Greater New York Metropolitan Region Chapter of the Association of Contextual Behavioral Science

Fostering the development and practice of contextual behavioral science to ameliorate human suffering and advance well-being

All who are curious about Contextual Behavioral Science (CBS), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Relational Frame Theory (RFT) are welcome!

Our Mission.

Beginning with a focus on our organization, and looking more broadly to society at large, NYC-ACBS is a local community of practitioners, scholars, researchers, educators, and others, committed to:

  • Providing dynamic trainings in ACT, RFT, and related disciplines for our community

  • Disseminating contextual behavioral science

  • Respecting and valuing diversity, and creating an environment that is inclusive of all

  • Eliminating policies and practices that have negative impacts on marginalized and/or vulnerable groups, as defined by members of those groups

  • Creating and advocating for more equitable and inclusive social policies and practices

What We Offer.

  • Guest Lectures & Trainings

  • Social Network Events

  • Peer-Peer Consultation & Supervision Groups

  • Conferences

  • Out-Sourcing Speakers & Facilitators

  • Listservs

Member Benefits

Join a growing and diverse community coming from many psychotherapeutic orientations and professions (psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health counselors, social workers, educators, researchers & academics), who are committed to building a scientific, collegial, open, non-discriminatory,  and mutually supportive contextual based science community.

  • Get local exposure through the marketing of your name and practice through our social media outlets and network with peers at NYC-ACBS’s social events and virtual community.

  • Receive discounts for major and minor CBS-related training events and local ACT Study-Practice Groups.

  • Get notified of all upcoming local CBS and ACT lectures and receive access to the local CBS community (listserv, instagram, facebook, linkedin)

Become a Member

Upcoming events.

“Get out of your mind and into your life.”

— Steven C. Hayes