Workshop Leaders:
JoAnne Dahl, Ph.D, University of Uppsala, Uppsala Sweden
Niklas Törneke, MD, Private Practice, Psychiatry Sweden

 

Worshop Leader:

Kelly Wilson, Ph.D., University of Mississippi
 

• Watching, Evaluating, and Noticing You’re Noticing: Perils in Constructing a Self-as-Context Measure
   Thomas G. Szabo, University of Nevada, Reno
   Tami Jeffcoat, University of Nevada, Reno
   Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno
• A Behavioral Measure Of The Construction Of Self As Story, Process And Perspective
   Paul W. B. Atkins, Australian National University
   Robert Styles, Australian National University
• Developing a Quantitative Measure of Self-as-Context: Preliminary Findings
   Suzanne R. Gird, Wichita State University
   Robert D. Zettle, Ph.D., Wichita State University
   Blake K. Webster, Wichita State University
   Angie Hardage-Bundy, Wichita State University

 

• Overcoming depression by living according to “Nuestros Valores”: A treatment development study for depressed US Spanish-speaking Latinos.
   Anahi Collado-Rodriguez, University of Maryland
   S. Castillo, University of Maryland
   F. Maero, Fundacion Foro, Buenos Aires
   L. MacPherson, University of Maryland
   C.W. Lejuez, University of Maryland
• Exploring positive youth development in Ugandan youth
   Christopher F. Drescher, University of Mississippi
   Eu Gene Chin, University of Mississippi
   Laura R. Johnson, University of Mississippi
   Julie S. Johnson-Pynn, Berry College
• ACT for chronic pain: Protocol development for use in a community methadone program

   Jonathan Weinstein, Ph.D., Montefiore Medical Center

• Parents of pediatric pain patients – Depression, pain reactivity and psychological flexibility.
   Marie Klinga, Behavior Medicine Pain Treatment Service, Karolinska University Hospital
   Linda Holmström, Medicine Pain Treatment Service, Karolinska University Hospital; Dep of Children Womens Health, Karolinska Institute
   Rikard Wicksell, Behavior Medicine Pain Treatment Service, Karolinska University Hospital; Dep of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute
• Effects of a parent support program on child treatment response in chronic debilitating pain

   Camilla Wiwe, Behavior Medicine Pain Treatment Service, Karolinska University Hospital
   Marie Klinga, Behavior Medicine Pain Treatment Service, Karolinska University Hospital
   Rikard Wicksell, Behavior Medicine Pain Treatment Service, Karolinska University Hospital; Dep of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute
• Using an ACT-based workshop to improve parental support
   Karen M. O’Brien, The Geneva Foundation
   Amy R. Murrell, The University of North Texas
   Corey Cohrs, The University of South Florida

• ACT via Internet: A randomised, controlled pilot trial of a web-based ACT program for the prevention of mental health problems for University students

   Fredrik Livheim, Licenced Psychologist, FORUM -Research Centre for Psychosocial Health, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
   Annie Pettersson, Department of Psychology, Karlstad University, Sweden
   Maisa Abd, Department of Psychology, Karlstad University, Sweden
   Arto Hiltunen, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, Karlstad University, Sweden

• The acceptability and effectiveness of an ACT-based Self-Help online intervention for University students
   Päivi Lappalainen, M.A., Department of Psychology, University of Jyväskylä
   Panajiota Räsänen, M.S., Department of Psychology, University of Jyväskylä

• ACT on college life: A web-based ACT program for the prevention of mental health problems among college students
   Michael E. Levin, M.A., University of Nevada, Reno
   Jacqueline Pistorello, Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno
   Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno
   John Seeley, Ph.D., Oregon Research Institute

 

• Giving it All Away: What Lessons Can RFT Learn from Bill Gates and Steve Jobs?
   Sean Hughes, National University of Ireland Maynooth
   Dermot Barnes-Holmes, National University of Ireland Maynooth
• What Does the Future Hold for Mid-level Processes in ACT?
   Yvonne Barnes-Holmes, Ph.D., National University of Ireland Maynooth
   Mairead Foody, National University of Ireland Maynooth
• RFT as an Evolutionarily Sensible Account, and Vice Versa
   Steve C. Hayes, University of Nevada, Reno

