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Tens of thousands of therapists around the world count on ACT to deliver powerful, lasting results.
Why? Because ACT isn’t just another therapy model – it’s a shift in how we help people …
… moving treatment away from “symptom chasing” to focus on what matters most: helping clients move closer to the person they want to be and live the lives they want to live – even in the presence of pain.
And now, whether you’re looking to get started with ACT or a seasoned practitioner searching for a revitalizing refresher I’ve got great news.
You can get this foundational training, including over 15 of the most powerful ACT techniques available, in this all-new workshop …
No dense theory. No drawn-out multi-day training that keeps you away from your life and practice. No overwhelm.
Just the very best tools ACT has to offer and the confidence to use them immediately with clients facing trauma, anxiety, and more.
Watch Melissa Stringer, LPC whose trainings have already helped countless clinicians get the most out of ACT as she shares:
We promise: this isn’t one of those trainings where you leave with good ideas but no idea how to use them.
You’ll finish with a ready-to-use toolkit, a stronger clinical foundation, and the confidence to integrate ACT into your work – starting immediately.
Big impact. Real results.
Purchase now!
Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships
All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.
PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This program is worth 6.5 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - ACT in a Day (3.2 MB) | 69 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Extra Handout - Workbook (6.3 MB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Extra Handout - Workbook - French (6.3 MB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - ACT in a Day - French (3.2 MB) | 69 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Extra Handout - Workbook - Italian (6.3 MB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - ACT in a Day - Italian (3.2 MB) | 69 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Extra Handout - Workbook - German (6.3 MB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - ACT in a Day - German (3.2 MB) | 69 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Extra Handout - Workbook - Spanish (6.3 MB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - ACT in a Day - Spanish (3.2 MB) | 69 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Melissa Stringer, LPC, is the founder of Connect & Reboot, offering therapy grounded in contextual behavioral science. She specializes in treating anxiety and trauma related disorders and has extensive experience across community mental health, substance abuse treatment, and long-term care facilities.
Melissa regularly conducts ACT training workshops for clinicians at various skill levels and leads ACT consultation groups. She’s written several mental health articles featured in GoodTherapy.org, Healthline.com, and Pollen magazine. She is a member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science and is dedicated to expanding psychological flexibility in both clients and clinicians, clearing the way for authentic, valuesdriven action.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Melissa Stringer maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with ACT Consultation Group. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Melissa Stringer has no relevant non-financial relationships.
Access never expires for this product.
For a more detailed outline that includes times or durations of time, if needed, please contact cepesi@pesi.com.
ACT Foundations and Core Concepts
Build a rock-solid understanding of ACT so you can use it with confidence
Cognitive Defusion: Help Clients Unhook from Difficult Thoughts
Master tools that help clients stop overidentifying with painful thoughts
Mindfulness & Acceptance Strategies for Real-World Distress
Help clients face discomfort with openness instead of avoidance
Values Clarification: Reignite Motivation and Meaning
Help client discover what truly maters – and use it as fuel for change
Committed Action: Turn Insight into Real-Life Change
Guide clients to take bold, meaningful steps aligned with their values
Self as Context & Flexible Perspective-Taking
Teach clients how to observe their inner experience without being ruled by it
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