What if the most important therapeutic process depends on where you live? A new study validates the Spanish Process-Based Assessment Tool (PBAT) with 602 adults—and finds that the processes most strongly linked to distress differ across countries. In Spain, difficulties finding appropriate emotional outlets stood out. In the U.S., Sweden, and Poland, different patterns emerged. Same tool. Different process patterns. A promising step toward more personalized, process-based care. Read the full study in #JCBS: ow.ly/HZkQ30sZc0I #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

Good supervision is a relationship, and the environment we create within it matters. On November 5, Dr. Sally Bradley, Jim Lucas, and Dr. Sarah Pegrum, and Lou Lasprugato, will dig into what it takes to create a safe space to learn, practice, and grow. The Art of Supervision 🗓 November 5 🕚 11 AM ET Join us for this interactive conversation and bring your questions for the live Q&A. ow.ly/KsAW50ZTuUM Come with questions. Leave with new ideas. #ACBS #Supervision #ProfessionalDevelopment #ACT #psychology #clinicalsupervision

Engaging in life might matter more than we think. A new review of 89 studies explores engaging in life as a potential transdiagnostic mechanism across emotional disorders. The finding? More engagement is associated with better mental health and less psychopathology. Now researchers need to determine what’s happening underneath and whether increasing engagement actually causes better outcomes. Read the full study in #JCBS: ow.ly/WGUT30sZc0H #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

What if ACT isn’t something you master, but something you continue to grow through? Nasiah Cirincione Ulezi reflects on how her journey with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy evolved from learning a model to living its principles. What began as a desire to bring ACT into her behavior-analytic work became an ongoing process of examining discomfort, loosening the grip on certainty, and reconnecting with what matters. Whether you’re new to ACT or have been practicing for years, this reflection is an invitation to approach the work with curiosity, openness, and a willingness to keep learning. Read the article and explore ACBS resources to support your own ACT journey. ow.ly/WTqy50ZZu31 #ACBS #ACT #psychology #PsychologicalFlexibility

The “not enough” feeling has a story. A new Psychology Today article explores how Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) can help us understand the shame, comparison, and self-criticism that fuel it—and build a kinder relationship with ourselves. You don’t have to outperform your way into feeling worthy. Read more: ow.ly/E7RM30sZc0G #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

Help shape the learning experience at the 2027 ACBS World Conference! We’re looking for diverse trainers to deliver engaging, practical, skills-focused experiences that address the needs of the CBS community today. Choose your format: - In-person: 2-day workshop | 13 contact hours | 22–23 June 2027 - Virtual: Two half-day sessions | 7.5 contact hours | 21–22 May 2027 Proposals due by 5 November 2026. Learn more: ow.ly/eAN750ZUuKC #ACBSWC27 #ACBS #ACT #ProfessionalDevelopment #Psychology

Three perspectives. One big question: What makes supervision a space where people can truly grow? Meet the speakers for our next LinkedIn Live: Dr. Sally Bradley Jim Lucas Dr. Sarah Pegrum Moderated by Lou Lasprugato. Together, they’ll explore the art of creating supervision spaces that support learning, practice, reflection, and growth. Bring your questions, for the live Q&A. 📅 November 5 | 🕚 11 AM ET Join us live on LinkedIn. ow.ly/6G6s50ZTuR8 #ACBS #Supervision #ContextualBehavioralScience #ACT #psychology

What if better sleep isn’t about trying harder to sleep? A new article explores how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) could offer a different path for #insomnia care—shifting the focus toward psychological flexibility and helping people change their relationship with difficult thoughts, sensations, and emotions around sleep. The research points to important next steps for understanding who ACT works for, why it works, and where it fits in insomnia treatment. Could changing the struggle with sleep be part of the solution? Read more: ow.ly/Osav30sZc0F #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

Climate change can affect more than the planet—it can affect our well-being. A new pilot study explores whether ACT + systems theory + positive psychology can help young people respond to eco-anxiety. The course reduced eco-anxiety and improved hedonic well-being, offering a promising starting point for developing interventions that support meaningful living in a changing climate. Read the full study in #JCBS: ow.ly/WRWU30sZc0B #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

Inspired by this year’s World Mental Health Day theme, Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change, ACBS Board Member Roberta Kovac reflects on one question: Whose experiences are we hearing, what are they teaching us, and what are we willing to change in response? Read the article: ow.ly/Yqf850ZX9m0 #ACBS #WorldMentalHealthDay #mentalhealth #psychology @WHO

