Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)- Accred. Certification
What you'll learn
- The key principles and concepts of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Relational Frame Theory, Functional Contextualism, Hexaflex Model, Psychological Flexibility, etc.
- Acceptance, Mindfulness, Defusion, Self-as-context, Core Values, Committed actions techniques
- Identify and Clarify Personal Values
- Metaphors and their applications
- Step-by-step guide on applications of ACT
Requirements
- No prior knowledge is required to understand the concepts and to learn the skills and their applications.
Description
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a modern, evidence-based form of psychotherapy that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies alongside behaviour change strategies. This course covers all of ACT's fundamental concepts and techniques. This course is designed up to provide you with a deep understanding of the six main ACT processes: Acceptance, Contact with the Present Moment, Observing Self, Values, and Committed Action.
You will learn how to use ACT to help people deal with painful thoughts and feelings, become more psychologically flexible, and live a life that is consistent with their values through practical exercises. This course is suitable for mental health professionals, counselors, psychologists, social workers, and anyone interested in understanding and applying ACT principles in either professional or personal contexts. This course is accredited by the International Association of Therapists (IAOTH ).
You will learn about psychological flexibility, which means being able to adapt to different conditions. Being able to act in line with your core ideals, even when you're having difficult thoughts and feelings, is an important skill for mental health and well-being.
Key Topics Include:
An overview of the ACT paradigm, including its philosophical and psychological foundations.
Practicing and comprehending acceptance and mindfulness techniques.
Defuse negative thoughts and beliefs using these techniques.
Techniques for identifying and clarifying personal values.
Acquiring skills necessary to modify one's behaviour in accordance with those values.
Conducting an ACT Counselling Session
Who this course is for:
- Anyone who wants to learn about psychology and therapy.
- Students or health professionals who want to learn about acceptance and commitment therapy
- Anyone who wants to enhance their mental health and well-being
- Anyone who wants to learn new skills and strategies for distress management
Instructor
- 4.4 Instructor Rating
- 476 Reviews
- 17,716 Students
- 13 Courses
Dr. Mrityunjay Sharma is a doctor, author, academician, and world record holder. He has been an Assistant Professor and the Head of the Department of Pulmonary Medicine after completing his medical studies at the top university in the country. Currently, he is practicing as a Consultant Pulmonologist in India.
He has authored multiple best-seller books in the medical sciences and other genres. His keen interest and love for teaching have brought him to online platforms where he creates courses and takes lectures on a wide range of topics to pursue his passion. Nevertheless, he is a trained tabla player and holds a particular interest in Indian music.