Applying ACT to the treatment of BPD

Applying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to the treatment of BPD - what are we accepting?

Thursday 21 October, 9.30am-4.30pm

Presenters: Leanne Shaw and Katie Wyman

This workshop will present ideas on using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with clients diagnosed with BPD. An ACT formulation of BPD will be presented, specific challenges of using ACT with this population discussed and ACT based treatment skills that are used in Spectrum's 'Wise Choices' outpatient group therapy program will be presented. Time will be spent conceptualising the therapeutic alliance through an ACT lens, as such attention will be paid to therapists own processes when working with this population. Participants will be invited to explore these ideas through didactic presentation, experiential learning and group discussion.

Venue: The Treacy Centre, 126 The Avenue, Parkville

Cost: $99 for clinicians from Victorian Area Mental Health Services,

         $176 for clinicians from all other services.

Catering: Provided

Parking: Metered parking available on streets nearby for 60c per hour.

Enquiries: To training co-ordinator at Spectrum, ph (03) 9871 3900.