Where is ACT and RFT going?
Everywhere that cognizing humans go. We want a theory of human behavior that allows us truly to make a difference in our homes, schools, workplace, and clinics. The ACT / RFT community wants it all: a technology that works, a theory that works, basic principles, AND a powerful linkage to our deepest human desires. But we can distinguish aspirations from data – and we have created a culture of openness and self-criticism that seems scientifically healthy. It is often that culture which seems most powerful when people first contact the ACT and RFT community. We are using ACT / RFT to create an ACT / RFT community that is open, non-hierarchical, diverse, committed, sharing, caring, and just plain fun. The vitality the young professionals and students as seen on this very website beg for the question: “what would happen if we worked together to create a community dedicated to the production of a psychology worthy of the human needs we are meant to address?” By appealing to the better natur
