Powerpoints and handouts files added where available. If you would like your materials to be added to this list, please email it to admin@contextualscience.org.
Pre-Conference Workshops
Niklas Törneke, M.D., NT Psykiatri Private Practice
Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., University of Nevada
Keeping Your Balls in the Air: Fluent and Flexible ACT on the Fly (PDF Version)
Emily K. Sandoz, University of Louisiana Lafayette
Russ Harris, Private Practice
Emily K. Sandoz, University of Louisiana Lafayette
Russ Harris, Private Practice
Introduction to compassion focused therapy for shame and self-criticism
Paul Gilbert, University of Derby and Derbyshire Mental Health Foundation Trust
Dennis Tirch, The Center for Mindfulness and Compassion Focused CBT
Functional Contextual Analysis and Treatment for Children and Adolescents
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Louise Hayes*, Ph.D., Orygen Youth Health Research Centre, University of Melbourne
Darin Cairns, Charles Street Clinic, Perth
Dennis Tirch, The Center for Mindfulness and Compassion Focused CBT
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Louise Hayes*, Ph.D., Orygen Youth Health Research Centre, University of Melbourne
Darin Cairns, Charles Street Clinic, Perth
Conference Symposia, Papers, Workshops, Invited Lectures, Panel Discussions, Ignites, etc.
(listed in order by session number)
2. Opening Session - Welcome
Joseph Ciarrochi, Ph.D., University of Western Sydney
Louise Hayes, Ph.D., Orygen Youth Health & Private Practice
From sense to symbols and back again: Why human development needs ACT
Darin Cairns, Cairns Psychology Group
5. The 21st century scientist-practitioner: Integrating clinical practice and research outside of the Ivory Tower
Joseph Ciarrochi, Ph.D., University of Western Sydney
Louise Hayes, Ph.D., Orygen Youth Health & Private Practice
From sense to symbols and back again: Why human development needs ACT
Darin Cairns, Cairns Psychology Group
5. The 21st century scientist-practitioner: Integrating clinical practice and research outside of the Ivory Tower
Chair: Jason Luoma*, Ph.D., Portland Psychotherapy
Jenna LeJeune, Ph.D., Portland Psychotherapy
Carla Walton, D.Psych., Centre for Psychotherapy, Hunter New England Mental Health Service
Colleen Ehrnstrom, Ph.D., VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
Jenna LeJeune, Ph.D., Portland Psychotherapy
Carla Walton, D.Psych., Centre for Psychotherapy, Hunter New England Mental Health Service
Colleen Ehrnstrom, Ph.D., VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
6. ACT and Career Success: Could ACT help people to get promoted, earn more money, and love their work? - Handout
Rachel Collis, Queensland University of Technology
Joseph Ciarrochi*, Ph.D., University of Western Sydney
7. Ignites #1
Mindful Creation & Share Your Gift: Getting ACT Out to Everyday Adults AND Teenagers through SMART Phone Apps
Reuben Lowe, Mindful Creation
Alice Hall, Share Your Gift
Reuben Lowe, Mindful Creation
Alice Hall, Share Your Gift
Creating an Ever-Enlarging Upward Spiral: A clinical tool for facilitating committed action
Dr. Kingsley Mudd, MBBS BMedSci FRACGP, Family Physician & ACT Therapist, Headspace Youth Mental Health Service, Townsville
ACT-ive Birthing
Kate Morrissey Stahl, LCSW, University of Georgia
Kate Morrissey Stahl, LCSW, University of Georgia
Efficacy of a multisensory stimulus model in the treatment of pathological worry in children: Evaluation of a modified Acceptance Based Behavior Therapy (ABBT)
Richard Meagher, University of Western Sydney
Danuta Chessor, Ph.D., University of Western Sydney
Richard Meagher, University of Western Sydney
Danuta Chessor, Ph.D., University of Western Sydney
Jacqueline Pistorello, Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno, Counseling Services
Jane Morton, Spectrum - the personality disorder service for Victoria
12. Contextual Medicine Special Interest Group Symposium 1: Strategy, purpose, issues, roadmap
Chair: Rob Purssey, MBBS FRANZCP, Private Practice and University of Queensland
Discussant: Tony Biglan, Ph.D., Oregon Research Institute
Discussant: Tony Biglan, Ph.D., Oregon Research Institute
Contextual Medicine - strategy and purposes: Creating a unifying, empowering clinical dialogue, embracing whole person/societal care
Rob Purssey, MBBS FRANZCP, Private Practice and University of Queensland
Rob Purssey, MBBS FRANZCP, Private Practice and University of Queensland
We Have a Stone in Our Shoe: Saving the World with Contextual Science
Kelly G. Wilson*, Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Kelly G. Wilson*, Ph.D., University of Mississippi
“Assume that…”: The Clinical Application of Functional-Contextualist Science-Making Processes
Julian McNally, Private Practice, The ACT of Living
Julian McNally, Private Practice, The ACT of Living
Giovanni Miselli, Ph.D., ACT-Italia, IESCUM, Center for Autism and PDD AUSL RE, Italy
Giovambattista Presti, M.D., Ph.D., IULM University Milan, IESCUM Italy
Giovambattista Presti, M.D., Ph.D., IULM University Milan, IESCUM Italy
Steven C. Hayes*, University of Nevada
