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Canada - Ontario

Ontario Association for Contextual Behavioural Science

 

Affiliated 2011

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Contact Information

Kayla Hamel

Shlomo Radcliffe


Current Board Members

Kayla Hamel - Chair, April 2024 - April 2026
Shlomo Radcliffe - Chair-Elect, April 2024 - April 2026
Sue Kim - Student Rep, April 2024 - April 2026
Katarina Guillen - Treasurer, April 2024 - April 2026
Farshid Sadatsharifi - Equity, Diversity, and Belonging Officer, April 2024 - April 2026
Sarah Walsh - Secretary, April 2025 - April 2027
Colin Elmhurst - Member at Large, April 2025 - April 2027
Eli Cwinn - Research Officer, April 2025 - April 2027
JP Foster - Member at Large, January 2026 - April 2026

Mission/Objectives

The purpose of the organisation shall be to foster the development of functional contextual cognitive and behavioural science and practice within Ontario, with a focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Chapter Activities

Please join us for:

-webinars from ACT leaders just for our Ontario community

-peer meetings where you can learn and practice ACT skills

-presentations from our local experts on everything from pain to parenting!

-local ACT trainings

-holiday parties

Description of Membership

The membership of the Chapter shall be people who are interested in the advancement of contextual behavioural science and practice. It is anticipated that the membership will be comprised of clinicians eg, psychologists, social workers, physicians, psychiatrists and psychotherapists, academics and students practicing and/or studying in Ontario.