ACT Summer Institute IV

This event has concluded. Please find information regarding the upcoming ACBS World Conference here.

(2-day, pre-institute experiential workshops, May 26 & 27)

Location:

Illinois Institute of Technology

3300 South Federal Street

Hermann Hall/ Conference Center

Chicago, IL 60616-3793

Registration: Registration is now closed for this event, which has already taken place.

What is the ACT Summer Institute?:

This three-day institute will provide a unique opportunity to learn about cutting-edge advances in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Relational Frame Theory (RFT), in addition to other third generation approaches in behavior therapy. Students, practitioners, researchers, and policy makers will benefit from this institute and find it an excellent opportunity to learn from the very top people involved in the development and advancement of ACT, RFT, and contextual behavioral approaches.

The basic structure will include experiential workshops the 2 days prior to the institute, targeted half-day workshops in domains of specific ACT/RFT applications, and plenary sessions where all conference participants come together. There will be a wide range of topics and presenters, with areas of interest for everyone. In addition, there will be academic and social evening events during which you can get to know your friends and colleagues in the international ACT/RFT community on a more personal basis (for anyone who hasn't been to one of these events before - these are a LOT of fun!).

The structure of the program will be similar to previously successful ACT Institutes, and will be both ACT and RFT focused. We will have 7 workshop tracks running simultaneously during the Summer Institute. We will host an evening cocktail poster session as well, which is intended to showcase clinical and experimental research in RFT and ACT.

Program:

View the final program.

General Schedule of Events:

View the times & locations of ACT SI events.

Conference committee: Patricia Bach & D. J. Moran

admin March 19, 2008 - 12:06am

2-Day Pre-Institute Workshops

These 2-day workshops will be held the 2-days immediately preceeding the ACT Summer Institute IV, at the same venue. They will be roughly 9:00-5:15/5:30pm on Monday and Tuesday, May 26 & 27, 2008.

Onsite registration will be available (for you to pick up your name badge, materials, etc.) on Sunday, May 25th from 8:00pm-10:00pm in "Stevens Center, 3" on the lower level of the Hilton Chicago. (This is the "reception" room and time for ACBS during the ABA (Association for Behavior Analysis) conference taking place at the same hotel). Otherwise, you can pick these up onsite, on Monday morning.

Please arrive at Hermann Hall on the campus of IIT by 8:30am, on Monday, May 26, at 3300 South Federal Street. Please check here for directions. Registration for the 2-day workshops has closed. No onsite registration is available for the 2-day workshops.

CLOSED (this workshop is full) Introductory ACT Experiential Workshop (introductory): Sonja Batten, Ph.D.

Introductory ACT Workshop (introductory/intermediate): Steve Hayes, Ph.D.

ACT Training Made Simple (all levels of experience): Kevin Polk, Ph.D., Jerold Hambright, Ph.D., John Agee, Ph.D., Chad E. Drake, M.S., & Katharine Mocciola, Psy.D.

ACT Case Conceptualization Workshop (intermediate/advanced): Kelly Wilson, Ph.D.

admin January 17, 2008 - 6:34pm

ACT SI4 Presentation Materials/Resources

Available powerpoint presentations from the ACT Summer Institute IV are attached below. Note: You will not be able to view these or any other attachments on this website without a current, paid ACBS membership.

admin May 28, 2008 - 12:17am

ACT Early: ACT in early intervention for psychosis (Morris & Oliver)

Authors: Eric Morris, Joseph Oliver, Louise Johns, Majella Byrne & Ellen Craig

Affiliation: Lambeth Early Onset Services & OASIS Service South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust / Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, UK

Abstract The stance of acceptance and committed action may allow for flexibility in response to persisting psychotic experiences, as has been suggested in ACT studies with the seriously mentally ill (Bach & Hayes, 2002; Gaudiano & Herbert, 2006). There is also the exciting potential for researching the impact of ACT in the early phase of psychosis - helping first episode clients to recover from psychosis through the development of a more mindful approach toward unusual experiences and critical appraisals, and committing to values-based actions.