Mavis Tsai, Ph.D., Independent Practice and University of Washington
Robert J. Kohlenberg, Ph.D., ABBP, University of Washington
Robert J. Kohlenberg, Ph.D., ABBP, University of Washington
Timothy Bowden, Department of Education and Communities NSW
Sandra Debbie Bowden, Department of Education and Communities NSW
21. Do you know your ABCs from your RFTs?: An Introductory Workshop on Relational Frame Theory
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Denis O'Hora, National University of Ireland Galway
24. Contextual control and transformation of function during the expansion of relational networks: Experimental findings and clinical implications
Chair: Roberta Kovac, Ms, Nucleo Paradigma of Behavior Analysis
Discussant: Kelly G. Wilson*, Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Due to her inability to attend the conference, Carmen Luciano’s papers have been cancelled and replaced with the following papers:
Nikolett Eisenbeck, University of Almeria
Carmen Luciano*, Ph.D., University of Almeria
Juan C. López, University of Almería
Carmen Luciano*, Ph.D., University of Almería
Francisco Ruíz Jimenez, University of Almería
Generalization of thought suppression functions via trained and derived 'same' and 'opposite' relations
Louise McHugh, University College Dublin
Ian Stewart, National University of Ireland Galway
Nic Hooper, University of Wales Newport
Louise McHugh, University College Dublin
Ian Stewart, National University of Ireland Galway
Nic Hooper, University of Wales Newport
Louise McHugh, University College Dublin
Anita Munnelly, University College Dublin
Charlotte Dack, University College London
Georgina Martin, University College Dublin
The transfer of sameness and opposition contextual-cue functions through equivalence classes
William F. Perez, Ph.D., Nucleo Paradigma of Behavior Analysis
Roberta Kovac, Ms, Nucleo Paradigma of Behavior Analysis
Daniel de Moraes Caro, Nucleo Paradigma of Behavior Analysis
Yara C. Nico, Nucleo Paradigma of Behavior Analysis
Adriana P. Fidalgo, Nucleo Paradigma of Behavior Analysis
William F. Perez, Ph.D., Nucleo Paradigma of Behavior Analysis
Roberta Kovac, Ms, Nucleo Paradigma of Behavior Analysis
Daniel de Moraes Caro, Nucleo Paradigma of Behavior Analysis
Yara C. Nico, Nucleo Paradigma of Behavior Analysis
Adriana P. Fidalgo, Nucleo Paradigma of Behavior Analysis
Jennifer Villatte, University of Washington
Matthieu Villatte*, Ph.D., University of Louisiana
Matthieu Villatte*, Ph.D., University of Louisiana
28. ACT with Parents
Chair: Meredith Rayner, Ph.D., Parenting Research Centre
Discussant: Giovanni Miselli, Ph.D., AUSL Reggio Emilia
Discussant: Giovanni Miselli, Ph.D., AUSL Reggio Emilia
Mindful pregnancy and childbirth: Effects of a mindfulness based intervention on women’s psychological distress and well-being in the perinatal period
Cassandra Dunn, University of Adelaide
Emma Hanieh, University of Adelaide
Cassandra Dunn, University of Adelaide
Emma Hanieh, University of Adelaide
Psychological Flexibility, ACT and Parent Training: Different models for integrating ACT into services for families with a children diagnosed with Autism or PDD
Giovanni Miselli, Ph.D., AUSL Reggio Emilia
Giovanni Miselli, Ph.D., AUSL Reggio Emilia
Take a Breath: Pilot of a group intervention for parents of children with life-threatening illness delivered using online technology
Meredith Rayner, Ph.D., Parenting Research Centre
Frank Muscara, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Meredith Rayner, Ph.D., Parenting Research Centre
Frank Muscara, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
29. Living from Inside the Skin: Psychological Flexibility and Physical Self Care
Chair: Caroline Horwath, University of Otago
Discussant: Jennifer Gregg*, Ph.D., San Jose State University
Discussant: Jennifer Gregg*, Ph.D., San Jose State University
Psychological flexibility, eating habits and 3-year weight gain: Results from a nationwide prospective study of mid-age women
Sara Boucher, MSc, University of Otago
Sookling Leong, MSc, University of Otago
Andrew Gray, Biostatistican, University of Otago
Caroline Horwath, Ph.D., University of Otago
Sara Boucher, MSc, University of Otago
Sookling Leong, MSc, University of Otago
Andrew Gray, Biostatistican, University of Otago
Caroline Horwath, Ph.D., University of Otago
Acceptance, awareness, belief, and authentic goals: Identifying the distinctive psychological profiles of underweight, overweight, and obese people in a large American sample
Joseph Ciarrochi*, Ph.D., University of Western Sydney
Baljinder Sahdra, University of Western Sydney
Sarah Marshall, University of Western Sydney
Philip Parker, University of Western Sydney
Joseph Ciarrochi*, Ph.D., University of Western Sydney
Baljinder Sahdra, University of Western Sydney
Sarah Marshall, University of Western Sydney
Philip Parker, University of Western Sydney
ACT for Health Anxiety
Lisbeth Frostholm, Ph.D., Research Clinic for Functional Disorders, Aarhus University, Denmark
Ditte Hoffmann Jensen, Research Clinic for Functional Disorders, Aarhus University, Denmark
Trine Eilenberg, M.A., Research Clinic for Functional Disorders, Aarhus University, Denmark
