Portland, Maine: Introduction to ACT by Joel Guarna & Elizabeth Kubik

Start/End Date: 
October 24, 2008 - 8:00am - 3:30pm

This one-day training will introduce participants to this exciting form of therapy. The instructors will describe the ACT model and explain how it compares to and differs from traditional CBT. The instructors will review the rapidly-growing body of research on ACT and its processes. Attendees will learn to conceptualize client problems from an ACT perspective and how to apply basic ACT interventions. Attendees will be invited to participate in a variety of exercises to help experience ACT processes and to better understand their clients’ perspectives and struggles. Lastly, attendees will leave this training with many resources should they wish to further develop their proficiency with ACT. Visit the HETI site for more information and to register.