A two-day workshop on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) aims to equip mental health clinicians with the most effective treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The integration of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) enhances the effectiveness of ERP therapy by aligning treatment with clients' values. This workshop will focus on:

• The application of Exposure and Response Prevention in therapeutic settings
• The inhibitory learning approach relevant to exposure therapy
• Ways in which ACT can boost client engagement and overall effectiveness
• Strategies to circumvent common obstacles in therapy

The workshop is tailored for mental health professionals from various disciplines. While prior experience with ACT and ERP is beneficial, it is not a requisite for participation.

Ben Sedley, New Zealand's sole peer-reviewed ACT Trainer, will lead the workshop. As a clinical psychologist and co-founder of ACT Wellington, he brings over 15 years of expertise in ACT. Trained by leading figures in the field, Ben has worked with both child and adolescent mental health services, as well as in private practice with various age groups. He also teaches new clinical psychology students at Victoria University of Wellington. Ben is the author of Stuff that Sucks: Accepting what you can’t change and committing to what you can for teenagers and Stuff That’s Loud: A Teen’s Guide to Unspiralling When OCD Gets Noisy, co-authored with Lisa Coyne.

INQUIRIES AND FURTHER DETAILS

How can I reach the organizer for additional questions?

For any queries regarding this training, interested parties can contact via email or phone at:

ben@actwellington.co.nz, 027 4757383

Is it possible to receive an Invoice or a GST Receipt?

For those needing an invoice or GST receipt, contacting via email will facilitate obtaining these documents.

What is the refund policy?

Refunds are available until 30 days prior to the workshop; however, this is subject to a non-refundable processing fee. A 50% refund will be honored until 14 days before the event. After this period, tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to another attendee by reaching out with the new details. Full refunds will be issued if the workshop is unable to occur due to Covid19 restrictions or health-related issues.