ACT has rapidly emerged as a leading evidence-based approach for helping clients build psychological flexibility and live more meaningful lives. Its focus on acceptance, values, and mindfulness, combined with actionable strategies, makes it a versatile and impactful intervention. However, for those new to ACT, understanding how to translate its principles into practice can feel overwhelming. How do you introduce these concepts to clients? How do you bring the six core processes to life in sessions? This workshop was created to address these challenges, offering a step-by-step guide to mastering the essentials of ACT and putting it into action with confidence.

This workshop situates ACT within a contextual behavioural science framework, consistent with behaviour analysis. ACT is viewed as an application of behavioural principles to complex verbal and cognitive repertoires, emphasising function over form. Key concepts such as rule-governed behaviour, relational framing, and derived stimulus relations are introduced to clarify how…