Check out the Powerpoints and Handouts that we have received to-date for the World Conference X that in Washington D.C., July 2012.
Select audio files from WCX are available here.
Pre-Conference Workshops
Workshop Leaders:
JoAnne Dahl, Ph.D, University of Uppsala, Uppsala Sweden
Niklas Törneke, MD, Private Practice, Psychiatry Sweden
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
Conference Symposia, Papers, Workshops, Invited Lectures, Panel Discussions, Ignites, etc. (listed in order by session number)
1. Understanding the Self from a Functional Contextual perspective
Louise McHugh, Ph.D., University College Dublin
Louise McHugh, Ph.D., University College Dublin
Mavis Tsai, Ph.D., Independent Practice and U. of Washington
Robert J. Kohlenberg, Ph.D., ABBP, University of Washington
Robert J. Kohlenberg, Ph.D., ABBP, University of Washington
8. Promoting Behavior Change in Primary Care (and Other Brief Settings!)
Patricia J. Robinson, Ph.D., Mountainview Consulting Group
Debra A. Gould, M.D., MPH, Community Health of Central
Washington, University of Washington Department of Family Medicine
Debra A. Gould, M.D., MPH, Community Health of Central
Washington, University of Washington Department of Family Medicine
Kelly G. Wilson, Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Solomon Kurz, University of Mississippi
Solomon Kurz, University of Mississippi
10. Sizing up Selfing: Efforts to Assess Self-as-Context
Chair: Rob Zettle, Ph.D., Wichita State University
Discussant: Hank Robb, Ph.D., Private Practice
Discussant: Hank Robb, Ph.D., Private Practice
• 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
12. Taking ACT to the trenches: Low cost interventions in community settings
Chair: Fabian Maero, Fundacion Foro, Argentina
Discussant: Fabian Maero, Fundacion Foro, Argentina
Discussant: Fabian Maero, Fundacion Foro, Argentina
• 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
Jennifer Plumb Vilardaga, M.A., University of Nevada Reno
15. Using ACT to improve parental support in treatment of children and adolescents
Chair: Camilla Wiwe, Behavior Medicine Pain Treatment Service, Karolinska University Hospital
Discussant: Joseph Ciarrochi, School of Social Sciences and Psychology University of Western Sydney
Discussant: Joseph Ciarrochi, School of Social Sciences and Psychology University of Western Sydney
• 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
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
16. ACT online for University and College 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
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
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
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
19. Back to the Future II: Current Directions and Perspectives in RFT, ACT and CBS
Chair: Sean Hughes, National University of Ireland Maynooth
Discussant: Joseph Ciarrochi, School of Social Sciences and Psychology University of Western Sydney
Discussant: Joseph Ciarrochi, School of Social Sciences and Psychology University of Western Sydney
• 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
22. ACT and intimate relationships
Chair: Richard Blonna, William Paterson University
Discussant: Aisling Curtin, M.Sc., ACT Now Ireland & St. Patrick's University Hospital
Discussant: Aisling Curtin, M.Sc., ACT Now Ireland & St. Patrick's University Hospital
• 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
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
24. Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Treatment in a Jail Setting: Theory, Measurement and Treatment Evaluation from the GMU Inmate Studies
Chair: Elizabeth Malouf, M.A., George Mason University
Discussant: Jai Amrod, Algoa Correctional Center
Discussant: Jai Amrod, Algoa Correctional Center
• 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
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
June P. Tangney, Ph.D., George Mason University
28. Inside This Moment: Using the Now to Promote Rapid and Radical Change
Kirk Strosahl, Ph.D., Central Washington Family Medicine
Robyn D. Walser, Ph.D., National Center for PTSD,
Dissemination and Training Division
David Gillanders, PsyD, University of Edinburgh / NHS Lothian
Russ Harris, M.D., ACT Mindfully Institute, Inc
Tobias Lundgren, Ph.D., University of Stockholm
Jason B. Luoma, Ph.D., Portland Psychotherapy Clinic,
Research, & Training Center, PC
Dissemination and Training Division
David Gillanders, PsyD, University of Edinburgh / NHS Lothian
Russ Harris, M.D., ACT Mindfully Institute, Inc
Tobias Lundgren, Ph.D., University of Stockholm
Jason B. Luoma, Ph.D., Portland Psychotherapy Clinic,
Research, & Training Center, PC
Matthieu Villatte, Ph.D., University of Louisiana, Lafayette
35. The Utility of Brief Defusion, Mindfulness and Acceptance Interventions
Chair: Nic Hooper, Ph.D., Middle East Technical University, Northern Cyprus Campus
