Where ACT Becomes Behavior.
Flex Lab is a structured practice space for clinicians who want to deepen skill, confidence, and flexibility using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Functional Contextualism (FC), and Relational Frame Theory (RFT).
Rather than passively learning, Flex Lab allows clinicians to practice live, explore real cases, experiment with interventions, and strengthen process-based clinical decision-making.
If you want to move from “learning about ACT” to embodying ACT, this is where that shift happens.
What to Expect
Each session blends:
- A short skill theme or conceptual teaching
- Live case consultation or role-play
- Functional analysis and workability focus
- Therapist stance, presence, and process guidance
- Optional feedback and reflective debrief
Flex Lab is collaborative, not evaluative. No one is here to perform.
We are here to practice, refine, and grow.
Monthly Schedule
All Flex Labs meet on Mondays, and each session focuses on a specific clinical domain.
Flex Lab — Individual Focus
📅 2nd Monday of each month
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
📍 In Person — RIACT Office (Cranston, RI)
💲 Free
Foundational Membership ensures a seat.
Focus: Skills and case work for individual therapy.
Flex Lab — Online
📅 3rd Monday of each month
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST
📍 Google Meet (Virtual)
💲 Included with Foundational Membership or higher tier.
Focus: Broader topics, accessible format, open to local and non-local clinicians.
Flex Lab — Couples Focus
📅 4th Monday of each month
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
📍 In Person — RIACT Office (Cranston, RI)
💲 Free
Foundational Membership ensures a seat.
Focus: Case runs, interventions, and process-based work specific to couples.
Who This Is For
Flex Lab is ideal for:
- Interns and residents learning ACT in real time
- Early-career clinicians wanting structured practice
- Experienced ACT therapists refining nuance and stance
- Anyone who learns best by doing rather than just reading or watching
Whether you’re building foundational skills or sharpening advanced practice, Flex Lab supports continuous growth.
Membership & Access
Drop-in participation is available, and Flex Lab is included in Foundational Membership and above.
Members also receive:
- Priority registration
- Templates and session prompts
- CE options (where applicable)
- Slack access for discussion and follow-up
- Recordings (when available and appropriate)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need previous ACT experience?
No. All experience levels are welcome. Curiosity and willingness matter more than prior training.
Do I have to participate in role-play?
Participation is encouraged but never forced. You are free to observe, participate, or step in when ready.
Are sessions recorded?
Only virtual sessions may be recorded, and only when clinically appropriate and with explicit consent from all participants.
What should I bring?
A case (real or simulated) and a willingness to practice.
In One Sentence
Flex Lab is where reading about ACT stops being enough — and the actual work of becoming a contextual clinician begins.