Louise Kronstrand Nielsen, M.A., Research Clinic for Functional Disorders, Aarhus University, Denmark
Eva Oernboel, M.A., Research Clinic for Functional Disorders, Aarhus University, Denmark
Per Fink, M.D., Ph.D., Research Clinic for Functional Disorders, Aarhus University, Denmark
Lisbeth Frostholm, Ph.D., Research Clinic for Functional Disorders, Aarhus University, Denmark
Ditte Hoffmann Jensen, Research Clinic for Functional Disorders, Aarhus University, Denmark
Trine Eilenberg, M.A., Research Clinic for Functional Disorders, Aarhus University, Denmark
Louise Kronstrand Nielsen, M.A., Research Clinic for Functional Disorders, Aarhus University, Denmark
Eva Oernboel, M.A., Research Clinic for Functional Disorders, Aarhus University, Denmark
Per Fink, M.D., Ph.D., Research Clinic for Functional Disorders, Aarhus University, Denmark
The ACT of Self Forgiveness: A gateway to psychological flexibility?
Grant Dewar, The University of Adelaide
Grant Dewar, The University of Adelaide
30. Ignites #2
“The Functional Brain Diagram”: Helping clients harness neuroplasticity
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Dr. Kingsley Mudd, MBBS BMedSci FRACGP, Headspace Townsville
Dr. Kingsley Mudd, MBBS BMedSci FRACGP, Headspace Townsville
Anthony Biglan, Ph.D., Oregon Research Institute
Dennis Embry, Ph.D., Paxis Institute
Dennis Embry, Ph.D., Paxis Institute
33. Learning in heredity and evolution: An epigenetic perspective
Eva Jablonka, Ph.D., The Cohn Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Ideas Tel-Aviv University
Eva Jablonka, Ph.D., The Cohn Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Ideas Tel-Aviv University
34. Relational Frame Theory and the Symbolic Inheritance Stream: In Search of a Useful and Evolutionarily Plausible Account of Human Language
Chair: Steven C. Hayes*, Ph.D., University of Nevada
Eva Jablonka, Ph.D., The Cohn Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Ideas, Tel-Aviv University
Darin Cairns, Perth Psychological Services
Eva Jablonka, Ph.D., The Cohn Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Ideas, Tel-Aviv University
Darin Cairns, Perth Psychological Services
Avigail Lev, Psy.D., The Wright Institute
Chair: Chris Horan, D.Psych. Candidate, Australian National University
Discussant: Joseph Ciarrochi*, Ph.D., University of Western Sydney
Discussant: Joseph Ciarrochi*, Ph.D., University of Western Sydney
How mobile text-messages and the Internet can be of service in delivering an ACT-intervention for achieving smoking cessation
Stella Nicoleta Savvides, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Cyprus
Maria Karekla, Ph.D., University of Cyprus
Stella Nicoleta Savvides, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Cyprus
Maria Karekla, Ph.D., University of Cyprus
Mobile technology fostering ACT-practice in daily life
Tim Batink, Ph.D. Candidate, Maastricht University
Dina Collip, Ph.D., Maastricht University
Marieke Wichers, Ph.D., Maastricht University
Tim Batink, Ph.D. Candidate, Maastricht University
Dina Collip, Ph.D., Maastricht University
Marieke Wichers, Ph.D., Maastricht University
Developing an ACT smartphone intervention with potential high impact
Jonathan Bricker, Ph.D., Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center & University of Washington
Julie A. Kientz, Ph.D., University of Washington
Katrina Akioka, B.S., Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Jonathan Bricker, Ph.D., Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center & University of Washington
Julie A. Kientz, Ph.D., University of Washington
Katrina Akioka, B.S., Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
40. ACT in Developing Nations
Chair: Ross White, Ph.D., University of Glasgow
Discussant: Ross White, Ph.D., University of Glasgow
Discussant: Ross White, Ph.D., University of Glasgow
Commit and ACT in Sierra Leone
Beate Ebert, MSc, Private Practice
Ross White, Ph.D., University of Glasgow
Corinna Stewart, BSc, University of Glasgow
Beate Ebert, MSc, Private Practice
Ross White, Ph.D., University of Glasgow
Corinna Stewart, BSc, University of Glasgow
ACT as a brief intervention: One versus seven ACT sessions to treat phobia of enclosed spaces
Karen Vogel, BSc, Institute of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine São Paulo (presented by Michaele Terena Saban)
Karen Vogel, BSc, Institute of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine São Paulo (presented by Michaele Terena Saban)
A Study of ACT and Chronic Pain: Alternative Measures
Michaele Terena Saban, Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo; Psychiatry Institute of Clinical Hospital of São Paulo Medical School
Francisco Lotufo Neto, Psychiatry Institute of Clinical Hospital of São Paulo Medical School
Michaele Terena Saban, Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo; Psychiatry Institute of Clinical Hospital of São Paulo Medical School
Francisco Lotufo Neto, Psychiatry Institute of Clinical Hospital of São Paulo Medical School
David C. Brillhart, Psy.D., Oregon State Hospital
42. The development and trial of an ACT framework for working with parents of children with disabilities
