Online Course » Toxicity of Shame: Applications for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Course Description:
Shame co-occurs with many disorders and client concerns, such as self-harm, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, interpersonal conflicts, self-criticism, trauma, and personality disorders. The authors review the complexity of shame and present a rationale for using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to treat it. The article presents primary ACT techniques and a case study.
Course Objective:
Upon completing this program, participants should be able to
  • Explain how shame plays a role in clients who have experienced abuse, PTSD, and addictive disorders;
  • Apply ACT techniques in working with clients struggling with self-criticism and shame.
Intended Audience:
Psychologists, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, addiction counselors, nurses
Author Bio:
Daniel Gutierrez, MA, LMHC, and W. Bryce Hagedorn, PhD, LMHC, NCC, are affiliated with the University of Central Florida.
Credits:
1.00
Hours:
1.00
Certificates:
Association of Social Work Boards - view details
At Health, LLC - view details
National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) - view details
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) - view details
Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists - view details
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors - view details
Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners - view details

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