Hi UK ACTors,
Can we discuss this development? I wonder if there are any others here in
the UK who would like to join together to develop ACT with children and
young people in statutory settings?
Best wishes
David
Currently working in Derby City Specialist CAMHS


----- Original Message -----
From: "Emily Rodrigues" <doact@...>
To: "MR STEARE" <david.steare@...>
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 2:30 AM
Subject: ACBS Chapters & SIGs now forming!


> Dear ACBS Member:
>
> The primary purpose of this note is to announce the ability to create ACBS
> Chapters and Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
>
> Robyn Walser is Chair of the ACBS International Relational Committee. This
> fall I asked that committee to look into the formation of chapters and
> SIGs. In coordination with Emily Neilan Rodrigues, our Executive Director,
> they have generated a set of policies and procedures for Chapters and
> SIGs. The committee's recommendations have been formally adopted by the
> Board.
>
> The Chapter and SIGs handbooks are attached. Chapters are defined by
> region or language. Basically any kind of region is eligible:
> International Area (e.g., Australia and New Zealand are talking about
> forming one), National, State/Province, Regional, Local, and Language
> Community. SIGs can be formed around any scholarly or professional
> interest within the scope of ACBS. Chapters and SIGs must be comprised of
> ACBS members (now that dues are values based, we did not think that could
> be a barrier anywhere) and at least 10 are needed to propose the formation
> of a group. The handbooks lay out a number of things the ACBS office can
> do to support Chapters and SIGs at this point. There are online at:
>
> http://www.contextualpsychology.org/chapters_sigs
> (link at the very top of the homepage "Chapters & SIGs")
> We are hopeful that these mechanisms will allow a more bottom up
> Association -- one
> that is continuously shaped by its members. The new structure should allow
> better support of the world community, a readily available leadership
> track, and a greater sense of shared responsibility for the development of
> the ACT/RFT/ACBS community
> world wide.
>
> If you are willing to help shape the future ACBS and what it stands for,
> consider forming a Chapter or SIG. If you have operational questions
> please email Emily (doact@...).
> Policy questions or concerns can be sent to the Board.
>
> Also, now that I have your attention, two additional matters.
>
> One, please watch for your membership renewal. We finished 2008 with 1850
> members, and will be continuously renewing memberships on a 12 month
> basis. List serve, chapter, and SIG participation is dependent on
> membership, so it is worth attending to the notice.
>
> And finally, don't forget the World Conference III in The Netherlands this
> summer.
> Details are on the website. There is even still time to submit posters. It
> will be a lot of fun!
>
> - S
>
> Steven C. Hayes
> President, ACBS