomery, MSS

Olga is a palliative medicine social worker residing and practicing in Richmond, Virginia. She holds a Master of Social Service degree from the Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. She has clinical experience to include palliative oncology, medical oncology, and hospice, as well as neurology research experience assessing patients diagnosed with Frontotemporal Degenerative conditions. Olga employs ACT in context of chronic and terminal illness as well as grief and bereavement; she has been a member of the ACBS learning ACT since 2019. Olga is passionate about whole-person clinical practice, social work ethics grounded in dignity and worth of the person, and radical self-care.

Levin Schwartz, LICSW

Levin Schwartz, LICSW received his primary training at Smith College’s MSW program and at the Veterans Administration on the Specialized Inpatient PTSD Unit. Levin’s clinical work focuses on using DBT and ACT in treating trauma and addiction. Besides his clinical practice, Levin is a musician and educator using mindfulness and acceptance skills as tools for accessing creativity and providing a vehicle to explore living in the moment and recognize barriers to valued living. Levin currently holds multiple positions in the greater community of Western Massachusetts: Assistant Deputy Superintendent at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, consultant to the Greenfield District Court’s Drug Court, adjunct professor at Westfield State University, Human Services Program Advisory Board at Greenfield Community College, Department of Mental Health Site Board, Transitions from Jail to Community Core Task Force and Mental Health & Public Safety Board of Franklin County.

Andrea Siegel, Ph.D., MSW Candidate

Andrea earned her Ph.D. in Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies at Columbia University in 2011 with a focus on Hebrew literature, Holocaust poetry, and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Experiences as a family caregiver led her to study integrative health and chaplaincy at University of Michigan, and pursue an MSW degree at Louisiana State University (graduating July 2021). Andrea has taught at University of Michigan, Pepperdine University, and State University of New York Purchase College. She was Acting Director of the Jewish Communal Leadership Program at University of Michigan's School of Social Work. She served as Director of Jewish Learning for young adults at JDC, the largest Jewish humanitarian organization in the world. Through JDC, she has taught in Ethiopia, Georgia, Estonia, Israel/Palestine, Latvia, Turkey, and elsewhere. Interests include moral injury, medical humanities, spiritually-integrated psychotherapy, caregiver support, and MHPSS in humanitarian settings. Her MSW field placement with Helping Children Worldwide focused on capacity building in Sierra Leone's child welfare sector. During her field placement, she also authored a tool that borrows techniques from Motivational Interviewing and ACT to forward the global church orphanage deinstitutionalization movement.

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ACBS Social Work Award

ACBS Social Work Award

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2022 ACBS Social Work Award

2022 ACBS Social Work Award

The ACBS Social Work SIG Board is delighted to announce Jennifer Shepard Payne, PhD, LCSW, as the recipient of the 2022 ACBS Social Work Award. Dr. Payne’s innovative work covers all three of the award areas: social work innovation, social justice, and CBS advancement within social work.

Dr. Payne has developed an adaptation of ACT that is culturally tailored to African-Americans suffering from social injustice and race-related trauma. Her upcoming book Out of the fire: Healing Black trauma caused by systemic racism using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy will be released by New Harbinger in December 2022.

Matt Boone, LCSW, nominated Dr. Payne for this award, and noting the importance of her work said, “creating and disseminating culturally competent treatments is inherently a social justice move.”

Dr. Payne currently serves as a research scientist and clinician at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress (CCFTS) and at the Center for the Neuroscience of Social Injustice. She is also an assistant professor in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Within ACBS, Dr. Payne has served on the Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, has served as co-coordinator of the DEI SIG, and has presented in SIG webinars. In addition, Dr. Payne serves on the board of MEND, a nonprofit devoted to supporting and training clinicians of color to help alleviate the suffering of intergenerational and racial trauma.

Learn more about Dr. Payne’s work here.

Learn more about the ACBS Social Work award here.

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2023 ACBS Social Work Award

2023 ACBS Social Work Award

Congratulations to Marie Vakakis, recipient of the ACBS Social Work SIG Early Career Scholarship, and Amanda Savage Brown, recipient of the Recognition of Excellence in Social Work Award!


The ACBS Social Work SIG Board is delighted to share with you the work of Marie Vakakis, awardee of the 2023 Early Career in Social Work Scholarship!

Marie Vakakis is the deserving recipient of the esteemed 2023 ACBS Early Career in Social Work Scholarship. With a passion for supporting individuals to improve their mental wellbeing and build strong relationships, Marie has made significant contributions to the field of social work as a Mental Health Social Worker, Family Therapist, presenter, podcaster, and trainer.

Throughout her career, Marie has worked with individuals and families in various settings, including schools and community health centers. One of the therapeutic approaches that has been instrumental in her practice is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Marie has skillfully integrated ACT with other modalities and tools to address a wide range of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. She firmly believes in the power of ACT to promote psychological flexibility and build resilience in individuals, particularly in her work with families.

Innovatively incorporating ACT into her online parenting course, "Connected Teens," Marie equips parents with the tools needed to develop greater awareness of their own thoughts and emotions, fostering a more supportive and nurturing environment for their children. Recognizing the importance of reaching a broader audience, Marie has also utilized podcasting as a powerful tool through her podcast, "Inside Social Work." Through this platform, she provides educational resources, shares best practices, and interviews experts on various mental health and wellbeing topics, becoming a go-to resource for social workers seeking guidance, support, and inspiration.

Marie's dedication to promoting open discussions around mental health and breaking down the associated stigma is evident in her work. With over a decade of tertiary studies and clinical experience, she seamlessly combines academic knowledge and practical expertise in her programs, podcast, and workshops. Through her efforts, Marie aims to empower individuals to speak confidently about their experiences and contribute to a more inclusive and understanding society.

The ACBS Early Career in Social Work Scholarship acknowledges Marie Vakakis' exceptional achievements in the field of social work and her commitment to advancing the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Her innovative use of ACT, coupled with her podcasting platform and educational programs, has made a profound impact on the social work community. Marie's dedication to improving mental health outcomes and promoting resilience is truly commendable, and this scholarship recognizes her potential as an emerging leader in the field.

You can learn more about Marie's work at https://marievakakis.com.au/ and thetherapyhub.com.au

The ACBS Social Work SIG Board is delighted to share with you the work of Amanda Savage Brown, awardee of the 2023 Recognition of Excellence in Social Work Award!

Amanda Savage Brown is the recipient of the prestigious 2023 ACBS Annual Recognition of Excellence in Social Work Award from the social work special interest group of the Association of Contextual Behavioral Science. Amanda's dedication to addressing the overlooked psychosocial concerns of women with breast implants and her innovative use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) have made a significant impact in the field of social work.

Driven by her background as a social worker and former public health scientist, Amanda embarked on a mission to raise awareness about the temporary and problem-prone nature of breast implants and the countless women experiencing systemic health effects from them. The FDA has issued safety alerts to warn the public about their risks. Recognizing the lack of resources addressing the psychosocial aspects of living with or removing problematic breast implants, Amanda developed an ACT-based inner healing program for women considering or recovering from silhouette-altering breast surgery.

In 2022, Amanda authored the groundbreaking book "Busting Free," the first self-help guide tailored specifically for women who explant. The book received critical acclaim, winning the 2022 Best Independent Book Award for Women's Wellbeing, the 2023 Eric Hoffer First Horizon Award Finalist, Grand Prize Short List, and Honorable Mention in Health. Her work has been featured in various publications and media outlets, including Ask Us Beauty Magazine, Breast Cancer Wellness Magazine, CBS Chicago, ABC Nightline News, and a Nightline Impact episode on Hulu.

Amanda's commitment to educating mental health providers about the mental well-being of women with breast implants led her to present at Yale's 2023 Women's Mental Health Conference and serve as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Social Work Foundation Conference in Chicago. Through her efforts, she aims to shed light on the hidden psychological impact of breast implants and advocate for the recognition and support of women facing these challenges.

It is our honor to celebrate the innovative nature of her work and its contribution to advancing Contextual Behavioral Science (CBS) within the social work community. Her dedication to meeting the psychosocial needs of women on their journeys with breast implants, while also providing continuing education opportunities for social workers, exemplifies the values of service, social justice, and human dignity upheld by the social work profession. Amanda's efforts have not only challenged societal norms but also brought crucial attention to a marginalized population, making her a deserving recipient of this esteemed award.

You can learn more about Amanda's work here https://amandasavagebrown.com/busting-free/

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ACT and Social Work Resources

ACT and Social Work Resources

Social Work SIG Webinars

Books, Articles, and Publications

  • Matt Boone wrote a book titled Mindfulness and Acceptance in Social Work
  • Claudia Dewane, a professor in the School of Social Work at Temple University, has published two articles on ACT in Social Work Today:

The ABCs of ACT – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Veterans with PTSD

  • Montgomery, Kim, and Franklin, C. have published a review article for social workers in Health Social Work:

Montgomery KL, Kim JS, Franklin, C (2011) Acceptance and commitment therapy for psychological and physiological illnesses: a systematic review for social workers Health Soc Work. 36(3):169-81. doi: 10.1093/hsw/36.3.169. PMID: 21936331.

  • Levin Schwartz, LICSW co-authored an article:

Christopher J. Donelan, Edmond Hayes, Ruth A. Potee, Levin Schwartz, Elizabeth A. Evans(in press 2020) "COVID-19 and treating incarcerated populations for opioid use disorder" Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2020.108216

  • Other Publications

- Barrett, K, Stewart, I. (2020) A preliminary comparison of the efficacy of online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) stress management interventions for social and healthcare workers. Health Soc Care Community. 2020; 00: 1– 14. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.13074
- Wang, S., Zhou, Y., Yu, S., Ran, L., Liu, X., & Chen, Y. (2017). Acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy as treatments for academic procrastination. Research on Social Work Practice, 27, 48-58.
- Wilson, Shanika & Crayton, Blenda & Williams, Larry. (2019). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) an Important Evidenced Based Practice for Social Work Practice. Journal of Psychology & Behavior Research, 1, p 38. DOI: 10.22158/jpbr.v1n1p38.
- Boone, M. S., Mundy, B., Morrissey Stahl, K., & Genrich, B. E. (2015). Acceptance and commitment therapy, functional contextualism, and clinical social work. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 25(6), 643-656.
- Wang, Shuo & Zhou, Ya & Yu, Shi & Ran, Li-Wen & Liu, Xiangping & Chen, Yu-Fei. (2015). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy as Treatments for Academic Procrastination: A Randomized Controlled Group Session. Research on Social Work Practice. 27. DOI: 10.1177/1049731515577890
- Larmar, S. , Wiatrowski, S. & Lewis-Driver, S. (2014). Acceptance & Commitment Therapy: An Overview of Techniques and Applications. Journal of Service Science and Management, 7, 216-221. doi: 10.4236/jssm.2014.73019.
- Brinkborg, H., Michanek, J., Hesser, H. & Berglund, G. (2011). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for the treatment of stress among social workers: A randomized controlled trial. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 49, 389-398.

  • Blog Posts

- Leading with the Heart: How ACT Is Highly Successful in Social Work (2016)
- Why ACT is so Well-Suited to Social Work (2014)
 

A number of schools of social work now provide training or continuing education in ACT. Here is a partial list:

Boston University
NYU
Smith College
University of Arkansas at Little Rock/University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Interviews with Social Work SIG members

  • Jennifer Shepard Payne - 2022
  • Michelle Maidenberg - 2019
  • Alison Benedict - 2018
  • Joanne Steinwachs - 2012

Veterans Health Administration ACT Video Series (created by Matthew Boone)

Defusion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXAzdXJGMeE

Acceptance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrmKtaMqOh4

Observing Self: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl5cyCXelZc

Present: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthk-vmQ02A

Values & Committed Action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoVmoOnjscM

 

Social Workers are providing trainings in ACT. Below is a link to training materials.

Matt Boone

Interviews with Social Work SIG members

Interviews with Social Work SIG members

This section contains interviews with Social Work SIG members. To view a news item, click on the links listed below.

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Social Work Spotlight - Jennifer Shepard Payne - 2022

Social Work Spotlight - Jennifer Shepard Payne - 2022

Our spotlight is shining once again! This time on Jennifer Shepard Payne, the recipient of the 2022 ACBS Social Work Award.  

-Please introduce yourself.
My name is Jennifer Shepard Payne. I am a Research Scientist and Clinician at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in the Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress (CCFTS), and I am affiliated with the newly formed Center for the Neuroscience of Social Injustice. I am also an Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine within the Department of Psychiatry, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I am the first research scientist with a social work doctorate ever hired at Kennedy Krieger or Johns Hopkins.
I received my doctorate in Social Welfare from UCLA, and I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for decades. I have been working on culturally tailoring Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for African American communities experiencing racial trauma for several years. I am a board member of MEND, a non-profit for therapists of color being trauma-trained to help oppressed communities: https://mendminds.org/our-board. I am also a board member of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work: https://www.nacsw.org/about-nacsw/leadership/.

-What connected you to the ACBS community?
About eight years ago, I started work as an Assistant Professor at a private college in California. There, I was assigned to revise a class on evidence-based interventions that I would teach to social work master's students. I added a module on mindfulness-related interventions in the course, and I invited a colleague friend to guest teach that module. During her teaching, I first heard about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I took training on ACT and fell in love with it! But I noticed that, at the time, I was the only person with dark skin in the rooms that I was in as I trained. I began to ask other Black clinicians if they had heard of ACT, and few had. So, I decided to commit to action that would help change that.

-How has the ACBS community supported work you want to do?
Certain individuals in the ACBS community have been amazingly supportive! In June 2020, soon after the killing of George Floyd, I met an amazing woman – Carynne Williams, who is the president of the non-profit MEND. When we met, MEND was still a germ of an idea. But the concept was – could there be an organization for clinicians of color where they would be able to be trauma trained in various evidence-based practices at prices more affordable and accessible to them? Would they commit to providing pro-bono services to at least two disadvantaged clients a year in return? When I heard about Carynne's vision, I immediately thought that ACT would be perfect as one of the trauma training offerings. Several ACBS community members jumped fully in to help, and they have been helping ever since. I am grateful to Meg McKelvie, Robyn Walser, Debbie Sorensen, Shawn Whooley, Melissa Connally, Miranda Morris, Temple Morris, Matt Boone, and Joanne Steinwachs. I am grateful for their voluntary commitment of time, attention, and knowledge via the ACT for MEND project that has developed and continues to thrive. I cannot say enough about how they have dug in with their whole hearts and minds into the work of training BIPOC clinicians in ACT.

-What are the most important values that you bring to your work?
One of the aspects of ACT that drew me in was the values work. I live a life of purpose, which is strongly tied to values. My goal has always been to help oppressed and disenfranchised populations. When I was nineteen years old, I had an experience that changed my life. I worked at a summer camp for disadvantaged children and had the privilege of getting to know some of them, their struggles, and their desire for positive attention in a safe space. I left the camp that summer feeling the call to help these children and families, and that call has never dissipated. My ways of helping have changed and shifted over the years, but my values are the same: collective freedom, authenticity, community, purpose, faith, culture, compassion, and integrity.

