Enhancing Exposure with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Discover how to integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Exposure effectively, coherently and efficiently.
Course Description
Do you enjoy supporting clients suffering from chronic anxiety problems that include panic, OCD, phobias, and excessive worry?
Are you hoping to become a more powerful ACT Therapist?
Then, this workshop will show you how to use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and exposure effectively, coherently and efficiently.
While many practitioners have practised using traditional approaches to exposure therapy based on emotional processing theory, it’s important to note that these approaches are inconsistent with the latest research.
If you are looking for a clear framework and method to apply ACT for anxiety sufferers, then join us in January 2025.
Workshop Overview
This workshop offers a comprehensive guide on integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles with traditional exposure therapy to enhance therapeutic outcomes. Participants will explore the key differences between conventional exposure methods and ACT-enhanced approaches, focusing on fostering psychological flexibility rather than mere symptom reduction.
What you will learn
1. Understand the Paradigm Shift:
- Differentiate between traditional exposure therapy and ACT-enhanced exposure.
- Comprehend the transition from a symptom-focused approach to one that emphasises psychological flexibility.
2. Engaging Clients in Behavioural Change:
- Learn techniques to instil discomfort with the status quo using creative hopelessness interventions.
- Develop strategies to enhance and maintain behaviour change through willingness.
3. Designing Effective Exposure Exercises:
- Identify core fears and anxiety themes to tailor precise exposure exercises.
- Create a diverse menu of exposure activities aligned with clients’ valued life directions.
- Develop tracking mechanisms that heighten clients’ awareness of progress and setbacks.
- Design exposure forms that facilitate and document therapeutic progress.
4. Coaching Clients Through Exposure:
- Master the initiation of exposure exercises in collaboration with clients.
- Implement effective practices during exposure exercises to maximise engagement and efficacy.
- Conduct post-exposure debriefs to reinforce learning and encourage continued progress.
5. Overcoming Common Obstacles:
- Recognise and address therapist inflexibility regarding exposure interventions.
- Identify common client pitfalls and implement strategies to overcome these barriers.
- Determine appropriate endpoints for therapy, ensuring a productive and therapeutic conclusion.
Who is it for?
This workshop is ideal for mental health professionals seeking to refine their exposure therapy techniques and incorporate ACT principles to improve client outcomes. Participants will leave equipped with practical tools and insights to help clients navigate their anxieties and move towards a life consistent with their values.
Workshop Details
21st & 28th January 2025
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm. Check your local time here.
£180.00* Professional
*Book before October 4th 2024 and get £60 off (£120)
£90 Student
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is your refund and cancellation policy?
We know life doesn’t always go to plan. Openforwards Ltd will offer a full refund to registrants of live workshops and courses who cancel their registration up to 14 days before the start date, minus an administrative fee of £10. We do not offer refunds for cancellations made less than 14 days before the event’s start date. Please email support@openforwards.com to cancel your order.
Q: Will I receive a certificate confirming the number of CPD hours?
Yes. We will send you a certificate outlining the course title, attendance date and the number of CPD hours. If you cannot attend the live event, we will still issue a certificate because you will have access to the video recording and course materials.
Q: Do I need to attend all parts?
Yes. You are buying access to all parts of the course. To guarantee the best learning experience, we recommend you attend every live session. You will have access to the training recording for eight weeks after completion.
Q: Do you offer any discounted rates?
Yes. You can get a discount if you are a student in full-time education, if you are employed and on a low income, or if you reside in a low or middle-income country (LIMC). Check the latest list from the World Bank. To request a discount, please email support@openforwards.com detailing the following: the course title, date, country of residence and reason for discount (student, low-income UK, or reside in LIMC).
Q: How do I access the event or recording?
We will send you a ZOOM link nearer the time of the course. Our events require a stable internet connection using a microphone and camera. We encourage you to find a quiet place where you can participate undisturbed. We ask that you arrive with your camera turned on and keep it on as much as possible. There will be times in the training when we come together as a group. Please ensure you turn your camera on for these occasions.
We will send you a link to the event recording within 48 hours of the event’s end. You can watch the recording, but you cannot download it. Download or screen captures are not permitted.
Q: How do I use ZOOM?
We have created some ZOOM Event Guidelines to help you navigate the platform and get the most from your experience. Please download, and read them before the event and refer to them for guidance.
Q: How can my employer pay for me?
To complete payment, we will need to invoice your employer. Please email us at support@openforwards.com outlining the following:
- Course Title and date.
- Invoicing organisation’s name, address and approver name.
- Email address to send the invoice.
- The phone number for the invoicing department.
- Purchase Order Number (NHS) or Invoicing Reference
We require payment within 30 days of the invoice date.