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Florida CBT

Expanding the CBT Toolbox: An Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – October 3rd

October 3rd | 1:00–2:00 PM ET

Dr. Giulia Suro, Ph.D., CEDS, is a psychologist, author, and Senior Director of Research and Clinical Outcomes at Monte Nido. Her work has been featured in SlateTeen Vogue, and Psychology Today, and she has published extensively in leading journals including the International Journal of Eating DisordersEuropean Eating Disorders Review, and Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention. She is the author of Learning to Thrive, the first Acceptance and Commitment Therapy workbook written for the general public, and is currently writing her second book, The Weight of Pain, forthcoming in Spring 2027.

This one-hour presentation will introduce Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an evidence-based approach that extends and complements traditional cognitive behavioral therapy. Attendees will explore the six core processes of ACT—acceptance, cognitive defusion, present-moment awareness, self-as-context, values clarification, and committed action—and how they promote psychological flexibility.

The training will highlight how ACT can enhance CBT practice, particularly with clients who struggle to shift entrenched thoughts and behaviors through cognitive restructuring alone. Through case examples and experiential exercises, participants will learn practical strategies to help clients relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward values-based living.
 
By the end of the session, attendees will leave with concrete tools for integrating ACT principles into their CBT framework to broaden treatment options and improve client outcomes.
To RSVP, please email: Intake@cbtdbtassocs.com
 
THIS EVENT IS FREE FOR FLORIDA CBT MEMBERS AND $15 FOR NON-MEMBERS