This virtual live training is designed to help clinicians enhance their ability to apply an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach in their work with individual therapy clients. Participants will review the core concepts of ACT and learn about ways to take these skills from initial conceptualization to clinical implementation.
All levels of experience are welcome and no prior experience with ACT is needed.
Main Objectives:
- Deepen understanding of ACT psychological flexibility model and the 6 core processes of change
- Improve ability to assess for psychological inflexibility processes and patterns within clients.
- Learn strategies to target, model and support the core processes of change.
- Practice applying ACT concepts for assessment conceptualization, and clinical intervention using case examples.
ABOUT YOUR TRAINERS:
Emily Kidd is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and the Chief Executive Officer at AMK Counseling in Chicago, IL. Emily specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and offers ACT-focused trainings and consultation. She is also an Adjunct Faculty at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (Chicago Campus).
Frannie Siegel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Clinical Supervisor at AMK Counseling in Chicago, IL. Frannie specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and offers ACT-focused training and consultation.