SW6638

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a “third wave” cognitive-behavioral therapy modality that incorporates mindfulness and acceptance strategies, and behavioral theory and application. ACT encourages clients to change their relationship to thinking and emotions, as opposed to the content or believability of thoughts and emotions themselves, in order to increase psychological flexibility and values-aligned action. ACT has demonstrated empirical support for treatment of a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, substance use, chronic pain, psychosis, traumatic stress, and disordered eating behaviors. Students will gain experience with specific skills and interventions of both ACT and mindfulness practice, along with an exploration of the underlying theory and treatment considerations. Through lecture, discussion, and experiential practice, students will gain an understanding of how to create and apply ACT practices and interventions across populations.

Prerequisites: 'C+' or better in (SW 6001 AND 6002 AND 6030 AND 6040 AND 6110 AND 6120 AND 6140 AND 6240) AND Graduate status in Social Work OR
Corequisites: 'C+' or better in (SW 6040 AND SW 6121 AND SW 6200) AND Graduate status in Social Work.

Fall and Spring