Workshops For Therapists: Introductory | ACT Mindfully | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Training

ACT Two-Day Introductory Workshop

APS-endorsed: 14 Specialist PD points

(CCLIN, CCOM, CHP & CCOUN)

This two-day workshop is very experiential. Russ likes to call it 'ACT In A Nutshell' - because it covers so much material in such a short space of time. Each workshop is a 'jargon-free zone' guided by three core values: simplicity, clarity, and accessibility. (There's also a big emphasis on having fun). You will experience a wide variety of ACT exercises, and you will be encouraged to work with your own personal issues. You will be lead through these exercises in the same way as you would instruct them to your clients. You will also receive extensive support materials (more so than in any other ACT training around the world) including a free copy of Russ's ACT-based self-help book The Happiness Trap and a professionally-recorded CD of mindfulness skills.

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In this workshop, you will learn:

The six core principles of ACT, and how to adapt them to different clinical populations
Five powerful tools to develop and strengthen psychological acceptance
Ten powerful ways to rapidly reduce the believability of negative thoughts (without challenging them)
A sound understanding of mindfulness, and how to use it therapeutically
How to innovate your own mindfulness techniques
How to effectively utilise ACT in a wide variety of clinical problems
How to effectively use interventions based on metaphor, paradox and experiential exercises
How to apply ACT in your own life, to create a sense of vitality, meaning and fulfilment
How to use ACT to help you cope with the stresses of difficult clients
How to access and experience a transcendent sense of self
How to fundamentally change your relationship with unwanted thoughts and feelings
How to help clients connect with their core values, and take committed action

You will receive:

A free copy of 'The Happiness Trap' - Russ's ACT-based self-help book

Mindfulness skills: Volume 1 - a professionally-recorded CD containing recordings of key mindfulness skills

Articles and research data on the clinical use of ACT

Scripts for ACT techniques & exercises, which you can either use verbatim or adapt as desired for your clients

A variety of useful handouts and worksheets for use with clients

Ongoing support via e-mail

Duration: workshops run from 9am - 5pm on day 1, 9am - 4pm on day 2

Locations: Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Fees: $395 (Students $335)

For cancellations: Up to 7 days in advance, payment will be refunded, minus a $50 administration fee. At less than 7 days notice there will be a refund of 50% of the fee.