Developing awareness using acceptance and commitment therapy

Please register here. TLC Credit: IS, SEBMH, REACH

Presenter: Emily Thomas, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor

Description: To follow-up on Part 1, Dr. Thomas will follow-up on the assignment to implement one values-based goal. This session will focus on developing awareness of one’s experiences, including thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and external circumstances. Moreover, participants will develop skills in intentionality—making purposeful choices.

Learning Goals: (1) Develop awareness of ongoing experiences happening in the mind and body; (2) Assess the workability of one’s behaviors; (3) Classify behavioral choices in terms of their purpose or function; (4) Choose behaviors that align with one’s personally held values.

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024 5:30pm to 7:00pm
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