ACT + Exposure for Trauma and PTSD

This workshop builds on the efficacy of ACT for PTSD to provide attendees with a hands-on, interactive experience of the ACT core processes at work when ACT is integrated into PTSD treatment (Scott, 2022; Thompson et al., 2013). Participants will gain a foundational understanding of ACT and its theoretical basis in the application of PTSD. Experiential exercises and live role-play therapy demonstrations will be used to help participants see firsthand how ACT can be combined with exposure-based approaches for enhanced treatment of PTSD. Participants will leave with a strong understanding of how to engage clients in ACT for effective treatment of PTSD, that not only reduces trauma symptoms, but leads to a more values-aligned life.