Sarah Pegrum
Highest Degree Held: Ph.D.
Specialties: Eating disorders, body image, weight stigma, and supervision
Languages spoken: English
Licensures/Certifications: Psychologist
ACT/CBS Background and Training: Training Received & Community Participation:
I was introduced to ACT by my supervisor in 2007, and would draw on it not only with my work with clients, but also my own struggles.
2015: Fluent and Flexible in ACT- Russ Harris online course.
2016: ACT for Trauma- Russ Harris online.
2017: Inner Circle - Russ Harris's 6month online training and mentoring program.
2018/19/20/21/22/23: Attended ACBS World Conferences.
2022: ANZ_ACBS Conference
2023: LAMIC Conference
2018-present: Member, and past president ACBS Atlantic Chapter
2022-present: Member of PRT training committee
2023:Co-President of Women of ACBS SIG
Training Provided
2013-present: provided ACT training to psychologists and mental health clinicians in Newfoundland&Labrador in the form of workshops, in-services, and supervision.
2018: Developed and chair Eastern Health monthly ACT interest group.
2021: Workshop at ACBS World Conference. Topic: Breaking the Binds of Body Image.
2022: Workshop at ACBS World Conference and ANZ_ACBS Conference. Topic: Exploring the Intersection of Body Image, Eating Disorders and Perfectionism from a CBS lens.
2023: LunchnLearn ACT and Supervision
2023: ACBS PreConference Workshop with Jennifer Kemp on Self Criticism.
2023: Workshop at ACBS World Conference. Topic: Weight Stigma
I was introduced to ACT by my supervisor in 2007, and would draw on it not only with my work with clients, but also my own struggles.
2015: Fluent and Flexible in ACT- Russ Harris online course.
2016: ACT for Trauma- Russ Harris online.
2017: Inner Circle - Russ Harris's 6month online training and mentoring program.
2018/19/20/21/22/23: Attended ACBS World Conferences.
2022: ANZ_ACBS Conference
2023: LAMIC Conference
2018-present: Member, and past president ACBS Atlantic Chapter
2022-present: Member of PRT training committee
2023:Co-President of Women of ACBS SIG
Training Provided
2013-present: provided ACT training to psychologists and mental health clinicians in Newfoundland&Labrador in the form of workshops, in-services, and supervision.
2018: Developed and chair Eastern Health monthly ACT interest group.
2021: Workshop at ACBS World Conference. Topic: Breaking the Binds of Body Image.
2022: Workshop at ACBS World Conference and ANZ_ACBS Conference. Topic: Exploring the Intersection of Body Image, Eating Disorders and Perfectionism from a CBS lens.
2023: LunchnLearn ACT and Supervision
2023: ACBS PreConference Workshop with Jennifer Kemp on Self Criticism.
2023: Workshop at ACBS World Conference. Topic: Weight Stigma
ACT/CBS Experience: Practicing since 2007
Additional Information: I am passionate about sharing knowledge and skills, and am open to providing workshops or supervision. I am the author of Break the Binds of Weight Stigma: Free Yourself From Body Image Struggles Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.