Discussant: J. T. Blackledge, Ph.D., Morehead State University
Discussant: J. T. Blackledge, Ph.D., Morehead State 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
Jennifer L. Patterson, Psy.D, MidAmerican Psychological Institute
Greg T. Oswald, M.A., MidAmerican Psychological Institute
Daniel J. Moran, Ph.D., MidAmerican Psychological Institute
Greg T. Oswald, M.A., MidAmerican Psychological Institute
Daniel J. Moran, Ph.D., MidAmerican Psychological Institute
37. Comparing multiple ways of doing the same thing: Generating values, assessing deictic relations, correcting false memories, and doing the IRAP
Chair: Desiree Carnathan, University of Mississippi
Discussant: Chad E. Drake, Ph.D., University of South Carolina Aiken
Discussant: Chad E. Drake, Ph.D., University of South Carolina Aiken
• 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
38. ACT as primary group intervention for transdiagnosed veterans
Chair: Robert P. O'Brien, Ph.D., Central Texas Veterans Health Care System
Discussant: Sonja, V. Batten, Ph.D., VACO
Discussant: Sonja, V. Batten, Ph.D., VACO
• 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
39. ACT and Psychological Flexibility in the Workplace: Latest Research and Applications From the United Kingdom
Chair: Paul Flaxman, Ph.D., City University London
Discussant: Frank Bond, Ph.D., Goldsmiths, University of
London
Chair: Paul Flaxman, Ph.D., City University London
Discussant: Frank Bond, Ph.D., Goldsmiths, University of
London
• 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
• 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
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
Antonette M. Zeiss, Ph.D., Department of Veterans Affairs
47. Transformation of Function Through Relational Networks: Strategies and Establishment of Functions
Chair: Jacob Daar, Southern Illinois University
Discussant: Ian Stewart, Ph.D., National University of Ireland
Chair: Jacob Daar, Southern Illinois University
Discussant: Ian Stewart, Ph.D., National University of Ireland
• 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
48. Building Flexibility with Food, Body, and Self: Contextual Behavior Science and Disordered Eating
Chair: Nick Reetz, Southern Illinois University- Carbondale
Discussant: Lucene Wisnewski
Discussant: Lucene Wisnewski
• 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
49. Brief group, mobile, and Internet ACTinterventions for increasing well-being
Chair: Raimo Lappalainen, Professor, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, University of Jyväskylä, Finland
Chair: Raimo Lappalainen, Professor, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, University of Jyväskylä, Finland
• 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
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
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
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
Chair: James D. Herbert, Ph.D., Drexel University
Michelle G. Craske, Ph.D., UCLA
Michelle G. Craske, Ph.D., UCLA
52. Integrating Aikido and ACT for Treating PTSD and Other Painful Private Experiences
Frank J. Gallo, Ph.D., Brattleboro Retreat and Western New England University
William J. Matthews, Ph.D., Brattleboro Retreat and University of Massachusetts Amherst
William J. Matthews, Ph.D., Brattleboro Retreat and University of Massachusetts Amherst
An updated version of the protocol discussed in this presentation is available for members to download here.
54. Using FAP to Train ACT
Joanne Steinwachs MSW, Private Practice, Denver
Mavis Tsai, Ph.D., University of Washington
Mavis Tsai, Ph.D., University of Washington
60. ACT With Challenging Clients
Kirk Strosahl, Ph.D., Central Washington Family Medicine
62. Stigma, Self-Stigma, and Psychological Flexibility
Chair: Matthew D. Skinta, Ph.D., University of California, San Francisco
Discussant: Jason Luoma, Ph.D., Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, and Training Center
Chair: Matthew D. Skinta, Ph.D., University of California, San Francisco
Discussant: Jason Luoma, Ph.D., Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, and Training Center
• 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
64. Internet-Based Delivery of ACT: Legal, Ethical, and Clinical Developments
Chair: James D. Herbert, Ph.D., Drexel University
Discussant: Brandon Gaudiano, Ph.D., Butler Hospital and
Brown University
Discussant: Brandon Gaudiano, Ph.D., Butler Hospital and
Brown University
• 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
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
65. The Role of ACT in Battling the Obesity Epidemic: Current Research and Future Directions
Chair: Lindsay M. Martin, M.A., Drexel University
Discussant: Meghan L. Butryn, Ph.D., Drexel University
Discussant: Meghan L. Butryn, Ph.D., Drexel University
• 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
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
