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ACBS World Conference 2020 Online Program is Now Available
The ACBS World Conference 2020 Online program is now available. Enjoy all the benefits of the conference - workshops, symposia, panels, posters, and more - from the comfort of your home. There will be access to live sessions and networking, and recorded session access will be available after the conference. Register here today! |
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New ACT and Judaism SIG
We are pleased to announce the newest Special Interest Group! The ACT and Judaism SIG's mission is to create a community for anyone interested in incorporating Judaism and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into their professional practice. ACBS members can join the ACT and Judaism SIG, hop onto the SIG listserv, and learn more on the SIG's webpage. |
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Q&A Session with the ACBS Foundation Board
Join the ACBS Foundation Board for a Q&A session at the ACBS World Conference 2020 Online. Foundation Board Members Jan Martz, Michaele Terena Saban-Bernauer, & Sonja Batten will be available on Saturday, July 18 at 11:45am CDT to share more about the work of the Foundation and plans for the future. |
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Our Common Fate Video
ACBS recently added an updated version of the video “Our Common Fate” to the ACBS Website. This video demonstrates our common humanity – that every one of us experience unwanted thoughts and feelings. Rikke Kjelgaard shared this valuable tool to use in trainings and with clients. A Portuguese translation of the video is also available on the website here. |
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We Are Now Offering ACBS Membership Scholarships!
ACBS is committed to outreach to scholars, practitioners, researchers, and other professionals who have an interest in ACT, RFT and CBS and who have difficulty affording membership in ACBS. For those who are interested in a membership scholarship, we ask that you read the description to learn if you are eligible, and apply here. (Applicants must reside in low and lower-middle income economies). |
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How much is enough in brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? A randomized trial.
In JCBS Vol. 15, Emily B. Kroska, Anne I. Roche, and Michael W. O'Hara directly compared time-variant single-session ACT groups. The study states that all conditions reduced depressive symptoms from pre-intervention to follow-up. ACBS members can read the paper for free in the JCBS member portal. |
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2020 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion World Conference Scholars
Congratulations to the 2020 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion World Conference Scholars: Fady Safwat, Egypt; Desmond Bull, Sierra Leone; Nguyên Tran, Vietnam; and Sandi James, Australia. The DEI Committee provides scholarships to attend the ACBS World Conference to members who are from varied backgrounds and who would not be able to attend without this financial support. |
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2020 Developing Nations World Conference Scholars
Congratulations to the 2020 Developing Nations Scholars: Ceri Lan, Vietnam; Abu Onesimus Bockarie, Sierra Leone; and Emina Osmanovic Basic, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Developing Nations Committee provides scholarships to attend the ACBS World Conference to ACBS members who are from emerging economy countries and who would not be able to attend without this added financial support. |
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Recent News
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