Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Model Overview and Outcomes

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CEU Course Description 

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a behavior analytic approach that aims to increase one’s psychological flexibility by helping others to accept their own thoughts and feelings instead of trying to do away with them.  It's a type of therapy that focuses on understanding one's relationship with thoughts and feelings, aligning behavior with personal values, and committing to actions that lead to a meaningful life.  ACT, while often described in ways that might not immediately seem behavior analytic, is rooted in behavior analysis, specifically in the area of relational frame theory (RFT).  It can also be seen as an extension of traditional Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques, particularly when dealing with complex verbal behavior and private events (thoughts and feelings). ACT is found to be rigorous behavior; however, it is also noted as being based on a comprehensive empirical analysis of human cognition (Hayes et al., 2001).  Although it has its basis in clinical behavior analysis, ACT addresses concerns related to spirituality, values, and self, as well as other topics. In this course, participants will learn to (1) identify core principles of ACT, (2) identify outcomes of ACT, and (3) discuss how ACT works. 

CEU Course Objectives 

1. Identify the core principles of ACT
2. Identify outcomes of ACT
3. Discuss how ACT works

Course Date: 2025-11-18

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