ACT/RFT in Occupational Health Special Interest Group
Affiliated 2026
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SIG Leaders
Matthew Aschliman
Stephanie (Rene) Salyer
Kevin Jones
Mission Statement
The ACT/RFT in Occupational Health Special Interest Group (SIG) seeks to create a collaborative community within ACBS for anyone interested in the application of Contextual Behavioral Science (CBS) to occupational health and workplace functioning. With a particular focus on advancing the understanding and application of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Relational Frame Theory (RFT) in occupational settings, our mission is to support the development, dissemination, and implementation of research and practice that promote workplace well-being, psychological flexibility, meaningful work, effective leadership, and healthy organizational cultures.
We aim to foster an active, supportive, and intellectually rigorous community that values respectful collaboration, mentorship, curiosity, and innovation. Through discussion, networking, educational events, collaborative projects, and the dissemination of knowledge and experience, we seek to advance the understanding and application of contextual behavioral principles in occupational settings. Consistent with the pragmatic philosophy underlying CBS, we are committed to exploring, developing, and evaluating approaches that are workable, contextually sensitive, and effective in improving the well-being and functioning of workers, organizations, and the communities they serve. We seek to create opportunities for members to learn from one another, share successes and challenges, and collectively contribute to meaningful advances in occupational health.
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The ACT/RFT in Occupational Health Special Interest Group (SIG) focuses on the application of Contextual Behavioral Science (CBS) to understanding and improving health, well-being, and performance in workplace settings. The SIG is interested in the use of Relational Frame Theory (RFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to address occupational challenges and promote human flourishing across diverse professions, industries, and organizational contexts.
Areas of interest include the contextual behavioral processes that influence health, well-being, and human flourishing in workplace settings. The SIG welcomes discussion, research, and practical applications related to individual, interpersonal, and organizational factors that affect occupational functioning, as well as the development and evaluation of contextual behavioral approaches designed to improve workplace outcomes across professions, industries, and cultural contexts.
Potential SIG Activities
The ACT/RFT in Occupational Health SIG will foster an active and collaborative community through regular communication, discussion, and member-driven activities. Consistent with the values of collaboration and community engagement, SIG activities will be guided by member interests and needs. As the SIG develops, members will have opportunities to propose and lead activities such as presentations, workshops, discussion forums, collaborative projects, reading groups, and other initiatives that support learning, professional development, and meaningful contributions to the field.
- The SIG listserv will serve as a primary mechanism for sharing resources, announcements, research findings, professional opportunities, and discussion relevant to occupational health from a contextual behavioral perspective.
- The SIG plans to hold periodic virtual meetings throughout the year to facilitate networking, discussion, and collaboration among members.
- The SIG plans to organize literature discussion groups focused on books, journal articles, and other scholarly or practice-oriented works relevant to occupational health, ACT, RFT, and Contextual Behavioral Science. These discussions will provide opportunities for members to learn from one another, explore emerging ideas, and identify areas for collaboration.
- Additional activities determined through member participation and feedback.