• Sex-ACT: Using acceptance and commitment therapy to help clients manage sexual concerns, problems, and worries
   Richard Blonna, Ed.D, William Paterson University
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Couples: Choosing Love and Meaning in Relationship
   Elizabeth Gifford, Ph.D., Center for Health Care Evaluation
   Robyn Walser, Ph.D., National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with the Passionate Marriage Approach to Treat Relationship Problems in the Deployed Environment
   Megan A. Connell, PsyD, US Army

 

• Reliability and Validity of the Mindfulness Inventory Nine Dimensions (MIND): a Comprehensive Assessment Tool for Mindfulness and its Mechanisms of Action
   Vienna R. Nightingale, Ph.D., George Mason University

   Edward A. Witt, Ph.D., George Mason University

• A Pilot RCT of a Values-Based Mindfulness Group Intervention with Jail Inmates

   Elizabeth Malouf, M.A., George Mason University

   Kerstin Youman, Ph.D., George Mason University

• What is Mindful Self Judgment, and Can It Be Useful?

   June P. Tangney, Ph.D., George Mason University

• A comparison of cognitive restructuring versus defusion as coping strategies for negative thoughts
   Andreas Larsson, Swansea University
   Nic Hooper, Ph.D., Middle East Technical University, Northern Cyprus Campus
   Louise McHugh, Ph.D., University College Dublin
• The effects of mindfulness on distress and anxiety related to hallucination-like experiences
   Elisabeth O'Neill, Swansea University
   Andreas Larsson, Swansea University
   Louise McHugh, Ph.D., University College Dublin
• A brief defusion intervention reduces smoking behavior
   Nic Hooper, Ph.D., Middle East Technical University, Northern Cyprus Campus
   Asli Niyazi, Middle East Technical University, Northern Cyprus Campus

   Maria Karekla, Ph.D., University of Nicoisa, Cyprus

• Asking About What Really Matters: A Comparison of Different Methods of Generating Values-Related Stimuli
   Ashlyne Mullen, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
   Emily K. Sandoz, Ph.D., University of Louisiana, Lafayette
   Victoria K. Boudoin, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
   Emmie R. Hebert, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
   Shelley Greene, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
• Assessing Deictic Relations: A Comparison of Two Measures
   Lee Ward Schaefer, University of Mississippi
   Michael Bordieri, University of Mississippi
   Kerry C. Whiteman, University of Mississippi
   Karen Kate Kellum, Ph.D., University of Mississippi
   Kelly G. Wilson, Ph.D., University of Mississippi
• Using Assistive Technology in Behavioral Research: A Comparison of IRAP Input Methods
   Lauren Fassero, University of Mississippi
   Joi Tucker, Alcorn State Univeristy
   Karen Kate Kellum, Ph.D., University of Mississippi
   Maureen Flynn, M.A., University of Mississippi
   Kelly G. Wilson, Ph.D., University of Mississippi
• Correcting False Memories in the DRIFT Paradigm
   Paul M. Guinther, Ph.D., Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, & Training Center
   Michael J. Dougher, Ph.D., University of New Mexico

• ACT as a primary group intervention
   Robert P. O'Brien, Ph.D., Central Texas Veterans Health Care System
• ACT as primary group intervention for PTSD and Substance Abuse
   James E. Finkelstein, Psy.D., Baltimore VAMHCS
• Weekly Drop-In Act Group for Transdiagnosed Veterans
   Iris Taber, Ph.D., HSP, South Texas Veterans Health Care System-Kerrville Division
• Riding the ACT Bicycle in Groups for MST, Anger, or Depression
   Kevan McCutcheon, Ph.D., VAMC Cleveland, Ohio

• Psychological Flexibility, Sleep Quality, and Leisure Time Needs Satisfaction Among British Workers

   Paul Flaxman, Ph.D., City University London Mia Soderberg, University of Gothenburg and Sahlgrenska University Hospital
• ACT-Based Training in the Workplace: Examining Mindfulness and Behavioral Processes of Change