-Where could we learn more about your work?
I have two websites where you can learn more. The first is my website at www.drjspayne.com. The second describes a bit more about the culturally tailored model being piloted in Europe now: www.POOF-PullingOutOfFire.com.

Also, I will be doing training through PRAXIS, which I completed last year and received excellent reviews. The training is a four-week virtually live training on culturally tailored ACT for African Americans, coming up in May 2022: https://www.praxiscet.com/events/culturally-tailored-act-may-2022/. Last, I am happy that my first book is now available for pre-order in several venues, with a December 1st, 2022 release date: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/out-of-the-fire-jennifer-shepard-payne-phd-lcsw/1140860327.
  

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Interview with ACBS Member Michelle Maidenberg - January 2019

Interview with ACBS Member Michelle Maidenberg - January 2019

Welcome to the feature of the ACBS monthly newsletter where we learn more about the inspiring work of ACBS members. For the January 2019 newsletter, Kate Morrissey Stahl interviews the co-founder of “Thru My Eyes” Michelle Maidenberg, PhD, MPH, LCSW, CGP.

Who are you?

I maintain a private practice in Harrison, New York. I am also the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of “Thru My Eyes” a nonprofit organization that offers free clinically-guided videotaping to chronically medically ill individuals who want to leave video legacies for their children and loved ones. A professional videographer and trained counselors are available at no cost to help guide clients through the challenging task of presenting a gift of lasting messages to their children and other family members. The organization was founded to empower those with life-threatening illnesses with the peace and knowledge in knowing that they will be remembered by those whom they loved the most.

In 2009, I met 40-year-old Dede at the gym I attend. Her blazing blue eyes (thus the name “Thru My Eyes”) and beautiful red hair were striking. After my exercise regimen I was standing at the mirror getting ready for work. We got into conversation about children and I expressed that I had four children and she disclosed that she had a daughter who was seven at the time.

Through our encounters at the mirror she eventually shared that she always dreamt of having many children but because of her bout with breast cancer and her extensive treatment, at the time, she accepted that she would remain childless. She described her daughter as being her “true miracle” because she and her doctors believed she would never conceive. She expressed how thankful she was to be in remission and spoke of her journey of discovery and evolution toward committing to live a present and purposeful life.  Approximately a year later, we stood by the mirror and she shared with me the facts about how the cancer had returned and she was receiving aggressive treatment and understood that she was “in the fight” of her life. My heart sank. I watched as her hair fell out, she became progressively weaker and eventually could not make it to the gym any longer. A fighter she was.

Dede worked out until she absolutely couldn’t anymore. I once asked her, how do you do it and muster up enough strength to come to the gym and remain so generous and positive. I’ll never forget her answer; it is forever burnished in my mind. She said during her last bout of cancer that she made the decision to live every moment of the rest of her life with appreciation and joy and planned to carry that out no matter what her demise. I marveled at her courage and motivation.

Further along in her illness, she approached me about wanting to videotape herself discussing important milestones for her daughter so that she could be left with anecdotes and critical lessons for life. She asked if she can consult with me about developmentally appropriate topics to cover. I helped her come up with a structure from which she wanted to be videotaped.

A few women at the gym did research on where they might offer such a service. At Sloan Kettering they had a videographer who came to the hospital only if a patient requested it. They had to be videotaped at the hospital, they had to pay for it, and they would be videotaped without any support or guidance. A few friends chipped in and we were able to get the videographer to come to Dede’s house to videotape.

Out of this experience I was committed to making this service for families readily available, effortless, supportive and empowering. I felt it should be offered at no cost so that all families, despite their socioeconomic status can benefit. Also, that families that are already incurring substantial financial stress do not have to be burdened with this additional expense. In addition, it should be accomplished in the comfort of a person’s home to preserve their dignity and integrity, and lastly, that a licensed mental health professional should be present throughout the taping so that they can offer emotional support and provide a script from which to guide the interview that was based on the topics they personally selected to discuss. Video footage of the family’s interactions (i.e., playing, reading, and practicing family traditions) are also edited into the final video legacy at the discretion of the family.

What connected you to the ACBS community?

My practice is formatively grounded in the contextual behavioral sciences. I have advanced training in ACT, am a member of an ACT supervision group, and use ACT in my direct practice with clients. I am the author of the book that is grounded in ACT, “Free Your Child From Overeating" 53 Mind-Body Strategies For Lifelong Health.”

I greatly appreciate and utilize ACBS’s plethora of valuable resources. I use the research resources, publications, the podcasts, and PowerPoints. I also have tremendous gratitude for the open, generous, and supportive ACBS community. I feel honored and fortunate to be part of this thriving community.

What are the most important values that you bring to your work?

The most important values I bring to my work are: human dignity, integrity, ethnic diversity, self-determination, commitment, perseverance, adaptability/flexibility, curiosity, compassion, learning/competency, and engagement/connectedness.

What got you started in social work?

In college I sought advice from a professor because of my desire to conduct family therapy/treatment. He advised me to consider social work which was the direct route his wife had taken in her studies. After doing research, and learning more about social work, I decided that it would be my chosen profession.

I wanted to do direct clinical practice, so I attended NYU because of its clinical track. After completing my MSW degree, I attended a two-year post Masters training program in Family Therapy and then I completed my doctoral studies in social work at Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University. To complement my social work education, and given my interest in health, I elected to further my education and earned a Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) in Community Health Education at Hunter College.

What are your other professional activities and interests?

I created and coordinate the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Program at Camp Shane, a health & weight management camp for children and teens and Shane Diet and Fitness Resorts, a resort focusing on health & weight management for young adults and adults.

I’m an Adjunct Professor at New York University, teaching a graduate course in Mindfulness. I am the author of Free Your Child From Overeating: 53 Mind-Body Strategies For Lifelong Health. Utilizing CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness. I am also a blogger for PsychCentral and publish articles in various publications and speak on a variety of topics including trauma, anxiety, mindfulness, ACT, CBT, health and wellness, parenting, grief and bereavement.

I am a Board of Directors member at The Boys & Girls Club in Mount Vernon, NY. I am also a member of American Red Cross Crisis Team and serve on the Board of Directors of the Westchester Trauma Network (WTN). I have advanced training in CBT, ACT, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Structural Family Therapy, and Mindfulness.

Where could we learn more about your work?
Web: My Website: http://www.michellemaidenberg.com/
Thru My Eyes Website: www.ThruMyEyes.org
Facebook: Dr Michelle Maidenberg: https://www.facebook.com/michellemaidenberg
Twitter: @DrMaidenberg: https://twitter.com/DrMaidenberg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemaidenberg
Free Your Child From Overeating: 53 Mind-Body Strategies For Lifelong Health https://www.amazon.com/Free-Your-Child-Overeating-Handbook/dp/1615192700
PsychCentral Blog: Dr. Michelle Maidenberg – Thoughts of A Therapist: https://blogs.psychcentral.com/thoughts-therapist/

 

 

If you have a social worker you would like to have ACBS interview, please email Kate Morrissey Stahl at kstahl@uga.edu.
If you have an ACBS member that you would like to have ACBS interview, please email Laura Purcell at community@contextualscience.org.

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Interview with ACBS Member Alison Benedict - August 2018

Interview with ACBS Member Alison Benedict - August 2018

Welcome to a new feature of the ACBS monthly newsletter where we learn more about the inspiring work of ACBS members. In our first installment, Kate Morrissey Stahl interviews Alison Kiawenniserathe Benedict, MSW, RSW, a social worker practicing as a Provincial Aboriginal Training Coordinator in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

Who are you?

My name is Alison Kiawenniserathe Benedict, MSW, RSW. I am a member of the Kanienkehaka Nation from Akwesasne, Wolf Clan.

I received my Master’s degree from the University of Michigan with a focus in clinical practice with children and youth, including school social work, and specialized training in child abuse and neglect. The foundation of my clinical practice originates from traditional teachings and teachings of the Peacemaker.

What got you started in social work?

Growing up, I was that kid that people talked to and confided in. In 1979, my family moved from Southern California to Akwesasne. It was a tremendous culture shock. In California, I did not experience racism. My teachers were kind to me and believed in me. I was able to ride my bike and go to the mall and beaches freely. When we moved to Akwesasne, there was no safe place. My love of learning was met with racism and sexism by teachers, principals, and administrators. Although there was some bullying by peers, it was not nearly as shocking as my experiences with adults. It was then that I began to understand the impact of trauma and social toxicity. At 15, as I sat with my friends who were contemplating living or dying, I learned how to stay and be with people who are suffering.

What connected you to the ACBS community?

Several years ago I attended a training in Toronto by Louise Hayes. It was incredible to learn that what I had been doing that had been so successful in my clinical work was an evidence-based practice! What joy! It was so validating. My clinical practice really bridged what I learned in traditional teachings and Western clinical practices. At work, my team was searching for evidence-based practices which could be used to help mental health and addiction workers across the province to support First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Although there are some culturally adapted practice modalities, there was not one that was as culturally congruent as ACT. Listening to the wisdom of our Elders really shows how much these ways of helping and being are aligned.

One of the other main reasons that I chose ACT is how it is beneficial to both helper and person seeking help. There has been such systemic and ongoing trauma in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities that no one is unaffected or untouched. The helpers are supporting others, but are also in dire need of support themselves. Our approach to all training, including ACT, is that the training itself is healing medicine.

How has the ACBS community supported work you want to do?

The Ontario ACBS has been a tremendous resource to my work. At the time, Dr. Kenneth Fung was the President of the Ontario Chapter. He has been instrumental in supporting this work and incredibly helpful with connecting me with others who can also support it. Both he and Mary Bell have travelled with me to various Northern communities to train people in ACT.

What would you like to see from ACBS as we move forward in working to reduce suffering in the world?

Making room for everyone to sit equally in voice, knowledge, and spirit. Walking our talk - doing, being, and including. What do we leave behind to the communities after our conference has concluded? What will be our legacy as we move forward? At this year's conference, I wanted to bring a value-based action to our association in the form of reconciliation. It took many months and advocates to support the opening and closing ceremony by the traditional Kanienkehake Faithkeeper, Otsi'tsaken:ra. The beautiful outcome was well received by many. Although, in fact, this was only a small piece of what I had hoped to realize. I originally wanted to arrange outreach to two First Nations communities, Kahnawake, which is just across the Mercier Bridge and Kanesatake, which is the site of the 1990 Oka crisis, about 40 minutes from Montreal. It would have been a valuable opportunity to actually engage and support communities to reduce suffering. We are not going to reduce suffering in the world if we stay in our safe places. We need to challenge ourselves to organize conferences in Africa, South or Central America, and other places. While there, we must connect to the land and the people, inviting them to share their wisdom with us so that we can connect and heal together. Thus, what I would like to see is that ACBS demonstrate inspiring leadership, make this an important priority, and engage all of us in an inclusive planning process to take committed action towards this vision of collective learning and healing.

What are the most important values that you bring to your work?

Love is at the core of all that I do. It is living the Ohen:ton Karihwatehkwen (words before all else that acknowledges and thanks all in Creation). Respect is the core value. The action is to do no harm to all in Creation. Respect is responsibility and accountability.

Where could we learn more about your work?

Alison Benedict
Provincial Aboriginal Training Coordinator
Aboriginal Engagement and Outreach
Provincial System Support Program
M. 416 452-2154
T. 613 546-4266 ext. 78063
Find out more about us: https://www.porticonetwork.ca/web/camh-aboriginalinitiatives

 

 

If you have a social worker you would like to have ACBS interview, please email Kate Morrissey Stahl at kstahl@uga.edu.
If you have an ACBS member that you would like to have ACBS interview, please email Laura Purcell at community@contextualscience.org.

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Joanne Steinwachs, first social worker peer-reviewed as an ACT trainer, tells of her journey - 2012

Joanne Steinwachs, first social worker peer-reviewed as an ACT trainer, tells of her journey - 2012

Joanne Steinwachs (pictured left) is a social worker in private practice in Denver, Colorado. She recently became the first social worker to be designated a peer-reviewed ACT trainer. She facilitates online and in-person trainings on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP), and recently completed a article on using FAP to train ACT with Benjamin Schoendorff. She is a visible social work presence on the ACBS listserv and is the founding president of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of ACBS. She was invited to be interviewed by the Social Work ACT Special Interest Group, and questions were posed by Julie Hamilton (pictured right), a coleader of the Social Work ACT SIG.

   

Julie: Please share with us your journey of how you came upon CBS/RFT/ACT and the development of CBS in your professional life as a social worker.

Joanne: I was extremely burned out when I came into the ACT community. I came out of my social work graduate training in 1990 with a lot of half formed scientistic theory, and realized pretty quickly I needed to have a better sense of what I was doing. From early on in my career, many of the people who came to see me had pretty serious struggles--major mental illnesses, addictions, very painful marriages, and significant trauma. Sometimes all at once. So I felt pretty incompetent for a lot of the time. I started looking for a theory that would help me organize the work and spent a lot of time in the psychodynamic/psychoanalytic realm, dabbling also in CBT and even got a lot of training in EMDR. However, none of these models helped me understand what was going on in the room much. So I got more and more frustrated and felt like a fraud. I did have a really busy practice, though.

Julie: What was the response of your clients and colleagues to this transition?

Joanne: I really drank the Kool-Aid. I went to the first Summer Institute, and my first workshop was with Steve. I felt like I had the Answer. So I came back to my colleagues and clients to tell them. I lost about 2/3 of my clients and almost all of my referral sources. Remember, I was working from the 2-3 sessions a week for 5 years model, working assiduously to get rid of the pain. People were definitely not impressed. I did connect with the then tiny behavioral community here in Denver, though. It helped a lot, but I had no understanding of behaviorism or learning theory or behavior analysis, so I was kludging ACT onto my "get rid of pain" agenda without even knowing that I was doing it. I realized that I really didn't understand what people were saying in the ACT community, I was fundamentally misconstruing things because I didn't have the basic theoretical grounding-- so I went to John McNeil, who taught the behavioral sequence for the Psy.D program at the University of Denver, and asked him to be my teacher. I had to start with undergraduate texts and work my way up to the basic texts that people in the ACT community suggested. I spent a LOT of time being frustrated and confused, but I think learning the basics of clinical behavior analysis was crucial for my growth as a functional contextualist. I don't know how I could have transformed my life and my practice without it. I'm back up to more than full time and I find myself being able to do clinical and training work that I've never been able to do before.

Julie: You have become a respected leader in the ACT/CBS training community. Can you share how this came about and what you believe is important regarding the training of colleagues?

Joanne: Regarding being a respected leader, I don't really think of myself like that. I have been able with functional contextualism to stand for my values. I value being of service, helping out people who are struggling to do this difficult and often lonely work. So I try to show up as much as I can. I think when I get stuck on thoughts about My Place in the ACT Community, none of that is available to me. So I just try to keep my attention on helping out. That's why I was a part of forming the ACBS chapter here in Denver in 2009. I was really shocked when the people I started it up with asked me to be the first president. It was a huge honor. It's been with great pride I've seen the board transition to all new people, who are doing an amazing job bringing CBS to the Rocky Mountain region. It's also why I became a peer reviewed ACT trainer, I wanted to help out, and I wanted other social workers to see that it can be done, even if you've never taken a philosophy of science class in your life.

