ACT: A Flexible, Process-Based Path to Change. Seminaari on englanninkielinen.
Aika ja paikka: 11.-12.5.2026, Helsinki, Scandic Pasila, Maistraatinportti 3
Agenda (Tentative)
Day 1 – Foundations of ACT & the Context of Suffering
9:00 – 9:15 Welcome & Orientation – Overview of workshop goals and flow.
9:15 – 10:15 Language and Psychological Flexibility – How language shapes suffering; experiential discussion and examples.
10:15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:30 ACT Therapeutic Agreement & Collaborative Frame – Establishing a process-based, client-centered stance.
11:30 – 12:30 Creative Hopelessness – Cultivating motivation for change when control strategies fail.
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 14:30 Control as the Problem – Functional analysis of experiential avoidance.
14:30 – 14:45 Break
14:45 – 15:45 Case Illustration & Group Discussion – Applying morning concepts to real-world clinical examples.
15:45 – 16:45 Integration & Q&A – Key takeaways and discussion of implementation challenges.
16:45 – 17:00 Wrap-Up & Preview of Day 2
Day 2 – Core ACT Processes & Clinical Application
9:00 – 9:15 Check-In & Day 1 Review
9:15 – 10:15 Willingness & Acceptance – Making space for pain without letting it dominate behavior.
10:15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:30 Defusion & Present-Moment Skills – Techniques to unhook from thoughts and reconnect to the here and now.
11:30 – 12:15 Self-as-Context – Cultivating perspective and compassion beyond the “story of me.”
12:15 – 13:15 Lunch
13:15 – 14:15 Values Clarification – Helping clients identify what matters most.
14:15 – 14:30 Break
14:30 – 15:30 Committed Action – Guiding purposeful, values-driven steps toward well-being.
15:30 – 16:30 Case Integration & Group Discussion – Bringing all six processes together in clinical work.
16:30 – 17:00 Closing Q&A & Next Steps – Planning for real-world application.
TAVOITTEET
1. Describe the core processes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and their relevance in alleviating human suffering and promoting well-being.
2. Explain the concept of psychological flexibility and how it functions as a resilience-promoting factor in meeting life’s inevitable challenges.
3. Describe the application of ACT principles—including mindfulness, acceptance, defusion, and values clarification—in supporting clients to move from suffering toward flourishing.
4. Identify strategies to foster a compassionate, collaborative therapeutic relationship that supports clients in pursuing meaningful life directions despite pain or difficulty.
5. Apply experiential and values-based exercises to help clients reduce avoidance and engage more openly with difficult internal experiences.
6. Utilize ACT techniques to enhance clinical skills in guiding clients toward purposeful, values-driven action that supports well-being.
Hinta: Early bird 420€ (+alv), 2.12.2026 jälkeen hinta 460€ (+alv), 1.2.2026 jälkeen hinta 500€ (+alv), 1.4.-20.4.2026 hinta 580€ (+alv). Hinta sisältää koulutuksen lisäksi tarjoilua. Pidätämme oikeuden muutoksiin. Paikkoja rajoitetusti.
Ilmoittautuminen: info@clearmind.fi
Lisätietoja: satu.kaski@clearmind.fi ja minna.toikka@koti.fimnet.fi
Lisätietoa kouluttajasta:
ACT Workshop:
Name: Robyn D. Walser, PhD
Title: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Flexible, Process-Based Path to Change
ABSTRACT:
Change is a natural part of life, yet many people come to therapy when habitual struggles leave them feeling stuck or cut off from what matters. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) offers a flexible, evidence-based approach for supporting growth and well-being. Rooted in behavioral science, ACT cultivates psychological flexibility, the capacity to stay present with difficult thoughts and emotions while taking values-guided action.
This workshop explores how ACT helps clients move beyond avoidance, foster self-compassion, and reconnect with purpose. Rather than trying to eliminate painful experiences, ACT supports a new relationship with inner life—one that makes space for discomfort without letting it dictate behavior. Participants will learn how ACT processes, mindfulness, defusion, acceptance, values clarification, and committed action, can be woven into client-centered practice. Emphasis will be placed on creating an authentic, collaborative therapeutic environment that honors each client’s unique context. ACT will be presented as a guide for helping people build meaningful lives, not by erasing pain, but by carrying it with dignity while stepping toward what matters most.
Bio
D. Walser, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized clinical psychologist, educator, and author. She is the Director of Trauma and Life Consultation and Psychology Services, Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and Director of Research at Bay Area Trauma Recovery Clinical Services. Dr. Walser has contributed significantly to the dissemination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and holds a pivotal role in implementing ACT in one of the US's largest national healthcare system. She also works at the National Center for PTSD, where her work focus is on trauma recovery, depression, and moral injury. A writer and scholar, Dr. Walser has co-authored nine influential books on ACT, including The Heart of ACT: Developing a Flexible, Process-Based, and Client-Centered Practice Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Her research and clinical expertise have made her a sought-after voice in advancing the application of ACT to address various complex psychological challenges. Since 1997, Dr. Walser has led ACT workshops worldwide, bringing her deep understanding and passion for process-based, experiential learning to therapists and clinicians. Known for her client-centered approach, Dr. Walser’s teaching emphasizes the integration of evidence-based practices with human connection and flexibility. To learn more about her work and join her newsletter list, visit robynwalser.com.