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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: 2-Day Intensive ACT Training


Speakers:
John P. Forsyth, Ph.D. |  Jamie R. Forsyth, Ph.D.
Duration:
2 Full Days
Format:
Audio and Video
Product Code:
LWC051645
Brochure Code:
PLW52739
Media Type:
Live Webcast

Dates
Schedule at a glance


Description

  • Cultivate fluid and flexible use of ACT in practice
  • ACT techniques for a broad range and severity of mental health disorders
  • An interactive workshop including experiential exercises, demonstrations, clinical worksheets and practical tools
  • Transformative for you and your clients!

How often do you review your appointment calendar and start wondering how you’re going to, finally, help a regular client who seems to progress for a while – and then regress?

Each time he/she arrives, you use the same tools and techniques you’ve used for so long – and mostly successfully – but this one client is testing your skills. Now, you can begin to integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into your practice – and see improved outcomes.

Researched and developed by world-renowned researcher, speaker and author Steven Hayes, PhD, ACT has fast become the treatment approach that gets to the heart of human suffering and what is needed to restore psychological health and wellness.

Join ACT experts, Drs. John & Jamie Forsyth for this workshop where you will develop highly practical, evidence-based skills, case conceptualization techniques, and powerful therapeutic strategies that will help you when working with a broad range of mental health concerns including:

  • Anxiety Issues
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
  • Substance Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Trauma
  • Personality Disorders
  • And many more!

View this intensive, engaging and transformative workshop and start a new path for healing you can use with your most difficult clients.

OUTLINE

ACT Model and Case Conceptualization

  • Centering Exercise
  • Why It’s Hard Being Human
  • Pervasiveness of Human Suffering
  • The Light and Dark Side of Language & Cognition
  • ACT Case Conceptualization
  • ACT Model of Human Suffering
  • ACT Model of Psychological Health
  • Self-Assessment Exercise: Eyes On
  • ACT in a Nutshell Role Play Demonstration

Use Creative Hopelessness to Weaken the Control Agenda

  • Why Creative Hopeless in ACT?
  • Exploring Workability
  • Establishing Creative Hopelessness
  • Exercise and Role Play: Tug of War with Anxiety Monster
  • Exercise: Metaphors to Weaken Illusion of Control
  • Exercise and Role Play: Chinese Finger Trap
  • Exercise: Quick Sand and Swamp Metaphors
  • Dyad Practice of Creative Hopelessness Exercises

Do Effective Values Work in ACT

  • The Nature of Values in ACT
  • Distinguishing Values from Goals
  • Connecting with Values
  • Exercises: Funeral Meditation & Tombstone Exercise
  • Values Clarification and Assessment
  • The Values Directions & Life Compass Worksheets
  • Life Compass Cards
  • Barriers to Valued Action
  • Exercise: Barriers Clarification Using Barriers Worksheet in Dyads
  • Values in ACTion

Cultivate Mindful Acceptance & Defusion

  • Opening Up: The Nature of Mindful Acceptance in ACT
  • Exercise: Getting in Contact with the Present
  • Exercise: Take Your Mind for a Walk
  • Exercise: Acceptance of Thoughts & Feelings
  • Self as Context vs. the Conceptualized Self
  • Defusion: Overview and Purpose
  • Mindful Defusion Exercise: Wise Mind
  • Mindful Defusion Exercise: Chess Board
  • Thoughts on Cards: Demonstration and Role Plays

Nurture Self-Compassion, Willingness, and Value-Guided action

  • Self-Compassion and Kindness – Powerful Antidotes to Suffering
  • Exercise: Loving Kindness Walking Meditation
  • Exercise to Nurture Self-Compassion: Tonglen Practice
  • The Nature of Willingness
  • Exercise: Trying vs. Doing
  • Compassionate Exposure in a Value-Guided Context
  • Exercise and Demonstration of Exposure in ACT
  • Building Patterns of Committed ACTion
  • The Role of Behavioral Activation in ACT
  • Distinguishing Good from Poorly Stated Goals
  • Setting SMART Value Guided Goals
  • What to do When Clients Feel Stuck

