Constellations
Creating a community of practice for contextual behavior scientists
The expert in anything was once a beginner.
—Helen Hayes
What we offerOur courses focus on how support psychological flexibility within cooperative contexts for change, through a developmentally appropriate, contextually sensitive, and conceptually systematic approach to ACT, RFT, and behavior analytic practice.
❋ ACT Courses: For Your Practice A practical approach, specifically designed to help BCBAs and other contextual behavior scientists learn ACT as framework for promoting psychological flexibility within cooperative contexts for change, based on Contextual Functional Analysis.
❋ ACT Courses: For YouBuild the same skills in yourself that you aim to foster in others, with courses to help you clarify what matters most, navigate difficult thoughts and emotions, and take meaningful action—even when it’s hard.
❋ RFT Courses: Early InterventionPractical, research-based training in applying RFT in early intervention, that turns complex theory into practical tools to help young learners develop flexible, generative language. Go beyond the basics to support meaningful communication that grows across time and contexts.
❋ ACT & RFT Book ClubsLive, discussion-based experiences built around our books and led by the authors, designed especially for practitioners and researchers interested in contextual behavioral science and behavior analysis.
What participants say about our courses
What to ExpectJoin us to experience a course and community space that supports learning, growth, and authentic practice, alongside others dedicated to a compassionate and values-driven approach to our work and way of being in the world.
❋ LearnExpertly-designed and expert-supported courses include text & video-based lessons to learn the concepts at a digestible, sustainable pace, with help available when you need it.
❋ ApplyPractical and experiential exercises will have you immediately putting the concepts to work in your own professional and personal practice.
❋ ConnectEvery course is designed to foster connections that spark new ideas and forge new relationships; you can carry the momentum forward by joining our Practitioner Lab.
Who we areWe are scientist-practitioners with decades of experience, committed to collaborative, nonhierarchical practice — acknowledging expertise while also recognizing that none of us has the whole picture, and that the best work happens when we're willing to embrace that.
❋ SiriOur resident expert on applying RFT to EIBI programs, as well as a peer-reviewed ACT trainer, Siri is known for making complex ideas practical. Her work is grounded in values of rigor, generosity, and kindness.
❋ EvieOur resident expert on clinical behavior analysis, Evie’s work is dedicated to empowering families and young people to build rich and meaningful lives, through holistic, liberatory, values-driven practices.
❋ BeckyOur resident expert on workplace health & wellbeing using a systems-focused lens, Becky’s work is centered by an underlying value to help the helpers and support others to thrive.
❋ JuliaOur resident expert in behavioral systems analysis, Julia is dedicated to work on issues of environmental justice and contributing to wider application and dissemination of a compassionate behavior science.
Books we've written“If you have ever wanted to learn why it is that speaking a value can transform a life, sometimes in an instant, this is the book.”
—Louise Hayes, Ph.D.
“Finding Your Why and Finding Your Way paves a fantastic path to empowered goal setting and living mindfully according to what matters most.”
—Robyn D. Walser, Ph.D.
❋ Understanding and Applying RFTWith a focus on establishing psychological flexibility, prosociality, and cooperative contexts for change Understanding and Applying Relational Frame Theory provides a comprehensive overview of RFT to help you use language effectively in your work and life, and introduces our framework for Contextual Functional analysis that considers influences at all levels, from ourselves to the groups, systems, and cultures we all operate within.
❋ Finding Your Why and Finding Your WayFor anyone feeling lost or stuck—put mindfulness into action, and create a “map” for your journey with this powerful, step-by-step workbook that will help you find meaning and discover the inspiration you need to create a new path in life that better serves you.
