DPSY 591 - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a mindfulness-based, evidence-based, and multi-modal approach to a wide range of psychological disorders. Thus far, there is varying amounts of empirical evidence for ACT’s efficacy for psychosis, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and more. This seminar focuses on the theoretical and research underpinnings of the approach, with special emphasis on practice. In particular, ACT addresses six core processes: being present, acceptance, cognitive defusion, self as context, values, and committed action. Students will practice aspects of ACT themselves, and discuss its implementation with various populations they may serve.