ACT Ontario

09/25/2026

We wanted to share some information about an upcoming event that may be of interest to our Ontario members.

ACT BootCamp® is coming to Cleveland — October 15-18

This is a great opportunity to train with four exceptional clinicians: Steven C. Hayes, PhD (originator of ACT), along with Miranda Morris, PhD, Robyn Walser, PhD, and Diana Hill, PhD — hosted by the Institute for Better Health.

- Up to 32 CE hours
- Evening sessions the first three days, with hands-on clinical demonstrations and real plays
- A great fit whether you're new to ACT or a seasoned practitioner
- Volume discounts (5+) and student rates available

And the location is convenient too — Cleveland is just a short drive or a quick hop across the border from many parts of Ontario (under 90 minutes by air). These trainings only happen once or twice a year, so it's a nice chance to catch this lineup without a long trip, and a nice opportunity to get some brief travel in!

As a bonus, proceeds support a charitable organization developing new case conceptualization and monitoring tools for the field.

Register at ibh.com/events. Tickets are limited, so don't wait too long!

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08/11/2026

Hello everyone! 📣

For those of you who do not know, we are looking forward to our in-person ACBS Ontario Chapters Members Summer Block Party taking place this Thursday, August 13, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in North York! 🏢

Come enjoy a relaxed summer evening, connect with fellow Ontario ACBS chapter members, and have some fun.

If you are not yet a member and are interested in attending, please join through ACBS membership sign-up and select affiliation with the Ontario Chapter. Follow this link for that process 👉https://contextualscience.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=23 📱.

Please reach out by email to [email protected] for final sign-up details. 📧

We would love to see you there! 🎉

05/05/2026

Will we see you tomorrow evening?

The Ontario ACBS AGM will be held tomorrow (Tuesday, May 5th) from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm ET.

This year's meeting will feature a special presentation from Greg Samuelson RN, RP: Understanding and Exploring Compassion Using the Framework of Compassion Focused Therapy. For more information, please see the poster below.

MEETING AGENDA:

1. Annual General Meeting - Updates on the Chapter from the incoming Chair, Shlomo Radcliffe, Toronto Member
2. "Understanding and Exploring Compassion Using the Framework of Compassion Focused Therapy." - Greg Samuelson
3. A summary of upcoming chapter events for 2026

HOW TO JOIN

This is an online meeting for chapter members – attend from anywhere in the province!

Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86107947769?pwd=cxgT7JiJWsUcSU3hsMgiPuUBtE1Ea8.1

Looking forward to seeing you all!

All the best,

Ontario ACBS Board

05/01/2026

We would like to highlight this community event. 🙌

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04/30/2026

Our upcoming Ontario ACBS AGM will be held on Tuesday, May 5th from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm ET over Zoom.

This year's meeting will feature a special presentation from Greg Samuelson RN, RP: Understanding and Exploring Compassion Using the Framework of Compassion Focused Therapy.

Here is a summary of the talk:

Compassion Focused Therapy is a Mindfulness Based Therapy.

Paul Gilbert, the founder of Compassion Focused Therapy defines it as: a science based, integrative (consilient), evolution informed biopsychosocial approach to the human mind, addressing the dark side, promoting caring connections to self and others, hence pro-sociality and well-being.

This talk will be participatory and include exercises, exploration, and dialogue.

We will explore the idea of Compassion and how Compassionate Mind Training and Compassion Focused Therapy define the concept of compassion and where it is placed in the framework of motivations, emotions, competencies, and behaviours. We will also talk about the flows of compassion and do experiential exercises designed to activate the brain systems that help us to act in compassionate ways and to understand the facilitators and inhibitors to accessing compassion.

MEETING AGENDA:

1. Annual General Meeting - Updates on the Chapter from the incoming Chair, Shlomo Radcliffe, Toronto Member
2. "Understanding and Exploring Compassion Using the Framework of Compassion Focused Therapy." - Greg Samuelson
3. A summary of upcoming chapter events for 2026

HOW TO JOIN

This is an online meeting for chapter members – attend from anywhere in the province!

Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86107947769?pwd=cxgT7JiJWsUcSU3hsMgiPuUBtE1Ea8.1

Looking forward to seeing you all!

All the best,

Ontario ACBS Board

04/07/2026

The OnACBS Board of Directors has 3 positions open this election year. This is a wonderful chance to get involved and take part in developing the community of ACT practitioners in Ontario. The election committee is now receiving nominations for the positions of:

1) Member-at-Large: Currently held by JP Foster

2) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer: Currently held by Farshid Sadatsharifi, Ph.D.

