01.

What will be covered by the course?

This course will cover two main areas:

1. Foundations of HP therapeutic practice:

• Ethical practice, judgement errors, realistic expectations

1. ACT foundations:

• Evidence base of ACT

• Philosophy of ACT: language development and relational frame

• Basic skills & techniques: Assessment of core processes, choice point, creative helplessness, pushing the paper, dropping anchor, committed action

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3. Developing clinical skills:

• Assessment of case studies and role play experience of implementing key ACT techniques

• Interventions and effective action planning

02.

How will this course help me?

We aim for trainee's to gain a comprehensive understanding of utilising basic ACT in Health Psychology settings. This includes being able to:

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• describe the basic ACT Model and the Hexaflex with its 6 core processes.

• describe the basic MI skills & techniques and their relevance to working with individuals.   

• understand the evidence base of ACT and its place within HP treatment programmes.

• identify how the integration of ACT into HP practice would impact on content and process of therapeutic sessions.

• identify key changes in clinical practice to be implemented within their current role.

03.

What materials will I receive when I purchase this training?

This is a self-directed online training event.​ To help you complete the training you will receive:

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• pre-training self-assessment of your current knowledge and skills

• task sheets to use to complete the training tasks   

• transcripts of interventions with the case study client

• comprehensive video training (equivalent to 8 hours of training), including experiential audio ACT exercises

• references for more information and further research

• post training self-assessment of your knowledge and skills