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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Course with Dr Jess Collins

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Course with Dr Jess Collins

By Epione Training & Consultancy

  • 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
  • Completion Certificate
  • 24/7 Technical Support

Highlights

  • Delivered Online

  • Full day

  • All levels

Description

Many people who have experienced trauma face ongoing difficulties with their emotions, often feeling overwhelmed by distress that affects their daily functioning and wellbeing.

In an effort to support their recovery and manage distress, individuals may understandably find themselves in a ‘battle’ with difficult thoughts and emotions, attempting to control, avoid, or suppress them. However, this struggle can unintentionally perpetuate the problem, as efforts to resist emotional pain often draw greater attention to it and increase the intensity of negative thoughts and feelings. Over time, this can lead to growing discouragement, hopelessness, and a sense of being stuck.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a third-wave CBT approach that reframes emotional distress as a valid part of the human experience. Rather than aiming to eliminate difficult emotions, ACT helps people develop a different relationship with them, learning to step out of the ‘tug-of-war’ and respond with greater openness and flexibility. ACT offers practical, evidence-based strategies to support people in moving towards their values, even in the presence of pain or adversity.

This one-day course will introduce the core principles and theory of the ACT model, with a strong emphasis on practical application. Through experiential exercises, delegates will have the opportunity to try out ACT skills for themselves, gaining firsthand insight into the power of responding differently to thoughts and emotions. Participants will leave the day equipped with simple, effective tools to use immediately in their work with clients, helping them to build psychological flexibility and foster wellbeing.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who is Epione?

    Epione is a leading Trauma Training provider in the United Kingdom. We are a strong values-driven social enterprise operating as a commercial organisation.

    If you'd like to, you can read independent evaluations here - https://www.epione-training.com/evaluations 

    Or, hear it from the delegates who attended our courses - https://www.epione-training.com/trauma-training-testimonials

  • Who are the courses for?

    Epione offers flexible, high-quality training and consultancy solutions for organisations of all sizes - from large-scale workforce development to focused, specialist briefs.

  • Why choose Epione?

    Epione Training & Consultancy was formed in 2019 by Alex O’Donnell BA, MSc, PGDip, and Dr Dawn Harris. The organisation is led by a group of highly experienced trauma informed visionaries with proven clinical expertise and transformational methods of organisational change.

    We specialise in providing trauma training throughout the United Kingdom. All core training aligns to the NES national trauma training framework, is grounded in clear learning objectives with robust independent evaluations demonstrating successful outcomes. We also specialise in trauma informed leadership and organisational transformation through our bespoke consultancy service.

    Epione’s courses are approved through the BPS CPD Quality Mark Scheme for the purposes of continuing professional development, alongside a proven track record of consultation and facilitating lasting trauma informed practice and culture. Courses are accredited by the national CPD certification service.

    Our aims & objectives are simple:

    • Co-create a trauma responsive society by raising awareness of psychological trauma, its causes, manifestations and therapeutic approaches – specifically, those centred around relational connection and compassion.
    • Co-promote and support healing and real-world resilience within individuals and communities across Scotland and throughout the United Kingdom through training and consultancy.
  • Who are Epione Trainers?

    Our model and mission are inseparable as we actively recruit people with a history of trauma with the provision of training and financial stability to become integral to our research and delivery teams. This authentic voice is at the heart of everything we do as we guide professionals and organisations toward trauma-informed excellence.

    Meet the people who make Epione here - https://www.epione-training.com/about-us

  • Do you have to complete the course for certification?

    To receive certification, a delegate would have to attend all scheduled days of the course (e.g., both days for Level 3).

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Epione Training & Consultancy

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