   Paul Flaxman, Ph.D., City University London
   Mia Soderberg, University of Gothenburg and Sahlgrenska University Hospital
   Professor Frank Bond, Ph.D., Goldsmiths, University of London
   Joda Lloyd, Ph.D., Goldsmiths, University of London
• Feel the Feeling: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Therapists’ Experience of Workplace Acceptance and Commitment Training
   Matthew Wardley, DPsych, Renal Service, The Royal London NHS Trust
   Paul Flaxman, Ph.D., City University London
   Professor Carla Willig, Ph.D., City University London

• A Self-Control Procedure Using Conditional Discrimination Training and Transformation of Functions with Children
   Autumn N. McKeel, M.S., BCBA, Southern Illinois University
   Mark R. Dixon, Ph.D., BCBA, Southern Illinois University
• Transformation of Function on a Simulated Horse Race Gambling Game
   Seth Whiting, M.S., Southern Illinois University
   Mark R. Dixon, Ph.D., BCBA, Southern Illinois University
• Transformation of Discriminative Function Through Relational Networks: The Impact of Derived Stimulus Relations on Stimulus Control of Behavior
   Samantha Florentino, BCaBA, University of South Florida
   Tim Weil, Ph.D., BCBA, University of South Florida

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa: Rationale, treatment description, and a case report
   Mary L. Hill, M.A., Georgia State University
   Akihiko Masuda, Ph.D., Georgia State University
   Hailey Melcher, Georgia State University
• CBT and ACT: Clinical case conceptualization and treatment of EDNOS patients
   Katia Manduchi, ACT-Italia, Italy
   Giovambattista Presti, IULM University (Milan, Italy)
   Paolo Moderato, IULM University (Milan, Italy)
• The role of values in the treatment of eating disorders and obesity
   Adrienne Juarascio, M.S., Drexel University
   Alyssa Matteucci, Drexel University
   Evan Forman, Ph.D., Drexel University

• The role of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in encouraging a physically active lifestyle

   Anu Kangasniemi, M.S., LIKES - Research Center for Sport and Health Sciences, and Department of Psychology, University of Jyväskylä, Finland
   Raimo Lappalainen, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, University of Jyväskylä, Finland
   Janne Kulmala, M.A., LIKES - Research Center for Sport and Health Sciences, Jyväskylä, Finland
   Harto Hakonen, M.A., LIKES -Research Center for Sport and Health Sciences, Jyväskylä, Finland
   Tuija Tammelin, Ph.D., LIKES - Research Center for Sport and Health Sciences, Jyväskylä, Finland

• Designing ACT-based mobile application for improving wellbeing
   Essi Sairanen, M.S., Department of Psychology, University of Jyväskylä, Finland
   Tero Myllymäki, M.S., Department of Psychology, University of Jyväskylä, Finland
   Välkkynen Pasi, Ph.D., VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Tampere, Finland
   Aino Ahtinen, M.S., VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Tampere, Finland
   Lappalainen Raimo, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, University of Jyväskylä, Finland

 

• Brief internet interventions for patients on waitinglist for treatment
   Tobias Lundgren, Ph.D., Psychology department, University of Stockholm, Sweden
   Max Boeling, University hospital, Århus, Denmark Olle Sundin, Psychology department, University of Stockholm, Sweden
   Jonthan Kotschack, Psychology department, University of Stockholm, Sweden

• Examining associations among factor-analytically derived components of mental health stigma, distress, and psychological flexibility
   Akihiko Masuda, Ph.D., Georgia State University
   Robert D. Latzman, Ph.D., Georgia State University
• Applying a psychological flexibility model to reducing mental health stigma within a classroom setting
   Jenna LeJeune, Ph.D., Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, and Training Center
   Jason Luoma, Ph.D., Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, and Training Center
   Christeine Terry, Ph.D., Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, and Training Center
   Theresa Glaser, Ph.D., Normandale Community College
• The Effect of Acceptance Instructions on Behavior Toward Individuals with Serious Illness
   Jennifer Gregg, Ph.D., San Jose State University
   Ruthie Ayzenberg, Santa Clara University
• A Pilot Group Intervention of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for the Reduction of HIVStigma
   Matthew D. Skinta, Ph.D., University of California, San Francisco
   Gregory Wells, Ph.D., Private Practice

