Sweden

Association for Contextual Behavioural Science, Swedish Chapter

Affiliated 2012

Contact Information

Rikard Wicksell
Psychologist
Pain Treatment Service, Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital, Karolinska University Hospital
Ekerö, Stockholm
Sweden

Mission/Objectives

The objective of the Swedish chapter is to facilitate the development and dissemination of the principles and practice of contextual behavioral science.

Chapter Activities

The chapter will hold regular meetings, evaluate the need for activities, host workshops and provide support for members engaged in projects congruent with the chapter’s objectives. A website will be started to provide members with information (e.g. training opportunities, recent publications) and tools (e.g. instruments, protocols) for use in their work. The web page will also be a channel for information about developments within ACBS. The chapter will strive to foster a collaborative and constructive atmosphere with other related Swedish associations.

Description of Membership

The chapter is comprised of persons in Sweden who are committed to the advancement of knowledge in the scientific foundations of CBS and the application of this knowledge to human endeavors. Persons from other Scandinavian countries are also welcome to become members of the chapter, since there is a common linguistic base, and a lack of chapters in Scandinavia. Membership is open to persons from a variety of educational backgrounds and professions -- such as those involved in clinical practice, research, teaching, as well as organizational activities. The Swedish chapter’s main focus is to promote education and training relevant to CBS for its members, including peer supervision and consultation.