Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Workshop

Date
20 Jan 2022
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Time
9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Age
Adults (21 Yrs+)
Event type
Workshops & Seminars

The LightHouse Arabia Clinical Seminar Series:

Introduction to ACT: GUIDING ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS TO DEVELOP RICH AND MEANINGFUL LIVES

Kindly note, this is a two-day online training.

Date: Thurs. 20th & Fri. 21st January, 2022

Time: 9.30am - 2.30pm

THIS ONLINE TRAINING IS SUITABLE FOR:

• Psychologists/psychotherapists

• School counselors and nurses

• Psychiatrists with psychotherapy experience

• General practitioners

ABOUT ACT THERAPY

ACT is one of the fastest-growing, evidence-based behavioral therapies, with demonstrated effectiveness for both adults and adolescents. ACT stands out in that it:

• Has broad applications across the range of mental health issues, and especially for anxiety, mood, and eating disorders

• Is one of the fastest-growing, evidence-based behavioral therapies, with demonstrated effectiveness for both adults and adolescents

• Is a heavily experiential type of therapy that commonly employs metaphors and dynamic activities

• Combines aspects of mindfulness and acceptance with behavioral interventions

• Emphasizes values as the compass for our behaviors

• Incorporates skills to help clients unhook from negative thought patterns

• Can be used as a comprehensive model or parts of it can be incorporated into other therapeutic modalities

WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN

Participants will be taught through didactic presentations, experiential exercises, and role-plays and will gain:

• In-depth understanding of the ACT Hexaflex model in adults and adolescents

• Different tools and techniques that are used in ACT therapy

• Knowledge of how to apply ACT skills when supporting both adults and adolescents

Facilitated by

Dr. Daniela Salazar

Dr. Daniela Salazar

Clinical Psychologist

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