The Association for Contextual Behavioral Science

The Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) is an organization dedicated to promoting research and practice in contextual behavioral science, which focuses on understanding human behavior in relation to context and environment. It encompasses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps individuals embrace their thoughts and feelings while committing to personal values. ACBS supports collaboration among professionals, researchers, and practitioners to improve mental health treatments and enhance well-being. By emphasizing a holistic view of behavior, the organization seeks to foster more effective psychological interventions and advance the science behind behavioral understanding.