Julie: How has this impacted you personally/professionally?

Joanne: Learning to distinguish between who a person is, and what they know how to do, freed me both personally and professionally. Until I came into the ACT community, it was a dark secret of mine that I fulfilled diagnostic criteria for many of the Axis II disorders in the DSM. Not all the time and not all of them, but enough to feel very shameful. I'm really fortunate that that whole worldview has just evaporated for me, and I think my clients probably appreciate it too.

Julie: What do you see the role of the social work community playing in the continued proliferation of CBS?

Joanne: I think that social workers can take over the world with peace love and understanding and functional contextualism. Seriously, I cannot think of a theory that is more in line with social work values than functional contextualism. We provide the bulk of mental health care in this country and it breaks my heart that more social workers don't know about contextual behavioral science. I feel really good coming home to social work after all these years of hanging out with psychologists. There's a deep sense of "these are my people" that I feel when I talk functional contextualism with social workers.

Douglas Long

Social Work SIG Listserv Guidelines

Social Work SIG Listserv Guidelines

Association for Contextual Behavioral Science
Social Work SIG Listserv Guidelines

Our listserv is a collaborative space for social workers to explore the intersection of social work theory, practice, and contextual behavioral science. We hope that this discussion group will help us share ideas and resources with the goal of building a diverse and compassionate online community, connected by our internationally shared social work principles of social justice, human rights, service to others, and the right to self-determination.


Please contribute to this community by adding your voice to the discussion. Be courageous, curious, and compassionate in your posts. And write with an awareness of both the power of language and the limitations of this online medium. We are representatives of the field of social work, this special interest group, and ACBS--let’s work together to create a safe and respectful listserv environment.


1. Be mindful of others. Post thoughtfully and occasionally. Consider our global audience, and post inclusive, prosocial content that invites engagement from members of diverse and intersecting identities including: language, country of residence, national origin, race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, occupation, age, marital status, political belief, religion, and physical abilities.

2. Keep posts confidential. ACBS lists are not confidential, and posts can be reviewed by any ACBS member on the website. If you’re writing about a clinical issue, please omit any identifiable information.

3. Identify yourself with your full name and country of residence on all messages. Include credentials and business contact information if you’re comfortable sharing this information.

4. Stay on-topic and do not start new posts using someone else's subject line.

5. Search ACBS for past discussions related to your topic or question to review the history of the topic before posting and to avoid duplication.

6. Communicate with your values. Before posting, it may be helpful to ask yourself if your response is motivated by values you've chosen freely (e.g., curiosity, creativity, collaboration) or by something more automatic (e.g., the urge to look good, to be right, to sound scientific, etc.).

7. Question and challenge. Facilitate discussions related to contextual behavior science, practice, and contextual philosophy of science. Consider the overall vision of ACBS – the alleviation of human suffering and the advancement of human well-being through research and practice grounded in contextual behavioral science. Ask yourself whether your post is aligned with this vision.

8. Backchannel to limit email traffic and target your audience. If your response doesn’t need to be seen by other members, go off-list to continue the conversation. For example, thank you’s and brief comments should be directly emailed to the individual, not the listserv (members’ email addresses are near the top of their post).

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Sport, Health, and Human Performance SIG

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SIG Officers

Manabu Yoshimoto: Internal operations coordinator
Kelly Dekker: Member representative and master of ceremonies
Jeffrey Krepps: Member representative and czar of resources
Nicholas Arancibia Levit: Student representative
David Udelf: Public relations and continuing education
Eugene Koh: Advisory member

SIG Mission/Objectives

The mission of the Sport, Health, and Human Performance SIG is to promote the practice and research of contextually supported interventions within populations seeking higher levels of performance. This sport, health, and human performance SIG will meet these goals by creating an open, collegial, and supportive environment for all members. This SIG seeks to contribute to the growing body of work in the area of contextual behavior sciences to human performance and healthy living. The SIG encourages its members to creatively apply contextual sciences to their work, trainings, clinical practice, and research.

Description of SIG membership 

Researchers and clinicians interested in the investigating and application of both basic and applied third wave approaches to sports, health, and performance.

General Interest Area to be Specifically Addressed by SIG

The general interest for this SIG is to foster a community that promotes the dissemination and collaborative evaluation of contextually based research and practice in the area of sport, health, and human performance.

SIG Activities

To accomplish this mission, this SIG will promote the utilization and research of ACT through the following activities:

Emily Leeming

Sport, Health, and Human Performance SIG Resources

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Sport, Health, and Human Performance SIG Welcome Letter (November 2021)

Assessment Measures

 

JCBS Articles

 

Systematic Reviews

  • Ptáček, M., Lugo, R.G., Steptoe, K., & Stefan Sütterlin, S. (in press 2023). Effectiveness of the mindfulness–acceptance–commitment approach: a meta-analysis. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. DOI: 10.1080/1612197X.2023.2180070
  • Ekelund, R., Holmström, S., Gustafsson, H., Ivarsson, A., Lundqvist, C., & Stenling, A. (2023; in press). Interventions for improving mental health in athletes: a scoping review. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology. DOI: 10.1080/1750984X.2023.2258383
  • Ben Salha, M. & Fournier, J. (2022). Les interventions basées sur la pleine conscience et l’acceptation en sport : une revue de la littérature. Staps, 137, 99-119. DOI: 10.3917/sta.pr1.0044
  • Mayoral, R. P., Rodríguez-Martínez, D. y León-Zarceño, E. M. (2022). Programas de Intervención Psicológica con atletas para la mejora del rendimiento: una revisión actual [Psychological Intervention Programs with Athletes for Performance Development: A Current Review]. Revista de Psicología Aplicada al Deporte y el Ejercicio Físico, 7(1), Artículo e2. DOI: 10.5093/rpadef2022a6
  • Pears, S. & Sutton, S. (2021). Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) interventions for promoting physical activity: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Health Psychology Review, 15(1), 159-184, DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2020.1727759
  • Manchón, J., Quiles, M. J., León, E. M., & López-Roig, S. (2020). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on physical activity: A systematic review. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 17, 135-143.
  • Noetel, Michael & Ciarrochi, Joseph & Van Zanden, Brooke & Lonsdale, Chris. (2017). Mindfulness and acceptance approaches to sporting performance enhancement: a systematic review. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 12. 1-37. DOI: 10.1080/1750984X.2017.1387803.
  • Fukamachi, H., Arai, H., Ishii, K. & Oka, K. (2017) Effectiveness of Acceptance and Mindfulness Based Interventions for Enhancement of Sport Performance: A Systematic Review. Japanese Journal of Behavior Therapy, 43(1), 61-69. DOI: 10.24468/jjbt.15-153

 

Randomized Control Trials

  • Watson, D. R., Hill, A. P., Madigan, D. J., & Donachie, T. C. (2023 in press). Effectiveness of an online acceptance and commitment therapy programme for perfectionism in soccer players: A randomized control trial. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. DOI: 10.1037/spy0000333
  • Sabzevari, F., Samadi, H., Ayatizadeh, F., & Machado, S. (2023). Effectiveness of Mindfulness-acceptance-commitment based approach for Rumination, Cognitive Flexibility and Sports Performance of Elite Players of Beach Soccer: A Randomized Controlled Trial with 2-months Follow-up. Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health, 19(1). DOI: 10.2174/17450179-v19-e230419-2022-33
  • Mohebi, M., Sadeghi-Bahmani, D., Zarei, S., Gharayagh Zandi, H., & Brand, S. (2022). Examining the Effects of Mindfulness–Acceptance–Commitment Training on Self-Compassion and Grit among Elite Female Athletes. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(1), 134. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19010134
  • Lundgren, T., Reinebo, G., Fröjmark, M. J., et al. (2021). Acceptance and Commitment Training for ice hockey players: A randomized controlled trial. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 3097. DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.685260
  • Lundgren, T., Reinebo, G., Näslund, M., & Parling, T. (2020). Acceptance and commitment training to promote psychological flexibility in ice hockey performance: A controlled group feasibility study. Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology, 14(2), 170-181. DOI: 10.1123/jcsp.2018-0081
  • Bu, D., Chung, P., Zhang, C., & Liu, J. (2020). The effect of mindfulness training on mental health in Chinese elite badminton players: A randomized controlled trial. Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine, 39(12), 944-952.
  • Josefsson, T., Ivarsson, A., Gustafsson, H., Stenling, A., Lindwall, M., Tornberg, & Böröy, J. (2019). Effects of mindfulness-acceptance-commitment (MAC) on sport-specific dispositional mindfulness, emotion regulation, and self-rated athletic performance in a multiple-sport population: An RCT study. Mindfulness, 10(8), 1518-1529.
  • Rezapour Mirsaleh, Y., Esmaeelbeigi, M., & Salari, H. (2019). Effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on the competitive-state anxiety of warfare victims who are professional athletes. Iranian Journal of War and Public Health, 11(2), 73-78.
  • Li, P., Bai, S., & Zhang, R. (2019). Effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on mental health of college students. Advances in Psychology, 9(9), 1613-1619. DOI: 10.12677/AP.2019.99196
  • Dehghani, M., Saf, A. D., Vosoughi, A., Tebbenouri, G., & Zarnagh, H. G. (2018). Effectiveness of the mindfulness-acceptance-commitment-based approach on athletic performance and sports competition anxiety: a randomized clinical trial. Electronic Physician, 10(5), 6749-6755.
  • Gross, M., Moore, Z.E., Gardner, F.L., Wolanin, A.T., Pess, R., Marks, D.R. (2018) An empirical examination comparing the Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment approach and Psychological Skills Training for the mental health and sport performance of female student athletes, International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 16:4, 431-451, DOI: 10.1080/1612197X.2016.1250802 
  • Shi, Y., Luo, Z., & Hong, X.-B. (2018). Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment Approach (MAC) in Chinese Basketball Training for Improving Performance of Free Throw Rate. Hubei Sports Science, 03, 219-222. Retrieved from: https://oversea.cnki.net/KCMS/detail/detail.aspx?dbcode=CJFD&dbname=CJFDLAST2018&filename=HYKJ201803009&v
  • Xu, S., Li, J., Fan, W., & Zhang, J. (2018). Effect of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy on the mental health of the PE university students. Sport Science Research, 3, 92-98+104.

 

Publications about Sports Performance

  • Ruiz, F.J., Luciano, C., & Suárez-Falcón, J.C. (2023). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for improving the performance of chess players suffering from anxiety disorders. International Journal of Psychology & Psychological Therapy, 23(2), 207-220. Retrieved from https://www.ijpsy.com/volumen23/num2/642.html
  • Koh Boon Yau, E., Pang Tze Ping, N. & Kuan, G. (2021) The Use of Mindfulness Acceptance Commitment (MAC) Approach For Malaysian Elite Triathletes. Journal of Sport Psychology in Action, 12(4), 271-279. https://doi.org/10.1080/21520704.2021.1920522
  • Noetel, M., Ciarrochi, J., Sahdra, B., & Lonsdale, C. (2019). Using genetic algorithms to abbreviate the Mindfulness Inventory for Sport: A substantive-methodological synthesis. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 45. DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2019.101545
  • Oh Won Seok, kim hyosik (2019) A Case Study on Sports Psychological Consultation Using Acceptance Commitment Training. Korea Sport Society한국스포츠학회한국스포츠학회 제17권 제4호, 1,497 - 1,509.
  • Su, N. & Si, G. & Zhang, C.-Q. (2019). Mindfulness and acceptance-based training for Chinese athletes: The mindfulness-acceptance-insight-commitment (MAIC) program. Journal of Sport Psychology in Action, 10(4), 255-263, DOI: 10.1080/21520704.2018.1557772
  • Lundgren T., Reinebo G., Löf, P. O., Näslund, M., Svartvadet P., & Parling T. (2018). The Values, Acceptance, and Mindfulness Scale for Ice Hockey: A Psychometric Evaluation. Frontiers in Psychology, 9, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01794
  • Kaufman, K. A., Glass, C. R., & Pineau, T. R. (2018). Mindful sport performance enhancement: Mental training for athletes and coaches. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
  • Carraça, B., Serpa, S., Rosado, A., & Palmi, J. (2018). The Mindfulness – Based Soccer Program (MBSoccerP): Effects on Elite Athletes. Cuadernos de Psicología del Deporte, 18 (3), 62- 85
  • Shortway, K. M., Wolanin, A., Block-Lerner, J., & Marks, D. (2018). Acceptance and commitment therapy for injured athletes: development and preliminary feasibility of the return to ACTion protocol. Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology, 12, 4–26.
  • Bisagni, D., Bisagni, M., & Vaccaro, M. (2018). Mindfulness e flessibilità psicologica nella pratica sportiva: validazione della versione italiana della State Mindfulness Scale for Physical Activity (SMS-PA) e della versione per lo sport dell’Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (AAQ-II) [Mindfulness and psychological flexibility in sport practice: Validation of the italian version of the SMS-PA and the sports version of the AAQ-II]. Psicoterapia cognitiva e comportamentale, 24(2), 153-173.
  • Chang, W.H., Chi, L., Lin, SH. et al. (2017). Psychometric Properties of the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire – II for Taiwanese College Students and Elite Athletes. Curr Psychol, 36:147–156.
  • Chang, Duk-Sun(한국체육대학교), Chung, Young-Hee(한국체육대학교) (2017) The Effects of Acceptance Writing for Bowling Players on Stress and Values of Life. Journal of Sport and Leisure Studies, Vol.67, 355 - 371. DOI : 10.51979/KSSLS.2017.02.67.355
  • Gross, M., Moore, Z. E., Gardner, F. L., Wolanin, A. T., Pess, R., & Marks, D. R. (2016). An empirical examination comparing the mindfulness-acceptance-commitment approach and psychological skills training for the mental health and sport performance of female student athletes. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 1-21.
  • Ivanova, E., Jensen, D., Cassoff, J., Gu, F., & Knäuper, B. (2015). Acceptance and commitment therapy improves exercise tolerance in sedentary women. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 47(6), 1251-1258. DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000536
  • Andreas Ivarsson, Urban Johnson, Mark B. Andersen, Johan Fallby & Mats Altemyr (2015) It Pays to Pay Attention: A Mindfulness-Based Program for Injury Prevention With Soccer Players, Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 27:3, 319-334, DOI: 10.1080/10413200.2015.1008072
  • Henriksen, K. (2015) Sport psychology at the Olympics: The case of a Danish sailing crew in a head wind, International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 13:1, 43-55, DOI: 10.1080/1612197X.2014.944554
  • Zhang, C. Q., Chung, P. K., & Si, G. (2015). Assessing acceptance in mindfulness with direct-worded items: The development and initial validation of the athlete mindfulness questionnaire. Journal of Sport and Health Science.
  • Baltzell, A., & Akhtar, V. L. (2014). Mindfulness Meditation Training for Sport (MMTS) intervention: Impact of MMTS with Division I female athletes. The Journal of Happiness and Well-being, 2(2), 160-173.
  • Chun-Qing Zhang, Pak-Kwong Chung, Gangyan Si & Jing Dong Liu (2014). Psychometric Properties of the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire–II for Chinese College Students and Elite Chinese Athletes. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 47(4), 256-270. DOI: 10.1177/0748175614538064
  • Baranoff, J. & Hanrahan, S. & Connor, J. (2014). The roles of acceptance and catastrophizing in rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 18. DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2014.04.002.
  • Gardner, F. L., & Moore, Z. E. (2012). Mindfulness and acceptance models in sport psychology: A decade of basic and applied scientific advancements. Canadian Psychology/Psychologie Canadienne, 53(4), 309-318.
  • Ruiz, F. & Luciano, C. (2012). Improving International-Level Chess Players’ Performance with an Acceptance-Based Protocol: Preliminary Findings. The Psychological record. 10.1007/BF03395813.
  • Mahoney, J., & Hanrahan, S. J. (2011). A brief educational intervention using acceptance and commitment therapy: four injured athletes’ experiences. Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology, 5, 252–273. https://doi.org/10.1123/jcsp.5.3.252.
  • Wolanin, A. T. & Schwanhausser, L. A. (2010) Psychological functioning as a moderator of the MAC approach to performance enhancement. Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology, 4, 312–322. https://doi.org/10.1123/jcsp.4.4.312
  • Hasker, S. M. (2010). Evaluation of the Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment (MAC) approach for enhancing athletic performance. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA.
  • Schwanhausser, L. (2009). Application of the Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment (MAC) protocol with an adolescent springboard diver. Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology, 3(4), 377–395. 
  • Lutkenhouse, J. M. (2007). The case of Jenny: A freshman collegiate athlete experiencing performance dysfunction. Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology, 1(2), 166–180. https://doi.org/10.1123/jcsp.1.2.166
  • Gardner, F. L. & Moore, Z.E. (2004). A mindfulness-acceptance-commitment based approach to athletic performance enhancement: Theoretical considerations. Behavior Therapy, 35, 707-724.

