How do I access file attachments, publications, and other downloads?

Some pages on this site will refer to attached or downloadable files. If you are not a paid member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS), you will not be able to view or download these files. To gain access to such files (including the full-text downloads of many of the publications listed in the Publications section of the site), after you're logged in, you must apply for paid ACBS membership (which can now cost you as little as $1, with values-based dues). After you have completed the membership application form and paid your membership dues, you should be able to access all of the downloadable files on the site.

Occassionally a member has problems opening the PDFs. In this day and age we all have different versions of different software, but here are a few things to try.

1.) Try updating your browser to the latest version (Like Internet Explorer for example).
2.) Try using something other than Internet Explorer (Like Mozilla, FireFox, Opera, Avant, etc.) Sometimes that's the easiest solution.
3.) Don't just click the link and try to open it. Right click the PDF link, select "Save target as" and save the file to your computer, then open it.

How do I allow people to email me?

It's easy to allow visitors to the site to email you (and without revealing your email address, which protects you from spammers):

1. Login to the site

2. Click on the "my account" link in the menu below your username on the right side of the screen
3. Click on the "Edit" tab
4. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click on the "Personal contact form" checkbox

Now when site visitors view your profile, they will see a "Contact" tab that allows them to send you an email via a web-based form. Check out the webmaster's profile for an example of this.

How do I change my profile, account, or contact information?

To change your profile/contact/account information, simply do this:

• Login to the site.

• Click on the my account link in the menu below your username on the right side of the screen.

• Click on the Edit tab at the top of the page.

• Change your account settings as desired, or click on the Personal Information, Contact Information, Education, or ACT links at the top of the screen to change the information in those categories.

• Click on the Submit button at the bottom of the page when you are finished.

The example below illustrates how to change your password, with the buttons circled in red. (Login, my account, edit, enter password, confirm password, submit)

How do I contribute something to the site?

Individuals with basic site membership can contribute to the discussion forums by following the appropriate links in that section of the site.

Only members of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science can upload new content to the site:

• If you just want to comment on existing content, simply click on the "add new comment" link at the bottom of the page or click on the "reply" link next to an existing comment. Your comment or reply will then appear at the bottom of that page.

• If you want contribute new content, you have two choices. First, you can locate where your content fits most logically. For example, if you want to create a page that describes your academic training program in ACT, you would click on the main ACT link, then Training, then Academic Training. At the bottom of the Academic Training page, you could click on the "add child page" link to create a new page for your program. Alternatively, you can just click on the "create content" link that appears on the right side of your screen (below your username). From there you can choose the type of content you want to create and place it in the site hierarchy appropriately using the "parent" drop-down menu.

And that's it! Additional prompts and instructions are provided on most of the content creation pages. Don't worry too much about messing anything up -- the site editors can also go back and correct any mistakes you made. Also, you will be able to edit any content you create any time you wish! Just return to the page and click on the "Edit" tab at the top.

If you have questions about contributing content to the site, please do not hesitate to contact the ContextualPsychology.org webmaster.

How do I eliminate the "Security Information" popup?

There is one known bug on this website. After accessing the "Join or Donate" link (where you go to process your credit card and purchase membership), the SSL Security Info popup continues to appear when you navigate away from the page.

If this is happening to you, simply close your browser and reopen it and the popup will not appear again (unless you click "Join or Donate" again).

Thank you for your understanding, and we'll correct the issue as soon as a fix is available.

How do I include my picture in comments or replies?

if you have uploaded a picture of yourself to your account page it will automatically be included in replies or comments. It will NOT be displayed in the preview but will be displayed once you have submitted the comment or reply.

How do I list myself as an ACT Therapist?

If you are an ACT therapist and want to be listed on the site as such, please apply for professional ACBS membership, after you've logged in to your account. If you don't have a free account yet, you can get one here.

Only current ACBS members can be listed in the ACT Therapist directory. To do this, log in to your paid account, click on "my account" at the upper right of your screen, then "edit", then "ACT", then click the "ACT Therapist" checkbox and make sure that you've supplied information about your practice and ACT experience. Then just click "submit" at the bottom of the page.

