Bringing psychological flexibility to work, family, and life
The ACT in Action Lab, under the leadership of Rebecca Correll, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA applies Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles across key areas of life, including the workplace, parenting, and personal well-being.
Through research, education, and collaboration, we strive to empower individuals to live fulfilling lives by putting ACT into action where it matters most.
Our mission is to explore how the core processes of ACT affect values-driven behavior, burnout, employee turnover, and quality of life across all areas.
Our research emphasizes measurable outcomes such as values-based actions and meaningful behavior in real-world contexts. Currently, our team is working on the following projects:
The effect of ACT-based interventions to reduce burnout of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) working with autistic children
ACT's impact on treatment fidelity for caregivers
ACT's impact on treatment fidelity for clinicians
Incorporating ACT into Behavioral Skills Training (BST) for parents receiving Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services.
The ACT in Action Lab is led by Dr. Rebecca Correll and is comprised of students in Mount St. Mary's ABA Graduate program. Current lab members include: Caitlin Witmer, Myra-Allyssa Maxwell, Madelyn Spisso, Raven Bluford, Kristina Ashburn, and Kristine Hodgson-Torres.
If you're interested in joining the lab or would like to learn more, please contact Dr. Correll: r.a.correll@msmary.edu
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an empirically-based psychological approach designed to help individuals move towards more valued-living. Rather than eliminating difficult thoughts or feelings, ACT focuses on building psychological flexibility. This means developing the ability to stay present, open up to experiences, and take actions that align with your values.
ACT is based on six core processes:
Acceptance
Cognitive defusion
Contact with the present moment
Self-as-context
Values clarification
Committed action
Together, these processes support individuals in moving toward what matters most in their lives, even when challenges are present.