Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Description

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a third wave relational approach to psychological therapy. This model advocates psychological flexibility as the gateway to a rich and satisfying life. ACT offers an alternative approach to therapy from the Behaviourism (1st wave) and Cognitive and CBT (2nd wave) models that aimed to modify the contents of thoughts and feelings that underpin psychological difficulties.

The ACT model is focused on how we related to our thoughts and feelings suggesting attempts to control unhelpful thoughts and distress is the problem. ACT advocates via, acceptance, defusing from thoughts and commitment to engage in value-based activities we will build rich, fulfilling and satisfying lives.

This course will introduce how psychological difficulties are viewed within the ACT model along with how ACT Interventions are used to increase psychological flexibility and increase quality, richness and satisfaction in life.

What we will cover

What is ACT? What are this model's assumptions?

The role of control in psychological pain and suffering

ACT models view of the Six Core Pathological Processes

ACT HEX FLEX: The Core Principles of ACT

How the core principles map onto interventions:

Acceptance

Language, Thoughts and Mind in Overdrive

Values: The compass of our lives

About the Trainer - Caroline Marzella
Caroline has worked as a Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology in an NHS adult mental health team for over 17 years. She is a BABCP accredited therapist and supervisor and has ISST advanced certification in schema therapy. Over the years as she has built her knowledge and skills base attaining MA Hon in Psychology, Dip CBT and Groupwork, MSc in Psychological Therapy (CBT) in Primary Care and MSc in Counselling Psychology. Caroline has built on her initial knowledge/skills base in CBT with her learning on Humanism and 3rd wave relational models of therapy and currently adopts an integrative approach in her clinical work.

Cost
Early Bird - Standard £105 and Trainee Therapist £85 until 28 August 2025
Thereafter £125 and £105

Handouts and CPD certificate are included in the price.

Please note that a delegate space is not guaranteed until payment is received.

Maximum number: 20 - Catch the Early Bird and book early to avoid disappointment!