The 2026 VIRTUAL Pre-Conference Workshops on June 5-6 offer exciting opportunities that will engage therapists and researchers of any skill level. Combining therapy role-plays, experiential exercises, case presentations, data graphics, focused lectures, and small group discussions, you can expect high-quality training from ACBS Pre-Conference Workshops. Continuing Education credits are available.
Friday, 5 June and Saturday, 6 June
Format: LIVE online via Zoom.
Recordings will be available through 25 June 2026. We regret that we are unable to provide extended access to any registrant beyond 25 June.
MORNING Workshops
9:00 to 13:00 UTC/GMT +2 (Central European Summer Time)
(8 hours total over two days; 7.5 total contact hours)
- Process-Based Pathways to Self-Compassion in Neurodivergent People, Jennifer Kemp, MPsych(Clinical)
- Metaphors that Move, Matter and Make a Difference - A Creative, Experiential Workshop on Crafting Functionally Guided Metaphors That Bring Psychological Flexibility Processes to Life, Rikke Kjelgaard, M.Sc.
AFTERNOON Workshop
14:00 - 18:00 UTC/GMT +2 (Central European Summer Time)
(8 hours total over two days; 7.5 total contact hours)
- 100 Key Points and Techniques in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Practical Introductory Workshop, Joseph Oliver, PhD, PG Dip Clinical Psychology, Richard Bennett, DClinPsyc
- Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Through an ACT Lens: Preparation, Dosing, and Integration, Brian Pilecki, Ph.D., Jason Luoma, Ph.D., Temple Morris, LCSW-C, Jenna LeJeune, Ph.D., Miranda Morris, Ph.D.
Visit the pre-conference webpage to register.