Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Catalog description

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a third-wave behavioral therapy that has robust empirical evidence for showing efficacy with a wide range of psychological problems. The therapy is based on Relational Frame Theory, which is the behavioral account of human language and cognition. As a truly experiential therapy, ACT employs mindfulness, acceptance, and psychological flexibility so that clients can direct their lives in accordance with their values. This course will utilize didactic, experiential, and applied learning in the philosophy, science, and techniques of ACT.