OBJECTIVES

  1. List the three pillars of ACT.
  2. Define the ACT model of human suffering (six inflexahex processes).
  3. Define the ACT model of psychological health (six hexaflex processes).
  4. Explain a functional contextual approach to ACT case conceptualization.
  5. Recognize clinical concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression, problem anger) within an ACT framework.
  6. Identify exemplars of excessive struggle and avoidance and describe mindful and compassionate alternative behaviors.
  7. Distinguish between “fusion” and “experiential avoidance” and their role in various forms of human suffering.
  8. Rehearse essential ACT intervention skills to cultivate psychological flexibility.
  9. Deliver values clarification exercises in dyads and small groups.
  10. Demonstrate experiential exercises and metaphors in dyads and small groups.
  11. Discriminate ACT consistent and
  12. ACT inconsistent strategies in clinical practice.
  13. Describe strategies to foster the ongoing development of ACT consistent clinical competencies.
  14. Apply and integrate mindfulness and acceptance processes with commitment and behavior change processes in dyads.

Satisfaction Guarantee
Your satisfaction is our goal and our guarantee. Concerns should be addressed to PESI, Inc., PO Box 1000, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1000 or call 1-800-844-8260.

ADA Needs

PESI would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call our Customer Service Department for more information at 800-844-8260.

Credit


* Credit Note - *

NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the on-line post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). 

Continuing Education Information: Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this live interactive webcast. This webcast is a broadcast of a live event. You will be able to type questions to the speaker. The speaker will see the questions and address them during the presentation as time allows. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether web based activities are an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact cepesi@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.

Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.

For Planning Committee disclosures, please see the statement above.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

CE Information is based on 100% attendance.

 


Counselors - Counselors

This educational offering consists of 12.5 clock hour(s) of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this offering and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements. 


Counselors - Texas Counselors

PESI, Inc. has been approved as a continuing education sponsor through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. Provider #: 2477. This course qualifies for 12.5 continuing education credits.


Counselors - South Carolina Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists

This program has been approved for 12.5 continuing education hours by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Approval #4540.


Social Workers - Social Workers

PESI, Inc., #1062, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for the course. ACE provider approval period: January 27, 2017 - January 27, 2020. Social Workers completing this course receive 12.5 (Clinical) continuing education credits. Course level: Intermediate. Full attendance is required. No partial credit will be offered for partial attendance. A certificate of attendance will be awarded at the end of the program to social workers who complete the program evaluation.


Social Workers - California Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, and Licensed Educational Psychologists

This intermediate activity consists of 12.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please contact your licensing board to determine if they accept programs or providers approved by other national or state licensing boards. A certificate of attendance will be awarded at the end of the program to participants who are in full attendance and who complete the program evaluation.


Social Workers - Canadian Social Workers

PESI, Inc., #1062, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for the course. ACE provider approval period: January 27, 2017 - January 27, 2020. Social Workers completing this course receive 12.5 (Clinical) continuing education credits for completing this intermediate level course. A certificate of attendance will be awarded at the end of the program to social workers who complete the program evaluation. Full attendance is required. No partial credit will be offered for partial attendance. Canadian provinces may accept activities approved by the ASWB for ongoing professional development.


Social Workers - Florida Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists, and Mental Health Counselors

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. Provider Number #50-399. This course qualifies for 12.5 continuing education credits.


Social Workers - Illinois Social Workers

PESI, Inc is an approved provider with the State of Illinois, Department of Professional Regulation. License #: 159-000154. Full attendance at this course qualifies for 12.5 contact hours.


Social Workers - Kansas Social Workers

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. Provider #14-006. This course has been approved for 12.5 continuing education hours.


Social Workers - Minnesota Social Workers

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the State of Minnesota, Board of Social Work. Provider #: CEP-140. This course has been approved for 12.5 continuing education hours. This certificate has been issued upon successful completion of a post-test.


Psychologists - Canadian Psychologists

PESI, Inc. is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for the program. This program is approved for 12.5 continuing education hours. Full credit statement at: www.pesi.com/cpa-statement


Psychologists - Florida Psychologists

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Psychology. Provider Number #50-399. This course qualifies for 12.6 continuing education credits.


