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The ABCs of ACT Interventions On-demand Course
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Connie Meyerowitz

MSW, LCSW-C

INSPIRING LISTENER & PRESENTER

ACT & Trauma-Informed Practitioner

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Connie Meyerowitz, MSW, LCSW-C is a licensed clinical social worker who integrates a strengths-based and client-centered perspective throughout her work. She counsels children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression and many other challenges. Connie listens to her clients and their specific needs in order to develop achievable goals. Using DBT and ACT, Connie empowers her clients by engaging them in meaningful dialogue in order to grow in their self awareness, understanding and acceptance. Connie has been a clinical therapist at RCC since 2015 and is invested in supporting every individual by tailoring counseling to their specific needs.. She holds a certification in substance dependency counseling. Connie enjoys spending time with her family, exploring new places, as well as cozying on the couch with hot cocoa.

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Course Overview

Via recorded webinar
Course Description:
Join us for this thought provoking and interactive training, where therapists will learn about the foundations of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and how to implement a new set of tools and techniques in effectively treating clients. Therapists will learn the theoretic framework of ACT, the foundations of the model as well as practical application in session. Clinicians will understand how ACT differs from other modalities and with which clients and issues it can most effectively treat. Clinicians will be given hands-on activities, interventions and exercises to perform with clients in order to implement and teach strategies of ACT to their clients. The training will use handouts, videos, visual aids and interactive activities to demonstrate ideas and keep participants captivated, thinking and learning.

Intro to ACT client care framework
6 Core Principles of ACT in working with clients
Clinical Examples and Application of ACT: Depression, anxiety and emotional dysregulation in clients.
ACT practice, evidence-based techniques to be used in session with clients
Summary of concepts and Q & A
Original recording date: March 6, 2020 Length: 180 minutes
Learning Objectives:
Upon the completion of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Discover the history and premise of the ACT modality
    Identify with which clients ACT model is most effective
    Apply the 6 core principles of ACT and how to work with clients.
    Apply how to implement ACT interventions
    Classify with which clients the ACT model is effective and when to implement it.
    Identify how to implement 3 evidence-based interventions using ACT principles in session with clients.
    Heydari, M., Masafi, S., Jafari, M., Saadat, S. H., & Shahyad, S. (2018). Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Anxiety and Depression of Razi Psychiatric Center Staff. Open access Macedonian journal of medical sciences, 6(2), 410–415. https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2018.0642)

    Hughes LS, Clark J, Colclough JA, Dale E, McMillan D. (2017) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses. Clin J Pain. Jun;33(6):552-568. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000425. PMID: 27479642.3)

    Zhang, C. Q., Leeming, E., Smith, P., Chung, P. K., Hagger, M. S., & Hayes, S. C. (2018). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Health Behavior Change: A Contextually-Driven Approach. Frontiers in psychology, 8, 2350. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.02350

    Course Access Information:

    Purchase includes 6 months of access from the date of purchase.

    CE Details:
    3 CE recorded webinar contact hour(s)

    Core Wellness, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0569, for mental health counselors, #MHC-0167 and for psychologists #PSY-0236 and for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0142. Note: This course provides 3 Clinical contact hour(s) self-study credits. 

    Core Wellness, LLC is authorized by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to sponsor social work continuing education programs and maintains full responsibility for all programs. Our credits are accepted by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Board of Psychologists. Please verify with your board.

    ASWB ACE Approved
    Core Wellness, LLC, #1745, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 5/18/2024 to 5/18/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 3 Clinical continuing education credits.

    NBCC ACEP Approved
    Core Wellness, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7094. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Core Wellness, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

    APA Approved
    Core Wellness, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Core Wellness, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

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    Upon purchase, all material (link to video, handout and evaluation/posttest form) instantly posts to your account here (you must be logged in to access) and are also sent to your email on file. Please whitelist all messages from support@corewellceu.com Upon submission of your evaluation and passing the posttest (80% of higher), the completion certificate is posted to your account here and is sent to your inbox within 1 business day.

    Time Zone and Currency
    All times listed are EST (New York time); All prices are in USD.

    Passing Score and Retest Policy:
    Completing the video and achieving a posttest score of 80% or above is required to receive CE award. Open material permitted and one can retest unlimited times. Upon passing, we will email you a completion certificate within one business day. If failed, we will email you a retest in the same timeframe.


    Cancellation, Policies and Refunds:
    Fee covers: Attendance, course material and CE award to those who complete the course. Registration is open until the course sells out (when this occurs, purchase option is disabled). Please contact us with any questions or for extenuating circumstance and we will try our best to help. 
    In person/Live webinars: Purchases made within 7 days of an in-person or live webinar are non-refundable. A full refund or site credit is available within 7 days of purchase. In person refunds incur a 10% administration fee after 24 hours pass from the time of purchase. 
    After the 7-day window, you may: A) Transfer your registration to a colleague B) Access the on-demand version C) Receive site credit valid for one year from purchase date.
    On-Demand webinars: You have 7 days from purchase to request a refund. After 7 days—or once a completion certificate has been issued—refunds are no longer available. 
    Subscriptions: Are non-refundable after the initial 30-day trial, or after any videos have been completed or a single completion certificate has been issued. You may cancel at any time to avoid future renewals; access will continue through the end of the paid billing cycle.
    We understand that extenuating circumstances or technical issues may arise, please contact us and we will try to find a mutual solution. For further questions, please see the FAQ section or contact us. In the rare event of a training cancellation, a notification and full refund (for the course fee only) will be automatically sent to you via your email on file.

    Accessibility Accommodations:
    To request an accommodation, please contact us with at least 30 days prior notice.

    Financial Declarations:
    The presenter and Core Wellness hereby declare that no conflict of interest, competing interest, or commercial support for the CE program are present. Presenter receives compensation for program delivery and sales as well as sales of his/her personal books and products.


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    Core Wellness Reviews

    Tyvon Foster, MSW, LCSW

    I Think the instructor is well informed and effective in her clinical skills as well as teaching the skills

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    Tyvon Foster, MSW, LCSW
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    I thought it was a good overview

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    Connie is the best!

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    Very thorough and informational!

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    Tonya Kinnaman, MA, LPC, NCC

    I think the subject matter was good but I feel that more concrete detail was needed and specific interventions utilizing ACT tenets was needed.

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    Tonya Kinnaman, MA, LPC, NCC
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    Very good training, lots of usable and applicable resources. Very happy with this resource

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    Live Participant

    I enjoyed this training and obtained some useful techniques to use immediately with clients. I enjoyed the presenters' enthusiasm and professionalism about providing quality play therapy to children around the world. This training was a great way to see presenters that you may not normally be able to see. Thanks!

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    Cami Molenaar, MC/LPC, IMH-E® Infant Mental Health Mentor – Clinical

    Dr. Kurtz's training on treating selective mutism was one of the best I've attended in a long time. I was impressed by his knowledge and experience. His humor and humility allowed me to feel a sense of connection.

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    Cami Molenaar, MC/LPC, IMH-E® Infant Mental Health Mentor – Clinical
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    Really enjoyed this great course!!!

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    Excellent training in ACT with it's core principles and practical exercises, tools, and tips for implementing in therapy!

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    Recorded Participant

    Some good material, but too long and could have been edited better.

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    It was a great foundation training on ACT!

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