[Download Now] Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Injury, PTSD, Psychosis, and More – Sydney Kroll

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a unique and innovative approach that helps clients to fundamentally change their relationship with their thoughts and feelings, to live in the present moment, to stop reacting and start responding, and to allow their values to guide them in a more rich and meaningful life. In ACT, clients use skills inMindfulness to accept the painful aspects of their lives while at the same time reducing the avoidance that causes suffering. Pain is inevitable. It’s optional to suffer. Your clients should focus on identifying what matters in their lives and taking actions to serve those values.

You can clearly articulate the empirical evidence for the model if you listen to this recording. Experiential and engaging activities are used throughout the course. Dr. Kroll shows you how to apply the strategies to your clients. Walk away with the skills and resources to use immediately in your practice for better client outcomes and a greater sense of purpose.

1. Describe the theoretical models underlying ACT, including relational frame theory and mindfulness-based interventions as they relate to case conceptualization
2. Use skills in mindfulness to accept the painful aspects of clients’ lives while at the same time reducing the experiential avoidance that causes suffering in clients
3. Show how the lack of “psychological flexibility” contributes to at client’s suffering
4. Analyze the six core processes of ACT and identify specific clinical interventions for each
5. Articulate the application of the six core process of ACT in unique clinical contexts
6. Identify assessment measures and strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of ACT as a therapeutic approach

The evidence is conclusive.

• Relational frame theory (RFT)
• Cognitive psychology
• Third wave of behavioral interventions
• Supporting evidence
• Transdiagnostic nature of ACT

There is psychological flexibility.

• Hexaflex Model
• Paradigm shift

PAIN vs. SUFFERING.

• Avoidance
• Creative hopelessness
• What’s the goal?

There are six core processes.

• Mindfulness
• Cognitive defusion
• Acceptance
• Self-as-concept
• Values
• Committed actions

There are explorations.

• Practicing mindfulness (traditional and innovative strategies)
• Teaching clients to get out of their minds
• Presenting acceptance in a way people will accept
• Exploring observing self
• Values exploration
• Making committed actions in service of values

Application issues

• Individual therapy
• Group therapy
• Inpatient
• Behavioral health settings
• ACT and psychopharmacology issues

There are resources for further training.

• Collaboration and support
• Formal trainings
• Applying ACT in your unique settings

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