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- 6 Part Series delivered by ACT Clinicians
- 17.5 CE credit hours for Registered Dietitians
Specifically built for the dietitian who works with people who struggle with food, eating, and body image concerns, front of mind.
This course is available for purchase — no membership necessary. Please click on the buttons below for details.
Please note: this course and is not included in the EDRD Pro membership.
WHAT IS ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY (ACT)?
ACT is a form of mindfulness-based therapy that focuses on accepting and experiencing negative thoughts
and feelings while living our best and most valued lives.
and feelings while living our best and most valued lives.
HOW DOES ACT HELP DIETITIANS?
You know your role in nutrition counseling is about much more than nutrition education and meal planning. Many of the more challenging aspects of counseling and behavior change, what dietitians are often tasked to help with in individual counseling settings, can be achieved with the integration of ACT.
We’ve brought together 3 experts from the perspectives of psychology, nutrition counseling, and eating disorders to teach dietitians how, when and why you can infuse and use ACT in your work with clients.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
An advanced look in to ACT including a deep dive in to the six core processes of ACT
How ACT is applied specifically in the nutrition counseling setting
When and why to use ACT techniques with clients
How ACT can advance your practice and help your clients thrive
Case studies and workshop-style exercises
The science of ACT: Studies and additional reading materials will be provided
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
WHY ACT?
It is commonly experienced by registered dietitians who provide individual nutrition counseling, that clients arrive seeking support for various levels of suffering related to their food and body experiences. Dietitians can effectively utilize ACT within their scope of practice as a nutrition counselor or eating disorder treatment provider. ACT provides a therapeutic framework for how dietitians can help clients understand their suffering and build cognitive flexibility to find a more meaningful and satisfying way of relating to food and their bodies.
SIX ONLINE WORKSHOPS:
There will be six live online workshops, delivered by an experienced ACT trainer where we will step you through each of the six core processes of ACT then bring it to life with case examples and reflective activities. You will be invited to participate in during the live workshops, optimizing your learning.
MORE WAYS TO LEARN:
Between live workshops, you’ll get worksheets, case studies, handouts that are ready to use with clients, and bonus reading materials which will complete the training syllabus.
LONG TERM ACCESS:
Can’t join us live, or enjoy reviewing materials again? That’s OK! You’ll be able to watch and access all course materials and videos as many times as you need right from your Teachable classroom.
“ACT has been instrumental in re-energising my practice with new skills which support my clients, AND me! It literally changed the way I practice.” ~ Course participant
Register Today for the ACT Symposium
17.5 CE Credits
Registration Details:
EDRDpro Member Price $349 USD
*Payment plan option available
Not a member yet? Become a member today. Then return to this page to register at the member price.
Non Member Price $449 USD
*Payment Plan option available
Contact Us: info@edrdpro.com
**A Note on Pricing:
We are aware that your local currency may not necessarily enjoy a friendly relationship with the US Dollar, and we want to offer rates which feel more equitable to more people around the world. If you are not a US resident, please contact us for a discount code on both member and non-member workshop rates by sending an email to info@edrdpro.com.
We also acknowledge the systems of power which make trainings and professional development opportunities such as this inequitably available to people, such as those who are disabled, from queer/trans communities, people of color, and those in larger bodies. Those who can pay rates in full directly support those who cannot. If you would like to apply for a partial scholarship, please contact us. We will consider all applications, with priority being given to those who are most significantly impacted by marginalization. Email info@edrdpro.com to inquire about scholarship applications.
ACT is……
A third-wave Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which integrates mindfulness and Buddhist principles into a practical and realistic understanding of the human experience. If you have already done some training in Mindfulness, CBT, Motivational Interviewing or Self Compassion, this is a perfect next step – in this course you’ll recognise how each of these modalities or practices can be woven together in ways which enhance your own skills and confidence to support your clients in ways which are both meaningful and long-lasting.
ACT is also….
A great match for weight inclusive dietetic practice
It is common that we find ourselves hitting some tough points when we are guiding our clients through the healing process. When used alongside the weight-inclusive paradigm Health At Every Size ® and Non Diet Approaches such as Intuitive Eating, we can supercharge our practice in ways which offer a solid framework of care and skills which last a lifetime.
Easy to understand, and put into practice
ACT uses many stories and metaphor to bring ideas to life, supporting both our, and our clients learnings. Although the theoretical foundation of ACT (Relational Frame Theory) has some complexity to it, the way we would bring this into practice allows us to be both flexible, and specific to meet our clients needs.
ARE YOU READY?
When your clients present with difficulty in their relationships with food, eating and body image, it can be tricky to support them to both disentangle from the dominant weight-centric paradigms AND offer an effective, evidence-based alternative.
FAQ’s
YES! We will ensure that all skills and practices in this course fit solidly within scope of practice.
YES! If we are working with anyone who experiences difficulty with their food, eating and body image relationship then ACT is very helpful. In fact, it’s an incredibly helpful way of working with anyone, and for ourselves too!
YES! Clients with eating disorders need a reason to recover, and ACT provides both you and your clients with valuable skills, tools and strategies you can use alongside nutritional therapy which promote long-lasting change and relapse prevention.
The ACT Training series is produced by clinicians Fiona Sutherland, APD and Sumner Brooks, MPH, RDN, CEDRD. Fiona is the director of The Mindful Dietitian based in Melbourne, AUS and Sumner is an eating disorder dietitian and founder of EDRDpro, an online learning platform for for professionals since 2017. Our speakers have also been heavily involved in the Symposium planning and materials selection.
Register Today for the ACT Symposium
17.5 CE Credits
Registration Details:
EDRDpro Member Price $349 USD
*Payment plan option available
Not a member yet? Become a member today. Then return to this page to register at the member price.
Non Member Price $449 USD
*Payment Plan option available
Contact Us: info@edrdpro.com
**A Note on Pricing:
We are aware that your local currency may not necessarily enjoy a friendly relationship with the US Dollar, and we want to offer rates which feel more equitable to more people around the world. If you are not a US resident, please contact us for a discount code on both member and non-member workshop rates by sending an email to info@edrdpro.com.
We also acknowledge the systems of power which make trainings and professional development opportunities such as this inequitably available to people, such as those who are disabled, from queer/trans communities, people of color, and those in larger bodies. Those who can pay rates in full directly support those who cannot. If you would like to apply for a partial scholarship, please contact us. We will consider all applications, with priority being given to those who are most significantly impacted by marginalization. Email info@edrdpro.com to inquire about scholarship applications.