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S25-701 ACT vs CBT

Total Credits: 3 Category I CEs

Categories:
700 Professional Growth & Development
Instructor:
Zachary Moses, LCSW-C
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
3 Hours 15 Minutes
Target Audience:
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
Dates
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Description

In this course we will discuss the research behind both CBT and ACT for a variety of disorders. We will then discuss the structural similarities and differences between these two therapy modalities, including populations, lessons, assessment, interventions, skills, and outcomes. This will help you to better understand what therapy modalities to use with your clients and to see where the future of psychotherapy is going, such as process-based CBT models. We will then go over the current process-based models and research, which will include resources and additional training.   

Instructor

Zachary Moses, LCSW-C Related Seminars and Products

Zach Moses is a licensed independent clinical social worker specialized in acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention for OCD/anxiety, motivational interviewing for substance use issues, and mindfulness for health psychology. He works with adults suffering with both new and chronic conditions such as chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. His focus is on using process-based techniques based in applied behavioral science research.   

  

Through a functional analysis, Zach works collaboratively with each person to develop a treatment plan that moves them towards their values and goals in order to increase quality of life.     

  

Zach went to school at Northeastern University for his undergraduate psychology degree and Boston College for his Master of Clinical Social Work. He then trained in settings varying from inpatient, partial hospitalizations, residential, and primary care behavioral health. He spent years working at the Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder Institute (OCDI) at McLean Hospital as both a counselor and residential house manager. His style is aimed at establishing strong therapeutic relationships quickly and deeply as these are the keys to treatment success and satisfaction.    

  

Zach joined Boston Pain Care at the beginning of 2018, gaining expertise in the behavioral treatment of complex medical conditions, including low back pain, migraines, headaches, fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), and insomnia. He is interested in the intersection between medical and psychiatric care through education and advocacy.   

  

Throughout the year Zach speaks at universities, hospitals, and other care facilities about ACT for Chronic Pain, including Tufts, William James College, and North Carolina State University. In addition, he spoke last year at the International Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder conference on the role of intellectualization in treatment.  

  

Outside of therapy, Zach focuses his time on cooking, camping, and hiking. One of his major life goals is to travel to all the National Parks.   

Agenda & Learning Objectives

AGENDA:

12:50 – 1:00 Log on 

1:00 – 4:15 pm  

  • Quick history lesson on CBT and 3rd wave therapies 

  • Introduction to CBT  

  • Introduction to ACT 

  • Compare ACT and CBT 

  • 15 minute break  

  • Discuss client populations and research 

  • Introduction to Process Based CBT 

4:15 Adjournment  

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the similarities and differences between ACT and CBT.  

  • Learn which approach is best for your client.  

  • Integrate the two using new process-based techniques and research.

Bibliography & References

BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES

Beck, A. T. (1976). Cognitive therapy and the emotional disorders. International Universities Press.Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders: Therapist Guide, 2 edn, Treatments That Work (New York, 2017; online edn, Oxford Academic, 1 Jan. 2018) 

Brígida Caiado, Raquel Guiomar, Bárbara Gomes-Pereira, Ana Carolina Góis, Bruno de Sousa, Maria Cristina Canavarro, Jill Ehrenreich-May, Helena Moreira, Is the Unified Protocol for Children (UP-C) Effective for the Transdiagnostic Treatment of Children’s Emotional Disorders? A Randomized Controlled Trial,Behavior Therapy,2024, ISSN 0005-7894,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beth.2024.09.002 

Carlucci, L., Saggino, A., & Balsamo, M. (2021). On the efficacy of the unified protocol for transdiagnostic treatment of emotional disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Psychology Review, 87, 101999. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2021.101999  

Farchione TJ, Long LJ, Spencer-Laitt D, Moreno J, Barlow DH. State of the Science: The Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders. Behav Ther. 2024 Nov;55(6):1189-1204. doi: 10.1016/j.beth.2024.04.007. Epub 2024 Apr 29.

Farchione TJ, Long LJ, Spencer-Laitt D, Moreno J, Barlow DH. State of the Science: The Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders. Behav Ther. 2024 Nov;55(6):1189-1204. doi: 10.1016/j.beth.2024.04.007. Epub 2024 Apr 29.  

Hayes, S. C., & Hofmann, S. G. (Eds.). (2018). Process-based CBT: The science and core clinical competencies of cognitive behavioral therapy. New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 

Hayes, S. C., Strosahl, K. D., & Wilson, K. G. (2009). Acceptance and commitment therapy. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. 

Hayes, S.C. & King, G.A. (2024). Acceptance and commitment therapy: What the history of ACT and the first 1,000 randomized controlled trials reveal. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 33, 100809. 

López-Pinar, C., Lara-Merín, L., & Macías, J. (2024). Process of change and efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for anxiety and depression symptoms in adolescents: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Affective Disorders. Doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.09.076 

Ptáček, M., Lugo, R.G., Steptoe, K., & Stefan Sütterlin, S. (in press 2023). Effectiveness of the mindfulness–acceptance–commitment approach: a meta-analysis. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 

Rowe-Johnson, M. K., Browning, B., & Scott, B. (2024). Effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on trauma-related symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. Doi: 10.1037/tra0001785 

Twohig, M. P., Capel, L. K., & Levin, M. E. (2024). A Review of Research on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders. Psychiatric Clinics. 

Walser, R. D. (2019). The heart of ACT: Developing a flexible, process-based, and client-centered practice using acceptance and commitment therapy. New Harbinger Publications. [Original source: https://studycrumb.com/alphabetizer] 

Course Completion & CE Information

Category I Maryland BSWE Requirement

The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University Of Maryland School Of Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs. This workshop qualifies for 3 Category I Continuing Education Units . The Office of Continuing Professional Education is also authorized by the Maryland Board of Psychologists and the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to sponsor Category A continuing professional education.


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Target Audience

Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists

We welcome anyone interested in the topic!

 

Late Fees and Refunds

The base price is $70, which includes CE credit.  

Late Fee: On 03/12/2025, a non-refundable late fee of $20 is added to the base price. Late fees cannot be refunded or applied to account credit.  

Cancellations: **ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.**  To be eligible for a refund or CPE account credit, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the workshop. 

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Evaluation

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