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Building Resiliency Through Acceptance Commitment Therapy

The last few years have not been easy. It has been challenging to deal with workplace stress, cope with life’s struggles, or to simply be present in the moment.  This dynamic and engaging workshop will introduce Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques to increase resiliency. This will help you effectively move towards the life you want and the person you want to be. With the use of a learning platform, participants will be equipped with a variety of tools and resources to practice and apply in their personal and professional lives. 

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Description

Description

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is an evidenced-based approach that aims to improve our ability to be psychologically flexible when challenging situations arise in our work and life through the following 6 domains: 

  1. Identification of our values 
  2. Increasing of our ability to live in the present moment 
  3. Defusion from our challenging thoughts and feelings 
  4. Identifying the part of ourselves that notices and observes our internal and external actions, sensations, thoughts, and emotions. 
  5. Acceptance skills that increase our ability to hold our difficult thoughts and feelings 
  6. Putting it all together through committed action and a plan that moves us towards the life we desire and the person we want to be 

Through audio, video and interactive materials, participants will be equipped with a variety of tools and resources to apply in their personal and professional lives.  They will be provided with an opportunity to access these materials and to put to practice these skills using a learning platform.

Course Format

This course is delivered online as four 3-hour interactive virtual sessions using Zoom.  It will be spaced over four weeks. Participants will have access to online learning modules using a learning platform to supplement live sessions. Materials available on the learning platform include:

  • Audio, video, and interactive materials
  • Discussion forum and practice activities
  • Downloadable resources and handouts
  • Session recordings

Audience

This course is recommended for anyone that would like to learn the ACT approach and how to apply it  to their personal and professional lives. 

Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify important core values in order to create a life compass that directs oneself to the life they desire or the person they want to be. 
  2. Explore specific grounding and mindfulness techniques in order to engage in meaningful activities.
  3. Recognize challenging situations (e.g. thoughts and feelings) and develop strategies to address these thoughts and emotions.
  4. Create a personal action plan that applies the learnings of ACT.

Price

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Instructor

Leah Jeffery, M.S.W., R.S.W.

With over 20 years in the human services field, Leah currently works as a Clinical Manager serving adults with dual diagnoses within the Developmental Sector and a part time private practice providing psychotherapy.  Additionally, Leah is a professor at Mohawk College and Georgian College. Leah holds a degree in psychology and a Masters degree in Social Work.  Her passion is to equip others in the area of mental health and trauma through positive strength-based modalities that inspire hope and compassion.  As a mother to four children, Leah’s greatest joy is being with her family.  Trips to Muskoka and Myrtle Beach top her family vacation spots with an equal love for the woods and the ocean. 

Group Registration

GROUP DISCOUNT: Save 20% off individual fee with group registration of 4 or more participants.

Download the group registration form HERE.

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