Learn ACT: Use cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to increase psychological flexibility

What you'll learn

- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

- ACT is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy that uses mindfulness

- How to deliver ACT step-by-step

- Use ACT to improve people's mental health

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy that uses mindfulness-based techniques to help people change their lives. Whereas other psychotherapies focus on reducing symptoms, ACT focuses on helping individuals make changes and live with purpose. ACT helps people build psychological flexibility so that they can respond to their difficult experiences in new ways.

This course will teach you the fundamentals of what ACT is and how to use it. It is suitable for psychotherapists and mental health professionals, as well as individuals looking to apply ACT to their own well-being. We’ll cover the theory, practice and techniques of ACT including:

- What ACT is and the underlying theoretical model

- Why do existing interventions such as traditional CBT often fail

- The six processes of psychological flexibility

- Delivering ACT step-by-step

- Building a strong therapeutic relationship

The course includes video lectures, downloads, quizzes, practical exercises and a comprehensive course handbook. You will gain hands-on experience trying ACT techniques and finish the course with a variety of skills for building psychological flexibility.

Who this course is for:

- Psychotherapists and mental health professionals looking to introduce ACT

- Individuals looking to improve their own mental health

- Psychology students who want to learn about the acceptance and commitment model