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Using the “Kidflex” for Developmentally Adapted Work
"How can I make ACT principles easier to grasp?"
"Could I structure sessions better so it doesn’t feel like I’m just having a casual chat?"
"Is there a way to recruit parents or teachers to help build psychological flexibility (instead of them inadvertently undermining it)?"
These are all common questions clinicians have when applying acceptance and commitment therapy with children and adolescents.
ACT can be incredibly effective at building rapport and giving young people a sense of ownership in treatment. But clinicians need tools that are specifically designed to resonate with kids.
Clinical psychologist, educational psychologist, and author Tamar Black, PhD, created an innovative model adaptation and set of practical tools for developmentally tailored ACT work. In her 9 CE hour live training, Tamar will teach you the “Kidflex” model and a highly practical toolkit that will allow you to:
Quickly build rapport by using language that resonates with children's lived experiences and developmental level
Structure sessions with a framework that helps you identify areas to target and gives you tools for addressing them
Increase active engagement with interventions designed specifically to build ACT skills in kids
Encourage retention and progress by teaching parents, caregivers, and teachers ACT-consistent strategies that reinforce session work in daily life
Build young people’s resilience with an adapted model designed for impactful work—even in just a handful of sessions
No matter what setting you work in or whether you have previous experience with ACT, you'll walk away with a set of tools adapted just for your work with kids.
Save 10% on registration through October 13! Learn more and save your spot.