Recommended Readings

Reccomended readings (and other media) for those who wish to gain a better understanding of the lab's theoretical and philosophical foundations!

• Baer, D. M., Wolf, M. M., & Risley, T. R. (1968). Some current dimensions of applied behavior analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1(1), 91–97. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1968.1-91

• Hayes, S. C., Barnes-Holmes, D., & Wilson, K. G. (2012). Contextual Behavioral Science: Creating a science more adequate to the challenge of the human condition. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 1, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2012.09.004

• Harris, R. (2006). Embracing your demons: An overview of acceptance and commitment therapy. Psychotherapy in Australia, 12(4). https://www.actmindfully.com.au/upimages/Dr_Russ_Harris_-_A_Non-technical_Overview_of_ACT.pdf

• Wilson, K. G., Sandoz, E. K., Slater, R. M. (in press). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. In Social Workers' Desk Reference, A. R. Roberts (Ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. https://www.academia.edu/17983176/Acceptance_and_Commitment_Therapy

• Ramnerö, J., & Törneke, N. (2008). The ABCs of human behavior: Behavioral principles for the practicing clinician. New Harbinger Publications. https://www.newharbinger.com/9781608824342/the-abcs-of-human-behavior/

• Harris, R. (2008). The happiness trap: How to stop struggling and start living. Trumpeter Books. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61062151-the-happiness-trap

• Hayes, S. C., Hayes, L. J., & Reese, H. W. (1988). Finding the philosophical core: A review of Stephen C. Pepper’s World Hypotheses: A Study in Evidence. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 50(1), 97–111. https://doi.org/10.1901/jeab.1988.50-97 

• Hayes, S. C., Barnes-Holmes, D., & Roche, B. (Eds.). (2001). Relational frame theory: A post-Skinnerian account of human language and cognition. Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0065-2407(02)80063-5

• ACT Root to Fruit: Episode #7 Johnathan Kanter

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• The Art of Charm: How To Set Up Your Environment For Success with Dr. Emily Sandoz. 

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• Compassion, Anger, Strength and Moral Indignation - Russell Kolts [English Audio]

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• Research Matters Podcast: Kelly Wilson, PhD, on the importance of theory, chasing your interests, and giving away ideas

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• Altered States of Context: Episode 39 Andy Mitchell, Author of "Ten Trips"

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• The Philosophy and Therapy Podcast Episode #24: Shane McLoughlin

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• The Weekend University: Consciousness, Psychedelics, & Psychological Flexibility - Dr Steven Hayes & Dr Matthew Johnson

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• Mentally Flexible Episode 51: Dr. Brian Thompson & Dr. Brian Pilecki | ACT-Informed Exposure

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