2019 #8 Newsletter (August)

Grants Application Deadline: October 1, 2019

Are you a researcher or student searching for a funding source for a contextual 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. Projects eligible for the grant are relatively broad, as any topic within the array of CBS will be considered. The deadline to apply is October 1.

Nominations for JCBS's next editor open until October 15

The new JCBS Editor will have wide latitude to phase in an editorial team and to structure its interaction. The Editor is expected to commission special issues and to solicit key articles; to work to increase the impact of the journal; and to monitor and improved the speed, efficiency, and helpfulness of the review process. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you or someone you know, please learn more here.

New India Chapter

We are excited to announce the newest ACBS Chapter, the India Chapter! The ACBS India Chapter aims to disseminate ACT, RFT, and CBS literature to professionals and the general public in India. ACBS members can join the India Chapter and learn more about the new chapter on the ACBS website.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for ME/CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) – A feasibility study

In JCBS Vol. 12, Martin A.Jonsjö, Rikard K. Wicksell, Linda Holmström, Anna Andreasson, and Gunnar L. Olsson present a preliminary evaluation of the feasibility of an ACT-based behavior medicine treatment protocol for ME/CFS. The paper concludes ACT can be considered safe and preliminary effective. ACBS members can read the paper for free in the JCBS member portal.

New ACBS Foundation - Matching Campaign Concluding

We are pleased to announce that all donations made to the ACBS Foundation before August 31, 2019, will be matched by the Aaron S. Luoma Fund for Global Equity up to $5,000 USD! You can find more information about the ACBS Foundation and the Luoma Fund on the ACBS website.