ACT:Root to Fruit #1 Joanne Steinwachs
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Jul 20, 2020 Joanne Steinwachs, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Denver, shares her extensive experience in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She discusses her journey in navigating trauma and emphasizes the importance of emotional support in mental health. Joanne dives into the complexities of reinforcement in behavior psychology, highlighting experiential learning's significance. She advocates for mentorship and critiques traditional education methods. Their conversation explores the fluid nature of language and existence, encouraging a compassionate approach to personal growth and healing.
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Burnout Led To ACT Discovery
- Joanne describes burning out mid-career and feeling bored with insight-focused therapy that didn’t move clients.
- A colleague recommended Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which began her transformation into ACT practice.
Behavioral Principles Are Hard In Practice
- Behavioral principles sound simple but are hard to apply to messy human lives.
- You must learn functional contextualism to see contingencies rather than assume static causes.
Learn From Experts And Read The Basics
- Find expert teachers and persist through boring foundational readings like Catania and RFT literature.
- Hire or work with peers and supervisors who can correct your misunderstandings early.
