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ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
One Education

CPD Certified | Free Completion Certificate | Advanced Lessons | Tutor Support included | Special Price

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
1 year
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

With the assistance of our "Counselling and Psychotherapy Training" course, you can discover the transformational power of cutting-edge therapeutic approaches. This broad programme addresses advanced techniques like non-linear thinking and paradoxical interventions, and it is designed for therapists who are just starting out or have a lot of expertise. Students will study the subtleties of paradoxical interventions—such as different energisers, tranquillizers, and neutralizers—as well as the therapeutic application of humour through a structured curriculum. Acquiring a grasp of these intricate ideas and how to use them practically will improve your therapeutic work, help you build stronger relationships with your clients, and help you solve problems more successfully. This course ensures a well-rounded professional development experience by emphasising ethical considerations and the qualities of master therapists, in addition to imparting advanced therapeutic abilities.

Commitment and Acceptance Therapy:

  • Foundations of ACT: Understand the fundamental concepts of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, including its core message, aims, and suitability for diverse client needs.
  • Core Processes: Learn the six core processes of ACT—experiential avoidance, defusion, acceptance, present moment awareness, self-as-context, and values—and how to apply them in therapeutic settings.
  • Mindfulness and Values: Develop mindfulness skills and explore the role of values in guiding committed actions that lead to a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
  • Creative Hopelessness: Gain insights into creative hopelessness and how it can be used to help clients break free from unproductive patterns and embrace change.
  • Therapy Structure and Goals: Master the structure of ACT therapy and set effective treatment goals to drive positive client outcomes and enhance therapeutic effectiveness.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Description

  • Understand the basics of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Learn what ACT is and how it differs from other therapies, including its core message and aims.
  • Explore the six core processes: Dive into key components like defusion, acceptance, and mindfulness, and how they help clients manage their thoughts and feelings.
  • Identify and address client problems: Discover techniques to understand and tackle client issues, including concepts like creative hopelessness.
  • Develop skills in mindfulness and self-awareness: Learn practical strategies for enhancing mindfulness, understanding self-as-context, and living in the present moment.
  • Apply ACT principles to therapy structure: Gain insights into the therapy’s structure and how to set effective treatment goals.
  • Build practical skills for committed action: Learn how to help clients set and pursue meaningful goals based on their values.

Course Curriculum:

  • Module 01: Course Overview
  • Module 02: What Is ACT Therapy?
  • Module 03: Core Message
  • Module 04: Aim Of ACT
  • Module 05: Suitability
  • Module 06: Six Core Processes
  • Module 07: Approach Of Therapy
  • Module 08: Experiential Avoidance
  • Module 09: Understanding Client Problems
  • Module 10: Creative Hopelessness, Part 1
  • Module 11: Creative Hopelessness, Part 2
  • Module 12: Defusion
  • Module 13: Acceptance
  • Module 14: Present Moment
  • Module 15: Self As Context
  • Module 16: Mindfulness Skills
  • Module 17: Values
  • Module 18: Committed Action
  • Module 19: Therapy Structure
  • Module 20: Treatment Goals

Who is this course for?

  • Individuals interested in learning Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
  • Those seeking to understand core ACT concepts and processes.
  • Professionals aiming to enhance their therapeutic approaches.
  • Anyone curious about mindfulness and values-based therapy.
  • Individuals wanting to apply ACT principles in various settings.

Requirements

No prior knowledge is required for this Acceptance and Commitment Therapy course. Basic understanding of psychological concepts will be helpful. A genuine interest in therapy and mental health is essential. This course is suitable for those seeking to deepen their understanding of ACT.

Career path

  • ACT Therapist
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Mental Health Counsellor
  • Behavioural Therapist
  • Wellbeing Coach
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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