Chair: Jeanie Sheffield, Ph.D., School of Psychology, The University of Queensland
Discussant: Jeanie Sheffield, Ph.D., School of Psychology, The University of Queensland
Discussant: Jeanie Sheffield, Ph.D., School of Psychology, The University of Queensland
Development and Trial of an ACT Approach with Parents of Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Kate Sofronoff, Ph.D., School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane
Jeanie Sheffield, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane
Koa Whittingham, PhD, Queensland Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Research Centre, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane
Kate Sofronoff, Ph.D., School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane
Jeanie Sheffield, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane
Koa Whittingham, PhD, Queensland Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Research Centre, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as an adjunct to an evidence-based parenting intervention for parents of children with acquired brain injury: A randomised controlled trial
Felicity L. Brown, BSc, School of Psychology, Queensland Children's Medical Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane
Koa Whittingham, Ph.D., Queensland Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Research Centre, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane
Roslyn Boyd, Ph.D., Queensland Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Research Centre, The University of Queensland, Brisbane
Lynne McKinlay, MBBS, FRACP, FAFRM, Queensland Paediatric Rehabilitation Service, Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane
Kate Sofronoff, Ph.D., School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane
Felicity L. Brown, BSc, School of Psychology, Queensland Children's Medical Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane
Koa Whittingham, Ph.D., Queensland Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Research Centre, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane
Roslyn Boyd, Ph.D., Queensland Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Research Centre, The University of Queensland, Brisbane
Lynne McKinlay, MBBS, FRACP, FAFRM, Queensland Paediatric Rehabilitation Service, Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane
Kate Sofronoff, Ph.D., School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane
Improving Outcomes for Families of Children with CP with a Parenting Intervention combined with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Koa Whittingham, Ph.D., Queensland Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Research Centre, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane
Matthew Sanders, Ph.D., Parenting and Family Support Centre, The University of Queensland
Lynne McKinlay, MBBS, FRACP, FAFRM, Queensland Paediatric Rehabilitation Service, Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane
Roslyn Boyd, Ph.D., Queensland Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Research Centre, The University of Queensland, Brisbane
Koa Whittingham, Ph.D., Queensland Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Research Centre, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane
Matthew Sanders, Ph.D., Parenting and Family Support Centre, The University of Queensland
Lynne McKinlay, MBBS, FRACP, FAFRM, Queensland Paediatric Rehabilitation Service, Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane
Roslyn Boyd, Ph.D., Queensland Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Research Centre, The University of Queensland, Brisbane
Ari Shesto, Ph.D., Commonwealth Psychology Associates, Boston, MA
45. Evolutionary and social contexts for compassion focused therapy
Paul Gilbert, Ph.D., University of Derby and Derbyshire Mental Health Foundation Trust
Paul Gilbert, Ph.D., University of Derby and Derbyshire Mental Health Foundation Trust
46. The Role of Contextual Behavioral Science in Evolution Science and Vice Versa
Chair: Steven C. Hayes*, Ph.D., University of Nevada
Eva Jablonka, Ph.D., The Cohn Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Ideas Tel-Aviv University
Kelly G. Wilson*, Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Joseph Ciarrochi, Ph.D., University of Western Sydney
Tony Biglan, Ph.D., Oregon Research Institute
Chair: Steven C. Hayes*, Ph.D., University of Nevada
Eva Jablonka, Ph.D., The Cohn Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Ideas Tel-Aviv University
Kelly G. Wilson*, Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Joseph Ciarrochi, Ph.D., University of Western Sydney
Tony Biglan, Ph.D., Oregon Research Institute
Rikke Kjelgaard*, MSc, ACT Danmark & Human ACT Sweden
Trym Nordstrand Jacobsen, ACT&BET Instituttet, Norway
Trym Nordstrand Jacobsen, ACT&BET Instituttet, Norway
Colleen Ehrnstrom, Ph.D., Department of Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System
50. Creating a context to provide ACT-based contextual behavioral supervision: Fundamentals and practice
Sonja V. Batten*, Ph.D., US Dept of Veterans Affairs
