Guest blog from Eric Morris & Linda Nicholson If your supervision sessions are mostly conversations about reviewing cases, discussing links between theory and practice, and offering advice, you may be missing one of the most effective approaches available to ACT supervisors: experiential learning. Experiential methods move supervision beyond a “tell” model to a “show and […]
A process of presence, values, and growth A new way of seeing supervision Supervision is a familiar space for most clinicians; a place for guidance, reflection, and accountability. Yet when we step into supervision through the lens of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), the atmosphere feels subtly but profoundly different. Rather than focusing only on […]
One of the most powerful aspects of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) lies in the therapeutic relationship. In fact, many of us find that the relationship itself can play as significant a role as any specific technique or intervention. However, in ACT, the therapeutic relationship takes on a unique meaning, shaping both the practitioner and […]
A guest blog by Dr Linda Nicholson As an ACT clinician and co-author of the SHAPE model for Contextual Behavioural Science, I’ve always seen supervision as a space to explore not just what clinicians do, but how they relate -to their clients, to the unknown, and to their own inner experience. What follows is an […]
There’s a pattern that shows up in supervision that I find quietly fascinating, and if you’ve sat in a supervisor’s chair for long enough, you’ll recognise it immediately. A supervisee comes with a client. They’re stuck. The client isn’t progressing, the sessions feel flat, something isn’t working. So you work through it together and you look at the function of the key behaviours, you revisit the formulation, you find a new angle. It’s a good session. Then […]
As ACT therapists, we ask our clients to do something brave: to sit with discomfort, move towards what matters, and open up to uncertainty. But in the often isolating and demanding role of therapist, we rarely afford ourselves the same invitation. Group supervision offers a space where we get to be held in the process; […]
In the therapeutic space, the relationship between therapist and client is central to healing and growth. Functional analytic psychotherapy (FAP) emphasises this relationship, offering a powerful behavioural framework built on awareness, courage, and love. Crucially, FAP recognises the dual responsibility of the therapist: to provide a safe and nurturing connection while also challenging and disrupting […]
It is key when learning and later applying ACT to ensure that there is good fidelity to the model. For those newer to ACT, by fidelity we mean the degree to which the intervention is ACT consistent. This can encompass both the techniques, as well as any underlying philosophy of science. The ability to deliver […]
When learning acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), many practitioners begin with the key concept of promoting psychological flexibility, which is the ability to adapt to life’s challenges while staying connected to what matters most. A natural starting point for beginners is to learn each of the six core ACT processes individually and then apply them […]
Can chess teach us how to master therapy? During therapy sessions, the therapist and client engage in a strategic display of understanding, support, and growth. In this intricate dance, therapists strive to be steps ahead of their clients, anticipating their needs, reactions, and concerns. This makes our own experiences easier to navigate but also the […]
At Contextual Consulting we’re proud to offer a full service for acceptance and commitment therapy, including therapy sessions, training and supervision. We firmly believe that supervision is an essential component of your ACT practice, enabling you to excel as an ACT practitioner. In our on-demand schedule we are pleased to host a workshop with Sally […]
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