<p>In this episode, Dr. Sonja Batten discusses practical strategies and relevant concepts to help increase a client's willingness and reduce their avoidance behaviors. With PTSD clients, avoidance is at the center of their symptoms and is a crucial issue to work on in therapy.</p> <p>Faculty: Sonja V. Batten, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: Anderson García, Ph.D.</p> <ul> <li>Learn more about "<a href= "https://psychotherapyacademy.org/courses/act-for-trauma-ptsd-and-beyond/?utm_medium=LibsynPodcast&utm_source=LibsynPodcast&utm_campaign=PAOPC061" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ACT for Trauma: PTSD and Beyond</a>" and earn 8 CE credits.</li> <li>Prefer to read? Here's a text version: <a href= "https://psychotherapyacademy.org/act-for-ptsd/avoidance-and-control-in-act-moving-towards-psychological-flexibility/?utm_medium=LibsynPodcast&utm_source=LibsynPodcast&utm_campaign=PAOPC061" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moving From Control and Avoidance Towards Willingness</a>.</li> </ul>

ACT for OCD: What Is Experiential Avoidance?

Aimed at mental health professionals, Among Therapists: Practical Tips by Psychotherapy Academy highlights the latest and most important updates on therapeutic models like ACT, DBT, and PE, including their use for specific disorders. You will find different series through which experts in psychotherapy share practical guidelines for use in your day-to-day clinical work.