This course describes the theoretical underpinnings of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT incorporates such concepts as values clarification, self as context, relational frame theory, and experiential avoidance into the treatment of depression and anxiety. The presenters explain how ACT could be applied to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They also describe the limited empirical support for delivering ACT to persons with PTSD and discuss the need for more research. Presenters: Robyn Walser, PhD and Sonja Batten, PhD.