Did you know that all professional members get a free listing in the Practitioner Directory? It's now easier than ever to search for and connect with practitioners by specialty, language, and region. Looking to refer a client? Hoping to collaborate with someone in your area? Want to explore who’s doing work aligned with your interests? It’s all just a few clicks away. Explore the directory and start connecting today. ow.ly/BgBP30sZc0A #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology #therapist

Join us for an opportunity to connect with the ACBS Board of Directors on 13 October. Come hear what the Board has been working on, ask questions, share your ideas, and be part of the conversation about where ACBS is headed. We’ll share updates on current initiatives shaping ACBS, but just as importantly, we want to hear from you. Your perspectives and ideas help us understand what matters to our members and how we can best serve our community. Join the conversation, learn about leadership opportunities, and discover ways to get more involved with ACBS. Register here: ow.ly/paIC50ZUryM We look forward to seeing you there! #ACBS #ACT #Psychology

What happens when ACT meets new cultural contexts? A systematic review of 19 studies across five sub-Saharan African countries offers a look at how ACT is being adapted and delivered from local languages and metaphors to group-based interventions. The takeaway? Promising feasibility and acceptability, alongside important questions about cultural relevance and how we measure outcomes. Read the full study in #JCBS: ow.ly/79Sf30sZc0z #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

500 people. 12 hours of programming. One unforgettable day. Joined by attendees from across the globe representing 62 countries, today the ACBS community came together for the 2026 ACBS Virtual Summit: ACT & The Body. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, shared their ideas, asked questions, and made the day what it was. From chronic pain and sleep to interoception, physical activity, embodied clinical practice, and more, we spent the day exploring what it means to bring the body more fully into our work. If you missed the Summit, don't worry, you can still register to receive the recordings from today's event and select recordings from the 2026 ACBS World Conference. Learn more: ow.ly/6Jrt50ZVSYp #ACBS #ACT #ContextualBehavioralScience #psychology #mentalhealth

Thank you to our 2026 ACBS Virtual Summit Sponsors: Mind Body Behavioral Institute; Ítaca Formación; Psara Ediciones; Praxis Continuing Education and Training; @NewHarbinger Your continued support helps move Contextual Behavorial Science forward! ow.ly/hIy930sZc0v #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

What happens when curiosity turns into leadership? For Alexander D. Simmons, it started with wanting to learn more about ACT and grew into a passion for connecting social work, contextual behavioral science, and culturally responsive care. As Co-Chair of two ACBS SIGs, Alexander has stepped outside his comfort zone, built meaningful connections, and found new ways to contribute to the field. In our latest Volunteer Spotlight, he shares his journey, the experiences that have shaped him, and why creating more culturally responsive approaches to ACT matters to him. Read his story! ow.ly/52xO50ZVr1T #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology #volunteerspotlight

Creating a safe space for learning doesn’t mean avoiding challenge. It means creating enough trust for people to be honest, curious, vulnerable, and willing to try. So what does that actually look like in supervision? Join Dr. Sally Bradley, Jim Lucas, and Dr. Sarah Pegrum, moderated by Lou Lasprugato, on November 5 for: The Art of Supervision: Creating a Safe Space to Learn, Practice, and Grow 🕚 11 AM ET | LinkedIn Live ow.ly/HegK50ZTuKQ Plus: 15 minutes of live Q&A at the end. Bring the questions you’ve been thinking about. #ACBS #Supervision #ClinicalSupervision #ACT #psychology

One registration, double the learning! When you sign up for the ACBS Virtual Summit, your registration includes full access to all Virtual Summit sessions—PLUS select bonus recordings from the 2026 World Conference! Catch top-tier presentations on your own time, revisit key insights, and expand your clinical toolkit with both live and recorded content. 🎥✨ 🗓️ It's not too late to join us live on 8 October! 🔗 See what’s included and register today: ow.ly/x91830sZc0w #ACBS #ACBSWC26 #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

Thank you to our 2026 ACBS Virtual Summit Sponsors: Mind Body Behavioral Institute; Ítaca Formación; Psara Ediciones; Praxis Continuing Education and Training; @NewHarbinger Your continued support helps move Contextual Behavorial Science forward! ow.ly/hIy930sZc0v #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology

What if the workplace could be a place where people actually thrive? Meet ACBS’s newest Special Interest Group: ACT/RFT in Occupational Health. This new community brings together people exploring how ACT, RFT, and contextual behavioral science can help us better understand workplace well-being, psychological flexibility, meaningful work, leadership, and organizational culture. Interested in where CBS meets the world of work? Find your people and join the SIG. ow.ly/n4X230sZc0u #ACBS #ACT #mentalhealth #psychology