American Music Therapy Association

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a newer evidence-based model of psychotherapy focusing on being present, being open, and taking action in alignment with what is important.  This interactive intensive course will teach the ACT core processes and examine how they can be used to increase your own psychological flexibility within music therapy sessions.

Presenter(s): Hannah Lingafelt, MMT, LCMHC, MT-BC

3 CMTE-credit course

This course is eligible for LCAT CE Contact Hours (the same number of CMTE credit hours specified above) for continuing education for Licensed Creative Arts Therapists (LCATs) in New York State. AMTA is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists. #CAT-0055

Learning Objectives

1.Participants will identify at least one way to use acceptance and commitment therapy to support development of a present, authentic, and respectful therapeutic relationship. III.A.1.a: Develop a therapeutic relationship by being fully present, authentic, and respectful.

2.Participants will identify at least one way to use acceptance and commitment therapy to recognize and manage aspects of their own professional and personal biases, feelings, and behaviors that affect the therapeutic process. IIIA.1.f: Develop a therapeutic relationship by recognizing and managing aspects of one’s own professional and personal biases, feelings, and behaviors that affect the therapeutic process (e.g., transference and countertransference).

3.Participants will clarify and discuss at least one way their assumptions, values, and biases impact the therapeutic process. V.B.11:Examine one’s own assumptions, values, and biases.

Schedule TBA