John P. Forsyth, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology, Author and Speaker

John P. Forsyth, Ph.D. is an author, speaker, and trainer in the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based approaches, including practices that cultivate loving kindness and self-compassion. For over 20 years, his work has focused on developing ACT and mindfulness practices to alleviate human suffering and promote psychological health and vitality. His personal journey and experience, balanced with practical insights grounded in scientific evidence, offers hope to those wishing to find a path out of suffering and into wholeness.

He has written several popular books, including “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxiety Disorders” (for mental health professionals), and four self-help books for the public: “The Mindfulness & Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety, 2nd ed.”, “ACT on Life, Not on Anger”, “Your Life on Purpose” and his latest book, “Anxiety Happens”.

John holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, and is a professor of psychology and director the Anxiety Disorders Research Program at the University at Albany, SUNY, in Upstate New York. He is a widely sought-after ACT trainer, speaker, clinical supervisor and consultant and serves as a senior editor of the ACT book series with New Harbinger Publications.

Collectively, his work has helped foster growing interest in acceptance and mindfulness in psychology, mental health, medicine, and society.

You may learn more about his work at www.drjohnforsyth.com.