ACBS Newsletter

August 2018

ACBS Research Development Grant: Application Deadline October 1, 2018

Are you a researcher or student searching for a funding source for any contexual behavioral science-related project? ACBS provides two Research Development Grants, up to $5,000 USD, for research that advances the field of contextual behavioral science. The deadline to apply is October 1, 2018.

Interview with ACBS Member Alison Benedict

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, we will learn about Alison Kiawenniserathe Benedict, MSW, RSW, a social worker practicing as a Provincial Aboriginal Training Coordinator in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

Evaluating the effects of Acceptance and Commitment Training on the overt behavior of parents of children with autism

In JCBS Vol. 7, Evelyn R. Gould, Jonathan Tarbox, and Lisa Coyne studied the effects of Acceptance and Commitment Training on values-directed overt behavior in parents of children with ASD. Exploratory data suggested decreases in parental experiential avoidance and increases in self-compassion. ACBS members can read the paper for free in the JCBS member portal.

ACBS World Conference 16 Recap

ACBS Student Representative Sonia Singh attended her fourth ACBS World Conference. In her blog, you can read why she keeps coming back year after year; her reflections and insights about the annual conference; and some highlights and photos from this year's conference in Montreal, Canada.

Thank You to the World Conference 16 Program Committee

Thank you to the World Conference 16 Program Committee Chairs Aisling Leonard-Curtin and Frédérick Dionne and the dozens of people who volunteered for the Program Committee. Their hardwork and meticulous planning made ACBS World Conference 16 an outstanding event!

Early Career Research Paper Award

At the World Conference 16, ACBS piloted the Early Career Research Paper Award program to recognize a rising star researcher presenting a study at the conference. This year's winner was Yuen-yu Chong, Ph.D. She conducted a randomized controlled trial to test the efficacy of an ACT program to help parents respond more effectively to their young children's asthma behaviors.

World Conference 17: Dublin, Ireland

ACBS World Conference 17: Dublin, Ireland, June 25 - 30, 2018. Register your interest in the ACBS World Conference 17 on the website and we will send you notifications when items such as the Call for Submissions, Registration, and the program are available.

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