Workshop Goals: 

• Participants will gain an understanding of the core principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

• Participants will be able to identify common psychological inflexibilities experienced by adolescents.

• Participants will learn practical strategies for fostering psychological flexibility in adolescents.

• Participants will develop a basic understanding of how to utilize mindfulness and values-based action in working with adolescents.

• To equip participants with practical strategies for fostering psychological flexibility in adolescents within a school setting.

 

Expected Outcomes:

• Describe common psychological inflexibilities experienced by adolescents.

• Identify the key principles of ACT and their relevance to adolescent development.

• Understand the theoretical underpinnings of mindfulness and its application to adolescents.

• Utilize cognitive diffusion techniques to help adolescents cope with challenging thoughts and emotions.

• Facilitate value clarification exercises with adolescents to identify and pursue meaningful goals.

• Reflect on their experiences and identify areas for personal and professional growth in applying ACT principles.

• Develop a "Psychological Flexibility Toolkit" containing practical strategies and resources for their work with adolescents.

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