Clients often continue to engage in patterns of thinking and behavior that create obstacles to their ability to move forward. The process of Creative Hopelessness from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clients let go of what is not working, and to become more more psychologically flexible. There are six processes of change that lead to increased psychological flexibility, which correlates with good mental health.
In this 2.5 hour workshop, Dr. Richard Sears will describe how to do the Creative Hopelessness process with clients, complete with metaphors to help clients grasp the concepts. He will also describe, with case examples, the six processes that lead to psychological inflexibility, and how to transform them into the six change processes that lead to psychological flexibility.
CE Learning Objectives
Following this presentation, participants will be able to:
Suggested Reading: Will be shared with registrants
Target Audience
This presentation is intended for licensed mental health professionals and advanced graduate student trainees seeking licensure. The instructional level of this presentation is INTERMEDIATE.
Presenter
Richard W. Sears, PsyD, PhD, MBA is a licensed psychologist and is board certified in clinical psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). He is an adjunct full professor for University of Cincinnati Psychology, and full professor (volunteer) of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neurosciences at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
He runs an online private psychology and consulting practice near Cincinnati, with Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Psychology (APIT). He is a past president of the board of the Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychology. He was full-time core faculty in Union Institute & University’s Doctor of Clinical Psychology program for nine years. He is also a psychologist contractor with the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, where he conducted research on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for PTSD with Dr. Kate Chard. He has been teaching MBCT courses for more than 20 years, and presents workshops on mindfulness, ACT, psychotherapy, Zen, martial arts, and other topics.
Dr. Sears received PsyD and MBA degrees from Wright State University. He also received a PhD in Buddhist Studies from Buddha Dharma University, where he was a member of the board of regents. He is author of more than a dozen books, including ACT with Anxiety and Mindfulness: Living Through Challenges and Enriching Your Life in this Moment.
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Continuing Education
- Philadelphia Behavior Therapy Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Philadelphia Behavior Therapy Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- This program provides TWO-AND-A-HALF (2.5) CE credits
- Philadelphia Behavior Therapy Association is also approved by the NY State Education Department to offer psychology continuing education
- PBTA is also an authorized provider of CE credits for Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Clinical Social Workers licensed in the state of Pennsylvania. Non-Psychologist Licensees outside of PA & practitioners outside of the USA please confirm eligibility with your specific licensing board.
- Full attendance with video display is required to obtain CE credit for this program. APA guidelines do not permit PBTA to issue partial CE credits. No refunds are provided for CE programs. No exceptions allowed.
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