Hey everyone,  

Welcome to another episode of *Meeting Midway*! In this episode, we have the incredible honor of speaking with Dr. Steven Hayes—renowned psychologist, author, and the original founder of ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.  

For those unfamiliar, ACT is a powerful behavioral therapy model focused on helping people live more meaningful lives by embracing psychological flexibility and aligning actions with deeply held values.  

Joining the conversation is Dr. Timothy Weil, Chief Behavior Analyst for the state of Missouri—and a former student of Dr. Hayes. Together, these two experts dive deep into the core principles of ACT, its unique benefits, and its transformative application for individuals diagnosed with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).  

Listeners will walk away with:  
- A foundational understanding of ACT  
- Insight into how ACT differs from traditional models like CBT  
- Practical examples of how ACT can improve the emotional and behavioral well-being of individuals with IDD  
- Guidance on the role of caregivers and how they can effectively implement ACT strategies  
- Discussion around common barriers and how to navigate them  

This conversation is packed with insight, compassion, and practical tools that can change how you see therapy, caregiving, and even yourself.  

Don’t forget to check out the show notes below for additional resources and links to the topics we discuss.

Show notes
Steven Hayes Main Webpage - https://stevenchayes.com/
BIT Link - https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240003927
Online ACT Courses - https://www.praxiscet.com/our-courses/

Additional show notes
Missouri Department of Mental Health - https://dmh.mo.gov/
Missouri Department of Mental Health Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MODivisionDD
Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MODivisionDD
X - https://twitter.com/MentalHealthMO
Missouri Department of Mental Health Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPsFpAHi-lN5sEaf_pbhEWg
Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@modivisionofdevelopmentald1632


Ep 29. Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT)

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In honor of May being "Mental Health Awareness Month," Ray speaks with Program Director Angela Knapp, and Scott Mullin, the  LGBTQIA+ Program Coordinator - both from the Martha's Vineyard Youth Task Force

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This program is supported by Cronigs Market, Morning Glory Farm, and MV Wine and Spirits



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Ray speaks with Program Director Angela Knapp, and Scott Mullin, the LGBTQIA+ Program Coordinator - both from the Martha's Vineyard Youth Task Force

WEBSITE: www.mvyouthtaskforce.org

EMAIL: contact@mvyouthtaskforce.org

MV YOUTH TASK FORCE - Mental Health Awareness Month (Angela Knapp & Scott Mullin)

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Welcome to a new series looking at Medicines in Australia. To kick off our medicines series, this episode features conversations with Professor Robyn Ward, Chair of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC), and Ms Jo Watson, PBAC deputy-chair.

Robyn briefly discusses her work as a cancer oncologist and researcher and has taken up a new position as Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) and Senior Vice President at Monash University in Melbourne since we recorded this conversation. Robyn then talked us through the important work that the PBAC does in assessing which medicines should be recommended to the Commonwealth Health Minister for inclusion on Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The PBS is an important part of Australia’s health system, as it helps to keep the cost of a range of medicines more affordable for people across Australia who are prescribed them. Robyn discusses the range of expertise that makes up the PBAC, including health economists, clinicians, researchers, and community members, who all consider applications for new drugs to be added to the PBS from different perspectives. 

Jo talks us through her career as a health consumer advocate, including work done advocating for people living with HIV back in the 1990s, through to her current roles today as deputy-chair of PBAC, Chair of the Consumer Consultative Committee, within the Office of Health Technology Assessment in the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care, and Deputy Chair and Director on the Board of the Consumers Health Forum (CHF), the peak national health consumer organisation in Australia. Jo talks us through how the different members of the PBAC work together to produce the advice to the Health Minister, and provides some insight into the types of questions that need to be asked and answered as part of that process.

Read more about Robyn here: https://www.monash.edu/about/structure/senior-monash-staff/deputy-vice-chancellor-research-and-enterprise-and-senior-vice-president

Read more about Jo here: https://genomics4newborns.sydney.edu.au/team/ms-jo-watson/

A big thank you to Prof Sallie Pearson from the Medicines Intelligence Centre of Research Excellence (MI-CRE) at University of NSW who shared her thoughts (and contacts) for guests to feature in our medicines series. Read more about MI-CRE here: https://www.unsw.edu.au/medicine-health/our-schools/population-health/research/centre-research-excellence-medicines-intelligence 

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Episode 126: Australia's Medicine Funding with Prof Robyn Ward and Ms Jo Watson [medicines series]

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A tune for contemplation and/or active listening. 

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President Donald Trump issued an executive order on May 1 instructing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to cease federal funding for NPR and PBS. Then in June, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a rescission package that revokes $1.1 billion that had been budgeted for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on that package as soon as this week. And on July 3, the Senate approved the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which zeros out Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding going forward. Bob Feinberg, the chief legal officer for The WNET Group — which includes WLIW FM, WLIW21 and other New York and New Jersey public media outlets — joins the editors and reporter Stephen Kotz to discuss where public media funding stands, what recourse, if any, is available and what's at stake.

Federal Funding for Public Media Is Close to Becoming a Thing of the Past

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