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Building the
ACT Community in
Southern California

Our Mission

Welcome to the official website of the Southern California (SoCal) Chapter of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ABCS)! We are a community of clinical and research practitioners and students interested in learning about Contextual Behavioral Science, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Relational Frame Theory (RFT). Our mission is to foster the development of functional contextual cognitive and behavioral science and practice within Southern California so as to alleviate human suffering and advance human well-being. Our chapter offers trainings and workshops covering the foundations of ACT to specialized topics relevant to contextual behavioral science in addition to other learning and practice opportunities, including Book Club and Peer Consultation Groups. We also provide the opportunity to become a SoCal Chapter Member and enjoy exclusive membership benefits. 

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"We are birthed into sangha, into sacred community.

It is called the world."

Adyashanti

Membership Benefits

SoCal Chapter Members enjoy the benefits of being a part of our supportive and engaging community, eager to learn and deepen the practice of contextual behavioral science.

 

  • Access to Book Club Meetings, featuring books on ACBS-relevant topics and themes, plus earn continuing education credits (for licensed psychologists)! 

  • Access to monthly Peer Consultation Group Meetings, where you can practice building your ACT skills and get live, clinical support from our Board Member Leaders and earn continuing education credits (for licensed psychologists)! 

  • Access to Training Events and Workshops featuring engaging speakers and topics relevant to the ACBS community, plus earn continuing education credits (for licensed mental health professionals)!

  • Invite to End of Year, In-Person Social / Networking Event, where you can meet with other ACBS clinicians in the area, and build your network and your relationships. 

  • Engage & collaborate with the SoCal ACBS Community Special Interest Group Listserv!

  • ...and more! 

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VIP Membership Benefits

SoCal Chapter Members with Paid, Annual Memberships 

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  • Promotional pricing and discounts for all Training Events and Workshops featuring engaging speakers and topics relevant to the ACBS community, plus earn continuing education credits (for licensed mental health professionals)! ​​​

"Compassion is a verb." 

Thich Nhat Hanh

Upcoming Events

  • Use and Misuse of ACT for OCD with Dr. Max Maisel
    Use and Misuse of ACT for OCD with Dr. Max Maisel
    CEs Available
    Sat, Sep 30
    Online via Zoom
    Use and Misuse of ACT for OCD with Dr. Max Maisel
    Sep 30, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
    Online via Zoom
    This 2-hour CE training will explore the application of ACT in treating OCD, incorporating a case presentation, experiential exercises, and metaphors to enhance learning.
    RSVP
  • Intro to ACT from a Functional Contextual Framework with Dr. Jessica Borushok
    Intro to ACT from a Functional Contextual Framework with Dr. Jessica Borushok
    CEs Available
    Sat, Dec 02
    Online via Zoom
    Intro to ACT from a Functional Contextual Framework with Dr. Jessica Borushok
    Dec 02, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PST
    Online via Zoom
    Join Peer Reviewed ACT Trainer, Dr. Jessica Borushok, as she walks us through how to approach ACT from a more flexible, functional, and contextualized place.
    RSVP

"What you resist, persists."

Carl Jung

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