30-Hours Professional Diploma in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Credit hours
3
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy aims to build psychological flexibility rather than fight difficult thoughts. This course introduces its core processes, including mindfulness, cognitive defusion, acceptance, values and committed action. It also explores how ACT is applied to anxiety, depression, trauma and stress, along with ethical considerations, offering knowledge for counsellors, students and wellbeing practitioners.
What you'll cover
- 01Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- 02Core Principles of ACT: Psychological Flexibility and Mindfulness
- 03Cognitive Defusion: Reducing the Impact of Thoughts
- 04Acceptance and Emotional Regulation
- 05Values and Committed Action in ACT
- 06Using Mindfulness Techniques in ACT Practice
- 07ACT for Anxiety and Depression
- 08ACT for Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders
- 09Ethical Considerations and Challenges in ACT
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