Linking Values to Other ACT Processes
with Kelly G. Wilson, Ph.D.
Saturday, June 1, 2024
9am - 4:30pm (MT)
Viridian Event Center
West Jordan, Utah
6 CEs
Registration and Details:
https://juniper-mental-health.ce-go.com/live-event/linking-values-to-other-act-processes
About this live event
ACT processes are sometimes taught using examples and exercises that highlight the particular process being taught. Having learned discrete exercises for acceptance, defusion, values, commitment, self, and present moment, clinicians sometimes struggle to put the “parts” of the model back together. However, in practice, the intermingling of processes can create synergies that amplify the impact of an intervention. In this workshop, I will offer a technical definition of values and examples of ways that clinicians can use all other ACT processes to enhance values work. Troubles encountered in values work are often related to difficulties with other processes. For example, a rigidly held story about self may inhibit values work, but that does not necessarily mean that we stop the values work. Instead, we can infuse values work with self-work, such as perspective taking. Other times, intentionally setting aside particular processes can facilitate values work. For example, values and committed action interventions are often presented side-by-side. But committed action, or even the possibility of impending committed action, can be frightening enough to stop values exploration. Setting committed action aside quite explicitly can free up values exploration. Examples will be offered that mix ACT processes singly and in combination with values work. Although this workshop will not be an introduction to ACT, it will be delivered in plain language that will be understandable to participants with no background in ACT. No jargon. For those with an ACT background, the workshop will deepen your understanding of ACT principles and your ability to use those principles flexibly to create and enhance therapeutic connection. The workshop will be appropriate for therapy beginners to veteran ACT therapists. The skill sets and sensitivities targeted in this workshop are broadly relevant to human services including all aspects of physical and mental health care, but also to management and education. The workshop will be densely experiential. Principles will be described briefly, and we will focus our time and attention on practice. We will practice exercises and interviews that can change your interactions with your very next client.
Learning Objectives
- Describe a practice-based version of the psychologically flexibility model.
- Use the principles “slow is fast and small is big” to build broader contact with values.
- Use perspective taking as an essential element of values work.
- Inquire into rigidly held, well-practiced stories in ways that promote flexibility and valued living.
- Enhance values work by inclusion of present moment processes.
- Enhance values work by the deliberate inclusion of self and identity work.
Learning Levels
- All Levels
Target Audience
This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.
Agenda
Light refreshments provided for one 15 minute break in the morning and one 15 minute break in the afternoon
Catered lunch provided during a 1-hour break midday