In Search of Meaning: Using Self-Compassion and Values Clarification in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Diana Hill, PhD

In Search of Meaning: Using Self-Compassion and Values Clarification in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Diana Hill, PhD

This workshop will be experiential in nature and provide a set of tools that can be applied clinically. I will present how values clarification can motivate authentic and meaningful clinical change. I will also draw from emerging research on self-compassion and teach simple practices that activate the soothing emotion regulation system.

Workshop Objectives:

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will have the skills to:

• Define the process of “values” in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Describe how values can motivate change in psychotherapy
• Conduct values clarification exercises with clients
• Define components of self-compassion that have been identified through clinical research
• Describe a model of self-compassion based on neuroscience
• Conduct self-compassion exercises with clients

References:

Gilbert, P., & Procter, S. (2006). Compassionate mind training for people with high shame and self-criticism: Overview and pilot study of a group therapy approach. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy Clin. Psychol. Psychother., 13(6), 353-379.

Neff, K. (2011). Self-compassion: Stop beating yourself up and leave insecurity behind. New York: William Morrow.

Neff, K. D. (2011). Self-Compassion, Self-Esteem, and Well-Being. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 5(1), 1-12. doi:10.1111/j.1751

CPA is co-sponsoring with Santa Barbara Psychological Association. The California Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CPA maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.