Robyn D. Walser*, Ph.D., National Center for PTSD, Dissemination and Training
Sonja V. Batten*, Ph.D., US Dept of Veterans Affairs
Robyn D. Walser*, Ph.D., National Center for PTSD, Dissemination and Training
53. Fundamental research and applications of RFT
Chair: Josh Pritchard, Florida Institute of Technology
Discussant: Darin Cairns, Charles Street Clinic, Perth
Chair: Josh Pritchard, Florida Institute of Technology
Discussant: Darin Cairns, Charles Street Clinic, Perth
A possible target for executive function intervention in older adults: Assessing mutual entailment of temporal relations
Denis O'Hora, National University of Ireland Galway
Catherine McGreal, National University of Ireland Galway
Michael Hogan, National University of Ireland Galway
John Hyland, Dublin Business School
Watering our Roots: Bringing RFT Back to ABA
Josh Pritchard, Florida Institute of Technology
Reversing order and size judgements: Mutual entailment of non-arbitrary stimulus relations
Nicola Brassil, National University of Ireland Galway
Denis O'Hora, Ph.D., National University of Ireland Galway
Ian Stewart, Ph.D., National University of Ireland Galway
Nicola Brassil, National University of Ireland Galway
Denis O'Hora, Ph.D., National University of Ireland Galway
Ian Stewart, Ph.D., National University of Ireland Galway
Reading as derived responding: Exploratory studies in neurotypical, autistic and dyslectic kids
Giovambattista Presti, M.D., Ph.D., IULM University, Milan (Italy)
Melissa Scagnelli, IULM University, Milan (Italy)
Davide Carnevali, IULM University, Milan (Italy)
Melania Mazza, IESCUM, Italy
Federica Catelli, The RFT Lab at IULM University, Milan (Italy)
Giovambattista Presti, M.D., Ph.D., IULM University, Milan (Italy)
Melissa Scagnelli, IULM University, Milan (Italy)
Davide Carnevali, IULM University, Milan (Italy)
Melania Mazza, IESCUM, Italy
Federica Catelli, The RFT Lab at IULM University, Milan (Italy)
Chair: Maria Karekla*, Ph.D., University of Cyprus
Discussant: Jonathan Bricker, Ph.D., University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
ACT as a “weapon of choice” for health-related problems
Maria Karekla*, Ph.D., University of Cyprus
Eleni Karayianni, Psy.D., University of Cyprus
Maria Karekla*, Ph.D., University of Cyprus
Eleni Karayianni, Psy.D., University of Cyprus
The expanding efficacy of ACT: Results from a meta analysis on clinical applications
Jacqueline A-Tjak*, MSc, PsyQ and A-Tjak Cursussen
Jacqueline A-Tjak*, MSc, PsyQ and A-Tjak Cursussen
ACT outcome studies in context: A benchmarking perspective
Matthew Smout, Ph.D., Centre for Treatment of Anxiety and Depression, University of Adelaide
Matthew Smout, Ph.D., Centre for Treatment of Anxiety and Depression, University of Adelaide
Sandra Georgescu, Psy.D., The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Greg Konza, MClinPsych, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service, Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD
Mark Donovan, MClinPsych, School of Psychology, University of Wollongong
59. Functional Contextual Global Health: One Size does not Fit All
Chair: Emma Hanieh, D.Psych., The ACT Centre
Discussant: Matthew Smout, Centre for Treatment of Anxiety and Depression
Chair: Emma Hanieh, D.Psych., The ACT Centre
Discussant: Matthew Smout, Centre for Treatment of Anxiety and Depression
Promoting Global Mental Health: The role of contextual science
Ross White, Ph.D., DclinPsy, University of Glasgow
Ross White, Ph.D., DclinPsy, University of Glasgow
ACT with the Australian Aboriginal Population
Emma Hanieh, D.Psych., The ACT Centre
Emma Hanieh, D.Psych., The ACT Centre
Functional-contextualistic view of mental health: General approach
Stanislaw Malicki, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Norway; University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warszawa, Poland
Stanislaw Malicki, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Norway; University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warszawa, Poland
60. Addressing Complex Clinical Presentations: Processes of Effective Change
Chair: Robert Brockman, M.A. (clinical Psychology), University of Western Sydney, Private Practice - Sydney
Discussant: Jacqueline A-Tjak*, PsyQ
Discussant: Jacqueline A-Tjak*, PsyQ
Andrew Gloster, Ph.D., University of Basel
Rainer Sonntag, M.D., Private Practice
Simone Heinze, Dipl.Psych, Technische Universität Dresden
Jürgen Hoyer, Ph.D., Technische Universität Dresden
Georg Eifert, Ph.D., Chapman University
Hans-Ulrich Wittchen, Ph.D., Technische Universität Dresden
Robert Brockman, University of Western Sydney, Private Practice, Sydney
Onna Van Orden, M.A., VA Maryland Health Care System
James Finkelstein, Psy.D., VA Maryland Health Care System
Michel André Reyes Ortega, Ph.D., México-ACBS & Universidad Iberoamericana Cd. de México
Jonathan Bricker, Ph.D., Fred Hutchinson Cancer
63. Evaluating Mindfulness and Acceptance
Chair: Sue Jackson, Ph.D., Queensland University of Technology
Discussant: Maria Karekla*, Ph.D., University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
Discussant: Maria Karekla*, Ph.D., University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
