Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (Act)- Accred. Certification

Learn ACT-based Counselling, Mindfulness, Psychological Flexibility for various mental health issues and well-being.

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