Presentation Overview:
Shame is an important part of the clinical picture for many clients, particularly those who are struggling with chronic depression, anxiety, substance use problems, eating disorders or for those who are dealing with multiple stigmas. Until very recently, few research-based interventions have been available to guide clinicians in treating chronic shame. However, new research into shame is finally beginning to identify effective interventions to help therapists navigate this difficult landscape. One such intervention is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to observe and experience a variety of defusion, acceptance, mindfulness, and perspective-taking interventions designed to target chronic shame. The workshop will also describe the ACT theory of self and how this informs interventions for chronic self-criticism and shame. Therapists can expect to walk away with an increased experiential and practical understanding of how to use acceptance, mindfulness, and values interventions with clients suffering from chronic shame.
Target audience: This workshop is intended for psychologists, counsellors, social workers, occupational therapists, and other mental health professionals who treat clients struggling with issues of chronic shame. Although some previous familiarity with ACT is recommended, those with little to no experience with ACT can expect to benefit from this workshop as well.
Date of Presentation: Saturday April 21st, 2012, 9:00am to 4:30pm
Location: Park Inn and Suites
898 West Broadway, Vancouver BC, V5Z 1J8
Speakers:
Jason Luoma, Ph.D.is Director of Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, and Training Center in Portland, OR where he also maintains a small clinical practice. After earning his doctorate, Jason spent four years at the University of Nevada, Reno studying ACT with its creator, Dr. Steven Hayes. Jason is an internationally recognized trainer in ACT and author of Learning Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a book popular with professionals for its mixture of sophistication and accessibility. He has conducted research on interventions for shame and stigma for over a decade and recently published the first randomized trial of an ACT approach to shame in addiction in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.
Jenna LeJeune, Ph.D. is the Director of Clinical Services at Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, and Training Center in Portland, Oregon. In her clinical practice, Jenna specializes in working with adults who struggle with intimacy and relationship problems, trauma-related difficulties, and problematic eating/body image utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also provides training in ACT to other professionals around the world. Her research focuses on mental health stigma and specifically how to use contextual behavioral science to impact mental health stigma within the higher education system, in which she has been teaching for many years.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the relevance of shame as a contributor to a variety of psychological problems.
- Identify ways in which you can work with shame in the present moment with clients.
- Use at least two new techniques to help clients with shame.
- Describe how shame relates to values.
To register:
Registration closed, workshop is sold out
For those who would prefer to pay by cheque, please send your cheque to:
Vancouver CBT Centre
# 708 - 777 West Broadway
Vancouver BC, V5Z 4J7
If you have any questions please contact us at: registration@vancouvercbt.ca
Accreditation:
The Vancouver CBT Centre is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Vancouver CBT Centre maintains responsibility for this program.
Attendees will receive a certificate for 6 continuing education (CE) credits.