Flow: A mindful edge in performance
Sue Jackson, Ph.D., Queensland University of Technology
Validation of a Chinese version of the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire II in four non-clinical student or employee samples
Yang Ji, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Zhuohong Zhu, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Sue Jackson, Ph.D., Queensland University of Technology
Validation of a Chinese version of the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire II in four non-clinical student or employee samples
Yang Ji, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Zhuohong Zhu, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
65. ACT for Addiction: Inside and Out—It’s Not Just About Substances
Kelly G. Wilson*, Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Kelly G. Wilson*, Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Chair: Paul Atkins, Ph.D., Australian National University
Dennis Tirch, Ph.D., Weill Cornell Medical College
Niklas Törneke*, M.D., NT psykiatri, private practice
Paul Atkins, Ph.D., Australian National University
Dennis Tirch, Ph.D., Weill Cornell Medical College
Niklas Törneke*, M.D., NT psykiatri, private practice
Paul Atkins, Ph.D., Australian National University
Giovambattista Presti, M.D., Ph.D., IULM University, Milan (Italy)
Ian Stewart, Ph.D., National University of Ireland Galway
Ian Stewart, Ph.D., National University of Ireland Galway
70. Integrating ACT and FAP with the Matrix
Benjamin Schoendorff*, MSc, Fernand-Seguin Research Centre, Louis H Lafontaine Hospital / Private practice, Montreal, Quebec
Marie-France Bolduc, MSc, CSSS des Maskoutins/Private Practice, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec
Marie-France Bolduc, MSc, CSSS des Maskoutins/Private Practice, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec
71. Do you have to be cognitively flexible in order to be psychologically flexible?: ACT for those with cognitive impairment
Chair: Joseph Ciarrochi*, Ph.D., School of Social Sciences and Psychology, University of Western Sydney, Australia
Discussant: Darin Cairns, The Cairns Psychology Group
Chair: Joseph Ciarrochi*, Ph.D., School of Social Sciences and Psychology, University of Western Sydney, Australia
Discussant: Darin Cairns, The Cairns Psychology Group
The utility of ACT in enhancing psychological flexibility for individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABIs)
Maria Kangas, Ph.D., Centre for Emotional Health, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, NSW
Maria Kangas, Ph.D., Centre for Emotional Health, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, NSW
The relationship between cognitive flexibility and psychological flexibility after acquired brain injury
Diane Whiting, School of Psychology, University of Wollongong; Liverpool Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit
Frank Deane, Prof., School of Psychology, University of Wollongong, Australia
Joseph Ciarrochi, Prof., School of Social Sciences and Psychology, University of Western Sydney, Australia
Hamish McLeod, Ph.D., Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Scotland
Grahame Simpson, Ph.D., Liverpool Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit, Liverpool Hospital; Rehabilitation Studies Unit, University of Sydney
Diane Whiting, School of Psychology, University of Wollongong; Liverpool Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit
Frank Deane, Prof., School of Psychology, University of Wollongong, Australia
Joseph Ciarrochi, Prof., School of Social Sciences and Psychology, University of Western Sydney, Australia
Hamish McLeod, Ph.D., Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Scotland
Grahame Simpson, Ph.D., Liverpool Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit, Liverpool Hospital; Rehabilitation Studies Unit, University of Sydney
Using ACT with the cognitively inflexible: A case study
Dana Wong, Ph.D., School of Psychology and Psychiatry, Monash University, Victoria
Dana Wong, Ph.D., School of Psychology and Psychiatry, Monash University, Victoria
72. Contextual Medicine Special Interest Group Symposium 2: Cutting edge data, current directions toward coherent clinical care
5HTT is Associated with Psychological Flexibility: Preliminary Results from a Randomized Clinical Trial
Andrew T. Gloster, Ph.D., University of Basel Hans-Ulrich Wittchen, Technische Universität Dresden
Jürgen Deckert, University of Würzburg
Andreas Reif, University of Würzburg
Andrew T. Gloster, Ph.D., University of Basel Hans-Ulrich Wittchen, Technische Universität Dresden
Jürgen Deckert, University of Würzburg
Andreas Reif, University of Würzburg
Chronic pain: From diagnosis to function, from management to multi-professional rehabilitation, a functional contextual medicine approach
Graciela Rovner, RPhT, MSc, BSc, Rehabilitation Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University, Göteborg, SWEDEN
Graciela Rovner, RPhT, MSc, BSc, Rehabilitation Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University, Göteborg, SWEDEN
