Simon Rego for ACBS Member At Large

[DENNIS TIRCH]

Hello Friends,

While I know that not every person here is a member of the Association for Behavioral And Cognitive Therapies, I just wanted to share my whole hearted endorsement of Simon Rego for election to the position of ABCT Member At Large with this group. Yes, Simon is a friend of mine, and he is 

also a friend to CFT and the science of compassion. He has built relationships with CFT trainers and learned about CFT, as well as hosting CFT trainings at 

the institutions where he holds positions of authority and responsibility. Over the last 10 years of knowing Simon, I have been lucky enough to discuss 

CBT, ACT and CFT ideas with him and share thoughts about the integration of cognitive and behavioral therapies together. Simon is not just an 

expert or advocate, but a person who understands what it means to be a member of a community. I am routinely impressed when I meet an 

early career psychologist who lets me know how much Simon has done to help them. Similarly, I am regularly moved to hear senior figures in our 

field tell me how much they appreciate Simon’s care. He really understands that progress is best made when we put “we” before “I.” I know this discussion list

is not for the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, but I believe his election is very important for the furtherance of compassion in the broader community.

Sending Good Wishes, 

Dennis

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Dennis Tirch PhD

Founder, The Center for Compassion Focused Therapy

President, The Compassionate Mind Foundation, USA

President and Founding Fellow, 

NYC-CBT Association

Founding President Emeritus, New York City Chapter, Association for Contextual Behavioral Science

Fellow, Diplomate & Certified CBT Trainer/Consultant , Academy of Cognitive Therapy

Associate Editor, The Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science

http://www.mindfulcompassion.com

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