Ep 55 – Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Talking To Change - A Motivational Interviewing Podcast
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Integrating Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
The chapter explores blending Motivational Interviewing (M.I.) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) in professional work, focusing on accepting individuals without judgment. It delves into personal experiences with ACT and MI, emphasizing the importance of being present in the current moment. The dialogue highlights the compassionate yet directive approach of ACT, promoting psychological flexibility and growth.
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As a licensed psychologist, she maintains an international training, consulting and therapy practice. Dr. Walser is an expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and has co-authored 7 books on ACT including a book on learning ACT. She has most recently written a book entitled: The Heart of ACT- Developing a flexible, process-based, and client-centered practice using acceptance and commitment therapy. Dr. Walser has expertise in traumatic stress, depression and substance abuse and has authored a number of articles, chapters and books on these topics. She has been doing ACT workshops since 1997; training in multiple formats and for multiple client problems. Dr. Walser has been described as a “passionate, creative, and bold ACT trainer and therapist” and she is best known for her dynamic, warm and challenging ACT trainings. She is often referred to as a clinician’s clinician. Her workshops feature a combination of lecture and experiential exercises designed to provide a unique learning opportunity in this state-of-the-art intervention.
