Realizing the Potential of Contextual Behavioral Science to Alleviate Human Suffering – Reflections from Days 3 & 4 of ACSBWC 2025

Attending the third and fourth days of this year’s conference deepened my understanding of how Contextual Behavioral Science (CBS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and related approaches can address complex mental health challenges – and even transform the way we work with ourselves, our clients, and our communities. From cutting-edge research on anorexia nervosa to experiential workshops on therapeutic “punishment,” psychological flexibility, neurodivergence, and stigma reduction, I left feeling inspired, stretched, and more committed than ever to integrating these approaches into my own practice.