Publications about Music Performance

  • Gómez-López, B. & Sánchez-Cabrero, R. (2023). Current Trends in Music Performance Anxiety Intervention. Behavioral Sciences, 13(9), 720. DOI: 10.3390/bs13090720
  • Juncos, D. & de Paiva e Pona, E. (2022). ACT for Musicians A Guide for Using Acceptance and Commitment Training to Enhance Performance, Overcome Performance Anxiety, and Improve Well-Being. Universal-Publishers.
  • Clarke, L. K., Osborne, M. S., & Baranoff, J. A. (2020). Examining a Group Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intervention for Music Performance Anxiety in Student Vocalists. Frontiers in psychology, 11, 1127. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01127
  • Shaw, T. A., Juncos, D. G., & Winter, D. (2020). Piloting a New Model for Treating Music Performance Anxiety: Training a Singing Teacher to Use Acceptance and Commitment Coaching With a Student. Frontiers in psychology, 11, 882. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00882
  • Sigurðardóttir, A.A. (2020). The Role of Self-Compassion in Music Performance Anxiety. Thesis. Reykjavík University, Reykjavík, Iceland. 
  • Juncos, David & de Paiva e Pona, Elvire. (2018). Acceptance and commitment therapy as a clinical anxiety treatment and performance enhancement program for musicians: Towards an evidence-based practice model within performance psychology. Music & Science, 1,  205920431774880. DOI: 10.1177/2059204317748807. 
  • Juncos, D. G., Heinrichs, G. A., Towle, P., Duffy, K., Grand, S. M., Morgan, M. C., Smith, J. D., & Kalkus, E. (2017). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for the Treatment of Music Performance Anxiety: A Pilot Study with Student Vocalists. Frontiers in psychology, 8, 986. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00986

 

Books

  • White. R.G., Bethell, A., Charnock, L., Leckey S., Penpraza, V. (2021). Acceptance and commitment approaches for athletes’ wellbeing and performance: The flexible mind. Palgrave Macmillan.
  • James Hegarty, Christoph Huelsmann (2020) ACT IN SPORT: Improve Performance through Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Commitment.
  • Kaufman, K. A., Glass, C. R., & Pineau, T. R. (2018). Mindful sport performance enhancement: Mental training for athletes and coaches. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
  • Henriksen, K., Diment, G., Hansen, J., & Larsen, C. H. (2016). Using Acceptance and Commitment Training in a Team Sport Leading Up To, During, and Following the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. In Cremades, J. G., & Tashman, L. S. (Eds.). Global practices and training in applied
    sport, exercise, and performance psychology: A case study approach.     (pp. 69-78). NY: Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315624969
  • The Winner's Mind: Strengthening Mental Skills in Athletes
  • The Psychology of Enhancing Human Performance: The Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment Approach

 

Resources for Clinicians


Videos

 

Podcasts

  • Toughness Podcast: April 5, 2021 -  "Flexibility Comes First: From Panic Disorders To Player Development" Paddy Steinfort talks with Steven Hayes and Ben Freakley. They dig into the concept of psychological flexibility. Drawing on examples from military, business and sport they talk about how it applies with such success across so many domains, and break down the six skills that are vital for any individuals dealing with pressure or stress.
  • The Sport Psych Show: February 22, 2021 - "#130 Dr James Hegarty - ACT in Sport: Improve Performance through Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Commitment"
  • Sports Psychology Hour Podcast: March 29, 2020 - Dr. Jacobs Talks to Sport Psychology Consultant Stephen Renwick in England
  • Psychologists Off the Clock: March 8, 2017 - Sports Psychology with Elizabeth Boyer

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Let’s not forget about RFT…

Let’s not forget about RFT…

The very foundations in contextual behavioral sciences (like action and commitment therapy) is based in relational frame theory (RFT) which was created by Steven Hayes (now associated with University of Neveda – Reno) and Dermot Barnes-Holmes (associated with National University of Ireland – Maynooth). This link: 

http://ironshrink.com/2007/12/what-is-relational-frame-theory-part-one/ 

Is a nice little explanation of how RFT works. This link: 

http://contextualscience.org/what_is_rft 

Is from the ACBS website itself. As future professionals and researchers in contextual behavior sciences, we must truly understand its very underpinnings.

So, to kind of get the creative juices flowing and open up a dialogue, can anyone give me an example of how ACT can help someone with an eating disorder? Be sure to also explain how this relates to RFT (this will be especially important when talking about changing the context or function of the behavior related to the eating disorder).

Other books to read on RFT, ACT, and Derived Relational Responding:

Learning RFT: An Introduction to Relational Frame Theory and Its Clinical Application

Relational Frame Theory: A Post-Skinnerian Account of Human Language and Cognition

Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life: The New Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Derived Relational Responding Applications for Learners with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities: A Progressive Guide to Change

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Mindfulness and Cancer Treatment

Mindfulness and Cancer Treatment

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/17/mindfulness-cancer-treatment-therapies-stress_n_3095435.html

Although Huffington Post may not always have the most reliable information in the presentation of new studies that come out, this one is worth taking a look at as it directly relates to mindfulness, a key component of Action and Commitment Therapy.

Being a childhood cancer survivor myself, growing up, I had also participated in various meditation based ways to cope with some of the fears and phobias I had coming out of the ordeal; To this day, stainless steal kind of freaks me out as it reminds me of the operating room, anytime I have a pain in my back, i feel like my Wilm’s tumor (kidney cancer) is coming back, and the list goes on. However, I am accepting of these feelings. The book “Get out of your mind and into your life” by Steven Hayes brought up a lot of old feelings as I was going through it and honestly, it made me realize that I was pushing a lot of these feelings down instead of accepting them. It helps a lot going through the various components of the hexaflex.

In this instance, pertaining to this article, there is an essential therapeutic goldmine here that ACT could really capitalize on during the treatment of cancer. There have been many studies heard and doctors saying that a positive attitude can help the body’s healing process/ability to fight off the cancer. This can range from video games (https://www.roswellpark.org/cancertalk/201307/zapping-cancer-through-video-games) to getting a hair cut and looking good to boost self-esteem (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/randi-hutter-epstein/chemotherapy_b_1627172.html) and the list goes on beyond these quick suggestions for articles.

This Huffington post article was interesting in their extrapolating of the findings in how mindfulness. Being there myself, when you are down on yourself and stressed, it releases cortisone (from around your kidneys so you can imagine how that effected myself) which causes more and more wear and tear on your body ON TOP OF the thing inside your body trying to kill you and the chemo or radiation that kills the cancer, but also makes your body weaker despite the constant advances in radiology and cancer treatment. ACT can be a cost-effective, low maintenance, and longer lasting mindful-based therapy that can truly help the masses of patients and their families dealing with the diagnoses.

What do you think?

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2023 Student SIG Newsletter

2023 Student SIG Newsletter

Student Newsletter - November 2023
 
 

ACBS Student Special Interest Group

Greetings from the ACBS Student SIG!

With over 1,500 ACBS student members worldwide, we are showcasing the ways that students can participate in ACBS, such as applying for scholarships to the annual World Conference, and, of course, joining the ACBS Student Special Interest Group.

The ACBS Student SIG maintains a list of funding opportunities for students, sponsors the Student Spotlight Program, and hosts webinars. We encourage you to read more about the Student SIG and to join the ACBS Student SIG today.

The ACBS Student SIG has multiple ways to stay in touch! We encourage students to join the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, and the ACBS Student email listserv, so that you can stay informed about what the SIG is doing throughout the year.
 

Student Spotlight Award Application Deadline is November 30, 2023

The Student Spotlight Program highlights students' work in the CBS community, whether through research, clinical, or volunteer-humanitarian efforts. This program is a great way to celebrate their achievements and let the entire ACBS community know about valuable work students are doing. The spotlighted students will receive a 50% discount off the ACBS World Conference student registration fee. The application deadline is November 30, 2023. Apply here.
 

ACBS World Conference

Register Your Interest in the 2024 ACBS World Conference

ACBS World Conference
Buenos Aires, Argentina
25 - 28 July, 2024
Click here to register your interest in the 2024 ACBS World Conference
 

Conference Awards and Scholarships

- Scholarships: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion World Conference Scholarship; Student World Conference Scholarship; ACBS Foundation Student Scholarship; and Developing Nations World Conference Scholarship
- Awards: Junior Investigator Poster Award; Early Career Research Paper Award; and Michael J. Asher Student Dissertation Award.
- Learn more about the Conference Awards and Scholarships and the application deadlines.
 

ACBS Foundation

ACBS Foundation Grant

The aim of the ACBS Foundation Grant is to finance projects and research that advances the understanding of how CBS principles can be used to impact social or environmental issues (these projects are funded through the General Fund or the Aaron S. Luoma Fund for Global Equity); and the Robert J. Kohlenberg Research Award will support graduate student and early career research focused on advancing knowledge and expertise in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. The Foundation Grant application will open on January 15, 2024. Learn more.
 

ACBS Foundation Student Scholarship

The ACBS Foundation coordinates the awarding of student scholarships to attend and learn cutting-edge information about contextual science at the ACBS World Conference. The scholarship will cover the full student conference registration fee. Nominees must be student members of ACBS in good standing and currently enrolled as a student in an undergraduate or graduate program. The application deadline is February 15, 2024. Apply here.
 

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science

ACBS Members Can Read Journal Articles for Free

ACBS members can read the Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science for free. JCBS publishes four volumes each year. JCBS also has published special issues: such as "Conceptual Developments in Relational Frame Theory: Research and Practice," "ACT for Autism and Related Disorders"," and "Contextual Behavioral Science and the Psychedelic Renaissance." ACBS members can read the current Volume 30, past Volumes 1-29, and the special issues in the JCBS member portal.
 

Connect, Share, and Grow

ACBS Chapters, Affiliates, and Special Interest Groups

A great way for students to get involved in ACBS is to join a Chapter, Affiliate, or Special Interest Group (SIG). ACBS has Chapters and Affiliates located worldwide. If you are interested in a specific topic, then we encourage you to join one of our Special Interest Groups. Each SIG has a list of resources and most SIGs have an email listserv and social media that you can join. Chapters, Affiliates, and SIGs host meetings, webinars, and peer consultation groups throughout the year. Click here to view upcoming Chapter, Affiliate, and SIG events.
 

CBS Superlab

The CBS Superlab is an international research lab meeting held once a quarter via Zoom. These hour-long meetings will involve a research presentation delivered by a CBS lab that showcases ongoing advances, developments, and innovations in the field of CBS and a group discussion among the attendees. All ACBS members are invited to attend the CBS Superlab events. The next Superlab with Carmen Luciano will be held January 17, 2024. Learn more about the CBS Superlab. 
 

Post-Doc Fellowships

Did you know that ACBS allows its members to post information about their institutions' CBS-friendly Post-Doctoral Fellowships and Pre-Doctoral Internships? You can see the full list of internships and fellowships on the ACBS website.  If you know of a CBS-friendly fellowship or internship, please email the information to community@contextualscience.org.
 

Submit Your Dissertations to Be Added on the ACBS Website

Do you have a CBS dissertation? Then please email your dissertation and citation to community@contextualscience.org and we will add it in the list of publications on the ACBS website. We know you put a lot of work into your dissertation, so we encourage you to share your dissertation so that other ACBS members may read it!
 

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2021 Student SIG Newsletter

2021 Student SIG Newsletter

Student Newsletter - November 2021
 
 

ACBS Student Special Interest Group

Greetings from the ACBS Student SIG!

With over 1,900 ACBS student members worldwide, we are showcasing the ways that students can participate in ACBS, such as attending webinars, applying for scholarships to the annual World Conference, and, of course, joining the Student SIG.

ACBS has a Student Special Interest Group (SIG) for our student members to join. The Student SIG hosts webinars, maintains a list of funding opportunities for students, and sponsors the Student Spotlight Program. We encourage you to read more about the Student SIG and to join the ACBS Student SIG today. The ACBS Student SIG has three different ways to stay in touch! We encourage students to join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and the ACBS Student listserv, so that you can stay informed about what the SIG is doing throughout the year.

The 2021-22 Student SIG leaders are the Student Representative to the ACBS Board of Directors, Marianna Zacharia, University of Cyprus, and the Student SIG Co-Chair, Lam Ching Yee, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Thank you Marianna and Lam for volunteering for ACBS!
 

Student Spotlight Award Application Deadline is November 30, 2021

The Student Spotlight Program highlights students who are doing important work in the CBS community, whether through research, clinical, or volunteer-humanitarian efforts. This program is a great way to celebrate their achievements and let the entire ACBS community know about valuable work students are doing. The spotlighted students will receive a 50% discount off the ACBS World Conference student registration fee. The application deadline is November 30, 2021. Apply here.
 

Be a Reviewer for the Student SIG Awards Committee

We are currently seeking motivated students to review the awards for the ACBS Student SIG. This would require a time commitment of approximately one hour in the fall semester and spring semester. You would be asked to review a small number of award submissions and grade them based on a rubric. This is also a cool CV line and an additive service to ACBS. Please email office@contextualscience.org to express interest.
 

