Speakers
Steven C. Hayes
Dr. Steven C. Hayes is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno and President of the Institute for Better Health, a nearly 50-year old charitable organization dedicated to better mental and behavioral health. He is also the author of 48 books and over 700 scientific articles, originator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Relational Frame Theory, and co-founder of Process-Based Therapy. Dr. Hayes has been President of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science, among other scientific groups. His work has been recognized by several awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the Impact of Science on Application Award from the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis. A Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, he is one of the most cited psychologists in the world.
Robyn Walser
Robyn D. Walser, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized clinical psychologist and a leading expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. With a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno, she has dedicated her career to advancing ACT, specializing in trauma, grief, and emotional resilience. As Director of TL Consultation Services, she provides therapy, supervision, and training, offering workshops worldwide that blend lectures with experiential learning to create dynamic, impactful experiences. Known as a “clinician’s clinician,” Dr. Walser has been conducting ACT workshops since 1997, empowering mental health professionals to implement ACT across a broad range of clinical challenges.
Gijs Jansen
Drs. Gijs Jansen is one of the most prominent pioneers in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in the Netherlands. After specializing in ACT in 2003, he has authored 15 books, penned over 100 articles, and delivered numerous online and direct training programs. Drs. Jansen is a faculty member at the Radboud University Nijmegen, and has contributed extensively to the development of ACT in the Netherlands, including with the creation of ACT Guide for healthcare professionals. With his expertise as a psychologist, supervisor, and ACT trainer, Jansen conducts workshops nationwide.
