This is the official site of the Mindfulness and Acceptance Special Interest Group (SIG) within the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT).
Provide a forum to members for the development and dissemination of a behavioral science infused with mindfulness and acceptance theory and practice - including the discussion of current controversies in these areas, limitations of current research, and directions for future research.
Provide information for training in mindfulness and acceptance schemes.
Foster collaboration and free exchange among researchers and clinicians.
Create opportunities to network with colleagues sharing common interests.
To formally join the Mindfulness and Acceptance SIG, you must be a Member or Student Member of ABCT. You can join the SIG by completing a short application available on line. To join, follow this link to complete the application.
If you are not a member of ABCT but wish to be listed as having an interest in mindfulness and acceptance, you may complete the same application, but please record your ABCT status accurately.
Listserv
Click here or on the link at the top of the page to join our electronic discussion list or to modify your subscription parameters. You do not need to be a member of ABCT to join the listserv.
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies 42nd Annual Convention
November 13-16, 2008
Orlando, FL
American Psychological Society 21st Annual Convention
May 22-25, 2009
San Francisco, CA
World Congress on Positive Psychology
June, 2009
Location to be announced
Mindfulness and Acceptance SIG website last updated November 5, 2008.
Questions regarding the SIG, the database of interested scientists and practitioners, and the listserv can be directed to Randye Semple.