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The next World Conference for ACT, RFT, and Contextual Behavioral  Science will be held June 21-24, 2010 in Reno, NV.  Start planning now!
   

 

 
Upcoming ACT Trainings in New England
  2009

 

Nov
6

 What is ACT?  An Introduction to Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Presenters: Joel Guarna, PhD & Elizabeth Kubik, PhD
Maine Psychological Association Fall Conference
University of Maine, Augusta Campus
Level:  Introductory

 

Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
(ABCT) Annual Conference

Nov
19-22

 Several workshops and trainings will be held at the annual conference for ABCT this year in New York City.  This is a great opportunity to participate in ACT trainings and your best chance until next year's World Conference in Reno.

 

Nov 19

 Compassion and Acceptance: Learning Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in the Context of the Therapeutic Relationship
Clinical Intervention Training
Steven Hayes, PhD

 

Nov 21

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Complex Clients
Workshop
Kirk Strosahl, PhD and Patricia B. Robinson, PhD

 

Nov 21

 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxiety Disorders
Workshop
John P. Forsyth, PhD

 

Nov 21

 Mindfulness for Two: An ACT Approach to Mindfulness in Psychotherapy
Master Clinician Series
Kelly G. Wilson, PhD

 

*There are numerous other symposia, panel discussions, and poster sessions on ACT or including ACT.  Please search the conference site or review the conference brochure for more details.*

 

Upcoming ACT Trainings in New England
  2010

 

Jan 14-15,
2010

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Transforming Human Suffering Into a More Vital Life
Presenter: John P. Forsyth, PhD
Holyoke, MA
Level:  Some general familiarity with ACT will be helpful, but is not required.

 

Jan 16-17,
2010

 Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Skill Building and Case Conceptualization
Presenter: Kelly G. Wilson, PhD
New York, NY

 

Jan 22,
2010

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Difficult Clients
Presenter: Kevin Polk, PhD
Farmington, CT
University of Connecticut School of Medicine & Department of Psychiatry

 

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*Trainings specifically listed as "Intermediate" are for individuals who have participated in at least one introductory training and are interested in further developing their skills with ACT.  Other trainings do not require any previous experience with ACT.  Sign up for the ACT in New England e-newsletter to be alerted to trainings as they are scheduled.


 

 

 
Email:  joel@whitepinepsych.com
Dr. Guarna's Training Site:  White Pine Institute
Dr. Guarna's Practice Site:  White Pine Behavioral Health LLC