• Acceptance-Based Behavior Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder Using Videoconferencing and Virtual Environments
   Erica K. Yuen, Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina, Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center, and Drexel University
   James D. Herbert, Ph.D., Drexel University
   Evan M. Forman, Ph.D., Drexel University
   Elizabeth M. Goetter, M.S., Drexel University, and University of California, San Diego
   Adrienne S. Juarascio, Drexel University
   Stephanie J. Rabin
   Kathleen B. McGrath
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Combination with Exposure and Ritual Prevention for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder via Videoconference
   Elizabeth M. Goetter, M.S., Drexel University, and University of California, San Diego
   James D. Herbert, Ph.D., Drexel University
   Evan M. Forman, Ph.D., Drexel University
   Erica K. Yuen, Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina, Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center, and Drexel University
   Marina Gershkovich, Drexel University
   Stephanie Goldstein, Drexel University
• Developing ACT as a Self-Help Modular Online Intervention for Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars: Overview, Challenges, and Recommendations
   John P. Forsyth, Ph.D., University at Albany, the State University of New York
   Chris Berghoff, University at Albany, the State University of New York
   Edward J. Hickling, University at Albany, the State University of New York
   Sean C. Sheppard, University at Albany, the State University of New York
   Amanda Russo, University at Albany, the State University of New York
   Kevin E. Kip

 

• Outcomes from the Mind Your Health Project: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Standard Behavioral and Acceptance-based Behavioral Interventions for Obesity
   Evan M. Forman, Ph.D., Drexel University
   Meghan L. Butryn, Ph.D., Drexel University
   Lauren Bradley, Drexel University
   Jena Shaw, M.S., Drexel University
   Mackenzie Kelly, Drexel University
• Comparing thought suppression and acceptance as coping techniques for food cravings

   Nic Hooper, Ph.D., Middle East Technical University, Northern Cyprus Campus
   Emily K. Sandoz, Ph.D., University of Louisiana Lafayette
   Louise McHugh, University College Dublin
• ACT and Obesity-Related Stigma: A Different Perspective
   Ayelet Kalter, RD., MSc, Founder & Director of the Israel Eating Dialog Study & Therapy Center

• Using an ACT treatment model for gambling as a behavioral addiction
   Alyssa N. Wilson, M.S., Southern Illinois University Carbondale
   Mark R. Dixon, Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Carbondale
• In pursuit of identity: a grounded theory study on the process of overcoming addiction
   Ayna Johansen, Ph.D., University of Oslo
   Farnad J Darnell, Ph.D.
• Treating marijuana users with ACT group therapy
   Patricia Nikolaou, University of Cyprus
   Maria Karekla, Ph.D., University of Cyprus
• First Randomized Trial of Web-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Preliminary Evidence of Over Double Success Rates in Quitting Smoking as Compared to  National-Level Best Practice Program

   Jonathan Bricker, Ph.D., University of Washington
   Bryan Comstock, M.S., University of Washington

 

• The Implicit Relational Assessment Procedure (IRAP) as a Measure of Obsessive Beliefs Related to Disgust
   Emma Nicholson, National University of Ireland Maynooth
   Dermot Barnes-Holmes, Ph.D., National University of Ireland Maynooth
   Angela McCourt, National University of Ireland Maynooth
• Implicit measures in forensic settings: Potential contextual contamination?
   Alison Foster, University of Lincoln
   Dave L. Dawson, Ph.D., University of Lincoln
• Empirical Evidence on the Role of Deictic Relations in Self-based Techniques in ACT
   Mairead Foody, National University of Ireland Maynooth
   Yvonne Barnes-Holmes Ph.D., National University of Ireland Maynooth
   Dermot Barnes-Holmes Ph.D., National University of Ireland Maynooth