Colleen Ehrnstrom, Ann Arbor, Dept. of Veterans Affairs
72. Creating Your Own Peer-Led ACT Consultation Group
Brian L Thompson, Portland Psychotherapy
Jason Luoma, Portland Psychotherapy
Jenna LeJeune, Portland Psychotherapy
Christeine Terry, Portland Psychotherapy
Sandy Bushberg, Center for Psychological Services
Jason Luoma, Portland Psychotherapy
Jenna LeJeune, Portland Psychotherapy
Christeine Terry, Portland Psychotherapy
Sandy Bushberg, Center for Psychological Services
74. Approaches to addicted behaviors
Chair: Jonathan Bricker, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research
Center
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
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
Bryan Comstock, M.S., University of Washington
76. Examining the Utility of the IRAP in Clincal and Forensic Domains and the Role of Deictic Relations in Self-based Techniques in ACT
Chair: Mairead Foody, National University of Ireland Maynooth
• 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
Chair: Kelly G. Wilson, Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Robert Whitaker, Journalist & Harvard Fellow
Robert Whitaker, Journalist & Harvard Fellow
Hank Robb, Ph.D., ABPP, Private Practice
83. The ACT Matrix: Self-as-context work in process
Abby Hurley, M.A., Wheaton College
Jerold Hambright, Ph.D., Togus VAMC
Kevin Polk, Ph.D., Togus VAMC
David Faigin, Ph.D., Dartmouth College
Jerold Hambright, Ph.D., Togus VAMC
Kevin Polk, Ph.D., Togus VAMC
David Faigin, Ph.D., Dartmouth College
86. IGNITES!
• 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
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)
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
• 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
Mitch Abblett, Ph.D., Manville School at Judge Baker Childrens Center
91. ACT in Health Psychology
Chair: Bryan Brandt, University of South Florida
Chair: Bryan Brandt, University of South Florida
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
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
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
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
Chair: Trym Nordstrand Jacobsen, DPS Molde, Norway (District Mental Health Services Center)
Trym Nordstrand Jacobsen, DPS Molde, Norway (District Mental Health Services Center)
Didrik Heggdal, Vestre Viken Health Trust, Norway
Arne Lillelien, Vestre Viken Health Trust, Norway
Trym Nordstrand Jacobsen, DPS Molde, Norway (District Mental Health Services Center)
Didrik Heggdal, Vestre Viken Health Trust, Norway
Arne Lillelien, Vestre Viken Health Trust, Norway
Kirk J. Schneider, Ph.D., Saybrook University and the Existential-Humanistic Institute
100. How ACT is Being Used in Organisations to Help Improve Performance and Wellbeing: Time Management Course-Pamphlet
Rob Archer, Working with ACT
Rob Archer, Working with ACT
101. Clinical Intervention in Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation: Mixing ABA and ACT to Improve Outcomes
Chair: Timothy M. Weil, Ph.D., BCBA, University of South Florida
Discussant: Thomas G. Szabo, University of Nevada, Reno
Discussant: Thomas G. Szabo, University of Nevada, Reno
• 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
Chair: Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., University of Nevada
Lisa Onken, Ph.D., National Institute on Drug Abuse
Brandon Gaudiano, Ph.D., Brown University
William C. Follette, Ph.D., University of Nevada
Lisa Onken, Ph.D., National Institute on Drug Abuse
Brandon Gaudiano, Ph.D., Brown University
William C. Follette, Ph.D., University of Nevada
Kelly Koerner, Ph.D., Evidence-Based Practice Institute, LLC
Matthieu Villatte, Ph.D., University of Louisiana
Matthieu Villatte, Ph.D., University of Louisiana
Jonathan Kanter, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
104. Fire & Ice: Working with Clients' Emotions in Session-Handout
Jennifer Villatte, M.A., University of Nevada, Reno
Robyn Walser, Ph.D., National Center for PTSD, Dissemination & Training Division
Robyn Walser, Ph.D., National Center for PTSD, Dissemination & Training Division
Ciara McEnteggart, NUI Maynooth, Ireland
Emma Nicholson, NUI Maynooth, ireland
Dr. Yvonne Barnes-Holmes, NUI Maynooth
Prof. Dermot-Barnes-Holmes, NUI Maynooth
Emma Nicholson, NUI Maynooth, ireland
Dr. Yvonne Barnes-Holmes, NUI Maynooth
Prof. Dermot-Barnes-Holmes, NUI Maynooth
Michael Baugh, LCSW, California Institute of Integral Studies
109. ACT for teachers, parents and kids
Chair: Alyssa Wilson, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
• 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
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
113. The Course, Contribution and Verbal Nature of Valued Living
Chair: Alexander D. Plaisance, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
Discussant: Jennifer Plumb-Vilardaga, M.A., University of Nevada Reno