More specifically, the use of ACT may: [1] foster the development of a psychologically flexible stance toward anomalous experiences, [2] enable a “values-based” recovery, [3] reduce the impact of “fear of recurrence” of psychosis through development of mindfulness and self as context, [4] enable individuals to notice the process of self-stigmatisation, contexts where this operates as a barrier, and commit to valued directions in the face of these appraisals, and [5] improve relapse prevention plans through the use of mindfulness and committed action. We describe a group program we have developed, as well as individual work with young people who have experienced a first episode of psychosis. In addition we briefly discuss a pilot ACT/mindfulness group for people experiencing at risk mental states, who may be in the initial prodromal phase of psychosis.

The .pdf of this presentation is here

Eric Morris June 17, 2008 - 1:02pm

ACT With Couples - 2008: Russ Harris

Powerpoint from half-day workshop

Russ Harris June 3, 2008 - 7:30am

ACT and CBT -- The plenary session with Hayes, Hofmann, and Bricker

Here are the PowerPoints for the discussion between myself, Stefan Hofmann and Jonathan Bricker on the relationship between ACT and traditional CBT - S Steve Hayes

Steven Hayes June 7, 2008 - 11:23am

ACT with Chronic Pain - Schreurs

ACT for chronic pain rehabilitation.

Karlein Schreurs August 25, 2009 - 3:43am

ACT with Depression-Zettle & Gird

Attached are the power point presentation and experiential exercise script from the ACT with Depression workshop.

Suzanne Gird June 3, 2008 - 2:45pm

ACTs of Kindness & Compassion -- With John P. Forsyth & Sean Sheppard

Here are the slides for our 90 minute time together exploring kindness & compassion from an ACT perspective. I've also uploaded the video that goes in the spots set in the files. I hope some of this is useful. I know that I enjoyed the time we had exploring these important domains and I know that Sean did too. Peace -john

John P. Forsyth June 6, 2008 - 12:22am

Acceptance Based DBT

Acceptance Based DBT for emotion regulation

sgeorgescu June 4, 2008 - 11:45am

Acceptance is Not Surrender: Applications of ACT in Treating Substance Use Disorders - M. Bricker

To many clients - and come clinicians - ACT may seem like new and uncharted territory, thus complicating acceptance of the model. This workshop draws parallels between ACT and 2 other more widely recognized "best practices" - 12 Step Facilitation, and the Transtheoretical or "Stages of Change" model. Exploring these commonalities may help increase the usefulness of ACT for both clients and clinicians. Powerpoint attached below. (viewable to paid ACBS members only) Michael Bricker

admin June 13, 2008 - 3:18pm

Batten intro experiential workshop readings

These are several readings I use during my workshops to share concepts, in words that come from people who are more eloquent writers than me!

Sonja Batten June 3, 2008 - 9:51am

Building Skill and Flexibility in Defusion - Luoma

This workshop is aimed at improving attendees' skill in utilizing the core ACT process of defusion. Partifipants will further understand the process of defusion through a theoretical overview of defusion and a discussion of how defusion is facilitative of other ACT processes. Experiential exercises will help participants contact a defused space, while other exercises will help participants try out and obtain feedback on new defusion techniques. Jason Luoma, Ph.D.

admin June 16, 2008 - 3:47pm

Creating Compassionate Intentions in Therapeutic Sessions - Wright & Sanders

Powerpoint and handout attached. Presentation by: M. Joann Wright, Family counseling Center, A Division of Trinity Services Kimbery Sanders, Trinity Services, Inc.

admin June 12, 2008 - 8:10pm

Experiential Practice with Feedback for Learning ACT - Luoma & Torneke

This workshop is aimed at providing participants an opportunity to practice ACT by being in the role of both "therapist" and "client" in experiential exercises that mimic a therapy process. Much of the workshop will be spent in small groups where participants will work in dyads utilizing ACT techniques, both as the "therapist" and the "client" with their own personal material. As a result, participants will experientially learn more about implementing ACT, with also learning a new method for supervision and training. Jason Luoma, Ph.D. Niklas Torneke, M.D.

