Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Serious Mental Illness-Presentation and Q&A

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Video Summary

The video is a webinar titled "Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Serious Mental Illness" presented by Dr. Jennifer Patterson. The webinar is hosted by SMI Advisor, a resource for clinicians implementing evidence-based care for serious mental illness. Dr. Patterson explains that ACT, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, can be a promising approach for treating psychotic symptoms. The therapy focuses on increasing psychological flexibility and helping clients live a valued life despite their symptoms. Dr. Patterson discusses the six core processes of ACT: values, mindfulness, diffusion, acceptance, self-as-context, and committed action. She explains how each process plays a role in helping clients better cope with their symptoms and improve their overall well-being. She also mentions that ACT has been shown to reduce rehospitalization rates for individuals with psychosis. The video concludes with a question and answer session. Resources such as the ACBS website and the SMI Advisor education catalog are mentioned as additional sources for further information on ACT. Overall, the video provides an overview of ACT and its potential benefits for individuals with serious mental illness.

Keywords

Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Serious Mental Illness

webinar

Dr. Jennifer Patterson

SMI Advisor

evidence-based care

psychotic symptoms

psychological flexibility

valued life

six core processes

reducing rehospitalization rates