The Basics of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Learn from Tamara Hubbard, LCPC about the fundamentals of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and how to use it in your practice with food allergy patients.

Objectives

1. Explain the goal of ACT as increasing psychological flexibility rather than eliminating distressing thoughts or emotions.
2. Describe the six core processes of ACT and how they work together within the Hexaflex model.
3. Recognize common patterns of psychological inflexibility, including experiential avoidance and cognitive fusion.
4. Apply ACT strategies such as defusion exercises, acceptance techniques, and present-moment awareness in clinical conversations.
5. Integrate values-based interventions to support clients in taking meaningful action despite fear or discomfort.
6. Identify ways ACT can reduce avoidance behaviors commonly seen in food allergy management and chronic condition coping.

*This course awards 1 credit hour upon completion.

Academy of Food Allergy Counseling has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7828. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Academy of Food Allergy Counseling is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

If you need special accommodations or have questions, please contact us at info@foodallergycounseling.org or 504-874-6866.

123 Metairie Rd Ste 203 Metairie, LA 70005. www.foodallergycounseling.org

More information here: https://foodallergycounseling.org/continuing-education-policies/