Individual differences influence quality of life in asthma patients: The role of anxiety, experiential avoidance, and gender
Maria Karekla*, Ph.D., University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
Maria Stavrinaki, MSc, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
Elena Hanna, B.S., University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
Tonia Adamide, M.D., Pneumonological Clinic, Nicosia General Hospital, Nicosia, Cyprus
Giorgos Georgiades, M.D., Pneumonological Clinic, Nicosia General Hospital, Nicosia, Cyprus
Natalie Pilipenko, M.A., Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, New York, USA
Maria Karekla*, Ph.D., University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
Maria Stavrinaki, MSc, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
Elena Hanna, B.S., University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
Tonia Adamide, M.D., Pneumonological Clinic, Nicosia General Hospital, Nicosia, Cyprus
Giorgos Georgiades, M.D., Pneumonological Clinic, Nicosia General Hospital, Nicosia, Cyprus
Natalie Pilipenko, M.A., Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, New York, USA
74. Loving kindness in clinical settings: Enhancing therapist’s compassion through the ACT processes
Stanislaw Malicki, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Norway; University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warszawa, Poland
Joanna Dudek-Glabicka, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warszawa, Poland
Stanislaw Malicki, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Norway; University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warszawa, Poland
Joanna Dudek-Glabicka, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warszawa, Poland
Matthieu Villatte*, Ph.D., University of Louisiana
Jennifer Villatte, University of Washington
76. Child and adolescent adaptation to context: Using CBS perspectives to reinvigorate interventions
Chair: Joseph Ciarrochi*, Ph.D., University of Western Sydney
Anthony Biglan, Ph.D., Oregon Research Institute
Louise Hayes*, Ph.D., Orygen Youth Health Research Centre, University of Melbourne
Dennis Embry, Ph.D., PAXIS Institute
Chair: Joseph Ciarrochi*, Ph.D., University of Western Sydney
Anthony Biglan, Ph.D., Oregon Research Institute
Louise Hayes*, Ph.D., Orygen Youth Health Research Centre, University of Melbourne
Dennis Embry, Ph.D., PAXIS Institute
Chair: Julie Hamilton, ACSW, University of Detroit Mercy
Rikke Kjelgaard*, Ph.D., CEO & founder of ACT Danmark
Kate Morrissey Stahl, LMSW, University of Georgia
Julie Hamilton, ACSW, University of Detroit Mercy
78. Functional Contextual Pharmacology: ACT on Drugs Matrix Collaborative
Rob Purssey, MBBS FRANZCP, Private Practice and University of Queensland
Kate Morrissey Stahl, LMSW, University of Georgia
Julie Hamilton, ACSW, University of Detroit Mercy
78. Functional Contextual Pharmacology: ACT on Drugs Matrix Collaborative
Rob Purssey, MBBS FRANZCP, Private Practice and University of Queensland
79. Implementation of ACT with serious mental illness
Chair: Neil Thomas, Brain and Psychological Sciences Research Center, Swinburne University, Melbourne, Australia
Discussant: Eric Morris, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Discussant: Eric Morris, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Slides with audio
Emma O'Donoghue, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust/Kings Health Partnership
Lucy Butler, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust/Kings Health Partnership
Emma O'Donoghue, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust/Kings Health Partnership
Lucy Butler, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust/Kings Health Partnership
What's happening inside ACT for psychosis sessions?: Consumer reports and session ratings from the Lifengage RCT
Tory Bacon, La Trobe University
John Farhall, La Trobe University
Tory Bacon, La Trobe University
John Farhall, La Trobe University
Pole to Pole: The development of an ACT-based resource for Bipolar Disorder
Gordon Mitchell, Department of Clinical Psychology, Stratheden Hospital, Fife, Scotland
Gordon Mitchell, Department of Clinical Psychology, Stratheden Hospital, Fife, Scotland
82. Love is not the only way to make love: Reconsidering our assumptions about how to improve the human condition
Joseph Ciarrochi*, Ph.D., University of Western Sydney
Joseph Ciarrochi*, Ph.D., University of Western Sydney
83. The 'New' Self-as-Context: Beyond 'The Observing Self'
Russ Harris*, M.D., Private practice, Melbourne Australia
Russ Harris*, M.D., Private practice, Melbourne Australia
84. ACT for Psychosis
Chair: Ross White, Ph.D., University of Glasgow
Eric Morris, Ph.D., South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Joseph Oliver, Ph.D., South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Gordon Mitchell, MSc, NHS Fife
Neil Thomas, Ph.D., Monash University
Chair: Ross White, Ph.D., University of Glasgow
Eric Morris, Ph.D., South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Joseph Oliver, Ph.D., South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Gordon Mitchell, MSc, NHS Fife