3) Chair-Elect: Currently held by Shlomo Radcliffe, DCP, RP

4) Treasurer: Currently held by Katarina Guillen, MA, RP

5) Student Representative: Currently held by Soo Kim, MA, Ph.D. Candidate

The term for each of these positions is 2 years.

Board members volunteer approximately 4 hours per month of their time, including board meetings every 2 months. Board members may volunteer additional time for committee work planning events, contributing to newsletters, marketing, IT and managing administrative matters. If you would like more information about the roles and responsibilities of each of the board positions, please visit this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17szVjQq4zNLJfpqS2vQGLc6sPKEOhA54/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111239879317355675567&rtpof=true&sd=true

If you know someone with passion and enthusiasm for the dissemination of ACT in Ontario please nominate him or her. (You can also nominate yourself!). No previous Board experience required.

Please send a brief bio of the nominee to our nominations committee at [email protected].

Please submit your nominations by April 10, 2026. Elections will take place online from April 13th - April 20, 2026. The results of the elections will be announced by email and at our Annual General Meeting on May 5th, 2026.

NOTE: A nominee must be a member of the Ontario Chapter of ACBS. To do so, simply register as an ACBS member at your own values-aligned pricing and choose to affiliate with our chapter for updates and invitations to these exciting virtual events. Register as a member today here:
https://contextualscience.org/benefits_acbs_membership

Sincerely,

The Board of Directors

Ontario Chapter of ACBS

Benefits of Membership Paid ACBS membership (professional, student, or affiliate) provides the following benefits: Full access to the website and premium content. Links to the following resources are viewable only when logged into your current, paid ACBS member account:

03/27/2026

Are you looking for a discount code for the June 15-16, 2026 Russ Harris Toronto ACT for Autism and ADHD training? We've got your back. 🙌

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The Association for Contextual Behavioural Science Ontario Chapter is your home in Ontario for ACT and CBS Community.

Our local chapter fosters contextual behavioral science, emphasizing ACT and CFT, for clinicians, academics, and students.

We host:

• Webinars by ACT leaders with a focus on what's happening within Ontario

• Monthly peer-group meetings for live skill practice following the Portland model

• A book club focusing right now on Functional Analysis in Psychotherapy

+ more ACT trainings and community holiday parties.

Simply register as an ACBS member at your own values-aligned pricing and choose to affiliate with our chapter for updates and invitations to these exciting virtual events. Register as a member today here:

https://contextualscience.org/benefits_acbs_membership

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02/07/2026

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02/07/2025

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10/30/2024

Please join us in hosting Dr. Emily Moore a free online Grand Rounds presentation on Pain Reprocessing Therapy and Chronic Pain this Friday, November 1st @ 1-2pm. Information about the speaker and presentation are below. We hope you can join for what will surely be an interesting presentation and discussion.

INFO & FREE REGISTRATION: https://ottawariverintegrative.com/event/november-grand-rounds-pain-reprocessing-therapy-applications-in-chronic-pain-and-beyond/

SPEAKER
Dr. Emily Moore obtained her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, from McGill University. She subsequently completed the Stanford Clinical Pain Psychology Fellowship. During fellowship, she received specialized training in the treatment of a wide range of chronic pain presentations, developed a group intervention for migraine and completed the Pain Reprocessing Therapy certification course.

Dr. Moore is currently a Clinical Instructor at Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine. She divides her time between clinical care, teaching, and research. She is passionate about helping individuals navigate pain, find fulfillment, harness motivation and flourish in their lives.

OVERVIEW

Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is a novel and revolutionary approach to pain management that retrains the brain to accurately interpret and respond to bodily signals, effectively breaking the cycle of chronic pain. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical foundations and scientific evidence supporting PRT. The key components of PRT intervention will be introduced. Applications of PRT to non-pain presentations will also be discussed.

https://ottawariverintegrative.com/event/november-grand-rounds-pain-reprocessing-therapy-applications-in-chronic-pain-and-beyond/

Join us on Friday, November 1 at 1pm. No cost and open to all. FREE ON-LINE WEBINAR: Pain Reprocessing Therapy: Applications in Chronic Pain and Beyond. By: Dr. Emily Moore, Ph.D., clinical instructor at Stanford University School of Medicine. Overview: Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is a novel and...