Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) by Chris Worfolk and Holbeck College

What you’ll learn
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT is a form of cognitive behavioural therapy that uses mindfulness
How to deliver ACT step-by-step
Use ACT to improve people’s mental health

Requirements
There are no perquisites as all ACT concepts will be explained from their foundations
Some knowledge of person-centred and CBT will aid understanding
ACT can be more technical than other psychotherapies, so students are encouraged to make notes and participate in exercises

Description
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of cognitive behavioural therapy that uses mindfulness-based techniques to help people change their lives.

Where 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.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy has a strong evidence base and is recommended by the World Health Organisation, NHS and American Psychological Association.

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 wellbeing. We’ll cover the theory, practice and techniques of ACT including

What ACT is and the underlying theoretical model

Why 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.

No prior knowledge of acceptance and commitment therapy is required to enrol on this course. You do not need a background in cognitive behavioural therapy or mindfulness, although having one may aid understanding. All concepts will be explained from the ground up.

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