Discussant: Jennifer Plumb-Vilardaga, M.A., University of Nevada Reno
• 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
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
114. Fit Learning: Contextual Behavior Science in Education
Chair: Nicholas M. Berens, Ph.D., Fit Learning
Discussant: Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., University of Nevada
Discussant: Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., University of Nevada
• 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
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
118. Using ACT to Help People with Chronic Health Conditions
Chair: Kelly Wilson, Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Staci Martin, Ph.D., National Cancer Institute
Mary Atwater, PsyD, Private Practice
Mary Ann McCabe, Ph.D., Private Practice
Chair: Kelly Wilson, Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Staci Martin, Ph.D., National Cancer Institute
Mary Atwater, PsyD, Private Practice
Mary Ann McCabe, Ph.D., Private Practice
Mairéad Foody, National University of Ireland, Maynooth
Yvonne Barnes-Holmes, Ph.D., National University of Ireland, Maynooth
Yvonne Barnes-Holmes, Ph.D., National University of Ireland, Maynooth
125. Dancing around the hexaflex: Therapeutic timing and flexibility in ACT
Niklas Törneke, M.D., NT Psykiatri, private practice
Jason Luoma, Ph.D., Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, and Training Center
Jenna LeJeune, Ph.D., Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, and Training Center
Jason Luoma, Ph.D., Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, and Training Center
Jenna LeJeune, Ph.D., Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, and Training Center
Thomas J. Waltz, Ph.D., Center for Mental Healthcare and Outcomes Research (CeMHOR)
Claudia Drossel, Ph.D., South Central Mental Illness, Research, Education, and Clinical Center (SC-MIRECC)
Claudia Drossel, Ph.D., South Central Mental Illness, Research, Education, and Clinical Center (SC-MIRECC)
127. It Takes a Village: Children in Their Social World
Chair: Desiree Carnathan, University of Mississippi
Discussant: Lisa Coyne, Ph.D., Suffolk University
Discussant: Lisa Coyne, Ph.D., Suffolk University
• 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
130. Humanistic Psychology, Systems Psychology, and ACT: Is it Possible to Bring These Different Traditions into a Working Alliance
Chair: Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., University of Nevada
Steven C. Hayes, University of Nevada
Kirk Schneider, Existential-Humanistic Institute
J. Scott Fraser, Wright State University
Chair: Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., University of Nevada
Steven C. Hayes, University of Nevada
Kirk Schneider, Existential-Humanistic Institute
J. Scott Fraser, Wright State University
131. Cognitive fusion: Conceptualization and empirical findings
Chair: Helen Bolderston, University of Southampton
Discussant: John T. Blackledge, Ph.D., Morehead State University
Chair: Helen Bolderston, University of Southampton
Discussant: John T. Blackledge, Ph.D., Morehead State University
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
Clive Ferenbach, NHS Fife
David Gillanders, University of Edinburgh
Alan Harper, NHS Fife
Sarah Gillanders, NHS Lothian
Louise McNeil, NHS Lothian
132. Recent developments within basic IRAP research
Chair: Ian Hussey, National University of Ireland Maynooth
• 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
133. Exploring the Flexibility of the Psychological Flexibility Model
Chair: Michael Bordieri, University of Mississippi
Maureen Colohan, Private Practise, Mindfulness Association UK, British Society of Clinical Hypnosis
• Drama therapy and ACT for First Episode Psychosis Populations
• 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
• 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
• Obama Karma: The Use of Role Models to Enhance Psychological Flexibility
Russell Razzaque, Ph.D., NHS London
134. More Than Skin Deep: Understanding, Evaluating, and Intervening on Body Image Flexibility
Chair: Gina Quebedeaux, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
Discussant: Joseph Ciarrochi, University of Western Sydney
Discussant: Joseph Ciarrochi, University of Western Sydney
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
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
135. Understanding emotions and the Therapeutic relationship
Chair: Diego Balbuena, University of South Florida
• 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
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
Martha (Marti) Ireland Ph.D., RN, CS, CEDS, Private Practice, Virtual Therapy Connect
Janine Anthony Bowen, Esq., Partner, Jack Attorney’s and Advisors
Janine Anthony Bowen, Esq., Partner, Jack Attorney’s and Advisors
M. Joann Wright, Ph.D., Linden Oaks at Edward