How do I purchase (or renew) membership?

To purchase or renew membership, login, then click on the "Join, Renew, or Donate" link on the top of the page (at the very top, in the blue header). If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to do so. If you do not already have a login you can create one for free here.

After you've logged in and clicked "Join, Renew, or Donate" you will see the "Membership Signup and Renewal" page. Here is listed the different catagories of paid membership: Professional, Student, and Affiliate. If you would like to know the benefits of membership, please check here.

We now feature Values-Based Dues so please consider the community and resources offered here when chosing the value of your membership.

Follow the prompts to purchase your membership.

You will see a Thank You page, telling you that your card was processed, and you will receive an email notification of the completion of the transaction.

Your benefits will begin immediately.

You will appear in the Membership Directory and have full access to the site.

If for some reason you have trouble with this, or need help, click on contact us to email for help.

If you prefer you can mail it in. All we need is your name, username, email address, membership choice (Professional, Student, Affiliate), the amount you would like to pay for your dues, and your Visa, MasterCard, or AmEx information (number, exp. date).

Please mail or fax it to:
ACBS
933 Gear St.
Reno, NV 89503
USA

(775)746-2013

You will receive an email notification when it is received and your membership is activated.

How do I translate a page of the site?

We welcome translations of the pages on this site into languages other than English! Unfortunately, the process of translating pages is not yet automated. To provide a translation of a page, email the webmaster with the exact URL of the page you are translating, the language into which you are translating it, and the translation. I will add it to the site as soon as I can!

Note that if you are an ACBS member, you can also add new content to the site in a language other than English. When submitting the content, simply use the "Language:" drop-down box near the top of the submission screen to select a language other than English!

The website appears to be formatted strangely on my computer, how can I see it properly?

Occassionally we get reports that the menus appear strangely, are over-lapping, or menus appear in the wrong place (at the bottom of the page). This is usually a browser issue.

The latest version of Internet Explorer is the best browser to use to view this site.

What software was used to create this website?

This website runs on a content management system (CMS) called Drupal. Drupal is an open-source, free software application that automates many of the functions associated with maintaining and updating a community website. Like other CMS programs, Drupal allows users to focus on creating and maintaining content while it handles the details of page formatting, navigational links, menu systems, and other technical and administrative details of a website.

Drupal was developed in PHP, an open-source programming language developed specifically for web applications. It also utilizes an open-source relational database server called MySQL to efficiently store and retrieve content and website settings.

Essentially, this website was developed using entirely free, open-source web applications (although hosting the site on a web server, registering the domain name, etc. are not free). I encourage you to learn more about open-source solutions for your technology needs, such as the Firefox web browser (seriously -- it kicks Internet Explorer's ass!).

What the heck are Values-Based Dues?

Values-Based Dues simply means that you choose how much you want to pay for your membership dues.

If you think the website is a terrific resource and want the support the organization and website please give more.

If you're new, just curious, or a poor suffering student, give less.

If you've just signed up for very little, and then realize what a gem this community is, you can go back and give more to support it.

Suggested Dues (in US dollars):
Professional Members: $50
Student Members: $25
Affiliate Members (or general public): $25

Minimum Dues Payment: $1

Obviously, if everyone joins and only pays $1, our grand experiment will have failed and we'll have to go back to the standard method of dues collection. The current structure allows for new people to learn about ACT & RFT without a large financial burden.

Basic site membership is still free, but non-paying members don't have access to everything on the site.

How to join ACBS.

Who created this website and why?

This website began as a fun side-project by Eric Fox (um, that's me but I figured I should write in the third person to make this all sound more official or something) in early 2005 when he decided it was time to update and combine the old RFT and ACT websites into a central site that was more dynamic and community-driven. Before he knew it, things had spiraled out of control and the new site kept getting bigger and more complex and an entire new professional association (ACBS) was formed that wrested control of the site from his greedy little hands. :)

This site is now officially owned and operated by the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS). The site's initial structure and policies were shaped by ACBS's planning committee. And, as we state on the home page, this website is dedicated to supporting the development of a progressive psychology and related behavioral sciences more adequate to the challenge of the human condition. Neat.