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)

Upcoming events.

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

— Steven C. Hayes