Marriage & Family Therapists - Marriage & Family Therapists

This activity consists of 760 minutes of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the activity advertisement, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements. 


Marriage & Family Therapists - Texas Marriage & Family Therapists

PESI, Inc. has been approved as a continuing education sponsor through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists. Provider # 503. This course qualifies for 12.5 continuing education credits.


Marriage & Family Therapists - Illinois Marriage & Family Therapists

PESI has been approved as a provider of continuing education by the State of Illinois, Department of Professional Regulation. Provider #:168-000156. Full attendance at this activity qualifies for 12.5 credits. 


Addiction Counselors - NAADAC

NAADAC

This course has been approved by PESI, Inc., as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 12.5 CE in the skill group. NAADAC Provider #77553. PESI, Inc. is responsible for all aspects of their programming. Full attendance is required; no partial credit will be awarded for partial attendance. 


Connecticut Addiction Counselors

Provider #120924. This course has been approved as a CCB approved training and has been awarded 12.5 hours by the Connecticut Certification Board.


California Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors (CCAPP-EI)

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the CCAPP-EI, Provider #: 0S-03-036-1023. This activity meets the qualifications for 12.5 CEHs (continuing education hours).


Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists

This intermediate activity is approved for 12.5 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please contact your licensing board to determine if they accept programs or providers approved by other national or state licensing boards. A certificate of attendance will be awarded at the end of the program to participants who are in full attendance and who complete the program evaluation.


California Nurses

PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17118 for 12.5 contact hours. Full attendance is required. No partial contact hours will be issued for partial attendance. 


Florida Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Nursing, Provider # FBN2858. This course qualifies for 12.5 contact hours. 

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Iowa Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Full attendance at this activity qualifies for 15.2 contact hours. Full attendance in the activity is required; no partial contact hours will be issued for partial attendance. These contact hours are used for your license renewal. Please email cepesi@pesi.com with your license number, include the webcast title, speaker name and date. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid for the webcast.


Ohio Social Workers, Counselors, and Marriage & Family Therapists

PESI is an approved provider with the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board. Provider approval #:RCST071001. Full attendance at this course meets the qualifications for 12.5 clock hours of continuing education credit.


Pennsylvania Social Workers, Counselors, and Marriage & Family Therapists

This intermediate activity is approved for 12.5 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please contact your licensing board to determine if they accept programs or providers approved by other national or state licensing boards. A certificate of attendance will be awarded at the end of the program to participants who are in full attendance and who complete the program evaluation.


Other Professions

This activity qualifies for 12.5 continuing education minutes as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements. 



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Speaker

John P. Forsyth, Ph.D. Related seminars and products


John P. Forsyth, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, professor, and directs the Anxiety Disorders Research Program at the University at Albany. He is an internationally renowned author, speaker, and trainer, and leads workshops worldwide on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to cultivate psychological health and wellness. www.drjohnforsyth.com

Speaker Disclosure:

Financial: John Forsyth is a Professor of Psychology at the University at Albany, State University of New York.  Dr. Forsyth is faculty director of the Anxiety Disorders Research Program. He is an author for New Harbinger Publications, Inc. and receives royalties. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.  He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial:  John Forsyth is a member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science.


Jamie R. Forsyth, Ph.D. Related seminars and products


Jamie R. Forsyth, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, a gifted clinician, clinical supervisor, and trainer, with expertise in the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with severe forms of psychological suffering (e.g., schizophrenia, personality disorders) in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Her work, grounded in evidence-based know-how, offers unique insights into the subtle nuances of ACT as it unfolds in life and mental health settings.

Speaker Disclosure:

Financial: Jamie Forsyth is a clinician at Union College. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Jamie Forsyth is a member of the Association for Contextual Behavior Science.
 


Additional Info

Access Period for Live Webcast

For live CE credit, you must watch the live webcast in its entirety at its scheduled time. You will have access for 90 days after the program for review. 


Webcast Schedule

Please note: There will be a lunch and two 15-minute breaks; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and break times will be announced by the speaker and at their discretion.


Target Audience

Addiction Counselors, Case Managers, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers and other Mental Health Professionals.

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"very nice training. enjoyable combination of didactic and experiential material"

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ADA Needs
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