ACT Training Australia

ACT Supervision Training and Workshops

Date	Workshop Title	Location
August	Core ACT processes and their Techniques - Beginning Workshops Presenter: Mary Sawyer In this series of 2 full day sessions, over 2 Fridays, participants will be introduced to and will practice the main techniques used in each of the six ACT core therapeutic processes: Acceptance, Experiential Avoidance, Cognitive Defusion, Contact with the Present Moment, Self as Context and Defining Valued Directions. You will be guided step-by step toward mastering these core processes by Mary Sawyer, an experienced ACT practitioner and trainer.   In the beginning Workshops you will:- 1.Learn the six ACT core processes and how to do the basic interventions for an ACT-based treatment. 2.Develop a greater understanding of what it is like to be an ACT client. 3.Obtain in session feedback on your implementation of ACT techniques in a small group. 4.Develop an understanding of ACT case conceptualisation. The workshop will begin with an introduction to ACT and the hexaflex model and the remainder of time will be spent on a series of experiential and skills building exercises in pairs and the larger group. Mindfulness and experiential exercises will play a significant role throughout the workshops. Each session will follow the chapters from the following text: It is essential that you purchase this book and read it before commencing the workshops: Luoma, J., Hayes, S., & Walser, R. (2007) Learning ACT New Harbinger Publications: Oakland CA. To purchase this excellent text go to www.fishpond.com.au or www.amazon.com Click here to download Registration Form	Venue: HCF Building, Suite 709, Level 7, 1 Newland Street, Bondi Junction  NSW 2022
To Be Advised	Core ACT processes and their Techniques - Advanced Workshops Presenter: Mary Sawyer In this series of 2 full day sessions, over 2 Fridays, participants will have the opportunity to improve and master your ACT competencies.  You will be guided step-by step toward mastering these core processes by Mary Sawyer, an experienced ACT practitioner and trainer.   In the Advanced Workshops you will:- 1.Learn how to use and apply ACT resources and advance your core competencies 2.Develop greater psychological flexibility in session and improve your own mindfulness. 3.Target the barriers to your clinical competence by role playing challenging clients. 4.Learn to be less entangled, less burnt out and improve your creativity in session. Initial exercises will be conducted in groups 2 or 4  and the results will be processed within the small group and the larger group as a whole.  The workshop will contain significant use of mindfulness and present-moment focused work and how to bring  this and valued directions directly into interventions. Experiential role-plays that are close to real clinical interactions will be practiced with the view of improving your case conceptualisations. If you haven't purchased the recommended workshop text, it is essential that you do purchase this book and read it before commencing the workshops: Luoma, J., Hayes, S., & Walser, R. (2007) Learning ACT New Harbinger Publications: Oakland CA. To purchase this excellent text Go to www.fishpond.com.au or www.amazon.com	Venue: HCF Building, Suite 709, Level 7, 1 Newland Street, Bondi Junction  NSW 2022
Various	Experiential Introduction and advanced workshops on ACT. Presenter: Dr Russ Harris   For more information on dates please go to: www.actmindfully.com.au.  Dates for 2009 now posted.	Various Locations Across Australia
****	Cancellations Fee Policy for Skills Seminars:- No refund if cancelled 5 days prior to the Seminar. If you cancel prior to that, a $50.00 administration fee applies.