De-Mystifying Self-As-Context in ACT: Practical Strategies for Clients

This workshop provides an opportunity to learn how to more effectively use self-as-context strategies in therapy. Self-as-context is one of the six core ACT processes that is often misunderstood as being overly difficult, complicated, or philosophical. A brief description and overview of self-as-context will be provided with an emphasis on language that is accessible and applicable to talking with clients. This workshop will outline how self-as-context can be used to conceptualize commonly discussed topics in therapy such as self-esteem, confidence, identity, and inner conflict. Participants will learn how to flexibly practice practical self-as-context interventions that can be used with clients, as well as have a chance to practice newly learned skills through structured role-play exercises in breakout groups.