CDP Presents: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a Treatment Approach for Military-Connected Children and Teens via Zoom

24 April 2024, Noon to 1:30 p.m. Eastern

Description: In this 90-minute webinar, participants will learn about an evidence-based approach for a variety of presenting concerns, Acceptance, and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The underlying principles and components of ACT will be explained as well as the positive impact that ACT can have on children and youth. Time will be spent discussing how this approach can be adapted to younger children and the role caregivers can play in implementing strategies with this population. Lastly, the webinar will provide some ACT-based strategies that can be helpful to support military-connected families.

Please note: While registration is slated to end once the webinar begins on 24 April 2024, space in this event is limited and registration will close once capacity has been reached, even if this is before the final registration date. 

Target Audience: For behavioral health/healthcare providers who treat military personnel, veterans, and their families.

To access the course, on the day of the event, log into your account here: https://deploymentpsych.ce21.com/Account/MyAccount and click on the green "Launch Webinar" button.

 For more information on this event, check out the Bottom Line, Up Front (B.L.U.F.) video below!

System Requirements:
This course will be presented via Zoom teleconferencing software. Zoom is browser-based, however an add-in may need to be installed before attending. Participants can test their computer's capabilities by clicking here (or visiting https://zoom.us/test​). We recommend those using Internet connections on government or military locations test their ability to load Zoom in advance of the event to ensure there are no technical difficulties. Microphones and webcams are not necessary, but you will need a computer with working speakers or headphones. If you encounter connection difficulties when using your computer, the Zoom app is also available for iOS and Android devices.

Learning Objectives:
Attendees will be able to:

• Evaluate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as an effective tool for military-connected children and youth
• Demonstrate a brief ACT strategy that can be used with a wide range of military-connected children and youth (as well as adults).
• Modify ACT for use at various developmental stages, emphasizing when to involve caregivers

Continuing Education Details:
The Center for Deployment Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Center for Deployment Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Center for Deployment Psychology offers attendees 1.5 credit hours for participation in this training.

Participant attendance data will be collected electronically during webinars. There is a 30-day time limit post-training to complete all CE requirements. If you do not wish to complete the evaluation, please contact the training event's POC after the training event. Partial credits cannot be issued. 

Inquiries regarding CE credits may be directed via email to Micah Salas at micah.salas.ctr@usuhs.edu. CEs provided by American Psychological Association sponsors are acceptable for most licensed professionals when renewing their license and it is our experience that these CE credits have been recognized by most professional state license boards. However, please check with your board regarding the acceptability of these CE credits for this activity.

For additional CE information, click here or on the CE DETAILS button above. For questions or technical issues, please contact Mr. Micah Salas (micah.salas.ctr@usuhs.edu) or Mr. Chris Adams (christopher.adams.ctr@usuhs.edu).