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Learn Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

What you will learn

The Core Principles of ACT

ACT Theoretical Concepts

Practical Skills

ACT Metaphors

Ethics and Good Practice

Developing Mindfulness

Description

Course Methodology:

The course will be conducted over ten weeks, each module spanning two hours of online training session. The training will be delivered through a mixture of lectures, interactive activities, group discussions, and case studies. Participants will also be given reading and reflective exercises between sessions. The course will be open for mental health professionals, including counselors, therapists, psychologists, and social workers. If you have the thirst for more knowledge and love learning, then this is the course for you. There are no authorities in ACT and no official qualifications to avoid hierarchy systems, however you will gain a certificate of completion by Champion’s Mindset on completion.

Taking the Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) course will provide mental health professionals with theoretical and practical knowledge of the ACT model, core processes, clinical applications, and use of mindfulness. Participants will learn valuable skills to incorporate this effective modality into their practice to enhance the outcomes of their clients.


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Assessment:

Participants will be evaluated by a reflective journal submission, focusing on a self-reflection of how they plan to incorporate ACT in their practice. A course completion certificate will be issued to those who attend all sessions and complete the reflective journal.

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Content

Introduction

Welcome
Introduction
Introduction the ACT Trainer

Module 1: Introduction to ACT

Module 1: Introduction
Mini Task
Overview of the ACT models
Historical Evolution of ACT
Rationale and Evidence Base for ACT
Dr Steven Hayes ACT Interview
Module 1 Quiz

Module 2: Theoretical Foundations of ACT

Module 2: Introduction
Functional Contextualism
Relational Frame Theory
Acceptance and Mindfulness
Module 2 Quiz

Module 3: Core Processes and Concepts in ACT

Module 3: introduction
The Six Core Processes of ACT
Psychological Flexibility
Values Clarification
The Hexa-Flex Model
The ‘Choice Point’
Choice Point Video
Mini Task

Module 4: Mindfulness in ACT

Module 4: Introduction
What is Mindfulness
The MAC
Developing a Mindfulness Practice
Application of Mindfulness in ACT
Module 4 Quiz

Module 5: Use of Metaphors in ACT

Module 5: Introduction
Importance and use of Metaphors in ACT
Metaphor Video

Module 6: Clinical Applications of ACT

Module 6: Introduction
Introducing ACT to Clients
Case Formulation
ACT for Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety in Sport Case Studies
Substance Abuse
Use of ACT within the Group Setting

Module 7: Work with Special Populations

Module 7: Introduction
ACT with Children and Adolescents
ACT with Couples
ACT with Older Adults

Module 8: Integration and Relapse Prevention

Module 8: Introduction
The Integration of ACT with other Modalities
Management of Therapeutic Relationships
Addressing Relapse

Module 9: Ethics and Good Practice in ACT

Module 9: Introduction
Ethics Considerations
Good Practice Guidelines
Self-Care

Module 10: Future Directions for ACT

Module 10: Introduction
Advances and Future Developments in ACT
Ongoing Professional Development in ACT
Reflection and Feedback
Resources
Summative Assessment
Summative Assessment
Certificate
Certfiicate Video
Thank you
Thank You Video