The Art of Delivering Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Online

Developed by Adam Leighton, C.V.,, Glenn Marks, Ph.D.

Course content available in video.

This 2-hour webinar is designed for professionals who want to expand their skillset and learn how to effectively offer Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) sessions online. Through this webinar, participants will learn best practices, tools, and techniques for delivering effective ACT therapy in a virtual setting. They will gain insight into the unique challenges and opportunities of online therapy, and discover how to adapt various ACT techniques such as mindfulness and values clarification to the online format.

The webinar will cover topics such as building rapport and trust with clients, the online setting, and utilizing digital tools and platforms to enhance the delivery of ACT therapy online. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from an experienced ACT therapist who has successfully transitioned from in-person to online therapy, and they will leave with practical tips and strategies that they can immediately apply to their own practice. This webinar is a valuable resource for any ACT professional looking to expand their skills and deliver high-quality therapy to their clients in a virtual setting.

Educational Objectives

This course will teach the participant to

Demonstrate how to adapt various ACT techniques, such as mindfulness and values clarification, for use in an online therapy setting.
Identify potential barriers and ethical considerations when providing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy online and develop strategies to address them.
Plan and prepare effective session structures to establish and maintain a therapeutic alliance with clients in an online setting,
Discuss ways to address potential challenges in building rapport and trust.

Syllabus

Unique challenges of offering ACT therapy online:
- Missing body
- Lack of shared environment
- Impact on therapeutic relationship
- Adapting techniques like values clarification to online format
- Setting and transformation of stimulus function
Overcoming challenges; best practices for maximizing virtual setting and therapeutic relationship
Unique opportunities of online setting for ACT therapy and how to utilize digital tools:
- Virtual whiteboards, therapy cards, and other tools
- Use of self-image
- Recordings
- The online setting as a collaborative experience
- Creating shared experiences
Beyond the session therapy frame:
- Before and after session
- Between sessions
Case examples and demonstrations of effective ACT therapy sessions conducted online, highlighting common challenges and how to overcome them.
Q&A sessions and interactive exercises to facilitate learning and engagement.

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May 19, 2023

Educational Objectives

This course will teach the participant to

Demonstrate how to adapt various ACT techniques, such as mindfulness and values clarification, for use in an online therapy setting.
Identify potential barriers and ethical considerations when providing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy online and develop strategies to address them.
Plan and prepare effective session structures to establish and maintain a therapeutic alliance with clients in an online setting,
Discuss ways to address potential challenges in building rapport and trust.

Syllabus

Unique challenges of offering ACT therapy online:
- Missing body
- Lack of shared environment
- Impact on therapeutic relationship
- Adapting techniques like values clarification to online format
- Setting and transformation of stimulus function
Overcoming challenges; best practices for maximizing virtual setting and therapeutic relationship
Unique opportunities of online setting for ACT therapy and how to utilize digital tools:
- Virtual whiteboards, therapy cards, and other tools
- Use of self-image
- Recordings
- The online setting as a collaborative experience
- Creating shared experiences
Beyond the session therapy frame:
- Before and after session
- Between sessions
Case examples and demonstrations of effective ACT therapy sessions conducted online, highlighting common challenges and how to overcome them.
Q&A sessions and interactive exercises to facilitate learning and engagement.