ACT perspective-shift role play | Robyn D. Walser

In this video excerpt from Healing Trauma with ACT, a segment of a role-play session, you’ll see how you can help a client shift perspective and open up new possibilities for positive change. To find out more and enroll in Healing Trauma in ACT, go to: https://actfortrauma.com/ In this lesson, you'll learn... • How to help clients interact with difficult thoughts and emotions in a more curious way • An example of how to help clients see the link between avoidance of discomfort and suffering • A way forward that doesn’t require symptoms to disappear before the client can act in meaningful ways • An experiential exercise using body language to help client test out openness to experience in session • How to use self-disclosure to connect with clients and encourage them to sit with discomfort Healing Trauma with ACT is an online course that will teach you how to use acceptance and commitment therapy to help trauma survivors overcome suffering and lead more expansive and meaningful lives. Inside the 12 modules of this course, you’ll learn how to apply ACT in trauma treatment to promote resilience, engagement, and positive change. Through video instruction, audio clips, written materials, and experiential and practical exercises, Dr. Walser will teach you the skills you need to help clients lead full and fulfilling lives. You’ll learn to help them be more open to experience while being fully present and engaged with their personal values, so they can be free from trauma’s grip and build the life they want. After completing the course material, you’ll be able to effectively and compassionately help trauma survivors heal, embrace experience, and find a renewed sense of connection and meaning. https://actfortrauma.com/