ACT: Advanced Experiential Workshop- Robyn Walser

Robyn WalserRobyn WalserACT: Advanced Experiential Workshop

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Workshop Leader: Robyn D. Walser, PTSD Core, Palo Alto, VA Hospital

Dates & Location: July 14 & 15, 2007, 9:00am - 5:00/5:30pm at the University of Houston - Clear Lake.

General description/abstract: The advanced ACT workshop is designed to sharpen skills learned in the beginner’s workshop, plus provide additional experiential exercises to further the understanding of the ACT model. Attendees will have the opportunity to:
1. focus on the therapeutic relationship
2. role-play clients/practice ACT components and receive feedback
3. learn how interpersonal process, letting go of self-concept and compassion fit into the ACT model.

Educational Objectives:
1. Learn how to improve flexible implementation of ACT core skills
2. Develop further understanding of compassion and forgiveness from an ACT perspective
3. Cultivate mindfulness and self-as-context
4. Develop understanding of ACT double-flex and the therapeutic relationship

The advanced training is highly experiential and interactive and is designed to provide attendees with a personal sense of how ACT is applied in their own and their client’s lives.

Target audience: Those who've previously attended a 2-day ACT experiential workshop.