Student SIG Webinars

In 2021, the Student SIG hosted 2 webinars: In The Room Where It Happens - Introduction to Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) and Student Spotlight Award Video Series. Since 2015, the Student SIG has sponsored 17 webinars on ACT, RFT, FAP, and Prosocial. We record the Student SIG webinars so that students may watch the webinars at anytime. You can view the list of the 17 webinars on the Student SIG Resources webpage.
 

ACBS World Conference

Register Your Interest in the 2022 ACBS World Conference

ACBS World Conference 20
San Francisco, California, USA
June 14 - 19, 2022
Click here to register your interest in the 2022 ACBS World Conference
 

Conference Awards and Scholarships

- Scholarships: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion World Conference Scholarship; Student World Conference Scholarship; ACBS Foundation Student Scholarship; and Developing Nations World Conference Scholarship
- Awards: Junior Investigator Poster Award; Early Career Research Paper Award; and Michael J. Asher Student Dissertation Award.
- Learn more about the Conference Awards and Scholarships and the application deadlines.
 

Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science

ACBS Members Can Read Journal Articles for Free

ACBS members can read the Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science for free. JCBS publishes four volumes each year. JCBS also has published special issues: such as "CBS Perspectives on COVID-19," "Conceptual Developments in Relational Frame Theory: Research and Practice," "ACT for Autism and Related Disorders"," and "Contextual Behavioral Science and the Psychedelic Renaissance." ACBS members can read the current Volume 22, past Volumes 1-21, and the special issues in the JCBS member portal.
 

Connect, Share, and Grow

ACBS Chapters, Affiliates, and Special Interest Groups

A great way to get involved in ACBS is to join a Chapter, Affiliate, or Special Interest Groups (SIGs). ACBS has 45 Chapters and 19 Affiliates located in 38 countries worldwide. If you are interested in a specific topic, then we encourage you to join one of our 42 SIGs. Each SIG has a list of resources and most SIGs have an email listserv or a Facebook group that you can join. Chapters, Affiliates, and SIGs host meetings, webinars, peer consultation groups, and congresses throughout the year. Click here to view upcoming Chapter, Affiliate, and SIG events.
 

CBS Superlab

The CBS Superlab is an international research lab meeting held once a month via Zoom. These hour-long monthly meetings will involve a research presentation delivered by one student in a CBS lab that showcases ongoing advances, developments, and innovations in the field of CBS and a group discussion among the attendees. All ACBS members are invited to attend the CBS Superlab events. Learn more about the CBS Superlab. 
 

Internships and Post-Doc Fellowships

Did you know that ACBS allows its members to post information about their institutions' CBS-friendly Pre-Doctoral Internships and Post-Doctoral Fellowships? You can see the full list of internships and fellowships on the ACBS website.  If you know of a CBS-friendly internship or fellowship, please email the information to community@contextualscience.org.
 

Submit Your Dissertations to Be Added on the ACBS Website

Do you have a CBS dissertation? Then please email your dissertation and citation to community@contextualscience.org and we will add it in the list of publications on the ACBS website. We know you put a lot of work into your dissertation, so we encourage you to share your dissertation so that other ACBS members may read it!
 

Upcoming Deadlines

Interdisciplinary Science Capacity Building Seed Grant Application Deadline is December 1, 2021

ACBS has a new grant to promote and support ACBS researchers in developing high quality and competitive interdisciplinary grant proposals. This seed grant focuses on facilitating the early, formative stage of interdisciplinary grant proposal development. The support offered would be to help the principal investigator assemble a high-quality interdisciplinary team of investigators to support a competitive grant application. We encourage all independent investigators to apply, particularly junior investigators. Learn more and apply for the grant here.
 

Michael J. Asher Student Dissertation Awards Application Deadline is February 1, 2022

The Awards Committee will open the Michael J. Asher Student Dissertation Awards application on December 1. The Michael J. Asher Awards will be given to two students based on their doctoral dissertation proposals related to the use of Contextual Behavioral Science with children/adolescents. Accompanying this honor will be two monetary awards of $750.00 USD to be used in support of research and/or to facilitate travel to the ACBS World Conference. The application deadline is February 1, 2022. Read more.
 

In Case You Missed It . . .

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy exceeds 800 Randomized Controlled Trials

The milestone of 800 Randomized Controlled Trials represents the culmination of more than 30 years of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy research. The ACBS Communications Committee maintains the list of RCTs on the ACT Randomized Controlled Trials webpage. It is a great resource with information about each study's trial area, trial conditions, and sample size, plus a link to the full text of each study.
 

World Health Organization recommends ACT for the management of chronic pain in children

The World Health Organization (WHO) published its “Guidelines on the management of chronic pain in children.” The WHO guidelines contain exciting news for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy researchers and practitioners: ACT is specifically recommended for use. The guidelines state there is “moderate certainty evidence" in support of ACT in improving functional disability. Read more.

The State of ACT Evidence webpage has the full list of organizations that describe ACT, or areas of ACT, as evidence based.
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2020 Student SIG Newsletter

2020 Student SIG Newsletter

Student Newsletter - November 2020

ACBS Student Special Interest Group

Welcome to the ACBS Student Newsletter! With almost 1,900 ACBS student members worldwide, we are showcasing what the ACBS Student Special Interest Group (SIG) has to offer. There are many ways that students can participate in ACBS, such as attending webinars, applying for scholarships to the annual World Conference, or volunteering for Chapters. We encourage you to read more about the Student SIG on the ACBS website and to take this opportunity to
join the ACBS Student SIG today.

The 2020-21 Student SIG leaders are the Student Representative to the ACBS Board of Directors, Lam Ching Yee (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) and the Student SIG Co-Chair, Benjamin Ramos (University of Edinburgh, UK). Thank you Lam Ching Yee and Benjamin Ramos for volunteering for ACBS!

The ACBS Student SIG has three different ways to stay in touch! You can follow us on Facebook and Twitter. The Student SIG also has an email listserv, on which ACBS members post information about webinars, workshops, scholarships, post-doctoral fellowships, job postings, and other resources and events relevant to students. We encourage you to join us on Facebook, Twitter, and the Student SIG listserv, so that you can stay informed about what our special interest group is doing throughout the year.

DEI SIG Webinars

We are pleased announce the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion SIG, in partnership with the Asian Culture and CBS SIG, is hosting the webinar "Cultural Humility in Counseling and Clinical Supervision with Dr. Peitao Zhu" on December 5, 2020. Register here. This will be the DEI SIG's fifth webinar of 2020. We encourage you to watch the recordings of the previous webinars on the DEI SIG Resources webpage and check out the ACBS community calendar for upcoming ACBS Chapters and SIG events.

2021 ACBS World Conference

ACBS Virtual World Conference 19 - June 24-27, 2021
- Call for Submissions is Open
- List of conference Awards and Scholarships
- Register your interest in the 2021 ACBS World Conference

Student Spotlight Award Application Deadline is November 28, 2020

The Student Spotlight Program highlights students who are doing important work in the CBS community, whether through research, clinical, or volunteer-humanitarian efforts. This program is a great way to celebrate their achievements and let the entire ACBS community know about valuable work students are doing. The spotlighted students will receive a 30% discount off the ACBS World Conference student registration fee. The application deadline is November 28, 2020. Apply here.

Michael J. Asher Student Dissertation Awards Application Deadline is February 1, 2021

The Awards Committee will open the Michael J. Asher Student Dissertation Awards application on December 1, 2020. The Michael J. Asher Awards will be given to two students based on their doctoral dissertation proposals related to the use of Contextual Behavioral Science with children/adolescents. Accompanying this honor will be two monetary awards of $750.00 USD to be used in support of research and/or to facilitate travel to the ACBS World Conference. Read more.

ACBS Foundation: Funding Opportunities for Students

- The ACBS Foundation Student Scholarship covers the full registration fee for two students to attend the ACBS World Conference. The application deadline is February 15th. Apply here.
- The Foundation is proud to announce a new grant funding opportunity for CBS projects related to the environment, social justice, and behavior in real life contexts. The grant application will open on January 15, 2021 and close on March 1, 2021. Read more about the ACBS Foundation Grant.

ACBS Chapters and Special Interest Groups

A great way to get involved in ACBS is to join a local Chapter. ACBS has 44 Chapters located in 32 countries worldwide. Click here for the list of the ACBS Chapters. If you want to learn more about a specific topic, then we encourage you to check out the list of 40 Special Interest Groups (SIGs). Most SIGs have email listservs that you can join and a webpage containing SIG-related resources. Please submit the SIG membership form for each SIG that you interested in joining. Click here for the list of ACBS SIGs.

Internships and Post-Doc Fellowships on website

Did you know that ACBS allows its members to post information about their institutions' CBS-friendly Pre-Doctoral Internships and Post-Doctoral Fellowships? You can see the full list of internships and fellowships on the ACBS website.  If you know of a CBS-friendly internship or fellowship, please email the information to acbsstaff@contextualscience.org.

Submit Your Dissertations to Be Added on the ACBS Website

Do you have a CBS dissertation? Then please email your dissertation and citation to acbsstaff@contextualscience.org and we will add it in the list of publications on the ACBS website. We know you put a lot of work into your dissertation, so we encourage you to share your dissertation so that other ACBS members may read it!

ACBS Members can read the Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science for free

ACBS members can read the Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science for free. JCBS publishes four volumes each year. Recently, JCBS also had three special issues: CBS Perspectives on COVID-19; Interbehaviorism as Contextualism; and Contextual Behavioral Science and the Psychedelic Renaissance. ACBS members can read the current Volume 19, past Volumes 1-18, and the special issues for free in the JCBS member portal.

In case you missed it . . .

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy exceeds 400 Randomized Controlled Trials

September 2020: The milestone of 400 Randomized Controlled Trials represents the culmination of more than 30 years of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy research. The ACBS Communications Committee maintains the list of RCTs on the ACT Randomized Controlled Trials webpage. It is a great resource with information about each study's trial area, trial conditions, and sample size, plus a link to the full text of each study.

Student Committed Action Fuels Growth of ACBS Pennsylvania Chapter and Delaware Valley Affiliate

February 2020: The Pennsylvania Chapter and the Delaware Valley Affiliate in the Philadelphia region have benefitted greatly from the students volunteering for them. In return, volunteering for the chapter has given the students opportunities to further their research, leadership skills, and professional networks. Read more.


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2019 Student SIG Newsletter

2019 Student SIG Newsletter

Student Newsletter - Summer 2019
 

Greetings from the Student SIG

Welcome to the ACBS Student Newsletter! With over 1,700 ACBS student members worldwide, we are showcasing what the ACBS Student Special Interest Group (SIG) has to offer and to highlight some of the interesting things that students are doing. There are many ways that students can participate in ACBS, such as watching Student SIG Webinars and applying for scholarships to the World Conference. We are excited to announce the new Student Representative to the ACBS Board of Directors, Varsha Eswara Murthy. Thank you to Sonia Singh for serving as the Student Representative and to Maureen Satyshur for serving as the Student SIG Co-Chair for the past year, you will be missed! The Student SIG will be electing a new Co-Chair soon, so stay tuned for the co-chair elections this summer. We hope you enjoy reading the Student Newsletter!

Interview with ACBS member Amanda Muñoz-Martínez

We love to learn about what the ACBS student members are doing. For our Summer 2019 student newsletter, we interviewed Amanda Muñoz-Martínez, a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Nevada-Reno and currently an Intern in the Counseling and Mental Health Center at The University of Texas at Austin.

Graduate Student Publications

We are proud to showcase our students publishing their work and contributing to the literature of CBS. Congratulations to Orla Moran, a doctoral student at University College, Ireland, and Clarissa Ong, a graduate student at Utah State University, USA, for publishing articles about CBS in the Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders and the Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science. You can read more about the articles here.

Student SIG Webinars

We are pleased about the return of the Student SIG Webinar Series this year. All of our webinars are recorded and can be found here. We had two webinars in the month of May, “What’s So Special about Behavior Analysis? A Chat with Emily Sandoz” and “Dreams Do Come True (With A Lot of Work): How Becca Epps Emerged From Amy ReBEKAH EPStein Murrell” with Dr. Amy Murrell. We hope to have more webinars in 2019. Stay tuned!

Internships and Post-Doc Fellowships on website

Did you know that ACBS allows its members to post information about their institutions' CBS-friendly Pre-Doctoral Internships and Post-Doctoral Fellowships. You can see the full list of internships and fellowships on the ACBS website.  If you know of a CBS-friendly internship or fellowship, please email the information to acbsstaff@contextualscience.org.

Submit Your Dissertations to Be Put on the ACBS Website

Do you have a CBS dissertation? Then please email your dissertation and citation to acbsstaff@contextualscience.org and we will post it in the list of publications on the ACBS website. We know you put a lot of work into your dissertation, so we encourage you to share your dissertation so that other ACBS members may read it!

Stay in Touch with Facebook, Twitter, and the Listserv

The Student Special Interest Group (SIG) has four different ways to stay in touch!  You can follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and the Student SIG listserv. We have also re-vamped our blog. You can visit the Student SIG blog here. With these you can stay informed about what the ACBS Student SIG is doing throughout the year.

Student SIG Meeting at the ACBS Annual World Conference: Thursday 27 June at 12:45

The Student SIG will have our annual meeting on Thursday 27 June at 12:45 in Room QG15 in the Business School. We will discuss the progress of the SIG, upcoming projects, and goals that students would like to see accomplished within the organization. We will also spend some time getting to know each other in an informal setting. All are welcome to attend this event. (The Student SIG Meeting will be led by Student Representative Varsha Eswara Murthy.)

ACBS World Conference Sessions of Interest to Students

- "Rookies Retreat: First ACBS Conference" Wednesday at 18:00 in the Blue Room in The Helix. Join Jessica Borushok & Kori Schagunn as they welcome you to your first (or one of your first) ACBS World Conferences. They’ll give you a little information about the conference, and do some icebreakers.
- ACBS Research Mentoring Lunch, Thursday at 12:05 in the Gallery in The Helix. Are you a graduate student who is interested in conducting CBS research? Then grab your lunch and bring it to this first-ever mentoring lunch with established ACBS researchers whose interests may align with yours. In this informal setting, ask about their research, how they entered the field and overcame obstacles, or any other relevant topics. All conference attendee researchers are welcome - no prior sign-up required.
- Poster Session and Networking Event at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Thursday at 18:45. This offsite event includes St. Patrick’s Cathedral entry, light appetizers, three drinks and motor coach transportation to/from DCU. Conference name badge required to access busing and entry to St. Patrick’s.
- Session 115. "Secrets of Getting your Behavioral Science Research Grant Funded Workshop" Saturday at 13:20 - 16:30 in Room QG13. This workshop provides training in what grant reviewers look for when they critique a behavioral research proposal.
- Session 160. "Ask the Editors: An Open Floor Panel Discussion with Members of JCBS' Editorial Team" Sunday at 10:35 in Room Q121. The current Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editors of JCBS, will open the floor for potential authors to guide a discussion of the review process, criteria for acceptance, policies and procedures, and any other topics that might help prepare ACBS members, including those without prior authorship experience, to submit for publication in JCBS.

