Opening ACT - An Introduction to ACT(Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) How to Get Out of Your Mind and Build a Rich, Full & Meaningful Life

Friday, August 18, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 12:00  p.m.

Zoom Webinar

Registration Fee: $45

OVERVIEW: How happy are you?  This is a very important question! Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) theorizes that human happiness is actually a signpost for how “psychologically flexible” a person is. This flexibility is fostered by three critical life skills: the ability to: 1) be present, 2) open up, and 3) do what matters most to you. ACT observes that much of human unhappiness, or suffering, results from our failed attempts to eliminate or avoid painful thoughts and emotions. In this introductory webinar on ACT, we will explore the four human “bad habits” that contribute to psychological inflexibility. Second, we will focus on the six core ACT processes that facilitate psychological wellness. Along the way, we will explore several practical exercises for each of the core processes. This webinar offers an effective and accessible approach to help build a richer, fuller, and more meaningful life- an approach, by the way, that is backed up by more than 1000 ACT RCTs (randomized controlled trials).

OBJECTIVES: After attending this Zoom webinar, the participant will be able to:

• Discuss the four human "bad habits" of mindlessness, cognitive fusion, experiential avoidance, and values-poor choices, as well as how these contribute to much of human psychological suffering, 
• Describe the six core processes of ACT: Contacting the Present Moment, Self-as-Context, Defusion, Acceptance, Values Clarification, and Committed Action, 
• Identify at least one practical exercise to apply each of the six core ACT processes. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This continuing education Zoom webinar is designed for case managers, social workers, psychologists, therapists, counselors, and health care workers.  The community is also invited to attend. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION:                                                              
Mental Health America of the Heartland is a pre-approved provider for social workers through the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) Provider Number 17-007. This continuing education provider is approved 3.0 hours for social workers and accepted for psychologists, professional counselors, masters prepared psychologists, marriage and family therapists and addiction counselors.

In order to receive continuing education credit and a certificate of attendance for this Zoom webinar, you will be required to participate in the Zoom webinar. You will receive a Zoom invitation via email within a week of webinar. Also you will need to take an online exam and complete an evaluation that will be sent in a separate email after the live Zoom webinar. You must pass the test by 70%. The Zoom webinar will not be available by recording and viewing at any other time.