Neil Thomas, Ph.D., Monash University
85. Working with Mindfulness: We know what it is, but do we really know what we are doing?
James Hegarty, Ph.D. PgDipClinPsych FNZCCP, Private Practice
James Hegarty, Ph.D. PgDipClinPsych FNZCCP, Private Practice
86. Innovations in ACT for Smoking Cessation Research: Unipolar and Bipolar Depressed Smokers, a Website, and a Smartphone App
Chair: Jonathan Bricker, Ph.D., University of Washington & Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Discussant: Steven Hayes*, Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno
Discussant: Steven Hayes*, Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno
Secondary Analysis of the First Web-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Smoking Cessation: Focus on Smokers with Depressive Symptoms
Helen Jones, University of Washington
Jonathan Bricker, Ph.D., Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center & University of Washington
Helen Jones, University of Washington
Jonathan Bricker, Ph.D., Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center & University of Washington
ACT for bipolar smokers: Protocol development, feasibility study, and a case presentation
Jaimee Heffner, Ph.D., Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Jonathan Bricker, Ph.D., Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center & University of Washington
Jaimee Heffner, Ph.D., Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Jonathan Bricker, Ph.D., Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center & University of Washington
The "SmartQuit" ACT Iphone app for quitting smoking: Live demonstration and pilot randomized trial test
Jonathan Bricker, Ph.D., Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Julie Kientz, Ph.D., University of Washington
Jonathan Bricker, Ph.D., Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Julie Kientz, Ph.D., University of Washington
Hank Robb*, Ph.D., Private Practice
Dennis Tirch, Ph.D., The Center for Mindfulness and Compassion Focused Therapy
Jason Luoma*, Ph.D., Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research & Training Center, PC
Jason Luoma*, Ph.D., Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research & Training Center, PC
Jennifer Gregg*, Ph.D., San Jose State University
92. Working with Difficult Moments: Behaviorally Speaking
Jacqueline A-Tjak*, PsyQ
Kelly Koerner, Ph.D., Evidence-Based Practice Institute
Jacqueline A-Tjak*, PsyQ
Kelly Koerner, Ph.D., Evidence-Based Practice Institute
93. ACTing with Technology: How technology can be used to transform the accessibility and effectiveness of ACT practice and research
Chair: Chris Horan, D.Psych. Candidate, Australian National University, Resilience Training
Joseph Ciarrochi*, Ph.D., University of Western Sydney
Robyn Walser*, Ph.D., National Center for PTSD & TL Consultation Services
Tim Batink, Ph.D. student, Maastricht University
Neli Martin, Private Practice
Stefano Picozzi, Ph.D. Candidate, Australian National University
Jacqueline Pistorello*, Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno, Counseling Services
Louise Hayes*, Ph.D., Orygen Youth Health & Private Practice
Chair: Chris Horan, D.Psych. Candidate, Australian National University, Resilience Training
Joseph Ciarrochi*, Ph.D., University of Western Sydney
Robyn Walser*, Ph.D., National Center for PTSD & TL Consultation Services
Tim Batink, Ph.D. student, Maastricht University
Neli Martin, Private Practice
Stefano Picozzi, Ph.D. Candidate, Australian National University
Jacqueline Pistorello*, Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno, Counseling Services
Louise Hayes*, Ph.D., Orygen Youth Health & Private Practice
94. How can mindfulness and the model of Psychological Flexibility be utilised to create a healthier university context?
Chair: John Boorman, University of New South Wales, Sydney
Anthony Biglan, Ph.D., Oregon Research Institute
Annie Andrews, University of New South Wales, Sydney
Julie Grove, Ph.D., University of New South Wales, Sydney
John Boorman, University of New South Wales, Sydney
Paul Atkins, The Australian National University, Canberra
Chair: John Boorman, University of New South Wales, Sydney
Anthony Biglan, Ph.D., Oregon Research Institute
Annie Andrews, University of New South Wales, Sydney
Julie Grove, Ph.D., University of New South Wales, Sydney
John Boorman, University of New South Wales, Sydney
Paul Atkins, The Australian National University, Canberra
95. Ignites #3
Self-Soothing during infancy and toddlerhood: Our dangerous misconceptions
Koa Whittingham, Ph.D., The University of Queensland
Koa Whittingham, Ph.D., The University of Queensland
*Indicates ACT Peer-Reviewed Trainers