Acceptance and commitment therapy: an introduction to the model

In this event you will hear from Dr Joe Oliver, Clinical psychologist, who will provide an introduction to the ACT model.

ACT is a versatile and evidence-based therapy that helps individuals make positive changes in various aspects of life. Dr. Joe Oliver's workshop provides an introduction to the ACT model, focusing on psychological flexibility to enhance well-being and resilience. The session covers key behavioural principles, practical applications, and tips for further learning. 

• Describe the 6 core ACT processes and how they relate to psychological flexibility  

• Identify methods to formulate client problems using ACT processes 

• Describe 5 key techniques and metaphors used in ACT 

• Explain how the theoretical foundations relate to the ACT model 

Dr Joe Oliver is a consultant clinical psychologist and founder of Contextual Consulting, an organisation providing training, supervision and therapy in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). He is also an associate professor and overall programme director for the University College London CBT for Severe Mental Health Problems post graduate programme. 

Joe is an active member of the Association of Contextual Behavioural Science (ACBS), previously holding the position of secretary on the ACBS UK & Ireland Chapter Board. He is also a peer reviewed ACBS ACT trainer and an  ACBS fellow. Joe regularly provides ACT and contextual-cognitive behavioural therapy training, both nationally and internationally. 

Please kindly note, this session will be recorded and the recording made available within two weeks of the event.

We would encourage those who register to attend on the day of the event, should they wish to ask questions to our speakers.

All recordings are sent out to delegates via email to the email address used at the time of registering. If you are unsure whether your email address is up to date, please update this via your membership account. 

The recordings will be available to watch on demand for 30 days after the webinar.