Prof Emeritus at U of Mississippi, co-founder of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, teach, write, talks-a-lot, slow trail runner, residing in the Sonoran Desert

Joined February 2009
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Here is a little sample video from my values course about tightly held stories about our troubles, from a behavioral view. I think it gives a reasonable sample of some of the didactic bits of the course. tinyurl.com/values-course

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Rereading a paper that I read in galleys maybe 35 years ago. I took a grad epistemology course w/ Tom Nickles maybe 91? I am struck by how fortunate I was to read with such brilliant people. Tom was an important part of a wonderful crucible that formed me and sustains me still.
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Who needs science. If Joe Rogan says it works in 80% of cases that must be true. FFS no bigger clown show ever existed
Joe Rogan, a non-medical internet celebrity, on fast tracking FDA approval for ibogaine, a psychoactive compound. “I sent President Trump some information. With a dose of ibogaine, over 80% of people are freed from their opioid addiction. With two doses, it's over 90%. I sent that information, and the reply [from Trump] came back: Sounds great. Do you want FDA approval? Let's do it. It was literally that quick." What is ibogaine? Is this a good thing for medicine?
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This!
I do *not* want an AI "summary" of an email, or a book, or a life. I do not want an AI summary of a winter sky, or my father's hands, or the hope in my child's eyes. I do not want an AI summary of the human heart, or the first little shiver of lust, or the long good work of love.
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The goodness of an early morning run in the Sonoran Desert--a pair of Red Tail Hawks, caught at just the right moment. I do love some slow desert trail running.
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It's been a minute since I've been to an ACBS WorldCon! Dianna and I have added a month in Europe to our usual giant loop around the country in our Roadtrek Sprinter Van. Looking forward to catching up with old friends and making some new friends. Italy & France, here we come!
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Surely it is time to send some guys to prison.
Currently only one woman is in prison, yet many men were involved. Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell targeted vulnerable children - 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 years old. Epstein wanted them to look younger than they were. He wasn’t the only one. Accountability is needed for every man who raped these children. I stand in solidarity with the Epstein survivors. Accountability, integrity and justice matter 💀💣 ✅ LISTEN to Crime Analyst, Ep # 112, 113, 271 and @realcrimeprofil series wherever you get your podcasts 🎧 Interview with Jess Michaels survivor: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… #Survivors #Accountability #VirginiaGiuffre #Epstein @laurarichards99
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I haven’t been to ACBS for a couple years. I will offer a PreCon workshop and a plenary speaking up for the place of poetics in the doing and teaching of psychotherapy. 20 years since I offered the inaugural ACBS presidential address. Looking forward to seeing many old friends.
Registration is OPEN for the 2026 ACBS World Conference in Lyon, France! 🇫🇷 Expect inspiring talks from distinguished experts — including Peter Fonagy, @UCL, Mark van Ommeren and Kenneth Carswell from the @WHO, ACBS Board President Manuela O'Connell, and @KellyGWilson — plus workshops, networking, and global-community connection. ✨ Whether you're a longtime ACBS member or new to contextual behavioural science, this is your chance to engage, learn, and connect with peers from around the world. Join us 16–19 July (pre-conference workshops 14–15 July) at Lyon Catholic University (UCLY). Don't miss your chance to be part of our biggest event of the year. Register now get all the details: ow.ly/Ef2530sRYqt #ACBSWC26 #ACBS #ACT #CBS #mentalhealth #psychology #professionaldevelopment
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Out running trails in the Sonoran Desert, I love the blue hour, that liminal space between star field and sunrise. This is a great horned owl, fantastic creature. Sound up—calling for a mate.
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As the govt shutdown stretches, federal workers go without paychecks, people lose food stamps, well, at least we are getting a new golden ballroom! Thought I’d put my AI subscription to good use.
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My college career began at 30, a high school dropout, straight out of a much needed locked psych hospitalization and drug rehab. I've had the good fortune of many amazing teachers. RIP Sam Leigland--thanks for introducing me to a behaviorism I could love. tinyurl.com/v3y39b98
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Just spitballing here governor, but maybe the answer to the prayer is “look within”
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The Amazine published 2 of my poems today :) The 1st written approaching my 70th birthday last year--kinda hopeful. The 2nd about fathers, darker, reflecting my own complicated relationship with fathering. Maybe some of my depth psych pals would appreciate theamazine.com/2025/07/22/2-…

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Kelly G Wilson -- loving poetry and psychotherapy retweeted
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Kelly G Wilson -- loving poetry and psychotherapy retweeted
26 Mar 2025
.@RepJasonCrow (D-CO): "It is outrageous and it is a leadership failure, and that's why Secretary Hegseth, who undoubtedly transmitted classified, sensitive operational information via this chain, must resign immediately."
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Kelly G Wilson -- loving poetry and psychotherapy retweeted
Our NIH grant to discover coronavirus antiviral meds was terminated today. With this grant, we had developed a better SARSCoV2 inhibitor than Paxlovid, and we recently discovered an improved drug that looks better than Pfizer's own second-generation inhibitor.
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Here is the link for my self and identity course. Praxis rarely puts these courses on sale. But now, through January 23, you will receive a 20% discount at check out. Check here for a description and sample material. The 20% won't show up until your checkout basket.
There was some confusion whether my new course offered CE for Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). YES, IT DOES. Hoping BCBAs find lots of useful raw materials in Self and Identity in ACT @myACBS @ABAIEvents selfandact.com
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Praxis rarely puts these courses on sale. But now, through January 23, you will receive a 20% discount at check out. Check here for a description and sample material. The 20% won't show up until your checkout basket.
Here is a little sample video from my values course about tightly held stories about our troubles, from a behavioral view. I think it gives a reasonable sample of some of the didactic bits of the course. tinyurl.com/values-course
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Kelly G Wilson -- loving poetry and psychotherapy retweeted
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dear god pls let mike tyson bite jake paul's ear off 🙏
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May I say a word for the Democratic Party for all its faults? It is the Republican Party that nominated Trump three times, that gave way to Trump, that supports and enables Trump. The Democratic Party in opposition could have done better. But at least they were in opposition.
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