2019 Awards and Scholarships

We are excited to announce that several ACBS Student SIG Members received awards and scholarships at the ACBS World Conference 17 in Dublin, Ireland. Click here to view the complete list of scholarship and award recipients.

Download the Conference App

Instructions for installing the ACBS Conference App: (1)Go to your phone’s app store. Search for Yapp. Install Yapp on your phone. (2)Open Yapp. (3) Click on “+”at the top. (4)Type ACBS in the box that says Enter Yapp Id and click Add. (5)The ACBS World Conference logo will appear on your screen. Click on the logo and the app will open.

ACT in Context Podcast

The ACT in Context Podcast is freely available to anyone. This podcast will primarily focus on ACT, but it will often touch upon several related issues such as behavioral principles, the underlying theory of language (Relational Frame Theory) and philosophy of science. You can listen to the podcast on the ACBS website.

ACBS Members can read the JCBS for free

ACBS members can read the Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science for free. The JCBS releases four volumes per year. Recently, the JCBS released 2 special issues: ACT for Autism and Related Disorders and ACT Process Measurement. ACBS members can read these papers for in the JCBS member portal.


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Graduate Student Publications

Graduate Student Publications

We are proud to display the great work our students are doing by contributing to meaningful science. Orla Moran is earning her PhD in Psychology at University College, Dublin in Dublin, Ireland and recently published this meaningful paper examining the contributions of self-as- distinction and self-as-hierarchy on relevant mental health variables. Clarissa Ong is a graduate student in the combined Clinical/Counseling PhD program at Utah State University. She has recently published a study utilizing ACT vs. waitlist control to treat clinical perfectionism. All of our students work extremely hard to publish, present, and disseminate their research and we are pleased to feature some of their articles below:

Moran, O., &amp; McHugh, L. (2019). Patterns of relational responding and a healthy self in older adolescents. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, doi:10.1016/j.jcbs.2019.02.002

Evidence from Contextual Behavioral Science indicates that two patterns of relating facilitate a sense of self, namely, self-as-distinction and self-as-hierarchy. Although the latter has been associated with better mental health outcomes relative to self-as-distinction, to date these types of relating have not been examined directly at a baseline level, wherein manipulation has not occurred. The present study examined the relative contribution of self-as-distinction and self-as- hierarchy on depression, stress, and anxiety in a sample of 102 young people, while controlling for deictic ability and gender. The role of psychological flexibility was also examined using mediation analysis. While self-as-hierarchy emerged as a significant predictor of lower levels of stress and depression, psychological flexibility was not found to mediate this relationship. Self- as-distinction did not emerge as a significant predictor of any outcome variable. Suggestions for future research on the basis of these findings are discussed. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212144718302539

Ong, C. W., Lee, E. B., Krafft, J., Terry, C. L., Barrett, T. S., Levin, M. E., &amp; Twohig, M. P. (2019). A randomized controlled trial of acceptance and commitment therapy for clinical perfectionism. Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders.

Clinical perfectionism is characterized by imposing excessively high standards on oneself and experiencing severe distress when standards are not met. It has been found to contribute to the development and maintenance of various clinical presentations including anxiety, obsessive- compulsive, and eating disorders. The present study tested the efficacy of ten weekly individual sessions of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) relative to a waitlist control on clinical perfectionism and global outcomes among 53 individuals with clinical perfectionism. ACT is a process-based therapy that targets maladaptive underlying processes (e.g., rigid adherence to unrealistic high standards) rather than symptom topography (e.g., anxiety, depression). Participants completed assessments at pretreatment, posttreatment, and one-month follow-up. Results indicated compared to the waitlist condition, the ACT condition led to greater improvements in clinical perfectionism as well as outcomes related to wellbeing, functional impairment, distress, and processes of change. Our study suggests targeting core dysfunctional processes (i.e., clinical perfectionism) rather than symptom topography with treatments like ACT is feasible and efficacious, supporting a shift from symptom-focused to process-based care. We also note potential weaknesses in our treatment protocol and study methodology that should be addressed in future research. Study limitations included a small sample size and high dropout rate (35.7%). https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211364919300120?dgcid=rss_sd_all

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Interview with ACBS member Amanda Muñoz-Martínez.

Interview with ACBS member Amanda Muñoz-Martínez.

Who are you?

My name is Amanda Muñoz-Martínez. I’m currently doing my clinical internship in the Counseling and Mental Health Center at The University of Texas at Austin. I’m also a last year student in the doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology at the University of Nevada-Reno.

I identify as a Latina woman from Colombia. My identity as woman has been particularly important over my life. I have had extraordinary women mentors, starting with mom. To honor her, I decided keeping her last name (Martínez). So, when people ask me about my two last names, I always have the opportunity of describing the role of my mom in my life and other important women.

What got you started in the field? 

I have been always fascinated by people’s behavior. I remember myself reflecting on why people make decisions even though these might lead them to a negative end. Coming from Colombia, a developing country, where social problems abound, I remember discussing in our family reunions the social inequalities with which we had to deal, and during out reunions we would end up saying “that is what we have and it is never going to change.” However, I never could accept that our situation couldn’t change because I witnessed how my parents were able to change the course of their life by working hard pursuing their goals. They both came from rural areas where the violence and the political corruption took the wealth of their families away, requiring that they migrate with their hands empty to the big city to start a new life. I remember seeing the effort they put to make our life conditions better. I remember thinking to myself, if my parents were able to change their lives, maybe I could help to change another people’s life for better.

My parents’ example also fostered in me a unique sense of responsibility. They always encouraged me to observe the circumstances that led me to behave in different ways and take responsibility for the consequences of my actions without blaming myself or others. They cultivated in me a sense of mutual responsibility by identifying the relation between individuals’ behaviors and their contexts.

Growing up in this environment planted the initial seeds for my interest in understanding individuals’ behavior and helping others to achieve a meaningful life, which inevitably led me to study psychology. During my undergraduate years, I was attracted to behavioral psychology because the core assumptions of this perspective fit nicely with the values I was taught at home and provided me with a rationale that strengthens my belief that people can change under the appropriate circumstances. Later, on my master’s in clinical psychology, I got in touch with verbal behavior and relational frame theory. I was encouraged by my mentors to analyze and explain the behavior of typically developed individuals based on contextual behavioral approaches. This process was open-eyed, I discovered the role of rules and poor socio-verbal communities in the acquisition and maintenance of psychological problems while learn to implement process-based interventions such as FAP, ACT, and behavioral activation to aid clients’ functioning better in their world.

How did you get connected to the ACBS community?

I’m coming from a master’s program with a strong emphasis on the relationship between philosophical principles and clinical practice. While I was in my master’s at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Bogota, Colombia), my mentors Monica Novoa-Gómez Ph.D and Blanca P. Ballesteros, M.S. invited me to a study group in contextual behavioral science. At my first year, I studied the basic principles of relational frame theory and their relationship with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In my second year, Monica recommended me to read the first published book of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP). She believed I would feel fascinated by their approach to the therapeutic relationship and its emphasis in the present moment. She was right! After reading the first three chapters of this book, I was in love with FAP. I wanted to know everything about its principles and applications. This led me to contact Mavis Tsai Ph.D., who was my first contact with the English-speaking community in the ACBS. Mavis was strongly supportive and encouraging. She recommended me to contact Jonathan Kanter Ph.D. for conducting a training in FAP and Behavioral Activation in Bogota. Jonathan’s visit to Bogota was enlightened; he provided me with tons of information on FAP and other contextual behavioral science. He also recommended me to participate in the ACBS so that I would connect with other contextual scientists. All of them have supported me in a way or another to be a member of the ACBS community.

How has the ACBS community supported you as a student?

The ACBS community has allowed be to build strong connection with other colleges that are interested in the same areas than me. ACBS has provided an intellectually supportive environment. I have had the opportunity to think and design projects with other members as well as move construct a reliable source of knowledge.

What would you like to see from ACBS as we move forward in working to reduce suffering in the world?

One of the biggest factors associated with suffering is loneliness. I think that underrepresented communities within the ACBS get to feel lonely sometimes. Non-English speakers lack access to training and intervention materials or struggle with translating them with fidelity. Implementation and dissemination of contextual therapies have been limited by language and cultural validity, and as a consequence, they have not been fully utilized in these contexts. Promotion of conferences, seminars, and webinars in a foreign language could be food alternatives to overcoming the barriers of language while enhancing equity, multiculturalism, and accessibility in the ACBS. In addition, providing funding for full researchers and students that work with Non-English speaker’s population, it’s an important step to generate a global impact on psychological suffering.

Another area that requires more support to reduce suffering is translational research. Changes on criteria for validating interventions require a more in-depth analysis of the explanatory process of therapy. Improving knowledge on the mechanisms of change of treatment would aid effectiveness and efficiency by providing information on why, to whom, and under what conditions interventions work. Developing personalized interventions based on clinical science is the opportunity to start including clients underserved and underrepresent who have been ignored by the science of “normality.”

What are the most important values that you bring to your work?

“Connection” is one of my more critical values that permeates my life. Having a strong interpersonal connection has helped me to grow and flourish in my professional life. My dissertation would not be possible without my research team; we all support and learned together. Our connection allowed us to thrive, finding meaning and fun on difficult times. I have learned that good company makes your life better. In this path, I found that understanding, explaining, and providing opportunities to nurture connection is one of my passions. I want to explore this area in my work as a researcher and develop clinical tools for clinicians pursuing a similar path with their clients.

“Balance” is another principal value for me. I try the best as I can to be fair with myself and others. I have an incredible sense of justice. I believe that hard work requires a high dose of self-care. For years, I tended to put a lot of attention on my work and often found myself burnout. By the time I learned to place some weighs in the self-care side, I had become aware of other areas in my life that I wanted to pay attention and care such as family and friends. I discovered that productive work is the result of investing time on my job while taking care of other meaningful domains in my life. Often, I find myself thinking about how to satisfy I am with the way I’m distributing my daily activities. This ongoing self-reflection allowed me to redistribute my activities and even my balance.

What's next for you?

I will graduate from my program in May 2019. I will start a one-year position as a postdoc that will transition to an assistant professorship on the Fall, 2020 in the Universidad de Los Andes, Bogota, Colombia. I will start a research lab to study social competence and connection as well as process-based interventions. This lab will be based on CBS and will extend the knowledge in explanatory processes of interpersonal functioning while developing process-based interventions for enhancing people social competence.
 

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Scholarship and Award Recipients

Scholarship and Award Recipients

Michael J. Asher Student Dissertation Award

  • Self-compassion: Promoting resilience and well-being in adolescent populations – Madeleine Ferrari, The University of Sydney, Australia

Student World Conference Scholarships

  • Kate Barrett, University College Dublin, Ireland
  • Catriona Connelly, University College Dublin, Ireland
  • Lauren Johnson, Drexel University, USA
  • Stephen Richer, Bournemouth University, United Kingdom
  • Eric Tifft, University at Albany, SUNY, USA

Student Spotlight Program

  • Sérgio Andrade Carvalho, Portugal
  • Lynn Farrell, Ireland
  • Lauren B. Johnson, USA
  • Ethan Lester, USA
  • Raul Vaz Manzione, Brazil
  • Amanda Rhodes, USA

Junior Investigator Poster Award

  • How to act with narrative: A single case experimental design pilot study using a process-based psychotherapy informed by RFT- Daniel Wallsten, Thomas Parling, Ph.D., Ciara McEnteggart, Ph.D., Yvonne Barnes-Holmes, Ph.D., Colin Harte
  • The Meta-Analytic Evidence of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Review - Noemi Walder, BSc, Michael Levin, Ph.D., Michael Twohig, Ph.D., Maria Karekla, Ph.D., Andrew Gloster, Ph.D.
  • Acceptance-based exposure and behavioral measurement: A case study of an elderly woman with obsessive compulsive disorder - Atsushi Seguchi, M.A.
  • A mobile game for improving psychological flexibility skills in elementary school children - Katariina Keinonen, Anna-Lotta Lappalainen, M.S., Päivi Lappalainen, Ph.D., Raimo Lappalainen, Ph.D.
  • Self-Compassion Moderates Hopelessness in Predicting Suicide Ideation Among People Living With HIV/AIDS - Lauren B. Johnson, M.Ed., M.S., C. Virginia O' Hayer, Ph.D., Chelsi Nurse, B.S.
  • Assessing the efficacy of an ACT hybrid intervention for anxiety disorders and the added value of a weekly phone call: preliminary results from a randomized controlled trial - Lauriane Lapointe, Joel Gagnon, Guillaume Foldes-Busque, Ph.D., Nadia Gagnon, M.Ps., Frédérick Dionne, Ph.D.

Developing Nations World Conference Scholarships

  • Meryem Laamouri, Morocco
  • Dario Lipovac, Bosnia/Herzegovina
  • Gabriel Sebastian Lizada, Philippines
  • Khamisi Musanje, Uganda

Diversity World Conference Scholarships

  • Lais Nicolodi, Brazil
  • Taslim Tharani, United Kingdom
  • Jan Topczewski, Poland

Women in ACBS SIG Scholarship

  • Burcak Kapar, Türkiye
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Student Rep. Varsha Eswara Murthy

Student Rep. Varsha Eswara Murthy

Varsha Eswara Murthy, University College Dublin (Ireland)
Student SIG Co-Chair and ACBS Board of Directors Student Representative
Varsha Eswara Murthy is a doctoral research student in University College Dublin (UCD). Varsha completed her undergraduate and master’s degrees at UCD, graduating top of her Masters of Psychological Science class. Varsha’s thesis focuses on developing and evaluating CBS interventions for marginalised populations, specifically those experiencing homelessness. With rising rates of homelessness and the resulting human suffering, the development of practicable and empirically validated interventions with a strong theoretical basis that will serve this population has been a goal of hers for some time. Alongside researching the development and efficacy of ACT interventions, Varsha has a background in basic science research and translating this research into applied contexts. She has published research in the area. Varsha has been a member of ACBS since 2015 and has presented her research at international conferences. Varsha hopes to continue researching and developing empirically supported CBS interventions for marginalised populations and the general public.

I am passionate about science communication, researching and translating basic science into applied practices. I will explore different avenues where students can highlight their research and get excited about basic science and its applications. I will put more robust formal supports in place that encourage members to communicate research within their communities, in academic and public contexts. My goal is to build supports for student members to collaborate on innovative research and to provide training by experts in the association. Working with marginalised populations, I am sensitive to the need to create safe and welcoming environments to people from diverse backgrounds. I will find new avenues to enhance the continued growth of a diverse student membership. I am confident that I can bring your ideas and concerns to the board, in order to enhance student involvement and help foster the development of the next generation of clinicians and scientists.

