Using the Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Kidflex with Children & Adolescents
Mon, 04 Mar
|Education Development Centre (SA)
Learn how to use ACT with children and adolescents, develop an ACT case conceptualization, work with parents, and provide recommendations to parents/caregivers and teachers.
Time & Location
04 Mar 2024, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm ACDT
Education Development Centre (SA), 4 Milner St, Hindmarsh, Adelaide, SA 5007, Australia
About the event
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based therapy that can be used effectively with children and adolescents for a wide range of issues. This highly practical workshop will introduce you to the ACT Kidflex: a developmentally appropriate adaptation of the ACT Hexaflex for use with children and adolescents.
This workshop teaches ACT in plain, easy to understand language. You will learn how to use ACT with children and adolescents, develop an ACT case conceptualization, work with parents, and provide recommendations to parents/caregivers and teachers.
A variety of engaging, creative and easy to use exercises will be taught.
Presented by: Tamar Black, Educational & Developmental Psychologist, PhD
Target Audience:
This is a beginner's workshop suitable for professionals working with young people who want to learn how to use ACT with children and adolescents.