Program Abstract: Becoming a skilled and flexible ACT therapist is a lifelong endeavor. A critical choice for therapists at all stages of training is between focusing on "appearing competent" or striving for "being competent." Newer therapists may especially grapple with this decision, often leaning toward behaviors that create a sense of competence but hinder growth, such as rigid adherence to rules.

This workshop will equip ACT supervisors with strategies to foster a supportive environment that encourages supervisees to prioritize vulnerability and growth over safety and impression management. Participants will delve into the multifaceted aspects of ACT supervision, encompassing various forms of competence (head, hands, heart), barriers to competence (psychological inflexibility), and the essential elements of a safe and growth-oriented supervisory relationship.

Target Audience: The workshop is ideal for practitioners already practicing ACT at an intermediate level who want to refresh their repertoire in supervision. It is appropriate for all behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, and Psychiatric Nurse-Practitioners who supervise or interested in supervising other clinicians.

Continuing Education Details: Participants are required to attend the entire training. Partial credits cannot be issued. For psychology CE credits, completion of the evaluation is strongly encouraged. If you do not wish to complete the evaluation but desire to receive psychology CEs please contact info@theACTacademy.com after the training event.

There is a 30-day time limit post-training to complete all CE requirements. CE Credit Certificates will be emailed to all completers of the training within 30 days after all course requirements have been completed. CEs are awarded contingent on timely post-event paperwork submission by event organizers.

CEs for Psychologists: The program is Approved for CEs for Psychologists. The Association for Contextual Behavioral Science is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Association for Contextual Behavioral Science maintains responsibility for this program and its content. CEs for Psychologists are awarded contingent on timely post-event paperwork submission by event organizers.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify signs of inflexibility/rule-governed behavior in supervisees.

2. Articulate ways to develop and evaluate at least 2 strategies to evoke flexibility and curiosity in clinical supervisees.

3. Identify at least two supervisor behaviors that evoke a growth-oriented environment in the supervision room.

About the Presenters: Andrew Santanello, Psy.D is a licensed, clinical psychologist in Maryland. He is a Peer Reviewed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Trainer, a National Cognitive Processing Therapy trainer, and has provided expert training and consultation to military and civilian providers for over 15 years. His professional interests include dissemination and practice of Evidence-Based Psychotherapy with an increasing focus on mechanisms of change and process-based psychotherapy, psychological resilience, and the intersection of behavioral science and mindfulness-based approaches to alleviating human suffering.

Neville Galloway-Williams, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in Maryland, where she owns and runs a private practice. She has extensive training in ACT and CBT approaches and conducted original research in ACT processes. She has more than a decade of experience as an ACT supervisor/consultant. She previously served on the board of directors for the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of ACBS. Her primary areas of interest are treatment mechanisms, treatment integration, and training and supervision.

Disclosures: Drs. Santanello & Galloway-Williams receive a speaking fee from The ACT Academy for this presentation and has no other relevant financial relationships to disclose. No commercial support was obtained for this CE program that could be construed as a conflict of interest.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: A $25 processing fee will be charged for registration refunds requested more than 15 days prior to the workshop. We regret that within 15 days of the workshop, refunds cannot be made, but you may request credit toward a future ACT Academy program. If you need a refund, please contact us via email at info@theACTacademy.com.

ADA Accommodations: This workshop will be closed captioned in English. If there are additional ADA accommodations that you require, please contact us at info@theACTacademy.com or +1 (240) 542-8503. Mail can also be sent to 2 Wisconsin Circle, Suite 915, Chevy Chase MD, 20815.