Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (fACT) – Patricia Robinson, PhD

This 4-hour workshop introduces the foundations of Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or FACT, a brief intervention approach to enhancing psychological flexibility. Participants will experiment with FACT tools for assessment, conceptualization and intervention and learn to help clients pivot from overuse of avoidance and control strategies to pursuing what matters. Dr. Robinson will introduce components of initial and follow-up FACT visits and demonstrate use of a popular fACT metaphor, the Bull’s-Eye, to empower strong clinical conversations about values.  

Course Objectives

1. Discuss how fACT differs from ACT 
2. List reasons to use fACT instead of ACT 
3. Describe the avoidance and approach dynamic 
4. Name the three pillars of psychological flexibility 
5. List the components of an initial fACT visit 
6. List the components of a follow-up fACT visit 
7. Use the Bull’s-Eye to engage clients in strong clinical conversations about values.

Continuing Education Information

Kaiser Permanente Northern California Mental Health Training Programs is approved by the California Psychological Association to provide continuing professional education for psychologists. Kaiser Permanente Northern California Mental Health Training Programs maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences recognizes the California Psychological Association’s continuing education credits for use by their licensees. 

Kaiser Permanente Northern California Mental Health Training Programs designate this live activity for 4.0 hours continuing education credits for the above-identified licensed professionals