<p>This episode examines the ACT perspective on acceptance and willingness for treating trauma clients. They are seen as a functional alternative to control and avoidance, which are at the center of maintaining PTSD symptoms over time. Encouraging clients to engage in these new patterns requires therapists to help them understand the rationale behind acceptance and how it can improve quality of life.</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=PAOPC073" 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/introducing-acceptance-and-willingness-in-act-for-ptsd/?utm_medium=LibsynPodcast&utm_source=LibsynPodcast&utm_campaign=PAOPC073" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Acceptance and Willingness in ACT for PTSD.</a></li> </ul>

ACT for OCD: Does Behavioral Tracking Help?

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.