What you'll learn
The key principles and concepts of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Relational Frame Theory, Functional Contextualism, Hexaflex Model, Psychological Flexibility, etc.
Acceptance, Mindfulness, Defusion, Self-as-context, Core Values, Committed actions techniques
Identify and Clarify Personal Values
Metaphors and their applications
Step-by-step guide on applications of ACT
Requirements
No prior knowledge is required to understand the concepts and to learn the skills and their applications.
Description
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a modern, evidence-based form of psychotherapy that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies alongside behaviour change strategies. This course covers all of ACT's fundamental concepts and techniques. This course is designed up to provide you with a deep understanding of the six main ACT processes: Acceptance, Contact with the Present Moment, Observing Self, Values, and Committed Action.You will learn how to use ACT to help people deal with painful thoughts and feelings, become more psychologically flexible, and live a life that is consistent with their values through practical exercises. This course is suitable for mental health professionals, counselors, psychologists, social workers, and anyone interested in understanding and applying ACT principles in either professional or personal contexts. This course is accredited by the International Association of Therapists (IAOTH ). You will learn about psychological flexibility, which means being able to adapt to different conditions. Being able to act in line with your core ideals, even when you're having difficult thoughts and feelings, is an important skill for mental health and well-being.Key Topics Include:An overview of the ACT paradigm, including its philosophical and psychological foundations.Practicing and comprehending acceptance and mindfulness techniques.Defuse negative thoughts and beliefs using these techniques.Techniques for identifying and clarifying personal values.Acquiring skills necessary to modify one's behaviour in accordance with those values.Conducting an ACT Counselling Session
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 ACT Overview
Lecture 2 Relevant History
Section 2: Key Concepts
Lecture 3 Functional Contextualism
Lecture 4 Relational Frame Theory
Lecture 5 Psychological Flexibility
Lecture 6 Experiential Avoidance
Lecture 7 Happiness Trap
Lecture 8 Hexaflex Model
Section 3: Diagnostic Role and Effectiveness
Lecture 9 Transdiagnostic
Lecture 10 Effectiveness
Section 4: Acceptance
Lecture 11 What is Acceptance?
Lecture 12 Creative Hopelessness
Lecture 13 Willingness
Lecture 14 How to Practise Acceptance?
Section 5: Defusion
Lecture 15 The Core Process
Lecture 16 Exercise
Section 6: Contact with the Present Moment
Lecture 17 The Core Process and the Exercises
Section 7: Self-as-Context
Lecture 18 The Core Process and the Exercises
Section 8: Values
Lecture 19 What are Values?
Lecture 20 Identifying Values
Section 9: Committed Actions
Lecture 21 The Core Process and the Practice
Lecture 22 Examples of Values-Based Committed Actions
Section 10: Role of Metaphors in ACT
Lecture 23 Passengers on the Bus
Lecture 24 Other 7 Metaphors
Section 11: ACT in Practice
Lecture 25 Client's Assessment and Progress Monitoring
Lecture 26 Homework
Lecture 27 Therapeutic Relationship
Section 12: Assessment and Certification
Lecture 28 Mandatory Reflective Thinking and Self Study
Lecture 29 Getting Certified
Anyone who wants to learn about psychology and therapy.,Students or health professionals who want to learn about acceptance and commitment therapy,Anyone who wants to enhance their mental health and well-being,Anyone who wants to learn new skills and strategies for distress management


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