admin June 16, 2008 - 3:50pm

HEAT Group: ACT for Posttraumatic Anger-Related Problems in Living - Santanello

admin June 6, 2008 - 4:04pm

Horton Hears an Alternative -- Steve's Follies slides

It is dangerous as hell to post this since out of context it might look like this is anti-CBT or something -- especially if you've never seen the Follies and do not understand the style of roast humor. That is why I've also posted a couple of pictures of us having fun at the Follies -- including with my friend and resolute traditional CBTer Stefan Hofmann -- who is definitely not the sour CBT Kangaroo! Maybe that will provide the context. Have fun - S Steve Hayes

Steven Hayes June 7, 2008 - 11:38am

Introductory ACT Workshop -- Steve Hayes

This page includes the power point from the two day pre-institute introductory ACT workshop by Steven Hayes, Jennifer Plumb, and Jennifer Boulanger.

admin July 24, 2008 - 9:24pm

Mindfulness and ACT: Connecting Buddhist Meditation Practices to ACT/RFT Concepts - Fletcher

ACT is one of several third wave behavioral treatments to incorporate mindfulness into therapy. The term mindfulness is borrowed from Eastern religious and spiritual traditions that emphasize meditation practice as an important technique for the alleviation of suffering. While many third-wave therapies emphasize informal mindfulness practices, including ACT, this workshop will explore the inclusion of "formal" practices that may enhance treatment when they are adapted for use with the ACT model. Buddhist traditions provide a nearly limitless supply of different meditation practices that may be adapted to work with ACT concepts. Specifically, tonglen practice, loving kindness meditation, vipassana, and other meditation techniques will be introduced and additional exercises that were not presented at least year's workshop. The purpose of this workshop will be to teach participants how to conceptualize particular meditation techniques in ACT/RFT terms and to apply these techniques to therapy. During the workshop we will accomplish these goals by introducing a variety of meditation techniques within an experiential format. These techniques will also be tied to a larger context by relating them to ACT core processes. Thus, clinicians will learn to apply these techniques and conceptualize their application according to specific ACT core processes and RFT.

Lindsay Fletcher

admin June 18, 2008 - 3:28pm

OCD and Case Formulation in ACT - Brock

admin June 6, 2008 - 1:53pm

Polk, Hambright, Agee, Drake and Mocciola 2-Day ACT Training Made Simple

Attached is our PowerPoint. I actually use a Mac program called Keynote. It allows me to export as a PowerPoint document, but some of the bells and whistles get lost.

Some handouts are also attached.

See Kevin Polk's b log for further info.

Kevin Polk June 3, 2008 - 10:31pm

Practices and principles of ACT for OCD and OCD Spectrum Disorders - Twohig

This presentation will first outline common clinical presentations of OCD. Next, empirical work and the theoretical conceptualization of ACT for OCD will be offered. Finally, the presenter will work through a protocol for ACT for OCD with the participants using didactic, video, and experiential presentations.

admin June 16, 2008 - 7:17pm

RFT Made Simple - Drake, Hambright, & Sonntag

Attached is the powerpoint presentation for "RFT Made Simple" from the ACT SI 4 in Chicago. Enjoy!

Chad Drake June 3, 2008 - 5:00pm

RFT for Clinicians (Blackledge)

My half of the Intro to RFT for Clinicians talk

JT Blackledge June 4, 2008 - 1:16pm

RFT for Clinicians (Stewart)

This is the first half of the talk on RFT for Clinicians that was co-presented by myself and JT Blackledge. If people have questions about the content of this portion of the talk, whether you were there or not, feel free to e-mail me: ian.stewart@nuigalway.ie.

Ian Stewart June 9, 2008 - 5:25am

Reflections on the North of England ACT Interest Group - Brock

admin June 6, 2008 - 2:09pm

Roots of Compassion -- Steve Hayes plenary

The video of this talk should eventually be up. I tweaked the slides to remove errors ... caused by staying up all night working on the *#$%^! follies (see my Horton slides also posted in this section) ... leaving this plenary talk to the (sleepy) last minute! Oh well. At least I had my priorities right - S Steve Hayes

Steven Hayes June 7, 2008 - 11:47am

Russ Harris: Self-as-context Made Simple

This is the powerpoint from a 3-hour workshop at ACT SI 4

Russ Harris June 3, 2008 - 7:25am

Sex and Intimacy-Ando Rokx-Aad van Leeuwen

Experiential Workshop Sex and Intimacy

Anonymous (not verified) June 16, 2008 - 10:16am

Spirituality Reality PPT - Hank Robb

Hank Robb's SI4 presentation on Spirituality Reality.

