The Brien Center Networking and Training Night - Free Event - Free CEUs

Title: Introduction to Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Presented: James Mucia, LICSW - The Brien Center.

Overall Conference Description:

A brief introduction and overview into ACT. ACT is a well-researched therapeutic intervention with strong supportive evidence and high positive outcomes in numerous studies and science back evaluations. This presentation, given its length of time, will introduce the concepts of ACT for clinical staff not familiar with it. The goal is for attendees to have a basic understanding of ACT concepts and if interested follow up with more intensive interest and full certification.

Objectives:

Attendees will be able to:

1. Describe basic overview of ACT

2. Develop a basic understanding of ACT’s Hexaflex model including ACTS 6 core Process resulting in psychological flexibility.

3. Compare ACT to other modalities and understand how ACT can utilize other exiting interventions and is not in conflict with other modalities.

Agenda -Wednesday October 9, 2024

500 PM – 530 PM Registration, Refreshments and Networking

530PM -700 PM Program

Location: Zucchini's Restaurant - Pittsfield, MA

Please feel free to send the invitation to your colleagues within the community that may be interested in attending.

Applications for 1.5 CE for Social Work, LMHCs, Nurses, LADCs and Psychologists have been submitted. Please contact Anna Paladino, Training Coordinator at [email protected] with any questions. There is NO fee for CEs.

Host or Publisher The Brien Center