• Love, Death, and Science: A new experimental paradigm for prosocial behavior in the ACT/RFT mutual interest model
   Douglas M. Long, University of Nevada Reno
• We Can Stop Drinking the Kool Aid Now. Online Alternative to Traditional ACT Training
   Joanne Steinwachs MSW, Private Practice
   Josh Pritchard, Ph.D., Florida Institute of Technology

• Using Computers to Stop the Kool-Aid: Rethinking ACT Training Part 2
   Josh Pritchard, Ph.D., Florida Institute of Technology
• The Psychodynamics of ACT: How ISTDP can strengthen the ACT intervention
   Max Boehling, Ph.D., FunktionelPsykologi.dk (Private Practice)
• Hard Feelings: How Empathy Escapes Us and How to Reclaim It
   Mitch Abblett, Ph.D., Judge Baker Children's Center - Boston
• ACTing older: An invitation to Contextual Geropsychology
   Andreas Larsson, Swansea University
   Louise McHugh, University College Dublin
• Sex-ACT: Unleash the Power of Your Sexual Mind with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
   Richard Blonna, Ed.D., William Paterson University
• Stress (sex), Values (sex), and Cortisol (sex)

   Jennifer Gregg, Ph.D., San Jose State University
• Teach Yourself ACT!: A Primer for Coaches and other Non-Therapists
   Molly Froelich, M.A., Private Practice
• Could Hope be a reinforcer?
   Pierre Cousineau, Ph.D., Private Practice
• Reasons Kids "Can't": Using visual metaphors with children to assist in defusion from reason-giving ''blocks'' to change
   Sandra Bowden, M.Ed (Counselling Psych), New South Wales Department of Education and Communities/Private Practice
   Timothy Bowden, Postgrad Dip. Psych., New South Wales Department of Education and Communities
• "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly": ACT Clinical Supervision
   Amy R. Murrell, Ph.D., University of North Texas
   Aditi Sinha, M.S., University of North Texas
   Rawya Al-Jabari, B.A., University of North Texas
• How RFT can change your way of speaking in therapy
   Matthieu Villatte, Ph.D., University of Louisiana, Lafayette
• Psychological Acceptance: Measurement in Research
   Stephanie Goldstein, Ph.D., Drexel University
• Embracing the Suck: Getting to Work When All You Want to Do is Update Your Facebook Status (Again)
   Matthew S. Boone, MSW, Cornell University Counseling and Psychological Services

• Pain Relief ASAP: An ACT-Based Chronic Pain Management Program Utilizing a Veteran-Centered Approach

   Andrew Jones, Ph.D., Southern Arizona VA Health Care System

   Sarah Welton, Ph.D., Southern Arizona VA Health Care System

• ACT-WeL for Weight Reduction and Maintenance: Development, Pre-Post, and 4 Month Follow-up in a Small Randomized Controlled Trial of Effectiveness
   Tamara Loverich, Ph.D., Eastern Michigan University

   Karen Stanley-Kime, M.S., Eastern Michigan University

   Natalie Nugent, M.S., Eastern Michigan University

   Ashley Wiedemann, Eastern Michigan University

• Acceptance and Mindfulness in Multiple Sclerosis: Individual and couple perspectives
   Kenneth I. Paekenham, Ph.D., The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
   Christina Samios, Ph.D., Bond University, Australia
   Megan Fleming, MCP, The University of Queensland, Australia
• A multidisciplinary group intervention based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for weight gain in breast cancer patients: ACT-EAT a preliminary feasibility study: Individual and couple perspectives

   Giuseppe Deledda, MSe., University of Verona, Italy

   Prof. Annamaria Molino, Ospedale Civile Maggiore, Hospital Trust of Verona, Italy
   Dr. Roberta Mandragona, U.O. of Clinical Geriatricic d.U.
   Anna Maria Nalini, A.N.D.O.S. Assn. committee of Verona, Italy
   Claudia Gross, Ph.D., University of Verona, Italy

