The Oregon Chapter of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science
Affiliated 2012
Type of Chapter:
State/Province
Geographic boundaries of the Chapter:
State of Oregon
Chapter's Mission/Objectives:
The purpose of the organization shall be to foster the development of functional contextual cognitive and behavioral science and practice within Oregon so as to alleviate human suffering and advance human well being
Specifically, the organization shall:
a) Create a welcoming and inclusive community in Oregon for professionals, students, and members of the public where the principles and practices of Contextual Behavioral Science (CBS) can be explored and further developed in a supportive, dynamic, and fun environment.
b) Promote research and scholarship in Oregon that is focused on the development of a coherent and progressive science of human action that is more adequate to the challenges of the human condition.
c) Function as a networking organization in Oregon for professionals across disciplines who embrace the principles and practices of CBS for the purposes of referrals as well as professional and scholarly collaboration.
d) Organize and sponsor training events in Oregon to disseminate CBS principles and to provide opportunity for ongoing learning and skill development.
e) Advise and influence political, legislative, and policy-making bodies with respect to matters pertaining to CBS in the state of Oregon
f) Organize and sponsor forums, conferences, newsletters, journals, websites, list serves and other such activities for the accomplishment of the purposes of the organization
g) Bring together a multidisciplinary community of scholars, researchers, educators, and practitioners in Oregon who will work in a collegial, open, self-critical, non-discriminatory, and mutually supportive ways to promote and further CBS and its applications.
Description of membership:
Members of the Association shall include any and all who are interested in the practice and advancement of CBS, with an emphasis on developing a diverse and multidisciplinary body of members. The proposed chapter is committed to supporting inclusivity and diversity among its members and its leadership, including, but not limited to, those of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status. Members may include therapists, researchers, other healthcare professionals, teachers, students, and members of the public residing in Oregon.