The History and Future of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Exploring the Evolution of a Process-Based Approach

With Steven C. Hayes, Gijs Jansen, and Kelly G. Wilson

Join Steven C. Hayes, Gijs Jansen, and Kelly G. Wilson in an engaging conversation on the evolution of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This webinar will explore the history of ACT, current trends shaping its practice, and the future of modern process-based therapeutic approaches. With their combined expertise, our speakers will provide valuable insights, sparking discussions that you, as a participant, can actively contribute to. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to ACT, this interactive session will deepen your understanding and inspire fresh ways of thinking about psychological flexibility and behavior change.

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Steven C. Hayes

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Gijs Jansen

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Kelly G. Wilson

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Thursday
20th of February 2025

2 hours
From 10 AM to 12 PM, PT

Online, via Zoom

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Dr. Steven C. Hayes, Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno, is a leading psychologist and President of the Institute for Better Health. Originator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, author of 48 books and 700+ articles, and recipient of numerous awards, he is one of the most cited psychologists worldwide.

Drs. Gijs Jansen, a leading pioneer of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in the Netherlands, has authored 15 books and over 100 articles. A faculty member at Radboud University Nijmegen, he co-founded PsychFlex and has significantly advanced ACT through training programs, workshops, and resources for healthcare professionals.

Kelly G. Wilson, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology at the University at Mississippi and a co-founder of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). He has published extensively on ACT, including 11 books, as well as over 100 articles and chapters on related basic and applied issues. His work includes the investigation of acceptance, mindfulness, and values-oriented strategies in the treatment of a variety of problems in living as well as in the basic behavioral science underlying therapeutic change.