Welcome to ACBS Ontario!
Where science meets the work that matters. A community for practitioners, researchers, and students applying Contextual Behavioural Science in Ontario
ACBS Ontario
Your local chapter fosters contextual behavioral science, emphasizing ACT and CFT, for clinicians, academics, and students.
We host:
• Webinars and trainings by ACT and CFT leaders in Ontario
• Monthly peer-group meetings for live skill practice following the Portland model
• A (completed) book club focusing on Functional Analysis in Psychotherapy
• Lists and resources in supervision, ACT Buddy Program, and more
+ more ACT trainings, socials, and community holiday parties.
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The Ontario ACBS AGM will be held tomorrow (Tuesday, May 5th) from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm ET.![]()
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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.![]()
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MEETING AGENDA:![]()
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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![]()
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HOW TO JOIN![]()
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This is an online meeting for chapter members – attend from anywhere in the province!![]()
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Join via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/86107947769?pwd=cxgT7JiJWsUcSU3hsMgiPuUBtE1Ea8.1![]()
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Looking forward to seeing you all!![]()
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All the best,![]()
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Ontario ACBS Board
We would like to highlight this community event. 🙌 ![]()
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Our upcoming Ontario ACBS AGM will be held on Tuesday, May 5th from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm ET over Zoom.![]()
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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.![]()
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Here is a summary of the talk:![]()
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Compassion Focused Therapy is a Mindfulness Based Therapy.![]()
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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.![]()
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This talk will be participatory and include exercises, exploration, and dialogue.![]()
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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. ![]()
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MEETING AGENDA:![]()
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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![]()
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HOW TO JOIN![]()
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This is an online meeting for chapter members – attend from anywhere in the province!![]()
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Join via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/86107947769?pwd=cxgT7JiJWsUcSU3hsMgiPuUBtE1Ea8.1![]()
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Looking forward to seeing you all!![]()
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All the best,![]()
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Ontario ACBS Board