• Effects of Values on Program Compliance in an Individual with Traumatic Brain Injury
   Jeffery Oliver, University of South Florida
   John Jaberg, M.A., BCBA, NeuroRestorative
   Deborah Westerlund,M.A., BCBA, NeuroRestorative
   Timothy Weil, Ph.D., BCBA, University of South Florida
• The Utilization of a Token Economy and ACT Intervention to Acquisition Transitional Skills: A Case Study
   Bryan Brandt, University of South Florida
   Deborah Westerlund, M.A., BCBA, NeuroRestorative
   Jon Jaberg, M.A., BCBA, NeuroRestorative
   Timothy M. Weil, Ph.D., BCBA, University of South Florida
• Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Decrease the Frequency of Undesirable Verbal Behavior with an Individual Diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injury
   Alexander McLean, University of South Florida
   Jon Jaberg, M.A., BCBA, NeuroRestorative
   Deborah Westerlund, M.A., BCBA, NeuroRestorative
   Timothy M. Weil, Ph.D., BCBA, University of South Florida

• ACT in Community Workshops

   Candice Baugh, M.A., LMHC, NYU School of Medicine
   Alexis Llewellyn, Ph.D., Katy Center for Psychology & Counseling Services
• The influence of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for the psychological well-being of mothers raising a child diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder
   Tiina Holmberg Bergman, clinical psychologist, Autism Centre for young children in Stockholm and University of Jyväskylä, Finland, Sweden
   Fredrik Livheim, M.Sc., FORUM - Research Centre for Psychosocial Health, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
   Raimo Lappalainen, Department of Psychology, The University of Jyväskylä, Finland
• Closing the Gap: Educational Perspective and ACT intervention for KIDS that needs social improvements
   Valentina Tirelli, University of Parma, Learning Centre TICE
   Roberto Cattivelli, University of Parma, Istituto Ospedaliero di Sospiro

• Time of the Season: Valued Living in College Students over the Course of a Semester
   Gina N. Quebedeaux, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
   Emily K. Sandoz, Ph.D., University of Louisiana, Lafayette
• Seeing Meaning: Transformation of Values Functions

   Alexander D. Plaisance, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
   Emmie Hebert, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
   Shelley Greene, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
   Emily K. Sandoz, Ph.D., University of Louisiana, Lafayette
• The Effects of Adding Values to a Goal Setting Intervention on Academic-Related Outcomes in College Students
   Maureen K. Flynn, M.A., University of Mississippi
   S. Kurz, University of Mississippi
   K. G. Wilson, Ph.D., University of Mississippi
   K. K. Kellum, Ph.D., University of Mississippi

• Measuring the Growth and Impact of Relational Operants: What the Standard Behavior Chart offers Functional Contextualism
   Kimberly N. Berens, Ph.D., Fit Learning
   Nicholas M. Berens, Ph.D., Fit Learning
   Kendra Brooks Rickard, Ph.D., Fit Learning
   William D. Newsome, M.A., University of Nevada, Fit Learning
• Direct Assessment of Relational Operants to Inform Reading Comprehension Interventions
   William D. Newsome, M.A., Fit Learning, University of Nevada
   Kendra Brooks Rickard, Ph.D., Fit Learning
   Kimberly Nix Berens, Ph.D., Fit Learning
   Nicholas M. Berens, Ph.D., Fit Learning
• Instructional Targets and Behavioral Units: Putting RFT into Practice in Education
   Kendra Brooks Rickard, Ph.D., Fit Learning
   William D. Newsome, M.A., Fit Learning, University of Nevada
   Kimberly Nix Berens, Ph.D., Fit Learning
   Nicholas M. Berens, Ph.D., Fit Learning

 

• Social Problems in Socially Anxious Children: Skill Deficit or Avoidant Behavior?
   Rebecca J. Hamblin, M.A., University of Mississippi
   Alan M. Gross, Ph.D., University of Mississippi
   Kelly G. Wilson, Ph.D., University of Mississippi
   Kate K. Kellum, Ph.D., University of Mississippi
• Everything is Relative: Relational Responding, Perspective-Taking, and Psychological Flexibility in the Parent Child Relationship
   Danielle N. Moyer, B.S., University of Louisiana, Lafayette
   Emily K. Sandoz, Ph.D., University of Louisiana, Lafayette
• Perspective Taking and Social Competence in Children
   Rebecca J. Hamblin, M.A., University of Mississippi
   Elizabeth A. Boerger, Ph.D., University of Mississippi
   Kelly G. Wilson, University of Mississippi
   Kate K. Kellum, Ph.D., University of Mississippi

