International Expert in Contextual Behavioral Science
Dr. Graciela Rovner
Pioneer in ACT‑based, process‑oriented rehabilitation
Short Bio
Dr. Graciela Rovner (PhD in Medicine, MSc in Psychology, MSc in Medical Sciences, MSc in Physiotherapy) is an ACBS Fellow, the first South American ACT trainer, and an international leader in contextual and functional behavioral medicine. With more than 38 years of academic and clinical experience in Sweden, she served as Head of Clinic at Karolinska University Hospital and as a lecturer, clinic manager, and researcher at Karolinska Institutet, where she developed innovative, process‑based interventions for chronic and complex health conditions.
Her work integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and contextual behavioral science in interdisciplinary rehabilitation medicine. She is the former president of the ACT/ACBS Association in Sweden and currently serves as director of the ACT Institutet Sweden, providing advanced training for mental health professionals across Europe and Latin America.
Process‑Based Science & Implementation
From Foundations to Real‑World Impact
Foundations
Process‑based and mechanism‑focused treatment programs
Functional contextual and ACT- informed assessment and interprofessional rehab
Research Areas
ACT applied in behavioral medicine
Physical activity for chronic pain
Epidemiology in the area of physiotherapy and allergy
Impact
ACT models implemented in Swedish clinics
Significant clinical outcomes and organizational effectiveness
Scalable international use