Jennifer L. Patterson – Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Master Class: Enhance Psychological Flexibility in Clients with Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Outline

Master the Core Skills and Competencies of ACT

The ACT Model

• What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Evolution of Third Wave Behavioral Therapies
• Outcome Studies

Foundations of ACT

• Contextual Behavioral Sciences
• Functional Contextualism
• Relational Frame Theory
• Happiness Trap
• Importance of Understanding for Clinical Practice

Case Conceptualization

• Experiential Avoidance as the Core Problem
• Creative Hopelessness Exercises
• Assessment Measures
• ACT Clinical Interview
• Inflexahex Diagnostic Model

Diagnostic Model: Six Core Processes of Psychological Inflexibility

• Experiential Avoidance
• Lack of awareness
• Unclear Values
• Unhelpful Behaviors
• Attachment to Conceptualized Self
• Cognitive Fusion

Treatment Model: Six Core Processes of Psychological Flexibility

• Acceptance
• Mindful Decision Making
• Values Clarification
• Value-Based Behaviors
• Understanding Sense of Self
• Defusion

Interventions and Strategies

• Evidence-Based Processes and Practices
• Mindfulness Action Plan
• Commitment Plan Worksheet
• Integration of Evidence-Based Models CBT, DBT, CFT
• Role Play
• Videos
• Case Presentations

ACT Treatment Planning

• Suggestaflex Model
• Metaphors
• Paradoxical Processes
• Mindfulness Techniques
• Self-Compassion Exercises
• And Much More!

ACT in Action

Trauma

• Function of Trauma Symptoms
• Specify Treatment Goals
• Target Self-harm Behaviors
• Increase Psychological Safety
• Mindfulness Exercises

Anxiety

• 12 Week Protocol
• Control as the Problem
• Mindful Worry Sheet
• FEAR Algorithm
• FEEL Exposure Work

Personality Disorders

• Increase Emotional Tolerance
• Values Clarification
• Mind vs. Experience
• Target the Client’s Story
• Work with Client Anger
• Role of Therapist Self-disclosure

Depression

• 12 Week Protocol
• Reason Giving
• Rumination
• Story Telling
• Damaged Conceptualized Self
• Behavioral Activation

ACT Extension Models

Groups & Individuals: The ACT Matrix

• Simple Format for Groups and Individuals
• Five-sense Experiences
• Mental Experiences
• Toward Moves
• Away Moves
• The Four Quadrants

Trauma Prevention & Treatment: The Crosshairs Diagram

• Awareness Training
• Identify Painful Thoughts and Feelings
• Identify Situations as Being Helpful or Unhelpful
• Living Your Values at Work, Home, or in Other Important Areas of Life

Adolescents: The DNA-V Model

• For Adolescents, Parents, Teachers
• Based on Growth and Development
• Understand the 3 Processes and 2 Perspectives of Model
• Assist Adolescent with Handling Difficult Thoughts, Feelings, and Situation
• Discover Role
• Noticer Role
• Advisor Role

Outside of Client Session: The Choice Point Model

• Useful for in-the-moment Integration of CBT and ACT
• Target Situation Selection and Modification
• Values and Skills Section
• Modify the Form or Frequency of Inner Experience
• Respond Flexibly to the Situation and the Inner Experience
• Help the Client Identify and Use Strengths

Couples: The ID Model

• Assists with Conceptualization and Treatment of Interpersonal Relationship Issues
• Self-dislike
• Lack of Insight
• Emotional Avoidance or Attachment to Emotional Experience
• Self-compassion
• Self-awareness
• Self-acceptance

Please Note: PESI is not affiliated or associated with Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP, or her organizations.