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ACT for physical health problems

An introductory skills workshop

12 hours
12 CE credits
Introductory
Recording available for 6 months
Psychologists, physiotherapists, OTs, medics and therapists

If you’re a health psychologist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, doctor, or coach who works with individuals with chronic physical health conditions, you know first-hand the challenges that people with a long-term physical health condition, or chronic illness face. Living with a chronic illness can impact nearly every aspect of a person’s life, from their relationships and job to their finances and overall wellbeing.

That’s why we’re excited to offer an introductory level skills workshop on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for physical health problems. This workshop is designed specifically for individuals like you who work with clients who have chronic physical health conditions such as arthritis, asthma, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, among others.

During this workshop, you’ll learn essential ACT skills that you can use to help your clients:

  • Develop a clearer sense of purpose based on their own values and what matters most to them
  • Learn skills to promote greater acceptance and compassion associated with emotional responses to their condition that can’t be changed, while taking committed action to change the things that are within their control
  • Develop methods to unhook from difficult thoughts, worries and ruminations about health and illness
  • Try new ways of doing things and hold onto the strategies that work best for them
  • Manage difficult thoughts and feelings that can arise in the context of a chronic illness

Dr Ray Owen will guide you through the essential components of the ACT approach and help you develop practical skills that you can use to support your clients in their recovery.

What you will learn

In this workshop, Ray will introduce the acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) model as a way of understanding and addressing the challenges of living with health problems. Participants will learn about the ideas behind the model, the evidence base supporting its use, and the core processes of ACT as applied to physical health difficulties. Through case studies and experiential exercises, participants will have the opportunity to try out some initial ACT techniques that can be quickly and effectively incorporated into their practice.

Who would benefit from this workshop?

This 12 hour workshop is aimed at practitioners supporting people living with long-term physical health problems including psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, doctors and mental health practitioners, mental health nurses and coaches.

“I really enjoy Ray’s workshops. Always informative and engaging.”  Nicky Griggs. Psychological Therapist in Health Psychology

“My experience with Ray is always positive. I can honestly say that all workshops are always worth the money paid.”  Marco Mion, Clinical Psychologist

“What I found most useful were the delivery of skills and the discussion of the specifics of applying ACT to working in acute medical situations” Psychologist

Group booking discounts

Contextual Consulting offer discounts for groups of people from the same organisation e.g. an NHS Trust that does not have a contract arrangement with us.

Please email us here  to arrange a group discount or find out more about our CPD contracts here.

After this workshop you will be able to:

  • Describe the core processes of ACT and how they apply to physical health difficulties
  • Identify their own relevant values and understand how to apply them when working with clients
  • Use specific techniques of defusion and willingness to help clients respond more flexibly to their situation

APA psychologists: This program is sponsored by Contextual Consulting and is approved for 12 CE credits for psychologists. 

Nationally certified counselors: This workshop is available for 12 credit hours. Contextual Consulting Ltd. has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7578. 

To find out more, including attendance requirements and how to access your certificate, go to our continuing education information page

If you have disability and require adjustments or accommodation, please email us at to discuss your needs and we will do our best to help you.

Booking cancellation 

The registration fee will be refunded minus a administration charge if cancellations are received at least two weeks before the workshop date.

Cancellations within two weeks of the event date are charged the full registration fee, other than in exceptional circumstances that can be verified.

Event cancellation 
In the event of cancellation of the course outside of our control we will not be held accountable for travel and/or accommodation costs incurred. However, the workshop fees will be refunded.

All workshops will be subject to minimum delegate numbers being met; in the event that a workshop should be cancelled delegates will be given no less than 2 months’ notice.

Replacing delegates

If a delegate is unable to attend and a replacement is nominated there may be a charge depending on the individual circumstances, this will be advised at the time. Please contact the us to request a replacement of delegates at least a week before the workshop date.

Contextual Consulting is committed to the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interest in the planning, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of continuing education. Potential conflicts of interest occur when an individual assumes a professional role in the planning, promotion, delivery, or evaluation of continuing education where personal, professional, legal, financial, or other interests could reasonably be expected to impair their objectivity, competence, or effectiveness.

There was no commercial support for this event. None of the planners or presenters for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

ACT for physical health problems
4 sessions: 4th - 12th Jun 2025
Starts: 4th Jun 2025: 8:30 AM (New York time)
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$312.00 (+ VAT if applicable). Early-bird rate valid until 28th Feb 2025 and then the normal price of US$390.00 + VAT will apply.
Student price US$195.00   Select:

FAQs

To find out more, including attendance requirements and how to access your certificate, go to our continuing education information page.

To access this workshop you will need a stable internet connection and a set of smart phone ear buds with built in microphone. Your internet speed should be a minimum of 1.5mbs  DOWNLOAD & UPLOAD. You can check that here at www.speedtest.net

We will have dedicated technicians on hand throughout the entire duration of the workshop. They will be there to help you manage any issues that may come up and get you back in to the workshop again. Also, if you think there may be a problem, be it with your work access or anything else, you can log in early to check if things are working for you, and be prepared. There may of course be technical issues that come up on your end, which will be your responsibility to look after. But these are rare and we have an extra handy troubleshooting guide that comes with tips and tricks to deal with any problems.

Yes! As long as you have access to a web browser and you’re connected to the internet, you will be able to attend. It’s that simple – all you need to do is go to the webpage link, login and you’re set to go. You can join the workshop on any device including your home computer or iPad. You can even join in using your smart phone.

Yes, we have a special portal in the system to allow you to connect with other participants joining via the workshop.

You just need a computer (PC or Mac), laptop or tablet that can access the internet. You need a good broadband speed that would allow you to comfortably stream a movie (such as a video on YouTube).

Yes, a video of the presentation will be available to you for up to 6 months after the workshop is finished.  You’ll be able to go back over any part of the workshop to review or check anything that you missed. You also don’t actually have to attend the live workshop – if you’re not able to make it on the actual date, you can still login afterwards and watch the recorded version.

Yes, you will receive a CPD certificate.

Absolutely. You will be able to ask the presenter questions, just as you would in any workshop. You’ll also have the extra benefit of being able to interact with other colleagues who have also joined the workshop.

It’s super simple. All you need to do is follow a link that you will be provided prior to the course, along with instructions.

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