Intro to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy | In-Person | Friday, May 30, 2025 | 9:00 am to 12:15 pm | Presented by Andrew Hannigan, LCPC. EVENT FLYER
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FREE: 3 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, Psychologists and IAODAPCA (pending)
SUMMARY
This training is an introduction to Acceptance and Commitment therapy, one of the “third wave” of behavioral and cognitive therapies currently being used for a wide range of mental health conditions including anxiety, PTSD and psychosis. The audience will be exposed to concepts related to using acceptance and mindfulness and the notion of assisting people to develop “psychological flexibility.” How to help clients identify values and how to take committed action towards what is important to them will also be included.
OBJECTIVES
- Summarize basic techniques used in ACT.
- Describe and demonstrate how to help clients increase psychological flexibility.
- Learn how to help clients explore what is important to them and how to take committed action towards living by those values.
PRESENTER
Andrew Hannigan, LCPC, is Assistant Director of Workforce Development at Thresholds and has 15 years of experience in mental health; having worked in residential, community, inpatient and individual counseling. He provides trainings through Thresholds, a large mental health agency in Chicago. Andrew also develops e-learnings for Thresholds and other mental health agencies. Topics range from Evidence-Based Practices in mental health to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
