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.
"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.
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Access to Book Club Meetings, featuring books on ACBS-relevant topics and themes, plus earn continuing education credits (for licensed psychologists)!
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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)!
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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)!
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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.
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Engage & collaborate with the SoCal ACBS Community Special Interest Group Listserv!
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...and more!
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
Multiple DatesFri, Oct 04Virtual Consultation GroupOct 04, 2024, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDTVirtual Consultation GroupJoin us for our ACT Peer Consultation Group where you can practice your ACT skills and learn how to work with clients using an ACT framework.
Sat, Oct 19The Hammer MuseumOct 19, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDTThe Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USAMeet fellow ACBS SoCal Chapter members (in real life!) and take a walk through the Hammer Museum.
Sat, Nov 16Via ZoomFinancial Self-Advocacy: An Introductory Discussion on Self-Employment, Tax Planning, and RetirementNov 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PSTVia Zoom
"What you resist, persists."
Carl Jung