• Defusion as a Core ACT Process: Conceptual Definitions, Current Empirical Literature, and Future Directions for Exploration

   Stephanie L. Nassar, M.A., University of Mississippi

   Kelly G. Wilson, Ph.D., University of Mississippi

 • Cognitive fusion and personality functioning: A mediational study Helen Bolderston, University of Southampton

   Sue Clarke, University of Bournemouth

   Bob Remington, University of Southampton

• Cognitive fusion mediates the relationship between symptoms of multiple sclerosis and distress more strongly than cognitive content.
   Clive Ferenbach, NHS Fife

   David Gillanders, University of Edinburgh

   Alan Harper, NHS Fife

   Sarah Gillanders, NHS Lothian

   Louise McNeil, NHS Lothian

 

• Using the IRAP to Investigate Implicit Attitudes in the Stigmatisation of Psychological Suffering and Locus of Control
   Ciara McEnteggart, National University of Ireland Maynooth
   Yvonne Barnes-Holmes, Ph.D., National University of Ireland Maynooth
   Dermot Barnes-Holmes, D.Phil, National University of Ireland Maynooth
• Applying RFT to Social Psychological Phenomenon: Derived Relational Responding and the Emergence of Automatic and Self-Reported Preferences
   Sean Hughes, National University of Ireland Maynooth
   Dermot Barnes-Holmes, D.Phil, National University of Ireland Maynooth
   Joao Henrique de Almeida, Universidade Federal de São Carlos
• Exploring the role of the contrast category as a source of contextual control within the IRAP
   Ian Hussey, National University of Ireland Maynooth
   Tomu Ohtsuki, Waseda University Tokyo
   Naoko Kishita, Doshisha University, Japan
   Dermot Barnes-Holmes, D.Phil, National University of Ireland Maynooth

• The MindSlide: Introducing a Kinestetic (K) Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) approach to diffusion and commited action

    Handout Version of Slides

    Maureen Colohan, Private Practise, Mindfulness Association UK, British Society of Clinical Hypnosis
• Drama therapy and ACT for First Episode Psychosis Populations

    Laura Burke, Douglas Hospital, Montreal; Concordia University Thomas Holmes, Douglas Hospital, Montreal
• Skill Building Hypnotherapy: Integrating Mindfulness and Contextual Psychology in Hypnosis

   Richard K. Nongard, M.A., Peachtree Professional Education, Inc.
• Obama Karma: The Use of Role Models to Enhance Psychological Flexibility

   Russell Razzaque, Ph.D., NHS London

• Derived Relational Responding and Body Image Disturbance

   Shelley Greene, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
   Emmie Hebert, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
   Emily K Sandoz, Ph.D., University of Louisiana, Lafayette
• Living Beyond What We See in the Mirror: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Body Image
   Sarah LeBlanc, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
   Shelley Greene, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
   Gina Quebedeaux, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
   Emily K Sandoz, Ph.D., University of Louisiana, Lafayette
• Beneath the Mask: An Evaluation of Cosmetic Use Among College Females
   Gina Quebedeaux, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
   Emily K Sandoz, Ph.D., University of Louisiana, Lafayette

• The Forensic Client Challenge: Treatment Alternatives Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
    David C. Brillhart, Psy.D., Oregon State Hospital
• Clinical Behavior Analysis for Emotional Behavior
    Amanda Milena Muñoz Martínez, M.A., Bogotá, Private Practice and Research.
    Rochy Mercedes Vargas Gutiérrez, M.A., Bogotá, Private Practice and Research.
• The Effect of Contingent Responding on The Therapeutic Relationship
    Daniel W. Maitland, B.A., Western Michigan University
    Scott T. Gaynor, Ph.D., Western Michigan University