Basics of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Summary
This workshop will describe basic information about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an evidence-based psychotherapy designed to help people accept their thoughts and feelings, choose valued directions, and take action to build more meaningful lives. We will review the six core processes; identify key ACT techniques and metaphors; and discuss how ACT and CBT are similar and different.
- Describe the evidence base of ACT.
- Identify the six core processes of ACT.
- Identify key similarities and differences between CBT and ACT.
Agenda
| Date | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2025 | 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Overview of the model |
| February 28, 2025 | 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Evidence for the model |
| February 28, 2025 | 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Six core processes, part 1 |
| February 28, 2025 | 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Six core processes, part 2 |
| February 28, 2025 | 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Comparison with CBT |
| February 28, 2025 | 3:30pm - 4:00pm | Next steps for learning ACT |
Instructor
Adrienne L. Lapidoswebinar (synchronous interactive)
Sessions
- 2/28/2025 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET
CE Contact Hours
- 3 regular live interactive online
Location
online