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2018 Student SIG Newsletter

2018 Student SIG Newsletter

ACBS Student Newsletter

December 2018
 

Greetings from the Student SIG Co-Chairs Sonia Singh and Maureen Satyshur

Welcome to the inaugural ACBS Student Newsletter! With over 1,700 ACBS student members worldwide, we decided to showcase what the ACBS Student Special Interest Group (SIG) has to offer and to highlight some of the interesting things that students are doing. There are many ways that students can participate in ACBS, such as the JCBS Student Editorial Board, scholarships to the World Conference, and being a reviewer for student awards. We hope you enjoy reading the Student Newsletter!  - Sonia and Mo
 

Interview with ACBS member Kim Gushanas

We love to learn about what the ACBS student members are doing. For our inaugural student newsletter, we interviewed Kim Gushanas, a Doctoral Candidate in school psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and currently an Intern in Integrated Pediatric Psychology with the Texas Child Study Center at Dell Children's Hospital in Austin, Texas, USA.
 

Graduate Student Publications

We are proud to showcase our students publishing their work and contributing to the literature of CBS. Congratulations to Eric Lee, a 5th year student at Utah State University, and Leah Bogusch, a 4th year student at Bowling Green State University, for publishing articles about ACT in the journals Behavior Modification and Clinical Case Studies. You can read more about the artilces here.
 

Student Spotlight Award

The ACBS Student Spotlight Program highlights students who are doing important work in the CBS community, whether for research, clinical, and/or volunteer-humanitarian efforts. This program is a great way to highlight their achievements and let the ACBS community know about important work students are doing. The spotlighted students will get 30% off the ACBS World Conference student registration fee.  Applications will be accepted from March 1, 2019 to  March 29, 2019.
 

JCBS Student Editorial Board

The Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science plans to seat a Student Editorial Board (SEB), comprised of graduate students interested in CBS. Once appointed, SEB members will review JCBS articles, gaining invaluable experience in the peer-review process and helping to steer the content of JCBS.
 

Internships and Post-Doc Fellowships on website

Did you know that ACBS allows its members to post information about their institutions' CBS-friendly Pre-Doctoral Internships and Post-Doctoral Fellowships. You can see the full list of internships and fellowships on the ACBS website.  If you know of a CBS-friendly internship or fellowship, please email the information to acbsstaff@contextualscience.org.
 

Submit Your Dissertations to Be Put on the ACBS Website

Do you have a CBS dissertation? Then please email your dissertation and citation to acbsstaff@contextualscience.org and we will post it in the list of publications on the ACBS website. We know you put a lot of work into your dissertation, so we encourage you to share your dissertation so that other ACBS members may read it!
 

Be a Reviewer for the ACBS Student SIG Awards Committee!

We are currently seeking motivated students to review the awards for the ACBS Student SIG. This would require a time commitment of approximately one hour in the fall semester and spring semester. You would be asked to review a small number of award submissions and grade them based on a rubric. This is also a cool CV line and additive service to ACBS and the Student SIG. Please email Sonia Singh at rjsingh@bgsu.edu to express interest.
 

ACBS Annual World Conference 17: Dublin, Ireland

25-30 June, 2019
Reserve your room now!
Click here for information about World Conference 17 accommodations.

Call for Submissions

We are excited to invite you to join us in Dublin, Ireland for the 17th Annual World Conference of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) 25-30 June, 2019. We are accepting submissions for symposia, papers, panels, workshops, Ignite sessions, and posters. Oral Presentation deadline is February 15,  2019.  Poster deadline is March 20, 2019.  Please click here for more information.

Scholarships to the ACBS World Conference are now open

- Diversity Conference Scholarships - Deadline is February 1, 2019
- Developing Nations Conference Scholarships - Deadline is February 1, 2019
- Student Conference Scholarships - Deadline is February 15, 2019

ACBS Junior Investigator Poster Award

The purpose of this award is to recognize and help develop junior investigators conducting research in Contextual Behavioral Science and who are presenting the results of this research at the ACBS annual world conference. Eligible candidates for this award include undergraduates, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows presenting first-authored posters at the annual world conference. To be considered for the award, please self-nominate by indicating your interest when you submit your poster for the ACBS World Conference.  Read more about the award here.

Asher Dissertation Award: Application Deadline is February 1, 2019

The Asher Dissertation Awards will be given to two students based on their doctoral dissertation proposal related to the use of Contextual Behavioral Science with children/adolescents. Accompanying this honor will be a monetary award of $750 USD and $250 USD to be used in support of research (e.g., to pay participants, to purchase testing equipment) and/or to facilitate travel to the ACBS annual conference.  The deadline to apply is February 1, 2019.

Stay in Touch with Facebook, Twitter, and the Listserv

The Student Special Interest Group (SIG) has three different ways to stay in touch!  You can follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and the Student SIG listserv. These are three fun ways to stay informed about what the ACBS Student SIG is doing throughout the year.
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Graduate Student Publications

Graduate Student Publications

Eric Lee is a 5th year student at Utah State University working with Mike Twohig. This study is a randomized controlled trial utilizing a 10-session standalone ACT protocol for trichotillomania. This study provides evidence that ACT alone is an effective treatment for people with trichotillomania.

Lee, E. B., Homan, K. J., Morrison, K. L., Ong, C. W., Levin, M. E., & Twohig, M. P. (2018). Acceptance and commitment therapy for trichotillomania: A randomized controlled trial of adults and adolescents. Behavior modification, 0145445518794366.

Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as a standalone treatment for trichotillomania in a randomized controlled trial of adults and adolescents. Participants consisted of a community sample of treatment seeking adults and adolescents with trichotillomania. Of the eligible 39 participants randomized into treatment and waitlist groups, 25 completed treatment and were included in the final analysis. Treatment consisted of a 10-session ACT protocol. Multiple mixed models repeated measures analyses were utilized to evaluate changes in trichotillomania symptom severity, daily number of hairs pulled and urges experienced, and experiential avoidance from pretreatment to posttreatment. Findings indicated significant changes in symptom severity and daily hairs pulled, but not daily urges experienced or psychological flexibility. However, psychological flexibility saw a 24.5% decrease in the treatment group and reduced from clinical to subclinical levels on average. This study suggests that ACT alone is an effective treatment for adults and adolescents with trichotillomania. Outcomes appear to be similar to trials that combined ACT and habit reversal training (HRT).

 

Leah Bogusch is a 4th year student at Bowling Green State University. This study is a case study in which the authors utilize ACT as a treatment for a client with emetophobia (phobia of vomiting). The results indicate symptom improvement from pre-treatment, post-treatment, 6-month follow up, and 12-month follow up.

Bogusch, L. M., Moeller, M. T., & O’Brien, W. H. (2018). Case Study of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Functional Analysis for Emetophobia. Clinical Case Studies, 17(2), 77-90.

Abstract
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a third-wave behavioral therapy that is an empirically supported treatment for various mental health concerns. ACT has been found to be efficacious for treating different types of anxiety disorders. This case study presents the conceptualization (functional analysis), treatment (ACT), and treatment outcomes of a client who presented with emetophobia, a phobia of vomiting, complicated by a metabolic disorder. Measures of emetophobia symptoms, mindfulness, cognitive fusion, thought control strategies, and believability of anxious thoughts and feelings, were collected at pretreatment, posttreatment, 6-month follow-up, and 12-month follow-up. The Reliable Change Index was used to evaluate changes across time. Large and clinically significant decreases on all measures were observed at posttreatment. At 12-month follow-up, improvements were maintained on all measures except the Reappraisal subscale of the Thought Control scale. The implications of this study are discussed, and recommendations are made for clinicians using ACT for the treatment of emetophobia.
 

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Interview with ACBS member Kim Gushanas

Interview with ACBS member Kim Gushanas

Who are you?

Kim Gushanas, MA, Doctoral Candidate in school psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and currently an Intern in Integrated Pediatric Psychology with the Texas Child Study Center at Dell Children's Hospital in Austin, TX. When I was a child I desperately wanted to grow up to be a dolphin trainer... and in my first graduate school class, I knew I had made it when we read a book by Karen Pryor- a behavioral psychologist and former dolphin trainer!!

What got you started in the field? 

I actually always knew I would be in the field somehow. From a very young age, I was fascinated by what made people who they are- I read books about different cultures, religions, foods, folklore, evolution... and then I took my first psychology class in high school and knew that I had found where I was meant to be. Something about giving people a space to tell (and retell) their story felt like home to me.

How did you get connected to the ACBS community?

I had an amazing graduate professor in my clinical master's program at the University of Houston Clear Lake- Dub Norwood. He decided one semester to start teaching us about ACT and it blew me away! I had some practice in mindfulness but hadn't yet learned anything that felt as honest and truthful to the human experience. It was very inspiring, and although I didn't understand half of what we were learning, it stuck with me.

How has the ACBS community supported you as a student?

As a professional, it's really been a resource for me throughout my training and now with my current research and dissertation. I have relied on the website often to brainstorm when I get stuck with a client or to seek consultation/supervision when I feel out of touch. There aren't many who practice within the ACBS community in Austin, so it's really important to have such a great resource to draw from. As an individual, I have grown so much through my study and practice. I have never felt more connected to others than when I am attending to my values. It has really shaped my life in incredible ways to take what I have learned and apply it to myself and my career.

What would you like to see from ACBS as we move forward in working to reduce suffering in the world?

There are two things... As a pediatric psychology student working in primary and integrated care settings, I would love to see more research focusing on brief interventions with trauma populations, especially youth and their families. In Texas, the majority of individuals I work with are first-generation Americans or immigrants who have suffered significant trauma throughout their short lives. And unfortunately, this population is growing. I think this is definitely an area of growth for our community.

Second, I am a member of the Women's SIG, and I have seen so much beautiful honesty and stretching of the limits in that group in the last year. The women there are using our collective voice to show up for each other, and to help remind those who are listening what it means to truly value another for who and what they are. I hope that we can use that strength to disseminate the same level of compassion in a way that is accessible and inclusive to everyone.

What are the most important values that you bring to your work?

Self-awareness as a clinician and trying to remember to check myself during and between sessions. Respect- for myself, my clients, my colleagues, my community, and really humanity as a whole- especially when our values don't align. Everyone deserves to be heard.

What's next for you?

First, finish collecting data for my dissertation- I am looking at the transmission of anxiety from parent to child by studying parental experiential avoidance as a mediator in the accommodation of children with OCD. If anyone knows of parents who are interested in participating- please send them my way for a screening: rebrand.ly/ocdstudy

Then, Post-Doc, hopefully in a position where I am able to focus on pediatric trauma, maladjustment, and anxiety in an integrated setting.
 

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Student SIG/Committee Fundraising

Student SIG/Committee Fundraising

Funds collected via the Student SIG/Committee are used for scholarships to support attendance to the ACBS World Conference (registration/travel). Any support you can provide is greatly appreciated!

Please note that this contribution does not qualify as a tax-deductible charitable contribution, according to USA tax law ... but it's a nice thing to do.

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Veterans Affairs (VA) ACT SIG

Veterans Affairs (VA) ACT SIG

Department of Veterans Affairs ACT Special Interest Group (VA ACT SIG)

Affiliated 2011

Click Here to Join the Veteran Affairs ACT (VA ACT) SIG and its Listserv!

You will be added as a member to the SIG and to the SIG's email listserv. You will receive those messages in daily digest form (by default). If you would like to change your email delivery preference, you can do so here.

Contact Information

Alycia Zink, Ph.D.
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
Tacoma, Washington, USA

2022 Officers

Alycia Zink - President 

Jennifer George - Vice President 

Charlie Deleeuw - Member-at-large 

General Interest Area to be Specifically Addressed by SIG

The general interest area is the promotion and evaluation of members' practice of ACT and the dissemination of these findings.

Mission/Objectives

The Department of Veterans Affairs ACT Special Interest Group's (VA ACT SIG) mission is to promote the clinical practice and research of ACT within the VA by creating an open, collegial, and supportive environment for all VA clinicians and researchers (interns, fellows, and full-time staff) to learn, practice, and study ACT. This SIG seeks to promote the evaluation of members' practices and dissemination of these findings. The SIG encourages its members to creatively apply ACT principles to their work environment, training programs, clinical practice, research, and VA-public sector cooperative efforts.

SIG Activities

To accomplish this mission, this SIG will promote the utilization and research of ACT through the following activities:

  • VA ACT SIG listserv
  • Resources on the ACBS website.

 

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VA ACT SIG Resources

VA ACT SIG Resources

The April 2016 VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Major Depressive Disorder recommends ACT as a "first-line treatment for uncomplicated mild to moderate MDD", citing the research evidence for this recommendation as "strong"
http://www.healthquality.va.gov/guidelines/MH/mdd/MDDCPGClinicianSummaryFINAL5192016.pdf

ACT for Posttraumatic Anger-Related Problems in Living

Veterans Health Administration ACT Video Series

Randomized Control Trials

  • Dindo, L., Zimmerman, M. B., Hadlandsmyth, K., StMarie, B., Embree, J., Marchman, J., Tripp-Reimer, T., & Rakel, B. (2018). Acceptance and commitment therapy for prevention of chronic post-surgical pain and opioid use in at-risk veterans: A pilot randomized controlled study. The Journal of Pain, 19, 1211-1221.
  • Herbert, M.S., Afari, N., Liu, L., Heppner, P., Rutledge, T., Williams, K., Eraly, S., VanBuskirk, K., Nguyen, C., Bondi, M., Atkinson, JH., Golshan, S., Wetherell, J.L. (2017) Telehealth Versus In-Person Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain: A Randomized Noninferiority Trial. The Journal of Pain 18 (2), 200-211. DOI:10.1016/j.jpain.2016.10.014
  • Lang, A.J., Schnurr, P.P., Jain, S., He, F., Walser, R.D., Bolton, E., Benedek, D.M., Norman, S.B., Sylvers, P., Flashman, L., Strauss, J., Raman, R., Chard, K.M. (2017) Randomized controlled trial of acceptance and commitment therapy for distress and impairment in OEF/OIF/OND veterans. Psychological Trauma 9(1), 74-84. DOI:10.1037/tra0000127

 

Articles from Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS) pertinent to the VA ACT SIG:

  • Karen O'Brien, Mary Dozier, Julia Lopez, and Allyson Ruha (2021) A new treatment model for veterans?: Results from a program evaluation of a recovery-oriented intensive outpatient program for veterans with heterogeneous diagnostic presentations. JCBS, Volume 19, Pages 57-63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2020.12.001
  • Wharton, E., Sears Edwards K., Juhasz, M., and Walser, R. (2019). Acceptance-based interventions in the treatment of PTSD: Group and individual pilot data using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. JCBS, Vol. 14, 55-64.
  • Grodin, J., Clark, J.L., Kolts, R., Lovejoy, T.I. (2019) Compassion focused therapy for anger: A pilot study of a group intervention for veterans with PTSD. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 14, 27-33.
  • Borges, L.M. (2019) A Service Member's experience of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Moral Injury (ACT-MI) via telehealth: “Learning to accept my pain and injury by reconnecting with my values and starting to live a meaningful life”. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 13, 134-140.
  • Cox, D. W., Motl, T. C., Bakker, A. M., & Lunt, R. A. (2018). Cognitive fusion and post-trauma functioning in veterans: Examining the mediating roles of emotion dysregulation. JCBS, Vol. 8, 1-7.
  • Farnsworth, J. K., Drescher, K. D., Evans, W., Walser, R. D. (2017). A functional approach to understanding and treating military-related moral injury. JCBS, Vol. 6, Issue 4, 391-397.
  • Cobb, A. R., Lancaster, C. L., Meyer, E. C., Lee, H., & Telch, M. J. (2017). Pre-deployment trait anxiety, anxiety sensitivity and experiential avoidance predict war-zone stress-evoked psychopathology. JCBS, Vol. 6, Issue 3, 276-287. doi:10.1016/j.jcbs.2017.05.002
  • Hermann, B. A., Meyer, E. C., Schnurr, P. P., Batten, S. V., & Walser, R. D. (2016). Acceptance and commitment therapy for co-occurring PTSD and substance use: A manual development study. JCBS, 5(4), 225-234.
  • Bryan, C. J., Ray-Sannerud, B., Heron, E. A. (2015). Psychological flexibility as a dimension of resilience for posttraumatic stress, depression, and risk for suicidal ideation among airforce personnel. JCBS, Vol. 4, Issue 4, 263-268.
  • Bahraini, N.H., Devore, M. D., Monteith, L. L., Forster, J. E., Bensen, S., Brenner, L. A. (2013). The role of value importance and success in understanding suicidal ideation among Veterans. JCBS, Vol. 2, Issues 1–2, 31-38.

