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
Mar 24, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDTOnline via ZoomThis 1-hour, free, virtual introduction with ACT trainer, expert, and author, Dr. Aprilia West, will provide an overview of the fundamentals of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Multiple DatesApr 24, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDTOnline via ZoomJoin us in reading and discussing, What Makes You Stronger. Plus, psychologists can earn CEs under BOP's new Continuing Professional Development Model!
CEs AvailableMay 05, 12:00 PM PDT – Oct 13, 2:00 PM PDTOnline via ZoomLearn to make expert-level moves with powerful evidence-based tools to help your clients become more psychologically flexible.
Multiple DatesMay 08, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDTOnline via ZoomJoin us for our ACT Peer Consultation Group and practice your ACT skills and learn how to work with clients using an ACT framework.
Multiple DatesMay 22, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDTOnline via ZoomJoin us in reading and discussing The Beauty in Breaking by Michele Harper. Plus, psychologists can earn CEs under BOP's new Continuing Professional Development Model!
Multiple DatesAug 21, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDTOnline via ZoomJoin us in reading and discussing Aware by Daniel Siegel, MD. Plus, psychologists can earn CEs under BOP's new Continuing Professional Development Model!
"What you resist, persists."
Carl Jung