A compassionate, functional contextual approach to motivating and sustaining change
Addiction has a big “scare factor” for clinicians.
The stakes are high, and it can feel like you never have enough tools to confidently address it.
But like any other behavioral pattern, substance use serves a function for clients. Addiction grows from underlying needs that may or may not seem obviously related at first...
The sooner you can look at substance use through a functional lens, the sooner you can gain a deeper, practical understanding of the problem and take action rather than trying to work around it because you fear you don’t have the right tools.
To learn this functional contextual perspective and a range of tools for addressing substance use, join ACT for Substance Use and Addictions starting November 12.
Inside, clinical psychologist and addiction expert Daniel P. Johnson, PhD, will teach you to confidently address these challenges using the principles of contextual behavioral science and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
What's in the course
In this 5-session live online course, you will learn:
- Effective techniques for managing relapse, working through cravings, and defusing from “addict” self-narratives
- How to identify root causes of substance use and addiction as well as related behaviors like lying or defensiveness
- A trauma-sensitive approach that’s destigmatizing and supports strong therapeutic relationships
- Ways to find common ground between ACT and mutual help groups like 12 Step, SMART Recovery, and more
You will leave with tools to create a compassionate, comprehensive approach using psychological flexibility principles to help clients break free from addiction.