The “Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Behavior Analysis” course provides a foundational understanding of ACT principles and how they integrate with behavior analysis. This course explores the six core processes of ACT, including cognitive defusion, acceptance, and committed action, and their application in therapeutic settings. Participants will gain practical skills to enhance their behavioral interventions through experiential exercises and case studies. Designed for behavior analysts, this course aims to enrich professional practice by fostering psychological flexibility in clients.
This Learning course provides 5 CEU credits for BACB, QABA, and IBAO.
Speaker/Author
Katherine Saint, PhD, LPC, BCBA-D, Katherine has her doctorate in Behavior Analysis and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Katherine presents locally and internationally on topics related to autism, mental health and behavior analysis. Katherine has a private practice focusing on mental health counseling and is the Director of Training at Fox Valley Autism Treatment Program in Appleton, WI. Katherine has designed college courses as well as published books and articles related to mental health. Katherine also teaches master level behavior analyticcourses at Pepperdine University.
Course Objectives
1. Identify and describe the six core processes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
2. Demonstrate the application of ACT principles within the context of behavior analysis.
3. Develop and implement ACT-based interventions to enhance client outcomes in various settings.
Evaluate the effectiveness of ACT techniques in promoting psychological flexibility and behavior change.
