Here are several pointers and general information about the functioning of the ACT for the Public list.
What is a Listserv?
A listserv means that a group of people are members, and when an email is composed and sent, it gets received by all members. The ACT for the Public list, for example, has a couple thousand members worldwide.
Who is the ACT for the Public listserv for?
The prevailing view among both therapists and clients is that a more vital life can be attained by overcoming negative thoughts and feelings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a unique behavior change approach based on modern learning theory and Relational Frame Theory (RFT) that emphasizes instead the role of mindfulness and commitment strategies, including acceptance, defusion, contact with the present moment, a transcendent sense of self, values, and creating larger patterns of committed action. ACT appears to apply not just to the clinic, but to a wide range of issues faced by human beings. This list serves as a forum for non-professionals to discuss ACT. It is not meant to deal with requests for specific professional advice, but it will deal broadly with common personal problems. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call for an ambulance or emergency services in your area.
If you are a professional (therapist / researcher / graduate student in the area) you can also join, but this is a lay list, not the professional / student list that deals specifically with how to do ACT etc.
*Messages marketing goods or services available for a fee must be sent to and approved by the moderators. Messages regarding participation in research are not permitted.
Joining the List
You can join the FREE ACT for the Public list here: https://groups.io/g/actforthepublic
Everything you need to join a listserv on the ACBS site is here: http://contextualscience.org/ACBS_listserv_faq. Paid ACBS membership is required to join an ACBS listserv. With values-based dues it's easy to join!
I've joined the list, now what?
To email the list, send messages to: [email protected]
You can set your subscription settings here: https://groups.io/g/actforthepublic/editsub. You can opt to receive: all messages in individual emails, collections of messages in a digest, a daily summary, or only special notices.
If you're new to groups.io, you can find helpful tips here: https://groups.io/g/GroupManagersForum/wiki/home
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