 

Books for Therapists

  • Evans, W.R., Walser, R.D., Drescher, K.D, Farnsworth, J.K. (2020) The Moral Injury Workbook: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills for Moving Beyond Shame, Anger, and Trauma to Reclaim Your Values. CA: New Harbinger.
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Trauma-Related Problems: A Practitioner’s Guide to Using Mindfulness and Acceptance Strategies

Books for Clients

  • Dark Agents, Book One: Violet and the Trial of Trauma
  • Finding Life Beyond Trauma: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Heal from Post-Traumatic Stress and Trauma-Related Problems

 

Other Publications

  • Goetz, D.B. & Hirschhorn, E.W. (2021). An Evaluation of an ACT-Based “Aging Resiliently” Group. Clinical Gerontologist. DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2021.1932001
  • Vowles, K. E., Witkiewitz, K., Cusack, K. J., Gilliam, W. P., Cardon, K. E., Bowen, S., Edwards, K. A., McEntee, M. L., & Bailey, R. W. (2019). Integrated behavioral treatment for Veterans with co-morbid chronic pain and hazardous opioid use: A randomized controlled pilot trial. The Journal of Pain.
  • Meyer, E. C., Szabo, Y. Z., Fra nkfurt, S. B., Kimbrel, N. A., DeBeer, B.B., & Morissette, S. B. (2019). Predictors of recovery from post-deployment posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in war veterans: The contributions of psychological flexibility, mindfulness, and self-compassion. Behaviour research and therapy, 114, 7-14.
  • Walser, R., Simiola, V., & Cook, J. M. (2018, April). Qualitative exploration of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as the core treatment modality in two VA PTSD residential programs. [Web article]. Retrieved from http://www.societyforpsychotherapy.org/acceptance-commitment-therapy-ptsd-residential-programs
  • Meyer, E. C., Walser, R., Hermann, B., La Bash, H., De Beer, B. B., Morissette, S. B., ... Schnurr, P. P. (2018). Acceptance and commitment therapy for co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorders in veterans: Pilot treatment outcomes. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 31(5), 781-789.
  • Donahue, J. J., Santanello, A., Marsiglio, M. C., & Van Male, L. M. (2017). Acceptance and commitment therapy for anger dysregulation with military veterans: A pilot study. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 47(4), 233-241.
  • Jacobs, M. L., Luci, L., & Hagemann, L. (2017). Group- based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for older veterans: Findings from a quality improvement project. Clinical Gerontologist, 41(5), 458-467.
  • Glover N.G., Sylvers P.D., Shearer E.M., Kane M.C., Clasen P.C., Epler A.J., Plumb-Vilardaga J.C., Bonow J.T., Jakupcak M. (2016) The efficacy of Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in VA primary care. Psychol Serv. 13(2):156-161.
  • Walser, R., Garvert, D.W., Karlin, B.E., Trockel, M., Ryu, D.M., & Taylor, C.B. (2015). Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in treating depression and suicidal ideation in Veterans. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 74, 25-31. DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2015.08.012
  • Karlin, B.E., Walser, R.D., Yesavage, J., Zhang, A., Trockel, M., & Barr Taylor, C. (2013) Effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy for depression: Comparison among older and younger veterans, Aging & Mental Health, 17:5, 555-563, DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2013.789002
  • Walser, R., Karlin, B., Trockel, M., Mazina, B. & Taylor, C.. (2013). Training in and implementation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for depression in the Veterans Health Administration: Therapist and patient outcomes. Behaviour research and therapy. 51. 555-563. 10.1016/j.brat.2013.05.009.
  • Blevins, D., Roca, J. V., & Spencer, T. (2011). Life Guard: Evaluation of an ACT-based workshop to facilitate reintegration of OIF/OEF veterans. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 42(1), 32-39.
  • Batten S.V., Hayes S.C. (2005) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in the Treatment of Comorbid Substance Abuse and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Case Study. Clinical Case Studies. 4(3):246–262. doi: 10.1177/1534650103259689
     

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SIG Board

Jenna LeJeune (Co-President, 2022-2024) 
Sarah Pegrum (Co-President, 2023-2025) 
Ashlyne Mullen (Co-Manager, 2021-2024) 
Francesca Brandolin (Co-Manager (2023-2025) 
Geraldine Panelli (Member at large, 2022-2024) 
Camille Summers (Member at large, 2023-2025)
Racheli Miller (Member at large, 2023-2025) 
Rina Goldstein (Student Representative, 2022-2024) 
Kimberly Collins (Student Representative)

SIG Mission

Gender disparities are reflected in the field of behavioral science, as well as in ACBS. These issues, however, are not specific to our organization, but rather, are a worldwide problem that we believe requires patient, relentless attention and engagement in order to foster prosocial change. We believe that women’s lack of a platform from which to share their perspectives diminishes us as a scientific organization, and limits our ability to represent and serve others who may become part of, or benefit from, our work as a professional body. We suggest that the best way to address this issue is to create a space in which women and allies interested in women’s issues may speak and listen to one another. In so doing, we hope that this space will reflect a more balanced and diverse perspective capable of effecting meaningful change in our organization and our world. Thus, we propose the development of a Women’s SIG.

The ACBS Women’s SIG will reflect diversity not just as a value, but also as a practical strategy for facilitating more individual, innovative approaches that include challenges to the organization to overcome disparity as well as to support meaningful growth. As well, we hope that a women's SIG will support the development of a more diverse organization by providing a safe space in which individuals may speak from or share women’s perspectives. We hope that this SIG will allow us to raise issues pertaining to women, and to create sensitivity to the context in which women live, as that context often inherently reflects discrimination and a power differential, to different degrees, across most environments. It is our hope that this SIG will enrich the conversation for all, regardless of gender. We will strive to engage in the community in prosocial ways that help ACBS identify policies and practices that need to change, and to follow those discoveries with action. We would like this group to be a powerful advocate for women of color, for women in oppressive cultures, for young women clinicians and behavioral scientists. Our goal will be to lift them up by its example, help build their strengths, and help them speak with authority and expertise as well as to feel comfortable in bringing the unique and valuable perspective of women to bear on the growth and development of ACBS.

SIG Activities

1. Conference presentation at the ACBS World Conference
2. SIG meeting at the ACBS World Conference
3. Email listserv
4. Work to further equity for women across the world through small projects

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WIACBS Resources and Activities

WIACBS Resources and Activities

In an effort to connect and empower each other, we’ve created this page to amplify the work of our members.

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Sabrina Norwood @sabrina_norwood Lynn Farrel @LynnTFarrell
Deirdre Waters @deirdremwaters  Amy House @AmyHousePhD
Lauren Borges @laurenmborges Janina Scarlet @ShadowQuill
Dianne Shumay @dianneSF Helen McGillivray @CompassTherapy
Dr Claire Milligan @ClaireMilliga11 Brenda Bomgardner @BrendaBomgardnr
Louise Hayes @_louise_hayes Leann Harris @TTReadThis
Natalie Roberts @DrNatalieDawn1 Dr. Graciela Rovner @GracielaRovner
Taslim Tharani @TaslimTharani Jennifer Kemp @jenniferkemp2
Tiffany Rochester @thesamemountain  
Dr Helen Sinclair @DrHelenPsych Jill Stoddard @jill_stoddard
Vanessa del Aguila @vanemindful Priscilla Almada @PriscillaAlmada
Sari harenwall @harenwall Nealon Lennox @NealonLennox
Laura Silberstein-Tirch @SilbersteinPsyD  

 

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Grant funding


- 2019 – 2022 VA Rehabilitation Research and Development, VA Merit Award Borges & Barnes (PIs)
Thriving in the Midst of Moral Pain: The Acceptability and Feasibility of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Moral Injury (ACT-MI) Among Warzone Veterans. Within this project Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Moral Injury is being developed and its acceptability and feasibility in the VA system is being evaluated among warzone Veterans at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. 1I01RX002854-01A1
Role: Co-Principal Investigators: Lauren M. Borges, Ph.D. and Sean M. Barnes, Ph.D. 
Study Team : Co-Investigators: Jacob K. Farnsworth, Ph.D., Robyn D. Walser, Ph.D., Kent Drescher, Ph.D., Wyatt Evans, Ph.D., and Craig Rosen, Ph.D.; Consultants: Lisa A. Brenner, Ph.D., Joseph Currier, Ph.D., and Jason Nieuwsma, Ph.D.
Total Direct Costs: $572,499 

 

Publications

- Borges, L. M. (2019). A Service Member’s experience of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Moral Injury (ACT-MI): “Learning to accept my pain and injury by reconnecting with my values and starting to live a meaningful life.” Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 13, 134-140. doi:10.1016/j.jcbs.2019.08.002

- Borges, L. M., Bahraini, N. H., Holliman, B. D., Gissen, M. R., Lawson, W. C., & Barnes, S. M. (2019). Veterans’ perspectives on discussing moral injury in the context of evidence-based psychotherapies for PTSD and other VA treatment. Journal of Clinical Psychology. doi:10.1002/jclp.22887


- Borges, L. M., Nazem, S., Matarazzo, B., Barnes, S. M. & Wortzel, H. (2019) Therapeutic Risk Management: Chain Analysis of Suicidal Ideation and Behavior. Journal of Psychiatric Practice, 25(1), 46-53. doi:10.1097/PRA.0000000000000358


- Currier, J. M, McDermott, R. C., Farnsworth, J. K., & Borges, L. M. (2019). Temporal associations between moral injury and PTSD symptom clusters in military veterans. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 32(3), 382-392. doi:10.1002/jts.22367

 

Books by WIACBS

- Dr. Janina L. Scarlet has a book coming out March 1, 2020 titled Dark Agents, Book One: Violet and the Trial of Trama, which is a graphic novel for teens and young adults. She also has a book coming on March 5, 2020 titled Super-Women: Super hero Therapy for Women Battling Depression, Anxiety and Trauma. Her previously written books include Superhero Therapy: A Hero's Journey Through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Therapy Quest: An Interactive Journey Through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

- Dr. Jill Stoddard published a new book in January 2020 titled Be Mighty: A Women's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance

- Dr. Robyn Walser published a book in October 2019 titled The Heart of ACT: Developoing a Flexible, Process-Based, and Client- Centered Practice Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

- Dr Jenna LeJeune published a book in December 2019 titled Values In Therapy: A clinician's Guide to Helping Clients Explore Values, Increase Psychological Flexibility, and LIve a More Meaningful Life.

- Dr. Carissa Gustafson published a book in January 2020 titled Reclaim Your LIfe: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in 7 Weeks.

- Dr Giulia Suro published a book in October 2019 titled Learning to Thrive: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Workbook

- Dr Laura Silberstein-Tirch published a book in June 2019 titled How to Be Nice to Yourself: The Everyday Guide to Self Compassion: Effective Strategies to Increase Self-Love and Acceptance

Articles / Blog Posts by WIACBS

Jill Stoddard on Scary Mommy: https://www.scarymommy.com/brother-pedophile-oblivious-trust/

Jill Stoddard's column on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/be-mighty

Podcasts 

- Psychologists Off The Clock - a podcast about the science and practice of living well. This podcast has four psychologist who love to chat about the best ideas from psychology. They are Debbie Sorensen, Ph.D., Diana Hill, Ph.D., Yal Schonbrun, Ph.D., Jill Stoddard, Ph.D. You can find them on the web at https://www.offtheclockpsych.com/ or on Apply Podcasts, Sticher, Spotify, Tunin, iHeartRadio, Deezer, and Google Podcasts.

- Huggins, J. (Producer), Barnes, S. M. (Host), & Borges, L.M. (Guest). (2019 Aug 13). Chain Analysis for Therapeutic Risk Management of Suicidal Ideation and Behavior. Rocky Mountain MIRECC Short Takes on Suicide Prevention [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn19/education/media/podcasts/8_13_2019.asp

- Jill Stoddard was a guest on Katlin Harkess podcast Wisdom for Wellbeing: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moving-through-anxiety-to-the-mighty-me-you-want-to-be/id1493284810?i=1000463161565

- Jill Stoddard was a guess on Leann Harris's podcast Shelf Aware Books: https://www.shelf-aware.com/episode/be-mighty-by-dr-jill-stoddard-interview/

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SIG Member Experience, Expertise and Availability to Support

SIG Member Experience, Expertise and Availability to Support

Want to learn more about the members of the Women's SIG?  Need support?  Want to let us know about your areas of expertise, your areas of development, you ability to offer support to other members?   We have a growing database expressly for these purposes.  Feel free to follow a link below to familiarize yourself with the community.  Please feel equally free to add yourself to the data base.  



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WOMEN’S SIG MONTHLY SERIES: Connecting and supporting women in the ACBS community

WOMEN’S SIG MONTHLY SERIES: Connecting and supporting women in the ACBS community

The Women's ACBS SIG is hosting a monthly webinar/workshop series for the year. This is to connect and support women, as well as create open spaces to share our voices.

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Women's SIG-sponsored webinar "The Client's Journey: Understanding Women's Experiences with Trauma" (5/9/2021 live presentation) - link to recording

Women's SIG-sponsored webinar "The Client's Journey: Understanding Women's Experiences with Trauma" (5/9/2021 live presentation) - link to recording

Please find below a link to a recording of the 5/9/2021 ACBS Women's SIG-sponsored webinar: "The Client’s Journey: Understanding Women’s Experiences with Trauma." If you were not able to attend this helpful workshop, I hope you will check out the recording!
Thanks to the presenters: Katelyn Kendrick, Dawn Johnson, Lisa Thoman, Sari Harenwall, Mary Hill, Robyn Walser, and Janina Scarlet.

Meeting Recording:

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/uoi7imoZhBrjunYP6Xhp_yonr3Qu4H-I_t9GqiXYoeMna-AFa2GArkfRLDFxIc5x.DmLB6hl2UxnIeyba

Access Passcode: *M?Aw1Mb    

For ACBS members, you will find the recording on the ACBS website here.

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