Events

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Acceptance Commitment Therapy for the Treatment of Trauma

May 31, 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
America/New_York
School of Social Work, 1255 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10027

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | IN-PERSON & ONLINE | CE HOURS AVAILABLE

Workshop Description

This one-day workshop, presented by Peer-Reviewed ACT trainer Brian Mundy, LCSW-R, will cover the basics of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and its application with persons struggling with experiences around trauma. The training is designed for practitioners both familiar and unfamiliar with ACT. In the workshop we will look at the impact of trauma on the mind and the body, and engage in learning interventions aimed at promoting psychological flexibility.

Learning Objectives

By attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

  1. identify the three primary processes that contribute to psychological flexibility
  2. understand the impact of trauma on the body and the mind
  3. learn to shape trauma treatment beyond a focus on symptoms
  4. learn about the nature and function of exposure work as an intervention

Workshop Agenda

9:00-9:30: Introduction

9:30-11:00: ACT Processes + Exercises

11:00-11:15: Break

11:15-12:30: The Normal Impact of Trauma

12:30-1:30: Lunch

1:30-2:30: Pain is Not the Problem: Interventions

2:30-3:30: Case Discussions and Role Plays

3:30-3:45: Break

3:45-4:45: Integrating Trauma Work + Exposure

4:45-5:00: Q&A and Summary

Presenter

Brian Mundy, LCSW-R (Bio)

Online Attendees

You will receive an email containing the Zoom meeting link the day prior to the event at 6:00pm ET and 1 hour prior to the event start time. If you do not receive an email with the link by the times indicated here then check your SPAM folder and email us at [email protected] if you need further assistance.

  • You will be required to sign-in with your full name and answer a few registration questions
  • Please read Continuing Education Information and Attendance Requirements below if receiving CE hours

Contact Information

Columbia Social Work Office of Professional Excellence