CIPA4422 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in Counseling and Clinical Settings (5 cr)
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Description
Students will be familiarized with the theory and basic principles of ACT. Students will practice using ACT methods in group exercises and learn to apply ACT techniques in counselling and training settings.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students will have a basic understanding of the general ACT therapeutic/training model and its application to a variety of situations and populations. In addition, students will be familiar with the principles and methods of ACT-based counselling and training. Students will be able to use some ACT techniques to support clients in counselling settings and training settings.
Additional information
The course is offered in collaboration with the Master's Degree Programme in Psychology of Physical Activity, Health and Well-being. If a student includes this course in "Psykologian aineopinnot", one cannot include it in the Contemporary Intermediate Level Studies in Psychology (CIP) module.
Description of prerequisites
Bachelor of Psychology or Bachelor of Sport Sciences or equivalent
Study materials
Lectures, online materials that are announced for each semester AND
Luoma, J. B., Hayes, S. C., & Walser, R. D. (2017). Learning ACT: An acceptance & commitment therapy skills training manual for therapists (Second edition.). New Harbinger Publications, Incorporated.