Acceptance and commitment therapy/ACT for chronic pain - setting targets - Kevin E Vowles

Описание: Our expert tips series asks our course trainers for their favourite tips and tools when conducting acceptance and commitment therapy/ACT therapy, including take home pieces of advice and insights into their own views and experiences. In this short clip from Kevin E Vowles he discusses how understanding clients and setting realistic and achievable targets can be an important process when using ACT for chronic pain.

ABOUT KEVIN E VOWLES
Kevin is a key figure in the development and adaptation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for chronic pain. His work is cited by the American Psychological Association’s Division of Clinical Psychology in their listing of ACT for chronic pain as an intervention with strong research support: the highest possible grading. His work is also cited by the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in their recommendation of ACT for the treatment of chronic pain. Kevin’s recent work has expanded to include issues of substance use in chronic pain, including opioids, benzodiazepines, and alcohol. In 2020, he co-chaired a pan-European task force which provided a comprehensive set of clinical practice recommendations regarding opioid use for chronic non-cancer pain.

ABOUT CONTEXTUAL CONSULTING
Contextual Consulting was founded in 2012 by Dr Joe Oliver, a clinical psychologist, and associate professor at University College London. The business was born out of Joe’s deep passion for ACT, both in his professional practice and personal life, Joe recognised the immense potential of ACT in facilitating positive transformations and personal growth. A primary goal for him was to disseminate the principles of ACT to a wide audience, enabling more individuals to benefit from its empowering approach.

In recent years, there has been a remarkable surge in global interest and engagement with ACT across various fields and disciplines. This exponential growth reflects the increasing desire for individuals worldwide to deepen their understanding and application of ACT principles in their personal and professional lives.

We’ve grown into a team of presenters, therapists and support staff over the last decade but our goal continues to be the connection of the ACT community through training, supervision and therapy referrals.

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