Applying Psychological Flexibility in Clinical Practice: Enhancing Effectiveness in Therapy

This hour-long presentation focuses on the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and its central concept of psychological flexibility. Participants will learn how to integrate ACT-based tools into therapeutic work to promote psychological flexibility and enhance the therapeutic alliance. These skills can help improve client outcomes through emotional regulation, increased adaptability, and aligning behaviors with core values.

Learning objectives

By the end of this presentation, participants should be able to:

• Describe the six core processes of the ACT model.

• Define psychological flexibility within the context of therapy and its significance in mental health treatment.

• Identify ways to cultivate a therapeutic environment that promotes psychological flexibility.

Presenter disclaimer

Elisabeth Morray, PhD, has a working relationship with Alma. As such, she has both a financial and an intellectual interest in the webinar content. The purpose of this presentation is to provide a balanced view of the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy and its central concept of psychological flexibility.

Accessibility

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