admin May 29, 2008 - 2:27pm

They've Framed Me: RFT, the Self & Language Traps (Luciano, Boulanger & Stewart)

An introduction to RFT / ACT theory on the self and perspective taking by Carmen Luciano, Jennifer L. Boulanger & Ian Stewart

Ian Stewart June 4, 2008 - 9:27am

Treatment of Trichotillomania and Chronic Skin Picking from a Modern Behavioral Perspective - Twohig

This presentation will first outline common clinical presentations of trichotillomania and chronic skin picking. Next, and empirically based conceptualization of trichotillomania and chronic skin picking will be offered that focuses on two motivating factors: focused and non-focused pulling and picking. Finally the presenter will work through a protocol for trichotillomania and chronic skin picking that combines ACT as well as more traditional behavior therapy procedures.

admin June 16, 2008 - 7:21pm

Turtle OS - Takashi Muto

The power point was presented in the workshop of "Beyond categorical thinking: Using the Hexaflex for diagnosis, assessment, and intervention". "Turtle OS" (Operating System) is created as a revised version of Hexaflex, which has a) better connotations related with ACT, b) simpler and more familiar visualization, and c) more useful interface, in doing ACT case-formulation and intervention.

Takashi Muto May 30, 2008 - 5:12pm

CE Credit Hours

Possible credit hours:

2-day pre-conference workshops: 14 hours

ACT Summer Institute IV (attending all events, including 6am session): 22 hours (May 28 - 6.5 hours, May 29 - 9.5 hours, May 30 - 6 hours)

Continuing Education Credit Hours from our APA approved sponsor, NSPA, will be available at the ACT Summer Institute IV and the Pre-Conference workshops in Chicago, 2008! Thank you to the Nevada State Psychological Association!

Approval: Nevada State Psychological Association (NSPA) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NSPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content. NSPA will issue certificates of completion. APA CE rules require that we only issue credits to those who attend the entire workshop. Those arriving more than 15 minutes late or leaving before the entire workshop is completed will not receive CE credits. Refunds & Grievance Policies: Participants may direct any questions or complaints to ACBS Executive Director Emily Neilan Rodrigues, acbs@contextualscience.org, or through the "Contact Us" link on this website.

Social Worker's CE credits: This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) (Provider # 886495791) for 36 Continuing Education Contact Hours.

Please note, the NASW CEs are not accepted by the following 5 states... California, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, and West Virginia.

Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) CE credits: This program has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for CE credit approval.

Many states accept NBCC approved hours, but each state is different, please check with your state LPC board to verify that they will accept NBCC approved hours.

CE credit fees are included in the price of registration. No further fee is required.

(Note: CE credits are only available for professionals. You may not earn CE credits with a student registration.)

admin April 23, 2008 - 2:36pm

Program/ Schedule

Welcome to the ACT Summer Institute IV in Chicago, May 28-30, 2008.

Complete, final PROGRAM.

SI4 General Schedule
2-day Workshop Schedule
Early Registration Schedule

All events take place at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) unless otherwise noted.

SI Schedule:
May 28, Wednesday

9:00am-9:45am, Opening
10:00am-12:00pm, Workshops
12:00pm-1:15pm, Lunch
1:15pm-4:15pm, Workshops
4:30pm-6:00pm, Plenary Session
8:00pm-10:00pm, Poster Session (Hilton)

May 29, Thursday

6:00am-8:00am, Optional "Yoga and ACT" session to be held at the conference hotel (Hilton)
9:00am-12:00pm, Workshops
12:00pm-1:15pm, Lunch
1:15pm-4:15pm, Workshops
4:30pm-5:45pm, Plenary Session
8:00pm-11:30pm, Follies (Hilton)

May 30, Friday

9:00am-12:00pm, Workshops
12:00pm-1:15pm, Box Lunch and SIG meetings
1:15pm-4:15pm, Workshops

Pre-institute 2-day Workshops:
May 26, Monday

9:00am-12:00pm
12:00pm-1:00pm, Box Lunch
1:00pm-5:00/6:00pm (exact end time will vary by workshop)

May 27, Tuesday